The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-30
IRELAND.
The Pope and Irelnnd-An Irish Brigade for
France-James Stephens Mutiny Among
Soldiers In Tipperary.

France-James Stephens Mutiny Amoaa
Soldiers In Tipperary.
DUBLIN, Oct. II, 1870.
1t Is noteworthy fact that the occupation OF
Rome by the Italian troops and the virtual deposit
ton Of the Pope have excited little or no surprise In
Ireland. Great as the event undoubtedly is, It has
passed over quietly, and one seems to regret tn
change. No one, SO far as am aware, has referred
to the subject in public. few newspapers devoted
to the interests Of the Catholic religion have alone
raised their voices in behalf of the Holy Father.
Even the Fenan Journals, with all their love or
variety, pretend to be shocked at the indigntty to
which his Holiness IS subJected; but have neither
seen nor heard anything on the subject beyond
what has been said by these interested organs. NO
doubt the circumstance is deeply regretted BY
large proportion OF the Irish people, particularly by
those holding ultramontane principles anu devoted
TO the cause or the Holy See. Should 1t reach the
Of his Holiness that nave ceased to take an
interest either IN his troubles or trumphs he
may be tempted 10 say that we are becom-
ing ungrateful children. Such, however IL not
the fact. lie has, l think, ample proof OF our
fidelity to him In the large and frequent contribu-
tions forwarded to Rome from the people OF this
country. II the noiseless, boodless revolution
which has just deprived him OF his temporal SOW
eregnty did not attract much attention here II was
because greater revolution was going on nearer
home. The cracking Of the Italian revolution was
drowned amid the roar Of the Franco Pruss,an mr..
tillery have no doubt that had the Italians az
tempted the occupation OF Rome before the break.
ing out of the war a large number OF IrIshmen
would have offered their lives in defence Of
the Holy See. AS 1t 1t is, lrishmen form
no inconslderable number OF the pana,
Zouaves. An irish Member or Parljament
John Talbot Power, OF Wexford, happens to he one
OF the number But our attention at present Is too
much turned to the proceedings around Paris to be
diverted by what Is taxing place In Rome We are
too much lost IN wonder at the destruction OF n
powerful dynasty to be surprised at the rum or q
throne which mas for SO long period been holding
to Its fall.
But there Is another cause which prevents us from
regarding the fate OF Plus TX. with greater interest,"
Many sincere and dev0ut Roman Catholics who
only few years age, would have Protested against
injury to Christendom now think that 1t is likely to
prove benefit not only to the Pope himself but to the
Catholic religion. They saw that 1t was impossible
Tor him. in tie first place, TO hold Rome against tne
feelings and wishes or the Italian people; and. sec
Oldiy, they knew that there could be neace in
Italy until the Italians got possession OF the Eternal
CITY, Besides, too, they were convinced that IL
would cost less TO MAINTAIN him in his present capa.
city, though IN his ancient splendor, than 1t wound
70 maintain regiments OF zouaves to defend him.
And even surrounded by his zouaves he could never
be happy There would always be discomfort. There
would always be a bad feeling against him. The
Catholics or this country see tins and believe that IL
his independence be respected In the Leonne CITY
ne mas not MADE so pad an exchange as some Of his
friends were at first led to suppose. -
The organization OF the IRISH ambulance CORDS az
have already told you, has been most successful2
THOUSANDS OF young, healthy active, hardy IRISH
men will, In few days leave our shores for the
purpose Of oderng themselves rs attendants upoa