The New York herald., 1871-02-12
ROME AS IT IS
Cardinal AntOnelli and the italian
Commanders.
Royal Congratulations aud Prussian Charity-Na.
poleon's Letter to Victor Emmanuel-Re-
pairing After the Flood-General
sheridan's March for Paris.

pairing After the Flood-General
sheridan's March for Paris.
ROME, jan IL. 1871.
Cardinal AntOneIl's last circulars have aroused. by
the assertions they contain, official contradictions
from the nalian Minister OF Foreign Affairs, Wis.
contl Venosta, In Florence, and General La Mar
mora, Royal Lieutenant, In Rome. The former are
contained in q brief mote to Italian diplomatic
agents at foreign courts and the latter in despatch
from the Royal Lieutenant TO the President OF The
Council. With regard to the hopes nourshed at the
Vatican OF a proximate restoration to power, must
frankly confess that they are not encouraged by the
general tone Of the diplomacy.
Foreign diplomats persist in recommending to the
Holy See moderation and reconciliation with Italy
as the safest course to pursue.
NAPOLEON'S LETTER TO THE KING.
The Emperor Napoleon Thirds letter to Victor
Emmanuel, wishing him happy New Year and con-
graduating him upon having annexed Rome to
Italy, an event which the Emperor says he always
had at heart has not produced a favorable impress
sion ut the Vatican although the congratulations OF
his Majesty were accompanied by recommendations
or the Supreme Pontir, for whose excellent quail
ties and venerable character the Emperor prOfessed
TO have always entertained the sncsrest affection
and profoundest respect.
KING VICTOR EMMANUEL TO THE EMPEROR OF GER
Royal letters seem to be flying about copiously at
this congratuatory season OF the year. for tt Is
stated that Count Launay. Italian Ambassador at
Berlin, has presented TO the Prussian Minister OF
Foreign Affairs an autograph letter OF Victor EN-
manuel for King Frederick William congratulating
his Majesty on his approaching imperial dignity.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS CHARITY.
The King OF Prussia has subscribed 15 00Of for tho
benefit OF the sufferers by the inundati0n In Rome.
THE FAITHFUL FREE.
Freedom OF publication for ecclesiastical docu.
ments Is not wanting now IN Rome, judging from the
Cardinal Wears last Iuito Sacro which invites the
faithful. TO attend devOut iridium the Francis
can Church of AracuIi ito atone for the insults
offered to the most holy name Of Jesus, and to in
woke the Divine mercy upon the Supreme P0ntiff,
upon Rome, aud upon revolutionized society In
general"
The proceeding circular Of his Emnence to the re-
igious corporations the subject Of the Inuuda.
tiOn was AZ f0loWs:-
The fearful nundation OF the Tlber, to which our
city OF Rome was subjected during these last days,
has caused besides the drowning OF victims griev-
GUS losses 10 many merchants and tradesmen. by de-
sroying tue merchandise aud articles Vi traffic
winch uepcndcd their subsistence. Thls great dts
uster, which to the eyes OF unoelevers only
chance event. or the mere effect OF natural causes
when considered by the light OF faith. re-
yealed 10y the Prophet Amos, ILL.,, q, sc eyrt
Utat,aa us CtUifGte QuOt non JecerH DOnGtntsS,
Is be held tremendous scourgc OF Divine VEN
geance Tor the pubic Scandals which are c0m-
mllted. In iact, the horrible blaspnenies which
are continually heard and the non-Observance OF
festivals for some time evident In this city such
as TO provoke the Indignation OF Goa, VINO, jealous
or His non0r, and maser as He Is OF the elements,
renders them the ministers OF Ills justice to punish
those who outrage HIM. mus many Of those
TO sanctiy festa days, attended servle labor and
kept their shops open through avldiJy OF gain. profit
thoriiy saw themselves deprived IN q moment OF
thelr substance which they would perhaps have
ey qsnn Maa s r TO % tine Loa
It is lie VINO impoveIishes and enriches
hlmbles and exalts 4. Kings H., 4, Whence
tney are entirely deceived VINO imagine that city
can prosper even materially when the OF God "
sought to be banlshed from It, and indifference to
regous duties promoted Instead. The authority OF
Sacred Writ ana the experience OF ages show tnat
by transgressng divine precepts tnat temporal hap
pness so desired by the worldly Is nos obtained,
since SIN only produces misery among the people.
aiaser0S Jacst DoDAOs Deccatstna. May the tremen-
dous misfortune which has happened 10 this city
Illuminate transgress0rs against divine law to re-
cognize the chaslseraent dde TO their sins commit
ted, make them lsten to the voice OF the Lord and
render them penitent and humble under the power
ful hand OF God, so that they may obtain pardon
from the Father OF Mercy.
An exhOrtatlon to subscribe literally for the mum
dated followed. This appeal produced in few days
about $1,000 francs, the most important contrlbu-
tons being 6oU0 francs from the Sacred College OF
Cardinals; 1850 francs from the dominican order
0l Monks and Nuns; 500 francs from the Chapter or
ST. Lorenzo, In Damaso 500 francs from Cardinal
Bonaparte; Hospital or Santa Maria del Fornari
vi
the Bambino (lnfant Jesils 25o francs; Chapter OF
santa Maria, IN Via Lata, $50 francs; English Col
ege, 30 francs; South American College, 100 francs,
&c.
AMERICAN CHARITY
An American aeronaut, Mr.. Wellcs. who. two
years ago. performed In fire balloon an aStounu-
ingly rapid flight from Rome to Benevento. and has
since been backward and forward several times
from Paris to Tours, Oh post balloon service,
| in Naples. and mas generously offered to make an
ascension IN Rome for the benefit oi the sufferers by
| the lnundatiOn.
GENERAL SHERIDAN
General Sheridan LETT Rome yesterday evening"
being desrous TO reach Paris IN time Wrncss the
final catastrophe.
celebrity In different line, the learned asrOnO-
mer Father Seechi, has returned from Sicily where
| he went TO observe the eclipse.
THE HOUSES PARLIAMENT.
The Parliamentary commissioners sent to Rome 70
select localities for the Chamber or Deputies and
| Senate have visited the Dominican Convent OF tho
| Minerva the Nunnery OF san SiiyestrO and the
Valentint. Ihey incline Tor the Monte Cit0ro palace
| for the Deputies and the Consulta or yalentnl
| the Senate.
The latter edifce Is also mentioned rs adapted for
| the Provincial council
TRUE HEROISM.
AS mark OF gratitude to the Italian soldiers now
garrlsoned in Rome for their heroic conduct in sue
frequently at tile risk OF their lives the Munich
pality Of Rome had placed at the disposal OF General
COSenz 10000 francs, 10 be distributed to tho
soldiers Of the division. An order or the day the
tion. but they at once manifested their desire that
the General should return the money the munici-
pal authorities. With request that 1t might be de-
voted TO relieving the families Of the sufferers.
NAVAL, AFFATAs.