The New York herald., 1877-11-13

py tne CaIuinai Ireicct oi oeBnhturn, the
Administrator 'and Secretary of st. Peters
and the Secretary of Briefs to Princes.
Tuesday morning-Received the Cardinal
Secretary of Briefs, Cardinal Casoni, Pro-
Dataria, and his deputy. the Almoner. the
Dominican Father, Master of the Apostolic
Palace A pumber of other functionaries
attended in the evening
ednesday-Received the Assessor of the
Holy Office secretaries of the Congregation
of Concstory, also reports of ecclesiastical
foreign affairs extraordinary and Latin let
ters
Thursday morning-Received the Cardi-
nal Prefect of the Propaganda attended
meeting of the congregations of the Holy
Office, Vista Apostolica and Fabrica of st.
Peters. Next he received visits from the
Cardinal Project of Studies, the State Audi
tor, Secretary of Briefs to Princes and the
Secretary of Rites.
Friday Received the Secretary of Briefs
and the Cardinal Pro- -Dataria, the Secretary
of Memorials and Secretary of the Index.
Saturday-Attended meeting Of the con-
gregations of the Council and Rites. In
the evening he was visited by the Cardinal
Vicar OF Rome the secretaries Of Latin Let
ters and Vista Apostolica.
Sunday (after the regular offices for the
day)-Received the Secretary of the Propo-
ganda and the Pope's Auditor.
DIPLOMATIC AND OTHER DEPUrArIoNs.
The above forms but portion of the
routine business ofa week. The diplomatic
receptions entailed considerable strain.
The audiences have increased. Heads
and members of religious orders, converts,
monasteries and charitable institutions
were received by the Pope. Archbishops,
bishops and other functionaries paid visits
to the Limina Apostolorum.
SERIOUS ILLNESS.
In consequence Of the great strain His
Holiness utterly broke down about two
weeks ago. After period Of uncon-
sciousness he revived slightly on Saturday
morning last. As night came on, however,
he grew worse again. The death rattle" was
heard in his throat. He seemed to be sink
ing. His condition alarmed the attendants.
During yesterday Sunday he rallied. but
as the sore in his leg, which had served as
safety valve, had closed, Signor Ceccarelli
and his new colleague, being unwilling to
assume the responsibility of prescribing
further for the patient, summoned Professor
Vanzetti, the greatest physician in Italy.
PROFESSOR vANzETTI THINKS HE CANNOT RE-
When Professor Vanzetti had examined
the illustrious patient he expressed the
opinion that there was no chance Of his re-
covery. He thought when death arrived it
would be without the least warming. He
recommended the exercise Of extreme eau
tion, lest syncope be mistaken for death.
RECEIVES TWO MORE pEpuTATIoNs.
Every time the Pope rallies he is per-
fectly conscious. 1t is evident he is de-
termined to receive guests to the last. He
was slightly better again to-day, and was
propped up in bed to receive the Santa
Rosa Association and deputation of ladies.
The temporary interment Of the Pontiff
will be nt st. Peters.
TWO CARDINALS VERY ILL.
Mgr. Randi is dangerously ill Of black
smallpox, which is greatly alarming to the
inmates of the Vatican. Cardinal Bartolini
is also seriously ill.
MEETING OF THE coNcLAvE.
1t is generally believed that the conclave
of cardinals will last one day. According
to present opinion the new Pope will be an
Italian and will accept the civil list.
GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES TO BE RESPECTED
Victor Emanuel's government will strictly
observe the Papal guarantee to abstain from
all interference with the conclnve, and will
surround the Vatican with troops to pre-
vent the pillage which has been customary
on previous occasions of this kind.
CONTRADICTORY REPORTS FROM PARIS.
LONDON, Nov. 13, 1877.
A special from Paris yesterday says =
1T is reported here this afternoon that the