Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-21
The New PODc.

A dispatch from Rome says the circumstan-
| ces of the election arc az follows -
At yesterday morning ballot Cardioal Peccl
| received thirty six votes, which was five short
| Of The requisite two thirds majority. When
the voting was finished aud the papers we're
burned, Cardinal Franch and those holding the
same views with him advanced aud knct before
Cardinal Pecci. This example being followed
| by the others, Cardinal Pecci election was &C
complished By the method known as "by ado
| ration.
The smoke IF the burning ballots having been
seen at IL 80 p. N. yesterday. the crowd before
The Vatican thinking the ballot was again with.
out result had almost dispersed when, at LIS
p. ~, Cardinal Caterini appeared 10 the grand
gallery of the Vatican basilica and announced
iu the customary formula Cardinal Pecci's sue
cession to the Papaoy. Tho few bystanders
cheered most enthusiastically, and large crowd
soon assembled, densely thronging the open
space before the Vatican and the approaches
thereto. At so the newly elected Pope, sur.
rounded by all the Cardinals, appeared 10 the
inner gallery of the BasiIica. The crowd vo
ciferously shouted, Long live the Pope" The
Holy Father at length made signal for silence,
then iptoned the "Benedicte' and pronounced
beuediclion. After this the cheering was re-
newed and continued until the Pope withdrew.
Count Segur Immediately informed the Pope
that he proposed to present him with one mil.
lion francs. as the first donation of Peter's pence
from the French episcopate.
As soon as the result of the election became
known the bells 10 all the churches Of Rome
were rung, and the diplomats went to the Vat
! ican to congratulate the new Pope. The Car.
| ,;n -. khn To-
, day. Perfect order prevails everywhere
Prince Bismarck considers Cardinal Pecci' 9
/ election to the Papacy the most suitable one
possible at the present time.
} Cardinal Pecc is tall, with foo head, high
, forehead narrowing at the temples. long face
, and straight features. He has a large mouth,
prominent chin. cheerful, open countcnance,
and large, we'll shaped ears. Ills face reminds
one of Consalvi, the renowned Minister OF Plus
VII. lie has foe sonorous voice, great dig
niiy, even austerty of manners IN public lite,
but privately is atfsolonate, unassumlDg, socla-
BILE and witty. AS Camerlengo he has been the
head of the Moderate party. which, without re-
} pouncng the right of the Holy See, ackDowl-
( edges the wisdom Of submitting to tho DEGREES
. of Providence, accepting what seems to be ir.
revocably accomplished acts The general
opinion is that for learning, tact, energy dgoi.
ty, amability, real moral worth and sincere
> nicty, The Sacred College could not find q more
, deserving Popo than Cardinal Pecoi. At Pc.
rugia he followed the same policy recommend.
, cd by the late Cardinal Riario Storzl. At Ma
pies no advised good Catholics to fulfil their du-
: lies as citizens at municipal and provincial cleo
, tons, even when the clerical press, protesting
/ TO Interpret the mind OF the ailcan, cnJoIaed
$ the policy of abstentloD.
Nor5;poI D,oni epnln pjt h at ntfnot AGAINST
, the proposal for the removal OF the ConcaVe
| from Rome and other measures advocated by
the rcactionary party. lie enjoys the conf
depce. and support Of The Liberals, or at least a
reasonable majority of them in the Sacred Col
+ lepc. and plays tho same part as was sustained
D bv Cardinal Gizzi 10 the Conclave of 1876.
Cardinal Peccl's private life at all periods is
. above reproach. lo has considerable literary
talent, aud has written poetry. He never has
e had intercourse with The iunctionaries Of the
9 present Italian Government, but is esteemed
by them ALL ADD those with whom the nentsIty
of his duty brings him into contact arc perfect
! Iy charmed With him.
? The London Times Of October &c. 1877, had
, a letter from Rome, under date Of October q,
Q saving :-"Csrdinal Pccoi, a Roman, born 10
| 1910, has only lately settled 10 Rome, having,
. AZ said, been kept away at bis archdiocese OF
) Perugia by the jealousy of Autonclli. lie is a
, man of blamcless character, sincerely religious,
4 We'll ve,srd in Church matters, oil moderate
c Opinions His appointment was one OF the
wisest acs of Plus * pontiicatc, unless it
Q was suggested by wish to exclude HIN as a
l Liberal, from the Papaoy. CamerlengO, as l
have explained 10 previous letters hardly ever
having chance of securing the voles OF the
C0nclave.'
, ROME Feb. 2l.-Pope Leo XIII. held q
congregation Of Cardinals to day. tie an
pounced that an encyccal 10 the Catholic world
: would be dispatched to day announcing his
, accessionto the ponti6cate. 1t has been do
, cided that the Pope shall not for the present
D leave the Vatican.
> LONDON, Feb. 2l.-The Pail Mall Gaz etc 3
correspondent at Rome, says :-"lt is an
l nounccd that the Pope will continue the policy
} of his predecessor. The coronation OF Leo
Kill, which will be private, will take place in
] the Sixtine Chapel on Sunday next. There
will be no ceremony at st. John Laterau. Te-
deums will be sung 10 the churches to morrow. y
DESCRIPTION OF CHRIsT.-The following is
a correct translation of an episte by Publlus
, Lsntulus to the Roman Senate :-"There ap.
peared in these days man OF great virtue,
named Jesus Christ. who is yet among US; OF
the Gentiles accepted as for prophet OF truth;
but his disciples call him the Son Of God. lie
raised the dead, and cureth all manner OF dis
case. A man of stature. somewhat tall and
oomely, with very reverend couutenaucc, such
, as the bchoder must both love and fear. His
hair the color Of chestnut full Eipc. plalo to
8 tho ears. whence, downward, it is more orient,
E curling and waving about his shoulders. 10
the midst of his forehead is seam or partl
lion Of his hair after the manner Of the Naza,
rites; forehead plain and very delicate; his face
without spot or wrinkle. beautiful with lovely
red; bis mouth and nose 80 formed as nothing
can be represented; his beard thick: in color
like his hair, not over long; bis look innocent
and mature. his eyes gray, quick and clear 10
reproving, he is terrible; in admonishing. cour-
teous and fair spoken; pleasant 10 conversation,
mixed With gravity. 1t cannot be remembered
that any have seen him laugh, but many have