Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855 edition. Excerpt: ... the Jesuits calmed the rebels. This sedition was called, 'the sedition of the hats.' The King and his Court suspected a secret conspiracy of the Jesuits: nor were they deceived in this, for the Superior Provincial had organized a plot for removing the King, in order to crown the Infant Don Ludovico, by seizing him four days afterwards during the stations in the churches, and by shutting him in a monastery. Year 1767.--On the second of April, a royal degree termed 'Pragmatical Sanction, ' expelled the Jesuits from Spain and all her colonies. Then, the Pope Clement XIII., to reinstate the Jesuits in the political world, issued the Bull 'Apostolicam . . .'confirming them in all their privileges. Having been threatened by Portugal, Spain, and France, he still yielded and resolved to abolish the Society of Jesus. For that purpose, he had ordered a Consistory for the third of February, 1768, when, during the night two days before, he was suddenly seized with all the symptoms of being poisoned, and died with cruel suffering. At this news, all the world resounded with these words: 4 Aqua toffana! Aqua toffana, ' viz., ' Poison of the Jesuits!' We at first sight are astonished that the Jesuits should have killed this Pope, who had, interestedly, it is true, supported and defended them for eleven years against all Europe; but let us recollect that gratitude is a virtue, and as we cannot find a virtuous deed in their political history, we ought not to be surprised at their ingratitude. Year 1773.--Having poisoned Clement XIII., the Jesuits hoped to crown as Pope the Cardinal Chigi, their creature; but their intrigues were checked. Ganganelly was elected, and on the 21st of July, he (Clement XIV.) issued the memorable Brief: 'Dominus ac..."
