New-York tribune., 1878-02-21


tent on mlsrepresentng the conduct of the delegate
and his supporters at Rome While the MARQUIS
was in iail the authorities captured his castle, ana
either killed or made prisoners the brigands VINO
had taken refuge there Some months later. the
proyinee was rid entirely of robbers; the MOBILES
subnitted to the lawful authority, and Mgr.
Peoci received the thanks both OF Pus
X aud the King of Naples SO great about
thi. time was the delegates popularity, that when
he fell sick the people evinced the deepest con-
ceru and public prayers were offered with great
fervor for his recovery In Spoleto and Perugla he
acted with the same energy when occasion onereu.
In the latter city he administered his duties so wen
that crime ceased and the prisons were empty IN
1913 much to the regret OF the people, Gregory L.
RECALLED Mgr. Pecci from Perugia appointed him
Archbishop of the nominal See OF Damietta, ana
sent him as Nuncio to Brussels-an important post
for an eccIesastic only thirty-three years old.
Nu. Pecei was received with great favor at the
Brlgian court and in society. King Leopold, always
remarkable for his suavity and good senss delighted
In confer with him, and bestowed on him many
marks of friendship. But the climate, aud possibly
the cares of Office impaired his health, and thus ne
ceSsitated his return TO Italy King Leopold learned
with regret of his departure. He conferred dec
Grafton OH him, and, handing him sealed
packet, asked him to present 1t himself TO
the Pope The Nuncio asked if the com
mission was urgent, as he intended to make tour
In Europe before returning TO Rome. 1T Will do''
replied the King if you hand 1t to the Pope on yor
return TO Romen When Mgr. Pecc returned to the
Eternal City he gave the royal letter to Gregory
XVI. who said: "The King of the Bel2lans speaks
highly of your character virtues, and services; he
asks for YOU something which will accord with all
my heartS the purple. But here is deputation from
peuria, which asks me to intrust you with the
management of that diocese Accept the see oil
Peraia: You will soon receive the Cardinals hat.
Such is the story told by recent French writer,
NJ Iouis Teste, in book entitled Preface au Con-
clayer and repeated in all the newspaper sketches
of the new Popes life NJ. Teste adds that i'll accord
mnoe with this promise Gregory made nm Arch-
bishop of Perugia in the COnsstory OF January ~
1876. and at the same time created hun Cardinal
reserving the creation IN peito; but that nus lA
through tho influence OF Cardinal Ahtoi-
ue,li. postponed the publication of this pro-
motion for seven years. This dramatic 'aie,
bowever. is evidently untrue. creation reserved
In petio is simply creation temporarily kept secret
and when it Is disclosed the cardinal takes rank
from the date of the original private appointment
not of the publication of it. The Official record.
ouoted by NJ Teste himself shows that Cardinal
Pecci was created and published by nus IA.ih the
Consistory of December 10, 1888"
In Perug;a, Archbishop Peccl encouraged study
and learning among his clergy. he founded an
academy of St. Thomas Aquinas for the advance
ment of theological studies, meetings were held
weekly in his episcopal palace at which he presided
IN person. While there that portion of the States OF
the Church was seized by the King of Italy. Like
his colleague in the Sacred College. the late Ra1o
Siorza Archbishop of Naples he rose superior to
party conflicts and administered the affairs of his
;ntn isio wit
authorities.
A story found many believers in Rome that OH the
death of Cardinal Barnabo. Prefect of the Propa-
eanda in 1874 many of Cardinal Peccis friends
and admirers desired to see him advanced TO that
,mportant position in the administration OF the
church. But some influence again operated against
him His name having been mentioned one day to
the late Pope in connection with the office by an
English Bishop who was his friend admired his
ability piey and learning. the Pope answered good
humoredy Yes, as yOu say, he Is an excellent
bshop LET him continue in charge of his diocese"
during the revolutionary movements cardinal
Pecc experienced many trials. bot always accepted
them with dignity and resignation. When hs sem
mary was seized by the Italian anthortles he sad
al need only q few rooms" He threw open his
own house to the students AMI "a aTS99osy S%9 o
relations with the Italian authorities, but they
never ceased treat him with the greatest respect
Last September Cardinal Pecci was appointed by
Pope Plus TX. Chamberlain of the Holy Roman
Chnrcb In virtue OF this position, he became at
the death of Plus *. head OF the Sacred College
the executive of the Government, and was hon
ored with the attributes OF quasi sovereign
In appearance Cardinal Pecci, henceforth to be
known as Leo KILL, Is tall and dgnihed, with re-
Inarkably impressive features He las deep So
norous voice, and breaches with great fervor
CARDINAL PECC1 AS CHAMBERLAIN.
THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDE. WHICH Hs WAS Ar-
PorNTED-HIs RELUCTANCE OVERCOME BY
Plus IX.
Rom, (Sep 25 1877 Correspondence Of The London Times
The telegraph has already made you ac-
ouainted with the result OF Fridays COnsstOry The
Pope had some time since expressed wish to fill up the
place OF CanerengO vacant consequence OF the death
OF Cardinal De Anges by appointing Cardinal Pecc to
the office, which the POpes death might at any time
invest with supreme importance. IL however, nm
derstood that Pecc had declined the intended honor.
peading reasons which seem 10 nave been satisfactory
supposed TO have fallen on Cardinal PanebiancO, but
il Is not unlikely that objections arose on the
that he was not without hope OF obtaining the highest
rank IN the hierarchy at the next Papal election. and
Cameriengo-who is looked upon Pope-maker and
VINO exercises the whole authority OF the Pope during
sallese on his own behalf The Pope therefore,
back his former choice and overeame Peccis resist
ance by that authority which makes any decision OF HIS
whether springing up spontaneously In his mind, or
adopted at the suggestion OF his secret wlepuleis
Law for all his subordnates at least during his lifetime
Peeci is TINS the Camerlongo and the chance OF
Panebiancos election the Poniihcate remains what
IL
NOTES ON HIS CAREER.
Gioyacchno Pecci born on the 2d OF March, 1870
Mt Carpeneto Anagni, Of old patrcian family
He was in favor with Pope Gregory XVI, in whose
household he for time prelate and private
referondary, and who employed MIN as his delegate,
first at Benevcnto then spoleto and Perugia whe
he did good work Kidding OF those districts of
the prevailing scourge of brgandage Pecci was suDse
0uetly sent as NunciO Brussels created Archbishop
of Pcrugia OF the candidates FOR whom the
old Pope the honor OF the purple when he died
in 1876 Pecci remained howevera Cardinal an pettO
in spte good offices OF the King OF the Bcgans,