The New York herald., 1878-02-08


tho quiet, peaceful city oil Spoleto- "Rome Is IN q
state OF insurrection; the Carbonari have revolted
woras '' conssu,oS tn tho V Summary Of The rss
dreadful snews which some quiet day caused
deep commotion in Spoleto The greatest exciiement
prevailed among the Inhabitants some among their
number having been carried away by the newly pro-
mulgated political doctrines. These parties had
secretly joined the Society OF Carbonar, and had no
received frun their leaders the password :-'Arm and
prepare for action"
When Bishop Mastai caused tho church bells TO be
sounded al unusual hour to hear mass his call met
win n poor response; only the women, old men aAd
children attended. The male population abstained
coming TO mass. assum an attitude OF defiant
stubbornness. Inc men were looking for further
from Rome ready 10 obey orders ana 70 take up
arms whenever required. The BIsnop implorcd, but
his prayers were without avail He ofhciaed
IN person that day, and IN mos, impressive
Holy Father as their prince and lego lord.
whom inc exhortatloDs OF the Bishop were directed
had not appeared, while the women wept and prayed
REVOLUTION OF 1850
The news which had reached Spoleto from Romo
became more and more alarming. Tue Pope II was
asserted was prisoner at tue Vatican be was there
guarded by the Insurgents, the Swiss Guards bavng
iaken 10 flight. some OF tue iatter u was added had
joined the CarbonarL The people oi Rome wcre under
arms and Tho revolution had a successful issue.
"rho revolution cannot prove successful, God is
with mis- people" exclaimed with animation the
Bishop of Spoieto while ho courageousy proceeded
toward the market place OF the CITY. Incre he called
meeting, aud enjoined the authorities and Pontlca
servants not TO give way TO sedition He denounced
tnat truth would prevail and conquer tho revolu-
tonlsis.
next day the tidings received from Rome confirmed
The notion expressed by Tho Bishop Of Spoeto. The
rallied around tho Holy Father When the lrst pan
had subsidized all had united and fought against the
rebels; moreover, succor had been received IRON the
Grand Duke OF Tuscany, and the insurrcction
had thus como TO uniimely end. "The Car
bonari have been beaten - ''rhe Carbonari fly
lug in all directions;' such were now the reports
from Rome; anu, II was added, mo mercy must be
EXTENDED TO fugitive rebels; =; IA duty devolves on
,ne over 10 Inc proper aasnores mercy no
pardon, must be granted to rebels ana their leaders,"
With tue view Of hiding the act that he mad acted
hitherto with much hesitation, tho Goniaontere OF
Spoeto was now displaying an excess OF zeal His
suDordinaes In search OF fugitive rebels had been or
derod to arrest them wherever they could be iound
pnd the police readily re-echoed the popular cry mo
mercy TO rebels ana mutineers"
FUGITIVE TARBoRED
These similar expressions grated on tho ears Of
Bsnop Maslai While sitting solitary IN his study.
Twilight mad set IN ana he was still musing and specu-
lating The probabilities 10 which error a1d iah
lessness ight eaa. He clearly saw that number Of
youths were exposed 10 the risk oi expiating TOOL
hardy acts with their blood. The Bishop was inter
rupted his meditations by snght noise and when
inQulring into the cause OF The interruption ho dis
rerned the shadow VI man against the door OF his
library.
The stranger went on bis knees ana imploringly
cried"I desire TO ask your Emnenco 10 extend pity
toward me, and TO grant me protection. l am tugi-
tive, and they pursue Police agents my
wicket and thus to reach the Episcopal Palace.
Have mercy On me, Eminence; save me from an gno
minious DEATH
simultaneously with these pltcous words might be
heard outside tue cry oil the myrmidons OF justice,
howing as before, '.No mercy toward insurgents y
'Listen 10 that" exclaimed tho young man. "No
mercy am lost, unless you protect me-
The mild features OF The Bisnop were cncouragipgy
turned toward the youth; he spoke softly TO him:-
"lnou hast entered my house, tho house OF the SER
OF God 'ts the Lord sends you to me- and He de-
sres me 10 grant you protection VIII ad thee, ana
alutl mt he pIve nm c.n II rel ms nara
utt the darkness OF night VIII render u sale TO make
good tiny escape"
hands, sobbns thanks TO him who was willing 10 save
his ie.
