The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-19

IhBihuub, OF Sucn AZ ChVOur ana hlcaSoh
sought to found in Italy, these inspired him
with the most ardent zeal.
The Cardinal retired early, and it being
moonlight and very fine, resolved to send
back the carriage and walk home. He walked
in company with his secretary, a servant as
usual attending at little distance. He had
passed into the Corso, when man suddenly
started out Of the small and dark Via Fonta-
nella di Borghese. The Cardinal suspected
harm, but by the moonlight, at that moment
somewhat clouded, he thought he recognized
the person. 1t was a celebrated politician,
who dared not have open intercourse with
any one, for fear of compromising them; and
he conveyed the unwelcome intelligence that
the Cardinals life was in imminent danger.
He could not say how the conspiracy was to
be effected, but those who planned it we're
too fearful and revengeful, and their ennis
saries too mercenary to fail. Every moment
was of importance.
A plan was speedily devised The Hon
Mr.. K was leaving at 2 o'clock, in his
private carriage, for Civita Vecchia to catch
the French steamer touching at Civita Vec-
CHA at half-past ~ next day, on her way to
Naples. The secretary knew Mr.. K, an
ardent member of the Church of England
greatly admired the Cardinal On arriving
at the palace, he hastily exchanged his cas-
sock for a clerical coat, and throwing large
cloak over ALL he stealthily made his way to
the Hotel d'Angleterre, where Mr.. K was
staying. Fearful of espionage, he took very
circuitous way, and arrived Just as Mr.. K
entered. His errand was briefly told, and
the generous Englishman proposed that the
Cardinal should accompany him, disguised as
a friend whose name appeared in mis- pass
port. The friend, on being consulted, agreed,
and the secretary left, promising to be ready
at a certain street with the Cardinal, where
the carriage was to take him up.
On his return the Cardinal could hardly be
prevailed on to agree to this arrangement,
desiring to face the danger and appeal to the
Pontiff But the Holy Father would ask
''Who is the enerny?" What could he reply!
And then discovery that their plans were
known would only render them more assidu-
Gus in bringing things to an issue. AT present
there was reasonable presumption that they
did not imagine any o1e informed OF their
desipn. From distance, the Cardinal could
state his views, and demand satisfactory re-
dress These, and numerous other reasons
connected with the state of Rome, subse-
uuently prevailed and his eminence put on
the beard and moustache our English friend
had given us, Ga fortunate relic of the Carni-
val) and with the aid of largo Inverness cape
and white wideawake, was splendidly dis
guised. 1t wanted two hours and half of the
time. The Cardinal never lost his presence
of mind, but was gloomy and foreboding.
At last we called the valet, devoted to his
master, and informed him OF the PLAN He |
was to pretend illness on the part of the Car
dinal. He listened carefully to his instruc-
tions and exclaimed, 'Eminence, your shoes
and stockings" We looked down and saw
that the patent leather, low clerical shoes with
gold buckles, and the red silk stockings, were
very obvious betrayals of the rank of the dis
guised No lay shoes and stockings were at
hand, until the valet bethought him of his
own. Hastily effecting the exchange, the
Cardinal passed out of the palace alone, not
any one to accompany him.
The whole of the next day passed heavily,
but no inquiries were made for his eninence.
AS his valet only waited on him, the other
domestics easily believed that he was indis-
posed. Two days after, the secretary hastily
scanned the ''Giornale di Roma" where he
saw the departure of Mr. K announced,
and that of his friend The valet, poor fell
low, though somewhat obese and awkward, |
executed an eccentric pas SeuI in token of his
at the news, then broke out into
a fervent Ave Maria for his masters safety.
-Four days elapsed, and summons came to
attend the Consistory. Then it was an
that the Cardinal had left for Naples |
The letter he soon afterwards published, con-
tanning his sentiments on the temporal |
power and his indignant protest against the
personal ill-treatment he had received, ex-
cited great and universal COM
ment. The recent publication of
Padre Passaglia's pamphlet added |
to the interest of this letter. 1t furnished
the Cardinal Minister with fitting pretext for
vindictive measures. The absent Cardinal |
was denounced as a traitor, and no one dared |
defend him. One Cardinal, indeed, spoke a |
few deprecatory words in his behalf, but he
would have been silent had he not received |
a threat from powerful person that unless
he defended D'Andrea, his share in certain
would be revealed to the Minis
ter. Whatever was the grief of the
Holy Father-and we are warranted in
believing it to have been considerable
or the secret indignation of the Sa-
cred College, the Cardinal D'Andrea was de-
spoiled of all his offices and emoluments.
The object of this persecution was then
located in ill-furnished lodgings on the Chiaja
at Naples sorely distressed for money More
than this, his good name was suffering. 1t |
was currently reported that he had led on
others into danger, and then deserted them.
The Roman Committee feared they would be |
unable to control popular fury. These ankle |
ties affected the Cardinals health, and by |
advice of friends he appealed to the Pope. |
The answer was that, on an unreserved sub |
mission to the decision of his Holiness, he |
might return, with full assurance that the |
past would be forgotten. '.
A week after receiving this assurance he |
A complete statement of his views |
and reasons for espousing them was drawn up |
and sent to the Holy Father. Daily a sum- |
mons was expected to his presence. Then |
the Cardinal resolved to assert bis right to an |