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General Menabrea has reconstituted his Ministry, that is, he has

introduced three new men, Admiral Ribotti, Minister of Marine, Deputy de Filippo, of Justice, and Count Cantelli, of Public Works. They may be excellent persons, but they are un- known to fame, and to simplify the situation, Government, to damage Rattazzi, has published the secret history of his last days of office, all his private orders, telegrams, and we know not what. The result of them is to prove that he is an arch-intriguer, but that he really meant to take Rome. Consequently, Italy, which wants Rome and rather appreciates intrigue, forgives Rattazzi,—a new misfortune for the Peninsula,—and Parliament will amuse itself with personal discussions, to the neglect of all real work.

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