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*3 T A L v.ROMS, Feb. 20.[?20:i CUB 077M COBBESPOXDEST.l Ia my last letter I mentioned that a pacific demonstration would be made by the Liberal party to ceiebrate the anniversary of the Roman Republic, but the vigilance of the police in the city, and the glittering bayonets of the French troops, damped the ardour of those who proposed to attend ; they did not, however, prevent the Liberals from showing that they still existed, and were united, not only in the Roman states, but in the whole of Italy, for in most of the cities from Yelefcri to Genoa Bengal lights appeared on the same night and at the same hour ; whilst on the hills near Rome, and on the Appenines as far as Nice, bonfires were seen by steamers passing from Genoa to Civita Yecchia.Thus it is clearly shown that the democratic, or rather anti-Pope, party is not a faction, but is composed of two-thirds of a population of many millions.General Gemeau, the commander-in-chief of the French troops, was on the alert. Gendarmes, Roman sbirri, and the French troops paraded the streets of Rome, prepared to put down any movement. Nevertheless, Bengal lights appeared not only in the streets, but in the court-yard of the palace occupied by the general.A work has been published by the Jesuits, under the title of the “ Civilta Catfcolica,” and, strange to say, the biography which is given of the celebrated republican, Giuseppe Mazzini, is highly favourable. The Jesuits not only deny that he is an assassin, but state that be possesses excellent qualities both ? j of heart and mind, and express their regret that -! such gifts of nature should be employed in a bad cause, they also admit that he is adored by bij oarty, which obeys him implicitly; and, in short* if he was a Jesuit, they could not have given him a more exalted character. This biographic ! account, however, has given great umbrage to the Roman Government, and in particular to the vicar-•general, and, as the writers are well known, they I are in disgrace. The fact 13, that this dangerous,* I compact, and powerful society is composed of men of ’ i rare talents, who know how to persecute or to dat-•! ter as their interests may guide them.The Princess Dona gave a magnificent ball on ! the 17th inst., and it was remarked that no Alon-: signori were present. On inquiry I was iniorzned that none were invited, and I understand the cause was the intemperate and impertinent language i made use of by Consignor Talbot, in his sermon •; regarding English ladies. Thus I am glad to see that, although the princess is a good and 3trict ■ Catholic, 3he is an English lady, and resists im-i pertinence, and falsehood, come from what source they may.Last night a bachelors' ball was given at the ? Albani Palace, which was magnificently fitted up ,*1 every luxury that could be obtained in Rome was in profusion, and an excellent supper provided.^ All j the Soman nobility were present, *aud many of the Sr3t-clas3 artist3 5 in short, nothing couid_ be conducted with better taste. It was remarked :hai j verv few French officers were of the party.A ball will also be given this evening by General i Gemeau, but owing to bis being 30 much disliked i by the Liberal narty, it is not expected to be so ! solendid 33 those above mentioned,“ Amongst the numerous satires, caricatures, and heaxea addressed to General Gemeau by the Liberal nariy, in consequence of his perquisition at the
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Tue, Mar 04, 1851
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