The New York herald., 1878-02-08
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PERSONAL cnAR AcrERrsrcs.
But all misortunes from without were NOT auio ~
destroy the peace of mind apd the serennv o' tno
holy Father In the midst oi trouble and ai1cton nc
sought ana found solaco musical entertainments
In his youth he had practscd music with Camilla De-
voti and in his old age mad not lost the taste ior IL
LIszr POPE.
Franz Lisxt once the idol of all concert halls. tho
adored iavore OF all ladies, had come 10 Rome 10 Do
transformed from wording into priest Tho new
Abbe Liszt was received as welcome guest ~ the
Vatican. =
Tne Pope loved to listen to his music, and when 70
cnpg on mis- chair he smilingy followed the rapiay
with which Liszt would glide over the piano, ne
irsnspor,sd himself back 70 the happy days At the
episcopal palace OF lmoa.
Liszt understood well, when presiding over his
piano-an Instrument expressly atIed for tho use OF
clouded the mind OF the holy Father, and admirably
succeoded In anording the Pope many happy hours'n
The pain and the sorrows which the Holy Father
had endured. the decepions and the Termination to
which ho bad beeu exposed had made HIS AcIiness tenn
per very irritable. On those who did not believe ana
on those who opposed him the Pope showered con-
formations. yet he extended encomiums aud bless
ngs " others who opposed law aud authority ~ other
countries Thus the open rebellion praciseG IN Prus-
STA by few bishops met with approval at tho hands
OF the Pope; he seat ms holy blessing to those VINO
opposed an existing sovsrnmont IN Spain; he sum
moned the prests 10 favor tho holy war; TO avor Don
Carlos and 10 crush the Republic.
MAN OF GOD
Aud, with all that Masta Ferreti was man so noble
SO mild and peace loving in temper He was ittea 70
be happy and would have beou SO had " been wied
that be should remain In peaceful secusion ~ the
Archbishops palace far away from political strife anu
dissenslons. In his hoart Pho Mono was q vcrltabe
man oil Cod ana in spirit no was not htted Tor pot-
cian. HIS appearance mad a wonderful charm ms
features wore always an expression Of unsurpassed
serenity, gcDtieness aud touching Kindness.
.i.iaNf AS liz LOOKED. r3 ~
had Inc nonvr 10 BE- recelved Dy HIS Hoiinoss ON
every OCCASION have observed on his features tue
same kind expression and that qulet and gentle
breatbed a friendly benevoencc; ms words Aud
teachings 10 ne were always sind and good. Thc
most remarkable features IN the Holy Fathers appear
ance were his eyes--larae aud brilliant eyes, pene-
trating deep 10 tho heart and filling ~ win hoy
emotion tho exprcs may be fkcned TO tnnt won
derful head OF Christ ny Corrcgio which IL found IN
the Berlin Museum. ihe eyes widely open, severe,
yet gentle; ma o.t SUI. mn avs
caused my heart tO trcmDe aud brought tears " ny
checks. And now genuy the Holy Fatner wouia
sme when he became conscious oil your feelings; (;
now elevated the grace when laying his hand ON my
head, he said, gently, 'Be bessei, my daughter"
70 th0se wondrous eyes. whion looked 30 deeply INTO
tho heart, hauIo confess everything. ana shouiu
have considered crmo 10 accept the Popes piesf-
Father, > whispered. ''you give me your Dess,ng
and yei am a Protestant" The Pope, who had
turned 10 move on retraced his steps anu aaan iay
ing hs hand on my head, ne said MY daughter.
then you want dQuble blessing; the Almighty DC
with you. Will pray for you"
How mild was the look with wnlcn he regarded me J
how gentle tho voice with which lie spoke to mo !!
Bu alas! how 10Th look and v0ice haa changed when
| again saw the Holy Father twas In Easter. 1872,
aud the P0po at thai time calod hmself "lhe pris-
tho Garden Of tho Quirinal; /: was near the
great palm tree and had been accompanied by Mgr.
Hoheniohe, 10 whom had brought letters OF INTRO.
uuction from royal hand. was CROSSED
srictlv In accordance with the prevalent etiquette
namely, plain Dack dress the heaa uncovered ana
no gloves. Ihe Pope does not receive adies who ap-
pear n gala and gorgeous attire. He receives one Vt
his daughters out OF the great Christian lamliy.
Wish mat his snoua spproaon nm IN plain,
domestic attire; aud he regarded mo with the kind
mien Of father Ae permitted me 10 converse win
him 0f my araway home aud questioned sympatneti-
caliy about my lie aud regarding my works lr
IN THE VATICAN.
But, oh how different the last audience which
had with the ''Prisvner OF the vatiCan Sgnor kossl
had conducted me, ara, wih some ohor ladiss, ush-
cred US into The mag nihcent library situated next 10
the Popc's own parior. While we were kept waiting,
the olner ladies held whispered conversation
In admiration OF the splendid urntaro OF Tits msgni-
icent apartment surveyed rom the window the
grand and gorgeous view over the Etornal Oty, with
i,s numerous and towering eiiices skirted by green
folds and meadows through whicn winds the broad
Tber with It's violet tinted mountains partly lost IN
MIST and edged by the horizon. Contrast tnat
scribe with The bitterness which, pcrcnanoe. was
wontrO steal over the mind OF tho gentle Pope We'll
might he brood over the fact that all this beauty,
maxnlfcenco and splendor concerned him no more.
PEEBLE BROKEN.
And truly. bitterness, sorrow ana pain were visiby
written the features OF the Pope Leaning on his
stick he entered and slowly walked toward us
greatly was he changed IN appearance and even IN
voice ssN ia.
Only the eyes seemed unchange ged-searching, mild
ana benevolent Thoy seemed 70 brighten up whom
he approached u.s. and alter dispensing his blessing
conversed but imprecations on the apos-
tates who caused him SO much pain aud agony. But
he reverted to genter expressions, and as 1t hal
pcned be Pplm Sunday ne offered each OF u.s. with
u trdndy smile, bunch Of artisticay arranged palm
leaves.
The Holy Faihor did not, however, oficiate on Good
Friday, his habit, nor did he give blessings ~
the people Easter Sunday from the great balcony,
as he wont TO do. Neither did the illumination
the giant dome OF ST. Potter take place. The Holy
Fathers church and house looked dull and sombre,
while all other churches as well as the Colosseum and
the Capitol we're blazing forh IN colored lights.
THE SHADOW.
Il more the Pope, but Victor Emmanuel
who now shed this bright light over Rome. The
Vatican lay dark and silent during tho Easter week
OF lS72-dark and silent The giant tomb Of fallen
greatness and decayed splendor. The night had
come over the poor deceived Pope. Tha sun OF
now day will rise over nm there. whereuu Is light
that here dark and inscrutabe-there where pre-
dominate no human Institutions; where there are nc
churches no dogmas, priests and no las ymen bu,
only Our Father, God, and HIS children-only one
understand ng and one truth
LOUISA MUHLBACH.