Year: 1860

MosT Holy FATHER The events that have occurred
in the Romagna impose upon the duty of explaining tt
your Holiness with respectful frankness, the
my conduct.


Ten years of uninterrupted foreign occupation the Ro
magma although grave obstacle to the independence
Italy, have been unable to give order to society rpose
the people, or authority to the Government When THU
foreign occupation to end the Government mme
dately broke down. and person volunteered his aid
helping to put it up and reesabsh it again. Left to them
Selves the people of Romagna although reported ungov
eable proved by conduct which mered the applause
OF Europe, that order and civil and military discipline the
appurenances of the most civilized nations could be alst
introduced among them
But the uncertainty of precareus situation already
prolonged was peril for Italy and for Europe When al
hopes of seeing European Congress assemble to debe
rate upon the question of Central Italy had to be enounce
there other possible solution left than to question
the people their future destinies The soemnity
of universal suffrage having confirmed the wish for
ton to the constitutional monarchy of Piedmont, was
bound definitely to accept it in the interest of peace and
the happiness of Italy. But in the interest of peace


always disposed to render homage to the supreme
sovereignty of the Apostolic See. As Catholic sove
reign believe not violating the immutable prnc
Piles of religion, which glory in processing with ia
and unalterable devotion.


But the change which has thus taken place affects the
political interests of the nation the security of the States
the moral and civil condition of society it affects the indie
pendence Of Italy, for which my father sacrificed his
and for which would be willing to sacrifice my life The
difficulties encounters at the present day cenered
around mode of territorial domination which events have
rendered necessary Ali the States have been compelled to
acknowledge this necessity and the Holy See has
cognised it in ancient and modern times.


In all the notifications of sovereignty justice and the
civil order the State advise the taking necessary
reconcile ancient rights with Institutions and this is
the motive why with full confidence in the good sentiments
and just spirit your Holiness, beg him to facilitate this
enterprise of my Government which, its part, will
gect means and spare no pains to arrive to the end
desired.


If your Holiness should receive these frank overtures
with favor my Government ready to render homage the
right sovereignty of the Apostolic See, would be likewise
cheerfuy disposed to work in equal manner for the
dmnuton of the charges and for the security and ndepen
dence of the Apostolic See. Such sincere inten
tons and such also believe, the wishes of Europe


And since have now, in loyal words, opened my heart
to your Holiness shall await the result of his decision
hoping that with the help the good will of both Govern
mens, understanding will be established, which, resting
the principles and the satisfaction of the people, shal
assure to the relations of both Governments durable
basis.


await from the kindness of the father of the faithful
favorable reception which may strengthen the hope
civil discord come to end exasperated spirits grow
cam and the whole world escape the responsibility of sucl
evils might result from contrary counsels In this con
dence humby pray your Holiness to give me your apos
t0lic benediction.


TURIN, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1860


VICTOR EMMANUEL.