The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-03

Csol Weather and the Fall senson-Forcigr
V1sitors-How the Strangers Amuse Them.
selves-The PapaI Observation-Disclosures
Of Cardlnals-The French Embassy.
ROME Sept. !, 1868.
Por some days past the heat has been less intense
% may hope that the hot season Is for this
year. Every one unfortunate as to be obliged Ia
pass the summer In Rome longs to see October
again or even duh November, when everything In
the Eternal City brghtens up. by Christmas time II
becomes a conquered city In the hands OF the Anglo
Saxon. One hears more English spoken in the streets
man Italian. Though there are doubtless many for.
eigners OF other nations here In the winter they
swallowed up In the crowds OF BrtOns and Of our
oountrymen. Military casinos have been organized
for the officers and soldiers OF the different natonal-
hes here.
The French are ut the Palazzo Marescotti The
Ylemish have their club. The Legion d'Antibes ut
ne villa Strozzi, belonging to Merode, and the
aermans at the villa Massimo. At these casinos
cigars and tobacco are distributed gratis, as
also books, drawing and writing materials. There
are gymnastics In the gardens, and at the German
cub every soldier Is allowed glass OF beer per
Giem gratis. But hear they are not much fire.
4uented by the soldiers on account OF the constant
presence OF the chaplains Of the different regiments
who catechize and preach too much but this do
~ vcucNc. luc Ouiy tHlUS ike alnubtH1eNt WHICH
one hears OF now goes on at the camp OF Rocca di
Papa Here il the programme or the last fete the
9th OF August:-l. Course OF mounted cavaliers,
catching their lances rings, &C.. 2. Horse races
prize, whip; 8. Foot race, for ofcers-prze nag;
Foot race, with hurdles TO be Jumped, for priyates,
three prizes; g. Donkey races 0. sack race for SOL
This was followed by theatrical performances
comedy, pantomime and the singing Of chorus and
me whole concluded with evoutions by the soldiers
with lights fixed on their bayonets The effect of
this last was excellent Inc figures and letters were
produced instantaneously; such as the Cross Of
Mentano-"Viva Pho N0no;r La Chiesa 1.-THE church,,
The OF the Popes &c. 'TheRetreat' was beauti-
fully sung by hundreds Of voices accompanied by
two bands AT least 1000 soldiers were engaged In
these exercises.
All this is very wen and very amusing hut II seems
certain that the result OF this military camp has been
anything but satisfactory. The assertions among
the Zouaves are not as great az In the Legion dan
tbes, when five or six escaped every dayor two; but
the morale OF the Zouaves Is at a very low ebb.
very enthusiastic young Frenchman-a private SOL
der though a yiscount-tod friend OF mine that
the were badly treated both a. TO food and hard
work, and that many OF them would leave the ser
vice. Among the Zouaves are two princes-private
solders-Prince Alfonso, son Of the Carist Spanish
Prince Don Juan, and Prince Iturbide. Neither OF
them are striking figures-both exceedingly short
and ugly-lturbide very brown, like his compatriots
General Kantzer says the camp has cost the govern
ment only 10000 frances but this is much TOO low an
estimate, think though much OF the work, road
making, &C., was done by the troops. What do
know certainly is that the contractor who furnishes
provisions. &C., for the camp has made 40 much
money that he has said or II has been said for him.:
81 scguit u campo come 10 voglio
Nj maneio u vsiicano n campodoslio.
If the camp goes as desire 1 will swallow the
Vatican and the Capitol
The camp at the Kocca di Papa Is broken up The
zouaves, yesterday, made triumphal entry into the
city, TO show that they are not all dead OF fevers
They are now safely housed In the barracks and hos.
pitfalls OF Rome. The sanitary condition Of the camp
was not what could have been desired. Hundreds
OF the soldiers were at times III with fevers
Though the site is elevated eight hundred feet above
m "a RI frau fha Eafn
reaches even there. This Campagna, 80 vast, 50
severe, almost unnhabited, In its sublime aus
terity encrces not only Rome, but the beautiful
heights OF Prascati. Abano, Grotto Ferrata and
Caste Gondolio, the summer residence OF the Popes
Among these picturesque hills, covered with olive
orchards aud vineyards, with groves OF ems and
chestnut trees, hiding splendid villas, the modern
Romans, In Imitation OF the ancient Romans, whose
principal resort was the now deserted heights or
Tuscuum, pass the summer ana early autumn
Even here although the air IL certainly cooler and
lighter than M Rome one, 10 avoid the evers OF the
country, must take the same care ne m the city.
A conslstory Will be held at the end OF this month
me Pope wiz then give the red hat TO Cardinals
Barill and ferrefV who were absent from Rome
when promoted The form OF the oath taken by the
Cardinals on receiving their hats is most extraord
o,ie, ecSoas ad snosrss e the da sa az,
by the Pope, and answered a1rnatively, OF course.
Observe "inclpsve" Included, which has been added.
that there may be mistake 10 the Interpretation
given 10 the question.
Before tins ceremony there IL another. In TIE pres
ence OF the College OF Cardinals the recipient must
promise 10 defend the temporal power ~ the Pope
and shed his blood In the cause n necessary. carhl-
nal lenuni created 1--WE years ago, added, '1f Il he
TOT tne good OF the Church, IL seems that In the
evening at his reception he had perfect ovation
consequence am assured that In this consistory
mere VIII be no new cardinals made nor will the
Pope make an alocuton; AT ieas, il VIII be- one Of
NO political Importance.
All Americans here win regret the departure OF the
Countess sartges, as she received them always with
tie most invariable Kindness, aided by the Count OF
whom none OF us can complain.
The Marquis de Bonneville Will not Immediately
assume his place as French Minister so Count Ar.
man lhs title OF count was given him by the pope
after the AFFAIR OF last Octobe the drst secretary of
the Legation, who has been absent for some mouths
IL expected here 10 take charge Of the Embassy The
Marquis de Bonneville one Of the signers OF the
treaty OF Zurich, which means that he desires the
continuation OF the temporal power OF the Pope:
consequently his nomination Is approved OF heIe.