The New York herald., 1871-01-17

IOund ne Cardlnal presenting exactly the
same personal appearance and manner, ana
enjoying, apparently. the same spirit as
then Despite the many ana tumultuOus
political which have transpred In the inter-
City his Eminence the Cardinal Secretary wears his
years WELL
THE HERALD MISSION.
Immediately explained to the Cardinal the
object OF my visit, telling him that | had, as
BEFORE the honor of representing the NEW
YORK HERALD In his presence. | assured
him that among the readers OF that journal
were large proportion OF Catholics VINO,
although they were far removed by distance from
Rome, felt deep interest in all the events which
occurred at the centre Of government Of the Church
and the grand seat OF Roman Catholicism.
added that 'these congregations were Just now
moved by az intense desire to know the actual posi-
hJf 81 thS Holy Father here ii Rome, and also 70
| receive words Of consolation ana confidence coming
directly from himself, through his secretary, the
most eminent member Of the Sacred College,
PoNTIFICAL THAMES TO AMERICA.
| His Eminence replied that 'he requested me, in
his own and that of the Holy Father the Pope,
TO thank the Catholics Of the United States for the
deep interest which they feel in the matters OF the
present stare Of the Church and the personal con-
aton of the Pontin."
CONDITION OF THE CHURCH.
With regard 10 the frst-the state or the Church
the Cardinal said no decisive plan OF arrangement
for It's settlement could hoped for while the two
principal Continental Powers OF Europe persist TO
engage In mortal struggle which is destructive at
once to the vital force of each.
THE FaANCOPRUssIAN wAR-AFTER PARIS FALLS.
With regard to the actual war between Prussia
and France. the Cardinal said that he considered
Prussia made mistake in not concluding a peace
after the surrender of Sedan, as 1t was now un-
known, even to the Prussan leaders, with whom
they may expect TO treat after the surrender OF
Paris.
FRENCH RADICALISM.
Cardinal Antonelli appeared to regard the pre-
sent French government or NM. Gambetta and
Trochu with very little favor.
THE ROMAN QUESTION.
he Salu tndt he COnSluereu the Setbleulent OF tile
Roman question: which was inevitable ultimately,
quite impossible before the cessation of the Franco
German war.
CONSULTATIONS.
In the meantime the Holy Father .rusted-added
the Cardinal-wholly in the protection OF Almighty
God, moved by the prayers Of the faithful, and to
the continued assistance OF all good Catholics on
Earth.
HEALTH THE POPE.
Cardinal Antonelli said:-"The health OF his Holi-
ness the Pope Is surprisingly good, particularly
when we consider the great amount OF deep trouble
which he has experienced during the past few
years, and his just recent anxiety respecting the
overflow OF the Tiber. the inundation OF portion
OF the city and it's consequences GIL OF which latter
events were specially observable in their alarming
progress TO the Pope. from position which he had
taken In one OF the upper stories OF the Vatican.
THE INUNDArIoN OF THE CITY.
His Holiness gave orders for the immediate succor
and relief of the sufferers, and his messengers
countered can assure you sir. very considerable
personal risk in fulfilling the PontiT's charitable
Instructions.
AMUSING YET PECULIAR INCIDENTS.
His Eminence the Cardinal also Informed me-not
without merry twinkle OF humor In his black
eyes-that the priest who went forth bearing his
Holiness bounty for the distressed people plum
dered Of his charge Just front OF the Church Of st.
Andrea Della Vail. He afterwards got up to his
neck in water and ran very great risk of being
drowned in one of the streets.
PoNTIPICAL RELIEF.
In his capacity OF Prefect OF the Palace, Cardinal
Antonelli said ne had granted materials for the
construction OF RATS, or temporary boats, to be
taken from quantity OF timber lying Oh the vati.
can premises. These boats were placed at the SER
vice OF the sufferers at all quarters Of the city where
the water appeared.
CITIZEN ENERGY. |
His Eminence added that he, at that serious mo- |
ment. greatly admired the dexterty and rapidity |
with which the timber was converted into RATS oy
the people ana noated and manned for the relief |
Of the sufferers By the inundaton.
HYGIENIC DISCIPLINE. |
Toward the conc lusion Of our interview tho Card
nal Secretary took occasion to repeat that the cond
ton Of the Popes health most satisfactory. His
Holiness almost insures continuance OF this pleas
ing state by regular exercise, which he takes daily
for half an hour in the Garden OF the Vatican when
the weather is fine and in the Gallery OF Sculpture
when 1t is unfavorable out OF doors.
PLENTY OF WORK.
Cardinal Antonei stated that during the three |
months which have elapsed since the entry OF the |
Italian army In Rome. ne has only once found leis
ure to accompany His Holiness In his brief prone |
made.
cpv