The New York herald., 1867-04-27
THE ROMAN QUESTION.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of THE HERALD.

Apparent Apathy but Revolutionary Determi.
uatiOn-ManifestO to the Pe0ple-G a ribn Idi
and His Followers In M0ti0n-PoliticaI Ar.
rests-A Papai Temporal Festival Paraiy sed-
Mode Of Work Of the Men Of Action-The
RoxE, April o. 1867.
The apathy with which tho Romans witnessed the
departure OF the French troops Eternal City four
months ago, and the tranquility with which they sub
mted to the undivided authority OF the Pope, and re-
within their walls bartaons OF French legion
aries and Belgian enrolled TO defend the throne
OF st. Peter excited little surprise that time, and
caused little disappointment to the representatives of
the press who from both sides OF the Atlantic had
congrcgatod In Rome anxious witness a revolution
and describe the downfall Of the last OF the pontis
Snce then policy OF pcaceabe expectation has pro-
vailed in the councils of the Roman National Committee
and adeerence the obligations imposed Italian
government by the September convention prevented
any being adopted Of nature 70 compromise
its neutrality
Recent reports which have received well from the
capital the provinces Of the Kingdom Of Italy, confirm
the opinion expressed my last letter that Roman
question Is looked with more indifference by the
Italian Government and the majority OF the Italian
people than is generally supposed, but there deter
mined and very active minority which disposed TO
Let the present separation OF the Roman provinces
the Of Italy continue agitation, arms IL need
be, can bring II 10 an end
On Sunday morning, the 7h inst, ntmaton was given
to the Romans that change Of plan had been
by their political leaders Large printed pacards as
long the Cardinal Wears Invite Sa0re were posted up
conspicuous parts Of city before day break
and surrounded by eager perusers light
enough TO read This stirring document commenced by
deplorng the inactivity and submssvencss which have
hitherto characterized the proceedings OF the Roman
national committee and their abstinence from such de-
monstratlons might serve for protests against the
existing regime
Tho proclamation went on to inform the Romans that
energetic modes Of action had been determined on
and that opportunity would be lost in future which
might demonstrate the aversion OF the people
their present rulers As encouragement TO such .
limo Of conduct it announced that the Illus
trious General Garibadi written the committee
accept tho position Of leader Of the party destined
overthrow the temporal power Of the Pope, and II
hnted that the moment not far OF in which revo
lutionary operations would be vigorously commenced
The Roman emgranis throughout Italy still re-
solved return homo vi Il arms anc certainly no leader
could give greater prestige TO their undertaking than
Garibadi. The return Of Hcciott Garipaidi with
hundred ana fifty chosen followers from Athens at this
precise junciure and the s unsettled state OF the
Italian Ministry, rather alarming combinations for
tne rSpes temporal horoscope and coming events are
looked lor with much anxiety by his party.
no return 20 the proclamation, which was signed by
tne Sen'ra lnsarectiona Committee It's publication
Ivuuu uswn 70 see whether all things order for
sne opening day and the offensive plscards immc
u'sey .otn oown by parties OF afrvr, bat not before
they mad been amply read and commented on by early
rising citizens 4 number Of arrests were effected in
sne course o. sns day q persons supposed BE- likely
agen's N sucn an appeal 70 popular political passion
and, usual, number Of nnocen, usrsons -. nosv
suffering for the audacty Of others - -"
The frst and immediate effect OF this pr,c,.r.,,or IN,
beo psalyze the brliancy Of the festival On Inc ,2h
inst Instituted 70 celebrate the of the pars fro,
Gasta after the destruction OF the Roman rensn,,e H.
1850 and hts escape from annhilson on the s.s I.v
in 1855 at Convent of 81 Agnes when the Soor,
OF large room gave way IN which his Holi,sss had
been dining with numerous party OF ecctstas,ics
These festivities have the increase eysyv vsey
and the money iaid temporary temples pcr,coes
fscades transparencics and lumnaons nat IN.
city amounts 10 q considerable sum, which raised bv
half voluntary, half compuisve contributions actively
canvassed for by government partissns Crowds are
attracted By the spectacle and regular guide book
published 70 enable them 70 visit everything worth OBJ
serving In succession.
lis apprehended thss the rnsurrecticnai COMMITTEES
win commence s nnated line Of action on this occa
aion, by discharge OF renades IN the middle OF ths
spectators or some other mode of pyoduoins turmoil
aud disorder and therefore ths more umd pars OF h'
popaiaiion will doubtless soaY quietly ~ home tn