The New York herald., 1871-03-25
ITALY in ROME.
The Question Of the Pope's Departure from
the Holy City.

hcutne ana Receptions by HIS Holiness
Young America" and Pho Nono-A New
York Shake Of the Hand-The People,
the Clergy and the Schools.
ROME, March q 1871.
The topic OF the day here IL, Will the Pope leave
Romei Most important question for Romans, for
what Is Rome without Popef Every morning now
the newsboys cry their papers early as seven
O'Clock. with the following addition to the name Of
the paper-"Departure OF Pho Nonol' This
cry, uttered In the most stentorian voice, efiec
tually stirs us up ana clutching at the wet little
Journal we read to see II his Holiness has gone is
going, and find only some sensational paragraph,
showing very plainly that the national party have
very lively fears that the departure will take place.
Although this procedure is q standing joke, 1t Is
beyond doubt that the comers in the new capi-
tai would look upon the vacatng OF the Vatican as
a severe blow to their cause, and they appear anx-
ious to get the public at least familiar with the idea
OF possible departure. and hence the paragraphs
mentioned. which have not only excited all Rome
but all Italy. After all that has been said and done,
this country really proud OF being the seat Of the
Holy See-the ruler over 2o0 900 Catholic sub.
jecs. On the other side, the Pope's party half deny
the asserted departure, while threatening the most
dire consequences II such mishap should per-
chance befan this city, now SO msruled and mis-
guided, in their opinion.
Once, they proclaim, that the Holy Father is COM
PEELED to abandon his capital, and 1t Will Immediately
lose all its prestige and become poor provincial city,
over which the lamentations OF Jeremiah might as
wen be pronounced The famous monuments which
compose the entire city Of Rome, II the Pope sp ould
not reside in the latter would in that case appear to
lose all their grandeur and Importance. foreigners
m ahnpc
citizens the shepherd would lead his flock to eat
the grass growing upon the squares OF the City OF
Seven Hills The popes are the life, the prosperity
and the grandeur of Rome. Even amid calamities and
msfortunes the Roman people are happy II they only
know that they have the Holy Father with them.
WHY THE POPE SHOULD REMAIN.
Pho Mono does not go out OF the Vatican and Rome
is not Rome since September 20, 1870. Liberty was
promised with the new capitalshlp. Say, oh |
Romans was not the ''tyrannical yoke or Pho Nonoo
beter2 What sight would greet the foreigner arriv-
ing at Rome to-day Churches profaned, the minis
ters OF law lnsuled and villanously beaten. news
papers which deride doctrine, morality and inno-
cence; taxes always increasing, the splendor of
igous festivals ceased, all prosperity vanished, rob-
berry, rapine and blood the order Of the days the no
billy e ,a tSe prisoner IN ms own
catacOmbs. See there the Rome Of to-day because II
is not the Rome of the pontirs.
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followers OF Plus X; but 1t Is clear the only agitat-
ing topic nereeven beyond the signing OF the treaty
tin. One single palace, the Vatican overshadOws
the whole city, ana makes o certain stand-up hight
against O wnOe nation thanks to the encourage
ment and means furnished by the aforesaid two
hundred millions OF people outside.
AS all politics nere then, turn for the moment on
this mOment0uS qu estion, whether an old man
should or will abandon city or not, and as wished,
for the benefit o readers, to ascertain the true
state of the situation, went this morning In person
TO the atlcan palace and was there admitted TO an
audience without difficulty. owing to lthe friendly
relations which secured there last year among Its
dlstng ulshed occupants. was gwen to understand
officially and positively that it was not true his
ing Rome as long as he was not driven away or
some extraord mary event, not expected, should
miserable journals now published in Rome, where
the press is without restraint. The departure would
not take place, NOTWITHSTANDING the imprisonment
and persecut ons and iu.,a6s inflicted on the august
Head Of the Church, ior the simple reasons
that Rome is The legitimate seat Of the Holy See,
and that II the Pope Shoilld once leave the Natl-
can palace the Italian government would con-
fscate 1t for Victor EnmanueIs residencc-Just as 1t
mad done the Quirinai Tor the Pedmontese princes
and the Pontin would not be able TO recover It,
Moreover tnat II the Powers are going to restore to
him at any time his just rights OF ownership over
Rome and the Romagna they would have TO bring
HIM back here, so he mad far better remain on the
spot 10 wait for them rather than seek aid IN foreign
countries where he would be welcome guest but
Stll only Il guest.
The Pope himself was represented being in
feeble health and personally mdlsposed 10 travel
abroad.
have no doubt that this wise decision, given to
me as iAtuaatuh1 in the case, has really been
adopted at the Vatican Council board, where the
rasn proceedings Of an Ecumenical assembly and
tue more rash doings OF a Napoleonic Lord High
Protector have set up examples of some moderation
and Judgment in political matters at least.
EVERY DAY LIFE OF HIS HOLINESS.
In the meantime, while apparently awaiting aid
from NJ Thlers, IRON Austria or any other source
his Holiness walks about IN the gardens OF his
palace, and takes hand at rare intervals IN rolling
The balls OF the Italian game OF 6Occe, played Dy
the cardinals and few lllustrlous patrician ladies
and gentlemen who nave the privilege OF entry in
He also gives formal receptions to visitors every
Thursday These are the last outward signs OF his
sovereignty as king. the Vatican being IN secret
"YoUNa AMERICA" AND NEW YORK GREETING.
Last Thursday one hundred American citizens,
mostly Protestants. were presented to his Holiness
at formal reception held for their Denent In the
Inc ladies and gentlemen were drawn up in line,
In two OF the splendid rooms and the Pope passed
down the line. followed by the purpled functionaries
Of his court the master OF ceremonies called out the
nonO.ed with = few words, in French, BY his Holi-
said, Although they were OF dlierent notions and
faith still he considered them as being all his cn
stretching @ out the two rss pTers Of his risht hand
toward each as he passed along.
At the end OF the line stood youth, OF nineteen
summers, o good specimen OF "YOung America
AS the POPE approached him, and held out his hand
10 be kissed las 1t had been by all the Others, some
kneeling andiksslng his feet, more Ron.ano), the
aforesaid youth made slight bow and warmly
grasped the Head Of the Churcn by the hand, IN
good American shake.hand fashion.
PIus TX. took it as good jOKe-a piece OF variety
the spice OF life-especlaly In pri. on. His e,eS
twinked; he lifted up one finger III threatening
attltuue-of mock reproach-and then patted the
evidently heretical y0ungster on the shoulder, ask
ing MIN in English II he was from New York
.'ies,' was the reply, and, with parting glance o
being highly tlcked by this especial proceeding OF
Pope being familiary shaken by the hand, Plus \.
passed on. Young America was subsequently heard
TO remark sans faco,as IL shook hands win hlm
just as l would with General Grant"
PUBLIC MORALS.
One can catch Romans lying or stealing, but II Is
rare TO catch them taking an oath or the Lords