..Rise, my son." continued the Bishop, sand II
thou art hungry, let me know II. food Is at Thy dis
''Your Eminonce. have haa food for tho last
Without loss OF time the Bishop bctook himself to
fetch bread, wine anu fruit OF various kinds Eat
ana iortiiy thyse," sau the Bshop, ''and II thou
canst pray, do will leave thee until night
sufficiently advanced, and then faithful servant shall
accompany thee to guide thee beyond the limits Of
the CITY,"
FUTURE AND FUTURE EMPEROR.
The Bishop returned 10 his fugitive friend as prom
TO leave; have been informed that rumor is spread
TO tho effect that ugItyes harbored at the Eplsco
pal Palace; the people be2iu TO grumble. II Is not
IRON a sense OF lear wnen tell thee 10 naslcn but IL
Is doubtful whether could AFFORD thee protection
the morrow; therefore hasten 10 get away from
here"
II will be able reach the borders OF the papa
territory before daybreak, and then l shah feel
comparatively safe. Farewell, Emincnce; rcmem-
Der IN your prayers, and that yon may know Tor
whom to pay, will give you my name; 1t Is LOUIS
Napoleon"
Inc Bishop was visbly startled he slowly repeated
the name, Louis Napoleon and added, 'thcn you
are one OF those misguided, unfortunate princes
'.wno have unsheaihed the sword" replied the
youth; "who have unsheathed the sword IN defence
oil their rights, to fight Tor liberty equality and ira
iernity. Yes, am LOUIS Napoleon, the nephew of
that great Il peror who once"
..Who once" interrupted proudly the Bishop cat
tempted to remove Pius w. from the Papal throne,
aud made prisoner oi another Pontin, Plus VII,
keeping him confined at FonIaineDleau. might ex.
press wish that you had not mentioned
your name, ipasmuch as am probably not numblo
enough nor sufficiently Charitable 10 pray iUr the
nephew OF that man VINO brought so much misery ana
sorrow over the Pope-the iatner OF all ChrIsten-
dom. ~
'weI, then, Reverend Father, pray for me as tho
nephew Of Cardiuai Fcsch' Ana with strange
smile the young man added 'And accept from THIS
B0lonn oath, that ! shall remember you throughout
ne ana ina. when my destiny Il iuiled, ana men,
perial crown OF my uncle, then, when | bear that
crown shui prove grateful 10 you IN recognition OF
your having THIS day saved my hie."
He bowed and kissed the hand Of tho Bishop oil
bpoleto
That was the first meeting bet weon tho iuture Popo
Plus TX. aud the uture Emperor OF the French
Under the guidance oil faithful servant LOUIS Napo-
leon lound means 70 make MS escape from spoelo He
enabled TO proceed molested 10 tho city oil An
coma Ih,re resided his mother, the Queen Horense.
under her protection, disguised as servant and pro-
tnued his flight.
ARCHBISHOP
The insurrection was nominaiy suppressed. Still
peace ana quiet hxd attained stable footing In tho
m,nds u Tue pebpie tue revolution continued us
WORK. Especially IN the district OF Imoa great
rtement continued, revolutionary IDEAS mad iaid hod
oi the people and ieeiing Of discomfort prevailed
everywhere
Pope Gregory XVI. was fully aware of these facts.
II was necessary 10 use endeavors 10 brng back the
nSulnous nock, ana to appcase the population; Tor
that purpose he designated The most iathfui among
his adheronts, Bshop Masiai, TO be Archbishop oi
lmola
With this appointments closes the quiet, dylllc life
OF Bishop Masai. ln the capacity OF prclate oil lmola
ho compelled TO reconcile himself TO change
lhd TO be a politician as well as a man OF God. 1t
was truly an enormous contrast--he Tranquil rcsi-
nence OF Spocto compared with the NOISY and
citing life at Imoia. Hitherto he had devoted mucn
time TO study ana scieufc investigation, bat now ho
had 10 concentrate his attention TO iorm unit OF the
ia,niu ana TO exert msel in bringing BACK tho un-
faithful
Notwithstanding these Obligations and many others
D similar nature, the ArchDlshop CONTINUED to walk
in the paths OF pIcty ana bencvOiencc. lie Ioundcd
n lmoa Two orpnan asylums, he established schools