The Express.
London, England, 1864-04-20 00:00:00

[Stamped, ld..A.thlitional.]

GARIBALDI AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Yesterday evening the Haymarket and the
various avenues leading thereto were as full of
excitement and bustle as Covent-garden and its
neighbourhood had been on the previous Thursday.
The reason of this was that General Garibaldi was
coming to the Opera, and a very large section
of the fashionable public was coming to
meet him. The house was well filled at
an early hour, although there were here
and there blanks both in pit and boxes which indi-
cated the too great eagerness of the speculators, and
on the Generals arrival, which took place punc-
tually at the hour appointed, a very large and bril-
liant assemblage arose in pit and boxes to greet
him. Unfortunately, however, the central box on
the grand tier had been laid out for the General and
hie party, and the result of this was that to a
large portion of the audience he was invisible
for the whole evening. When Garibaldi arrived
he came at once to the front of his box and bowed
several times iLlsturn for the universal cheering
of the audience, altnf whom stood up and reoeived
him as if he were some mighty monarch. From
that time the opera, and Mdlle. Titiens' beautiful
singing absorbed the publi iou until the end of
the fiat act, whew Sig. Arditi's Helios maid liberty
was performed by the chorus, and warmly cheered.
At the end of the second act the General received
visitors in his box, amongst whom were two of his
most distinguished officers in the Sicilian campaign,
namely Colonel Miami and Colonel Chiassi, with
the Italian deputy and sometime pro-dictator of
Sicily, Sig. Munliui. These gentlemen had only Just
arrived in London, and their sudden appearance,
coupled with the fact that despatches were being
brought to the General during the whole
evening, caused a good deal of gossip and
speculation through the house. The declara-
tions of ministers in both houses of parlia-
ment, which were soon telegraphed down to
the Opera, were accepted as satisfactory, and the
accepted opinion seemed to be that the French
Emperor had had nothing whatever to do
with Garibaldi's unexpected departure. After the
opera, the General visited the Duchess of Sutherland
in her grace's box, to which be was escorted by
Earl Granville, and subsequently the boxes of some
of his Italian friends. The lobbies on the grand
tier were thronged during the entire evening, and
every time the door was opened a general rush
was made to peep in. The " Garibaldina,"
which was played between the opera and the
ballet, excited immense enthusiasm, and was loudly
encored, upon which the General again came to
the front of his box and bowed several times to
the audience. Very shortly after he sent for Signor
Arditi, and thanked him warmly for his spirited
and patriotic composition. He waited until the
end of the ballet, and in leaving the house was
loudly cheered by the crowd that had collected
round the entrance. We understand that Garibaldi
begins at last to find the excitement tell on him,
and to complain of serious fatigue and exhaustion.

Garibaldi returned from the Marquis of Clanri-
mrde's residence, on Monday evening, to Mr. Seely 'a
home, 26, Prince's-gate, where he remains on a visit.
In the worse of yesterday morning • number of ad.
draws were presented to the General ►t Mr. Sealy's. He
was engaged in receiving deputations from 7 in the more-
big. Prominent •moog them wee the address of the Eman-
cipation Society, presented by • delegation of its committee
The General briefly thanked the deputation. An address
was reed to the General by Mn. P. A. Taylor, who was
accompanied by • deputation from the Wise Emaseips-
tioa Society. Mr. W. Shies, M. A., accompanied
by • &Potation, preowned an address from the
Geribaldian Italian Unity Committee. The Gene-
ral briefly expressed Lis gratitude for the warm ex-
pressions of sympathy with himself and the cause of Raise
freedom. Thedeputations then withdrew. At half-past 9
o'clock yesterday morning the General left Mr. Seely 's real.
doses in the carriage of Mr. John Richardson, sad made
some early calls. Retuning to Prince's-gate at 11
o'clock, half an hoer later the General win again on
wiag—this time Tisane Colonel Armstrong Roberts, in
Arrington-street, and the Duke and Duchene of Sutherland,
at Stafford-hues. The General returned to Princes-gate
at half-past 1 o'clock. I• the afternoon he " received " at
Mr. Seeps house,'. which was literally thronged with cam.
piny from 2 until 6 o'clock. The following was the form of
invitatice :—" Presented, with Mr. 13eely's compliments, to
General Garibaldi at home (26, Prinoe's-gate, S.W.)
between the hours of 2 and 6 o'clock, oe Tuesday, the 19th
of April, 1864. This card will admit three ladies or gentle-
men." The acceptatioes did full justice to the cosmopolitan
character of the invitation, and probably on no occasion
since the reception of the commissioners of the Exhibition
of 1862 at the South Kensington Museum has so great a
crowd of visitors been brought together. Garibaldi was
misted in the honours of the reseptioa by Mr. aid Mn.
Seely, the latter of whom fairly broke down with the fatigue
about five o'clock. The house was literally crammed with
company, and for • considerable period it was
impossible for visitors to move up or down
stain. The band of the Grenadier Guards, under the
direction of Mr. Godfrey, was stationed in the inner hall
and played a selection of favourite music daring the after.
ewe. The company began to set down in rapid suocessiou
at two o'clock and the arrivals continued up to half-past six.
Upwards of one thousand persons attended the " reception."
The company smutted about seven o'clock. At half-
put mein o'clock Garibaldi, accompanied by his BOON
Mr. Seely, and a large party proceeded to Her Majesty's
Theatre to witness the performance of the opera of Luc rezia
Borgia aa narrated above.

