Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-29

RoME, October s.-The Pope, in a
letter to the Catholic Bishops throughout
the world, says that the patrimony ofthe
Church has been assailed by revolutions
lists, and asks them to order prayers
in all the Churches for the Holy See.
The police on Friday in searching a
house met with resistance, when they
attacked the house with bayonets, killed
fifteen Garibaldians and took thirty'six
prisoners. A quantity of arms and
bombs we're also captured. There has
been fighting to-day half a mile from
the city, and great excitement prevails
within the walls. The revolutionists are
making preparations for second up
rising.
A proclamation has been issued to
prohibit the assemblage of over four per.
sons together at the same time. All per-
sons are to retire within their houses
and shops to be closed when the signal
of alarm is given.
News has been received here that 1000
Garabaldians attacked Viterbo yesterday,
setting FIRE to one of the gates. They
were repulsed with heavy loss in gene.
raj material. 1t is reported that their
leader was the Deputy of 0cerbia, and
that he was killed.
The citizens of Rome, including many
of the aristocracy, are armed, and patrol
the streets during the night
FLORENCE, October 28.-News has
been received here that a desperate bat
tie was fought near Monterondedo on
Friday. Garibaldi won the victory. With
two battalions he put to flight and pur-
sued the Papal forces, capturing one
hundred prisoners and three guns. Many
men were killed and wounded on both
sides.
General Cialdini has been unable to
complete the formation of the new min
nistry, and has abandoned the effort.
Both Ratazzi and General Durando are
trying to reconstruct the Cabinet
TURIN, October 2S,-There was a great
popular demonstration in this city on
Saturday in favor of making Rome the
capital of the nation, and an address to
the King Of Italy to that effect was
adopted.
FLORENCE, October 2S.-Two battles
have been fought by the volunteers I'M
der Garibaldi. The first took place at
Monterondedo; the second was fought
farther SOUTH at Torreta. In..both of these
engagements, which were of a most des-
perate character, the invaders were VIC
torious. Gen. Garibaldi has now ar.
rived before Rome, with 10000 men under
him.
FLORENCE, October 2S-The young
men of Italy are swarming over the
Papal frontiers to join Garibaldi. There
is a report that Garibaldi received a
check at Monterondedo from the Papal
troops, who were suddenly reinforced.
PARIS, October % The Moniteur to-
day says that the feet at Toulon had
been kept back at the request of the King
of Italy, but has now sailed for the
Italian coast, because no cabinet has
been formed at Florence, and because
Garibaldi is menaciug the city of Rome.
This action of France is declared not
aggressive. Both Italy and France are
interested in the preservation Of order
and the preservation of the law. The
Monteur hopes that the entente cordiale
between the two nations will not be
disturbed
A banquet was given yesterday by the
foreign members of the Imperial Com
mission of the Exposition Universal to
the French members. NJ. Rouher, min
lister of Foreign Affairs was present, and
made an important and significant
speech. he alluded directly to the pres.
emit crisis in the Italian peninsula, and
be hoped Italy would not, under the
influence of bad passion, be led to
engage in war with France, but that she
would emerge from this great national
trial purified and a friend of order.
PARIS, October 28-Garibaldi's forces
Is said to be from 10000 to 20, 600 strong.
All the Papal troops have been concen,
trated, with orders to act on the defen'
sive.
The troops that sailed from Toulon
will reach Civita VecchiA this afternoon.
FLoREScE, October %, p.m.-The sol
diers Of Victor Emmanuel refuse to fight
against Garibaldi.
The cause Of national unity in the
Kings council is gaining ground. 1t is
now considered certain that thoroughly
| radical ministry will be formed, whose
policy will be devoted to making Rome
the capital Of Italy.
PANS, October 2s-Evening. The
widest rumors in regard to Italy are
circulating here. 1t is reported that the
Italian Crown Prince has put himself
at the head Of an army TO resist the
French. Another rumor says King
Victor Emmanuel will relinquish his
crown.