An international congress of peace met at Geneva, and choose Garibaldi as its honory president, its object being to oppose the Catholic Church in continental Europe. Upon arriving at Geneva, Garibaldi was welcomed in the most insulting manner and when called upon to speak, he uttered the most offensive language ever used, urging his audience to declare war against the Popes. Although some of the audience show their disapproval, he was undaunted and continued until called to order by the president. So vile was his language, that it was not printed in the papers. Garibaldi had incurred the wrath of many of the population and the next morning hastened from the place, succeeding only in making a fool of himself. The Catholics of Geneva did themselves honor by calling upon the town authorities to respect the law of freedom of religion and respect of the person. They sent a letter to the Pope expressing their sorrow at the conduct of Garibaldi towards the Catholic population of Geneva. The Catholic meeting at Malines, made up of representatives and learned Catholics from Belgium, France, and Prussia, has been a great success. One of the most distinguished speakers, Monsignor Dupanloup spoke on the present conditions in Europe and especially Italy. Prescott Ward, a protestant who attended the meeting, in a letter to all the papers praised the manner in which it was carried on. War like rumors concerning Prussia and France are in evidence at the present time.—The American born women presented the Pope with a beautifully embroidered banner for the Pontifical Zuaves. In the James Alphonsus McMaster papers. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 4pp 8vo.