At a preliminary meeting of a few friends of
General Garibaldi, held at Stafford-house yesterday, tie
following reeol•tions were unanimously parsed :-" 1. That
this meeting is of opioiou that General Garibaldi ought not
to be allowed to lean England without some substantial
token of the profound admiration felt Ly all classes through-
out the United Kingdom for his unselfish patriotism and
disinterested services in the mare of liberty. 2. That
fund be raised for the purpose of securing • permanent in-
come to General Garibaldi, and to his family after him."
It wee also resolved that • subscription list be immediately
aniseed, sad the following sums wei e handed to the chairman:
The Hoo. C. Ashley, IL; Mr. C. Basin, 2/. 2s. ; Mrs. Betio,
IL Is.; Messrs Crossley Brothers, 9301. ; Mr. Dunlop, 301.;
Mrs. Dunlop, 201.; Mr. R. Dalglish, M.P., 105/.; Mr. W. E.
Footer, M.P., 961. ss. ; Sir F. Goldman,, M.P., 200/. Lord
Harrowby, 25L; Mr. James Howard, Mayor of Bedford,
521. 103.; Mr. E Howard, 521. 10n; Mr. F. T. Isitt, 21. 21.;
Hon. A. Kinnaird, 50!. ; Mr. W. Leaf, 1051. ; Mr. G. B. C.
Loversoo, 10/. 10a.; Mr. W. H. Gore inogices, M. P., 521.101..
Mr. Samuel Morley, 105/. ; Mr. G. Moore, 105/. ; Alder:
man Mechi, 5/. 5e.; Mrs. Mechi, 2/. 25.; Mims Mechi, IL Is.:
Sir M. Petri, M.P., 1001.; Mr. D. Robertsoo, of Ladykirk'
11. P., 1054; Mrs. Robertsoo, 521. 10c ; Duke of Sather:
land, 21H1.; Duchess of Sutherland, 521. 10a.; Lord Shaftes-
bury, 2(1. ; Ld► Shaftasbury, 51. ; Mr. Seely. M.P., 2001. ;
Mrs. Seely, 52i. 10a.; lir. Tennyson Wort Laureate), 11. la. ;
Lord Tauntee, 23/. ; Mr. W. Vivian, 51.
1,9721. 14s. Among the nobleness and gentlemen present
were the following :-Ths Duke of Sutherland, Lord
Shaftesbury, Lord Harrowby, Lord Taunton, Sir Francis
Goldemid, .M.P., Mr. Seely, M.P., Mr. D. Roberbmon, of
ladykirk, M.P.. Mr. G. K. Miore, Mr. Gore-Langtoo,
Mr. Deer% M.P.. Mr. It. Willa, M.P., Hoo. A.
Kionaird, M.P., Sir Morton Pato, M.P., Mr. W. E.
Forster, M.P., Mr. James Howard (Mayor of Bedford),
Mr. Alderman Mechi, Mr. W. Leaf, Mr. Irving Hare
and Mr. Beery Wright, Honorary Secretary pro
ten. The Duke of Sutherland was appointed chairman ;
Mr. Charles Seely, deputy chairman ; the
Hon. A. Kinnaird, IL P., treasurer ; and thw fol-
lowing gentlemen a working committee for the purports of
oserying out this resolution : -The otterra, er officio, Lord
Shaftesbury, Mr. Samuel Morley, Mr. Danish., M.P., Mr.
W. H. oon•Lsngton. IL P., with power to add to their
number. It wads resolved :.-" That the Lord Mayor of
London be mooned to ass®e the chairmanship of • seen-
mitt« to be formed la the City to 00-oy.araie with this eon.
mines, and that the Oki magistrates of the cane and
towns throughout tie Gaited Kingdom be invited to aid in
furthering the objects of this onutnittee." A vote of thanks

[TWOPENCE

to the chairman, the Doke of Sutherland, terminated the
psooesdinp. It is intended to publish a bet of the general
committee and a Bret list of the subscriptions on the
28th inst. Contributions may be paid to the bankers,
Mears. Ransom., Beaver* and Co., I, Pall.mall East.

