Mr. Seward to Mr. Blatchford.
Sir: A despatch which bears the date of September 16 has been received from our consul, Mr. Stillman, who, for some time has been performing the duties of the legation at Rome.
The President learns, with much satisfaction, from that paper that the interruptions of the public peace have ceased, and that tranquility prevails at that capital.
The conversation with Cardinal Antonelli, which Mr. Stillman reports, is full of interest. The good wishes expressed by that statesman are such as this government expected from him, and his convictions that in rejecting all ideas of concession or compromise with our domestic enemies this government is pursuing its proper and necessary policy are as creditable to his Eminence as they are gratifying to the United States.
The military situation of the country has much improved within the few days which have elapsed since your departure, and the public mind has become more tranquil and confident of ultimate success. I am your obedient servant,
Richard M. Blatchford, Esq., &c, &c., &c. Rome.