The carriages, from some cause or other, were more aristocratic in appearance; while the number of spectators was much smaller--probably because it was a working day, and not a "festa." By seven o'clock the assemblage dispersed, and the street was empty.

Meanwhile, Friday afternoon was chosen for the time of a counter-demonstration at the Vatican.

All the English Roman Catholics sojourning in Rome received notice that it was proposed to present an address to the Pope, condoling with him in his afflictions.

Cardinal Wiseman was the chief promoter, and framed the address.

Many Roman Catholics, I understand, abstained from going, because they were not aware what the terms of the address might be, and how far the sentiments expressed in it might be consistent with their position as English subjects.