Yesterday a German deputation from London and
Bradford presented addresses to Garibaldi. Karl Blind, as
their speaker, took coossioa to compare the question
Italian nationality with that of German nationality in
fliestrig-Holstein, irrespective of the policy of Austria and
Prussia, which he condemned. He brought to recollection
that Garibaldi—whilst unable to share the views of the
power which tyranaised over Venice—had declared to him
that on the day when German democracy did unfurl her
banner, he would be on the side of the oppressed people of
the Boobies. The address haring been read, the General».
' plied,"! thank you from all my heart for your address,
which is far above my merits. I am coovinoed that
Gamey and Italy are destined to be boned together by •
strong tie of friendship. As to the question of the Duchies.
I neither desire to me Denmark oppressing them, nor can I
wish that a little kingdom should be invaded on its own soil
by two great despota, such as them of Austria and Prussia,
who are dangerous to the liberty of nations. On the other
band, be well convinced that I will never sympathise
with the oppressor at Slsswig and Holstein. Al to your
grog nation la gemeenJ, I mime it highly for its solid
character and he deeply enltivseed Wad. I am convinced
that if once you have attained your unity and liberty.
everything in Europe will be regulated in • sense of greater
justice. What do I say!—not in Europe only, but in the
whole world, will your inflosoos be most beneficent. My
heart's wish, is therefore, that you should soon arrive at the
desired goal." Having addressed • few words to the post
Frailigrath, as the "representative of Gorman genius," as
well as to Dr. Kinkel, Messrs. Heiottrusau, Josh (the
editor of the Hermann), Raven/de* Bendel, Dr. Scheib/a,
Dr. Schmid, and the other members of the committee.
Garibaldi affectionately embraced Karl Blind, and the depu-
tation withdrew.

GENERAL GARIBALDI AT MONSIEUR HERREN'S.—
Oe Sunday last General Garibaldi, accompanied by his
secretary, Signor Guerroni, took lunch at the boom of the
distiagsiehed Russian exil, If oesienr Alexander Herres,
at Teddingtoe. A select party of English and foreign
friends were Resembled to meet him, amongst whom were
&gnortimtll, Ponca Dolgaroukou, Signor Morchni, a member of
of the Italian peril/mama, lao. As usual, crowds had assembled
to greet the General, who was enthusiastically cheered on
Ma arrival and on his departure. M. Herzog, accompanied
by hie friend and fellow editor of the Russian democratic,
journal La Cloche Mr. N. Grant and Mrs.
received the General at the garden gatt?,gun
led him into the house ; bat the cheering
outside was so vehement that Garibaldi was compelled
to return for a moment to the (erase, where he good-
humouredly waved his band in acknowledgment of the ap-
plause of the crowd. He bad warmly entered the bowie
again before another ring drove up, and Messieurs
Herres sod Geared' w with equal. houours their old
and esteemed friend, Joseph Martini. A magnificent
lunobeoe had *sea prepared ; at the conclusion of which
Menial rom, and proposed the health of General
Garibaldi in the following word. My toast will
include all that is most deer to us all throe things
for which we have fought and striven. I drink to
the liberty of the peoples ; to the association of the
peoples; to the man who is the living incarnatios of these
great ideas, Joseph Garibaldi • to that poor, sacred, heroic
Poland, whose sons have been silently fighting sod dying
for liberty for more than • year; to that young Russia,
wboeedesire is land mad liberty—that new Ramie that will
at no distant day bold out a sister's hand to Poland, ac-
knowledge her equality mid independence. Lod cancel the
remembrance of the Russia of the Czar ; to
those Russians who, with our friend Herten at their
head, have most wrought and laboured towards
the creation of this new Russia; to that religion of duty
which will give us strength to strive, and to devote our-
, selves even unto death for the realinatiou of these ideas."
The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm, Garibaldi
rose end said—" I am about to make • declaration which I
ought to have made long ago. There is • man amongst us
here who has rendered the greatest services to our
country, and to the cause of liberty. When I
was • young man, having naught but aspiration
towards the good, I sougot for one able to act
as the guide and counsellor of my young years. I sought
such a man, even as he who is athirst moketh the spring.
I found the non. He dope watched when all around him
slept i he fed the seared Baum. He has ever remained
my friend ; ever as full of love for his country, end of de
'mice to the cause of liberty. This man is Joseph Mazzini.
—To my friend and teacher." At these words
many of those present wore moved to tears. The
General afterwards rose • emend time and said.
•• Martini has uttered some words with maid t.
unhappy Poland, to which I adhere with all my heart.
Now, let us drink to that young Russia, that suffers.
struggles, and shall triumph like ourselves, and is destined
to play • noble and important pert is Europe.'
After this, raising his glass for the last time, Garibaldi
drank " to that free England, whose generous hospitality
and noble and fruitful sympathy have won from all
oppressed peoples so large a debt of gratitude and
alfectioo."

