The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-21
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
The New PODc.


ROME, February 20.-Cardinal &i@4esAiMo
pecc, Pontitical Camerlingo, IS elected
Pope. Cardinal Pecei is an ITALIAN.
Joachim Pecci was born Of an illustrious
and ancient house in the town OF Carpine-
TO, in the diocese OF Anagui, on the ed OF
March. 1910. Nature endowed him with
an excellent character, quick intelligence,
a rare nobilt OF manner, and elevation OF
soul. lie finished his first studies in the
Roman Coilege-the Roman university
erected FOR the education OF 1toman youth,
law and clerical. He was afterwards adj
mitteu into the Academy OF Noble Ecclesl-
astics, where lie applied himself with great
success to the study Of law and theology.
Gregory XVI. bonored him with his esteem,
and on the 10th March, 1887, created him
Domestic Prclate. AS he gave signs OF pro-
found wisdom and rare maturity OF ludg-
ment, Joined with sisSular aptitude for adj
ministration, the same Pope created him
Apostolic Prothonatorv, and successfully
delegate to Beneyento, Spoleto, and Peru
gia. Monseigneur Pecci knew how to win
the Dublic esteem and confidence by his
agreeable manners and nobleness OF con-
duct, Joined to an incorruptible adminlstra-
! ton pi Justice. On account OF these noble
gifts OF mind and heart he was preconized
| in 1913 archbishop OF Damietta IN pdrtlous,
and sent as apostolic nuncio to the Court OF
n,ss..-c;;am. Monseisneqr Pefci acquitted him=
self with 80 much credit on this mission that
the King OF Belgium wished to confer on
him the great Gordon Of the Order OF Leo
pold. The people OF Perugia so cherished
the memory Of the justice and considcra-
ton Of Monseigneur Pecci that hardly, had
their bishop, Monseisneur Flesio, closed
his eyes, when they asked and obtained the
succession Of this eminent prelate. Greg
DRY xvi, the just rewarder OF merit, not
only nominated him Bishop OF Perouse, in
the consistory OF the 9th OF January, 1916,
when he transferred him from the See OF
| Damietta, but also made him Cardinal, re-
serving his name In petto. Dying, however,
in June Of the same year, he did not have
time to make the nomination public. But
his successor, Plus TX, who had likewise a
| keen appreciation Of the virtues and ability
OF Monseigneur Pecci, as well as Of the
signal services rendered by him to the
Church and the Holy See, bya singular ex-
ception in bis favor, confirmed the nomina-
ton in the consistory OF the 9th OF Deeetfls
Der, 1853, by proclaiming him Cardinal OF
/ the Order Of Priests, with the title Of st
| Chrysostom. He was appointed to the con-
gregations OF the Council, OF Immunities, Of
Rights, and OF Discipline.
In the most trying times be governed his
diocese with profound wisdom and fulfilled
all the duties OF jealous and far-seeing
pastor. 1t was spectacle worthy OF re-
mark that notwithstanding the continuous
/ teXations TO which hs was subjected, his
| moderation, combined with intrepid cour-
age, always elected the highest respect and
yeneration. His diocese is living monu-
ment of his charity and watchfulness. His
pastorates and eXhortations, which he never
ceased to address to his children, will bear
undying testimony to his learning and firm
ness, especially his pastoral published for
the Lent OF the year 1868.
A FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW s0VE-
REIGN P0STIFP.
LONDON, February 20.-The Rome CORE
spondent Of the Times, in letter to that
journal on the 14th instant, spoke as fol-.
lows.of Cardinal Pecci, who was to-day
elected Pope, and assumed the title OF Leo
Kill: g Cardinal Pecci is tall, with fine
head and high forehead narrowing at the
temples, long iace and straight features.
He has large mouth, promiuent chm
cheerful, open countenance, aud large,
weIl-shaped ears. His face reminds
one or Gonsalvl, the renowned minister
Of PIus III. He has fine. sonorous voice;