The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-13
NAPOLEON AND the TEMPORAL POWER

Louis Napoleou ms an Italian RevoIutIonist-
His Letter to Gregory tho Sixteenih-piau
for the Extinction or Temporal Power.
The Pail Nall Gazette, commenting on an article In
the TIMES which suggests that the Papacy ought 20 be
maintained, says:-
The French Emperor 10 praised for his wisdom and
goodness and the Italians reminded that from 1sAs
10 1867 the Emperor has treated them, mot only as
beloved but a. spoils chldrenn And ID II said that
there 10 enough in the uttsrances OF the Enperors
mind, ~ conveyed by hts Minister, TO that
the country for whose he bore In youth Is
stil uppermost IN his benevolent thoughts" This last
rather unfortunate reference When In his youth
Louis Napoleon bore for Ilalys he 10 the
sion Of tho Popss temporal power On that he
addressed ettr 10 the Pope, Gregory XVII WHOM
may bs worth reproducing hsre:-
Most HOLY FATHER-BAron do Stptng, who brough /
me letter TO Terni from my uncle Prince jerome do
Monrfort will inform your Holiness Of
affairs here. He told me that your Holiness had been
panied 70 that here IN midst OF those
who have revolted against the temporal power OF tho
court OF Rome take the liberty 70 write . word TO
your Holiness to lay bare my heart berore ad.
dress you 10 language 10 which you
for that The real state OF affairs il concealed
from you Since have BON In the midst OF the re-
volted States have b.en able ascertain the spirit
which anmafes every heart All wish for laws and .
national representation they wish TO be level with
The other nations Europe-wnh .ne spirit OF the age
Anarchy has been feared, but IL will not appear DO
everybody even 10 the humbest artisan 10 we'll
persuaded that men can no more DO happy undor the
reign OF anarchy than under that OF despolsm and op
preston. II all the Sovereign Pontins bad boon ami
mated with the evangelical spirit which. have been
assured would have guided your Holiness had you been
elected In tranquil times, the people, less oppressed
less susnns would not perhaps have Joined those en-.
ghsnsd persons who for long time past have looked
with snvious eyes on France aud England Before the
proclamation Of Cardinal Bernstt moderation
prevail from Bologna 0r,coe before that prociama-
lion there was more eoolnsss the towns Of Umbra
than at present Now they sxasperatsd.
Rsigios il every whore respected; The priests and
the monks, have nothing 70 fear and everything
goes on with order camness and good faith. No rob.
berries, no murders have been committed. The people
OF Romagna 10 particular Intoxicated with liberty
they arrive tbs evening 81 rerni, and DO them this
justice, that IN the cries whicn they are constantly
raising there is against The person Of the
chief OF religion. That II due to the chiefs, who are
whore prove their attachment TO religion with ~ much
force - their love Tor change In the temporal govern
the kindness Of your Holiness for my family in
ducss me 70 warn you, and can assure you on my
honor that s or2an,sed forces hsch advancing
sHcited but they far from wishing 70 anything
dishonorable shall 10 700 happy II your Holiness
should dssa 70 reply 10 ma
write 70 your Holiness but hope 10 be able TO be useful
you There appears TO be . very decided dsterm,-
a. sp,ruci poor. sui YOUR Holiness IL beloved
aud the general belief 10 ,hst you would be ready 70
remain - Rome. With all your riches your swiss
srnmenf 10 b formed for temporal afdirs.
speak the truth, swear H. and bsseech your Holt
ness 70 believe tina. have no ambitious viewa NY
heart cannot remain insensb bic at the sight OF the
people and OF ue prisoners who have come out Of
Civits sAbtcisns, VINO are everVWbefe emDreceu anu
covered with tears OF JOY. Unfortunate Several
Of them have nearly died from joy, weak they,
ana - ii treated have they boon: bot thai WAS mos
under your holness' Pontiacats
Nothing more mains for bot 70 your Holi-
ness that al my efforts drsoed tewards sood OBJ
ject nm not swars ~hn reports have teen made 70
your Holiness, bat can assure you tcat have heard
aimcs all tbs yosng men, those tho least mode.
rate say that !, Gregory XVI rencunees the temporal
power they Will adore him. aai would themselves be.
come Tbs nrmest supports OF religion purified ov
great Pops ard which hes Tor basis ts osf t<ras eeox
fsai ezsas-iAs Holy Go;pd. 49,.
sAPoLEoN LOUIS BoSAPARTE.
An practical commens the fresh Intervention N
Rome the Arenir Naopoi extracts the following from
the tonaIusortsl Of December q, 1901
NJ. Louis Napoleon Bonaparts sends IN the fohowins
letter :paris, December 2, ls4s.-Monseur the Ed-
torHsar'ng that the people have remarked on my Ae
staining from voting on the expsdos 70 cvia We cnia
think necessary 10 declare that while ready 70 sup
port all proper mssns Tor encc.usiiy guarantees pE tbs
liberty and authority OF the Sovereign Pontin have mol
been able 70 approve BY my o. military demonsrs
ton vhion appears dsngeraxs even 70 the sacred
Interests whoh ~ sossatkn 1tslasA End Of NATURE