The General paid a visit to Mr. Richardson's
house, Peckham Rye, on Momday afternoon, after leaving
the Crystal Palace.

The Duke of SutLerland and Mr. Seely present
their compliments to the Editor of the Express, sad
beg leave to enclose copies of letters tow Mr. Ferri*" the
eminent surgeon, relative to the health of Gement Geri-

In consequence of these eertificates, the General wdl be
compelled to forego his provincial tow, and to leave Lauda'
on Friday morale& He will embark no board the Duke of
Sutherland's yacht, and will be takes by the Duke to his
residence iu Caprera :

(Prink.)

16, George-en*, Hasever-square, April 17.
_ . . .

My Lord Duke,—l see by the aspen a gradually esteod-
lag list of places which Getters& Garibaldi has promised
to visit dunng his brief stay iu this country, and have reason
to know that the list is rapidly iecremitig. As the General
has done mo the honour of consulting me regarding his
health, I take the liberty of station to you, as one of
his warmest Eoglish Iris's's, that I should greatly dread
the effect of so much continued excitement as these
seeded visits imply. I doubt if the strongest could
endure as much, and it you have any influeoce with
the General (as doubtless you must have) 1 implore
you to do your beet to set and* much of this intended
fatigue, aa already 1 have noticed occasional indications of
fatigue ; sad, otiosideriog the usual habits of my illusuione
patuout, I muss my that I should dread the effects apes both
hie constitution and hie limbs, for the sound one must
softer is the efforts to saes the wounded, awl were he to
suffer in health in the way referred to it would be a cause
of deep grief to your grace and to his admirers and Meade,
Dot only in Eaglaod, but throughout the world. I have
marked this note ' private,' but should your grace feel im-
pressed with what I have stated you may show it to; h
Gcoeral sod to others interested.—l have the honour to re-
main, your grace. moat obedient servant,

WM. FguUrlBoX.
To his Grace the Drake of Sutherland.
IG, Gurge-etreet, Hanover-square, April 18.
My Lord Duke,—With reference to my communication
of testerday, I beg to mete that I hare bad an intro: view
with General Garibaldi this mornieg, and have spoken with
him directly on the subject. He admits that he is fAtigned,
and he certainly does not auger no fresh as when he arrived
from the Isle of Wight. On several occasions he has spoken
of the excitement mid bustle around u being no dif-
ferent from all about him in the ordinary tuour
of hie life, and this morning be referred par-
ticularly to mental exhaustion from excitement more
than from physical.weakneea. I certainly cannot take it upon
me, se a prolessioaal man, to say that he is uagt to under-
take any of his impuniirota in An country : but I have DO
bentatiou in stating my tirm eonvictiou that by much work
of the kind be would incur great and serious risk. Such, I
believe, is the General's owe opinion op the subject, and, if
doubts remain, it might be advisable to call a cormultatioti
of several eminent professiooal men in Loudon.—l have the
honour to remain, your gnem's obedient servant,

W 71. Pawnor.
Hu Grace the Duke of !Wheelie:it

REPRFALSTATION or WOECIVITEIL
CF.),TER, Tc ESIM Y. —The city is quite on the qui rare eas else-
tioa matters. The iatended retirement of Mr. Ricardo has
actually brought two readidates into the field, and two
others Sc. spoken of. Mr. Elberrers &Wm's on liberal
principles has elicited another address from Mr. Lealett. of
Alobertoaltall, whe declares his intention to come forward,
sod yesterday visited Worcester to maim preliminary sr-
raniminenta. To-day sn address was issued by the other
sitting member, Mr. Padmoni, for the purpose of et n.
indicting a rumour that he too iatends to retire. He ex-
presses hie fall determination townie forward Aruba when-
ever a general election takes plum. The aouservatives
&dare they am prepared with a candidate at the proper
and Mr. Lyoett, of the firm of Dent and Co.. of
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