The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-01

ing 70 their sou: ther. Al al svsn.s their friends
bodes carsfu,v removed immediately after the battle
longer show them what their fate should nave oesn,
citisens Of the Papa city may oompacsnty ssse rear.
lessly on the vanquished dead, stu lying on me scene
Of their defeat What picture could D. more comfort
mgr What pledge moro reassurings Lss none WONDER
therefore that order restored that peace prevails or
that Rome 10 itself once more-prouo, arrogant
priestly, and safe
Tho French troops arc already and very thoroughly
disgused with their mission; IL has been party Of
pleasure TO Thorn; relying the native administration
for all necessares during the nrst few days the ssup-
portors' almost starved and even that they
forage for themselves, matters not much better
The prospect Of remaining In Rome through the winter
| Is far from clarifying to them.
There be doubt that Carbadi had no expscta.
on OF the attack; and when remembers the short
distance Of Monte Rotondo from Rome, will be under
stood how many real reliable friends the republican
chief had in the city. The intention seems that
the action should be fought out between the Pontcal
troops and the Ganbaldians French standing by in
case OF need The fact that within hour after the
commencement Of the action the Frenchmen
vigorously thrown In pretty plainly shows how different
would have been the result without French nterven-
ton.
The Papa Zouaves-let all credit DO given them-at-
tackled grandly, with mpetuosity in detached compa
MES There formation Of limo With few Skin
mishers in 'front.' they advanced directly Garibalds
centre by companies in schelon The ensmys line was
continuous one but composed Of detached parts,
the main strength OF tho position lying In left where
body Of about fifteen hundred defended Montana
People here assert that Garbadi escaped from the
field very early In the action. To reute such state
is useless To tell liar he lies Is paying him COM
piiment
Even the Romans are becoming satisfied Of the genu-
neness Of the entente between the French and Italian
governments Little do they the real position Of
each party, think The closer the alliance the more
whether French troops do do not stop here until
spring, until the French nation has its hands so busy
with Prussia that will be passively careless OF what
becomes OF the Holy Father; then whether the
Italians in exchange for Rome and unity, do not remain
| neutral in the coming fray.
In all thesotroubles the Pope has proved himself
grand old ran brave worthy descendant OF old Roman
Senator'S refusing to leave their seats when informed
of its capture by the Gauls He has shown himself
consistent persistent believer the justice Of his
cause; trusting right than to the French he
has refused every offer places refuge even
refused 10 leave the city, However mistaken his views
tho old man traditions his inherited rights
to give them up would be base remain In possession
ne does calm and collected and charitable as ever
| is noble.
have on excellent undoub;ed authority that the
first letter from Napoleon to the Pope, announcing bis
intent to interviews, autograph declaring the
writer's intenioa 70 send succor to the Holy Father
| he was attacked by the Italian government know
positively that the Pope expressed disgust at Ma
poleons procrasnaon and positively refused to
the French Ambassador referring him to Cardinal Anto
nelIi He lthe Cardina assured tho Ambassador he
would believe in the advent Of the French troops when
| he saw them' 1t seems both Pope and Cardinal ara
better pleased now for this afternoon they both
the gates witnessing the re-entry OF Zouaves Antbs
whole lot. There was much enthusiasm among the
men, Cries Of "Yive la France" and 'Vive Rome"
deaened one flowers were shower,d on tho conquerng
heroes. and every window had lady waving pocket
Permission having been refused me to accompany the
expedition against Monte Roondo, determined to find
Garbad II possible, and write accounts Of affairs from
The other side OF the question In Rome complete gno
existed. While some said Monte Rotondo, others
serted Naples. veletri, Florence engaged
myself by rail SO as to avoid suspicion. In
Aibano were plenty OF Papal gendarmes-proud.
to leave the place and them with guide rode on to
Genzano passing on the road three barricaded bridges
ped, questioned and allowed to pass Genzano lovely
little but dirty village, lying on the borders Of charm
ing lake. was IN state OF intense confusion a. the Just
received Of the evacuation Of Veetri by the
GaribAldians and its consequent occupation BY the
Ponacal troops.
rode on 70 veleri miles further and entered
the through numerous barricades earthworks and
temporary fortifcaons, making Of naturally strong
position almost mpregnable except by regular siege
why General Nicoleri evacuated strong position
before threatened by an attack seems either
incomprehensble the action Of traitor Leaving
his troops under superior commander he took him.
self of TO Naples. Much excitement prevailed in Vel
etr and very learned that the FEELING for Carl
bad Italy republcanism general there need
be fear out OF hearing OF the Pope's morcenarcs,
from making my intentions and asking for guild.
anco Needlessly; soul could form an opinion OF
the Generals whereabouts yet the night previous the
WAS al they had behaved
we'll while In itso we'll indeed that the Town Council
voted the money 70 dea, s their ospsnses O me se
Streets the stencil OF the houses the stagnant pools in
yards and squares the scky frtid appearance Of this
village speak too strongly neither need urge
the point again Tho description will answer for every
other in the campagnai little toned down Il
competition among all Roman villages and towns-shat
Is = search for the height Of unhealthy nl.hness An
early start allowed me TO pass Gordon Of guards
Guided by directions received before starting made
aaa 0yns there were no Garibaidans ..purs Ct sim.
pies y redshrted, alarmed crowd there. Men there
were though ~ a. least ss ave HUNDRED Or SIX
for something turn up Neither was anything known
Of the Generals headquarters here though was sup
posed that Tivo concentrated the greater
Der Of bis men. man In partial uniform. who intro
duced himself in toorabls French . dssertsr from
the Italian Custom House service volunteered 70 accom-
pany and find for Garbaldi condition Of paying
ha horse hire Conditions soon agreed 70, but in the
The way 70 Tiyon lay through beautifully situated
little town called Paesirina which well deserves
s.e ar.s came across The real calbadans
stopped, questioned and after short consultation
SsS V shsrsaSoUis the nnsSas. under orders
from the commander-inohie OF this runfanly, rcd.
sarsa horde we're preparing for Se which
should b. Roman or italian ! had no time
farce However DESTROYS the poor people forming the
male population OF the might be TO remain Roman
and Papal and oppressed and i-governed say that
such desire would be simply absurd In face OF
the crew experimenting tho registry Of votea With
taribadians In possession the town would naturally BE-
| republican or Italian, or Aahomsdaa " necessary.
| with the abomina,sd gendarmss conducting the
registration, the people would just - cor
| tainly desire 10 remain Papal ~ Of yore. Here
again my unfortunate guide, unable 70 find horse.
started, so he said, for . short cut 10 Tvoli As
gave MIN few francs and have not him since
strongly suspect tho 'cut was very short one indeed
round the corner 10 wine shop The peasantry mes
| on the road were either very stupid or very wary
Not one knew Garibaids whereabouts, not
what villages were IN his possession Here was
In complete GaribAldian country innocent OF Papa
roops for week more yet 20 ignorant careless
are the poasantry Of the movement that they did
know which were or which not revolutionary VII
agea II not be lost sight Of thai almost without