The New York herald., 1870-01-05
ITALY.

ITALY.
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Tho Anti-Papal Council-rhird Days, Pro.
Standardization Of God-Free Schools-
WSmcn's Ieigbts-Revoluiionnry Force
Italy ON Mexico-Piaro, Didcrot, yoltniro
and veuiliot--America Seccdes-The Frencn
and Italians Clumorous.
NAPLES Dec. 20, 1860.
On the 18th inst the delegates to the Anti -Papal
Council assembled In q saloon OF the New York
Hotel here, Tor the purpose Of preparing the work
before them, the execution OF which 1t seemed well
understood was to take place In formal grand
ana tnal meeting on the evening Of the 18th.
Messrs. LyDEKINd, OF ST. Louis, and Ronge, OF
Frankfort, both moved tnat the Anti-Papa Council
"do finally come to some practical decision now
that II Is clear that the Italian government fOrbds
public session OF this body.n Mr.. Ronge moved
that committee Of five be appointed 10 consider
the platforms submitted and alter such conssesra-
ton, to draw up declaration OF principles to be
given forth to the world.
Mr.. LUDEKIN0 seconded the motion and remarked
that the body had SO far done as much as nothing
SIMPLY because 1t had began its task by theatrical
performances ut the San Ferdinando theatre il was
1u time, he said. tnat tney take hold practically Of
the job that they nad been sent to Naples perform
lie would not for his part feel justified In the eyes
OF his constituents in remaining any longer II there
should be any further delay.
The motion was carried, and the committee OF We
duly elected as fo.lows;-Signor G. Ricciardi, OF
Naples. chairman; j. M. Mata, OF Mexico; Carl
Ludeking, or ST. Louis, United states; M. Regnard
OF Paris; Leopold Ovary. OF Hungary The com.
mittee with these powers met this morning at Count
Kcciardls residence ut an early hour, in order TO
finish up their discussions before nghtIal, us hot
days work was anticipated in the way OF obstinate
cashing opinions.
The CHAIRMAN called the committee to order and
pronounced the debate upon the various programmes
to be opened.
Mr.. OvARY thereupon brought forward the plat
form, already submitted to the Antl-Counci, and
which had been framed by the Austro- Hungarian
German american delegates This platform Inme-
diatey rallied all the members OF the committee ex-
cept M. RegnarJ, OF Paris, who found 1t incomplete
and wl0-for the rest being bouud by mandat M.
Derfdt-refused his adhesion to 1t. Here was the
clash at once, 1t gave 70 the loiowing little
chat
M. REGNARD-Your platform. gentlemen, has much
that approve; but must say tnat several points
II appears 10 me 70 be weak and to shirk the main
issue before us--vlz the solemn abnegation OF God.
Sgnor RicCIARDI-Let us not mention that word
and let US not put IN the declaration any thing against
God Tor II We do we shall surely have all the women
against us, and our cause wall suffer the cUnse-
Vuences.
Senior MATA-I agree with the chairman The
world has not yet advanced at that stage when we
can afford TO make any such arrangement. Besides
IN our programme what you desire to be inserted IN
our declaration is In fact, given, although said in
more polite way. Centuries must yet elapsc before
the world will consent 10 adopl such an advanced
idea as thai there God. Take the freest coun-
tries OF the world. go to the United States or
America, for instance, and II you utter any such
doctrine there you Will Just escape being burned
alive.
M. REGEAsD-That IL the very reason why we
must announce such an idea, why We are met here
to announce II. Let 1t be launched forth In the
whole WORD to frnctfy; the world may not be up to
the advanced standard we propose but II will follow
suit. The women. you say, will be opposed.
DO not believe It, They have adopted II
IN small numbers. Many more VIII soon
join the ranks, and when the women gct
imbIed with anything or take hold OF an idea 1t win
epread ike wildlre Let US enlist the women on
our side We have come here to announce our full
principles squarey; 1t Is the best way to gain
ground. We must get rid OF this word and Idea,
God; for all religion and lniquty Is based upon H.
AT frst according to my own recent experience,
atheism had great difficulty IN being brought for
ward In France even at Paris; yet once squarely
proclaimed, 1t had made many converts and rapid
progress within the last two years. There Is one
other point upon which our platforms con1ct-nine
IL in favor OF the employment OF revolutionary
force, whenever we may secure It, in order to
plish our ends. We must drive out the usurpers
over human minds and actions, or consent our
selves to be driven about beasts OF burden. That
IL the alternative before humanity, especially with
US In our crowded, downtrodden Europe. aad my
constituents are In favor Of taking the first horn Of
the bull, and am here to proclaim war TO The
death (guerTe q pOutrdnce) to God, all religion and
prncesl Entertaining these views, which are dis
tnctly embraced in my nsandat ty.p9ratl, / will be
obliged to lay before the Antl-Counc this evening"
when 1t assemblies \ separate platform or declara.
tion OF principles. ! will present my minority re-
port and then the Anti-Counci WILL after discussion
be enabled to decide whether yours or mine snal be
adopted.
All oil which was agreed 10, and the committee
adjourned to the evening session, fully charged,
even up to the muzze, with fire and birthstone.
Your correspondent, who was tue sixth Of the
matinee party, had ample occasion TO hear 10 ad-
vance the muttCrings OF the thunder intended to be
shos of at the grand evening session and 10 ioresee
that the Anti.Council was held In the neg hbor
hood OF Vesuvius without cause. The debate had
sumed that jerky, snapplsn mould which is usually
given TO words and acts when the nerves are under
full pressure There was safety valve for the
escape Of steam visible. The two platforms. a.
finally shaped, were then read. The following are
exact TRANSACTIONS from the original French:--
MAJORITY RGpoRr.