The Express.
London, England, 1861-04-03 00:00:00

very remarkable man. Garibildi has not been able to show
himself a great general, and I don't think he is a great
statesman ; but be is a remarkably good man. (Hear,
hear.) He has shown a thorough abnegation of self, and,
unlike any other man is hatory except toorge Washington,
be has shown himself to be beat and soul in the aims for
which he stands up. tin that acouut he I Is. my admiration
and respect. (Hear, bear.) Now there is a matter of fact
to which I must refer. When Garibaldi went to Sicily be
didn't fight tinder the name of any nation. He was a
mere adventurer. He was what the Americans call a
filibuster. ("Oh, oh !" anal inters upt ion.) lou't mistake
me. Understand my definition. The man who fights not
under the name of any people, or under the Sag of any
people—that man is an adventurer. lam now only telling
you, as a matter of fact, that by the law of Rations a man
PO fighting, if he be caught and taken prisoner, can be and
is banged. (" Serve him right !") 1 say not, I say that
when he landed in Sicily and Naples. found the
kingdom of Naples horribly governed. When he went by
railway to Naples without an army, didn't he show ceu
tideoce in his cause ! Didn't he put au end to
the effete and abominable government of the King of
Naples, and show himself worthy of the admiration
of mankind ? r say, ' yes. (Cheers.) But if be
had been taken by. the soldiers of the King of Naples—if
lie bad been seined, they might, and. according to
the character of the Neapolitans, they would, have hanged
hip. (Interruption.) Tbat is a natter Of fact let it be
fairly and truly understood. For Garibaldi I have the
highest respect. As a matter of fact I have stated what
the law is. If he had gone against a Ratak regiment, a
French regiment, or an Austrian regiment, Ms army would
have been broken. (Ilisapprohatioa.) That is my emisda.
I believe that with that set of wen, brave though they mere,
yet they were not even equal to our owe volunteeta—(a
laugh)—and our volunteers have not been in the field,
though when they go there I have no doubt they will givp a
good account of themselves. (Hear, hear.) But still
they were not an army. They were a set of adventurer.
--gallant fellows who went for the people ; but depend
upon it they could not stand against au English,French, or Austrian regiment. They have not yet
met with a regular English, French, or Austrian army; end
I hope they never may. The French army lIIMAILNI at
Rome. No Piedmont:ea troops or .Garibelchans can drive
them out. If they go it will be of their own accord. And
depend upon it that if any attack be n.ade by Garihaldi.or
his followers on Venice, it will be sure to fail—it will only
be like going against a rock. And bemuses I have a great
I regard for Garibaldi I pray to God that he may be wise
'sough not to do it. Now you have heard my opinahs.
Are you in such a state of mind, so infallible, as to say that
because I am of that opinion I mpst be wrong, and being
wrong, that I must he unworthy? That is the statement.
Your peony paper., whose very existence is in a great
measure part of my work—for from the very time I
welt to parliament I advocated a free press—your penny
papers and your very walla have been placarded with in-
sinuations, and—l will use the word—hase statemwas
against my character. (Cheers.) But this is a joliticlan's
question. I have no doubt every man-Jack of yea has
formed his opinicia. I, however, being your representative,
and having studied the matter artfully, judge for myself.
Depend upon it, no one judges for me. What I think lay
With perfect beldam, ad you have known before now.
(Cheersand laughter.) When I have differed from you, I
have said so. Nothing has guided me through my political
rimer but my views of what were for England's interests.
I may have ban wrong. Where is the man that bee oat brae ?
(Hear.) But I have learnt to bear and forbear, and I
would tell those who judge of me —by themselves, I
suppose—l would tell them that time out of mind I might
have been sold. (Cheers.) I might now, instead of being, as
I am, put on my trial, have been so well off that not one
of those parties would have raised its voice. (Loud cheers.)
Si,, I really sin proud—l acknowledge it. I began Ideas
the servant of my country—l am talking of my political
)Hs—and from that time to this I have fought the cause of
freedom. Noma has dared to some to me and ask mato
vote this way or that. No whipper-in ever comas to me.
(Cheers and laughter.) They know I shall do exactly's I like.
(Laughter.) I have from the ammeueement of my career
done exactly as I liked—(cheers and laughter)—sod let me
tall Sou now that I shall do as I like. (Cheers.) I am sentto
tas your representative, and I cone to answer
se tl=deeds I have done io your name. You know what
to do. If you don't like me, send me adrift. (Loud cheep.)
If you think I have acted licalealy, to the best of my abili-
ties, and that they have been devoted to your service, you
know then what to do. lam not afraid of my deeds., I
am afraid of no imputations. Truth is great and will pre-
vail. (Cheers.) And, God willing, so long as I hive
health and strength to fight the battles of the good people
of England, I have cootideoce in toy countrymen that
eventually they will say that I have been a good and faithful
arm* sod as such honour nor. (Mr. Roebuck sat down
amid loud and protracted cheering.)
A number of questions were then asked, to which the
hon. gentleman replied seriatim. Various speakers also
addressed the meeting, and ultimately the following resolu-
tions were agreed to :
Mr. Alderman H. E. Honer moved, Rod Mr. Alderman
SAUNDMOS seconded, "That this meeting, having heard Mr.
John Arthur Roebuck's reply to the slanders thrown upon
his private and political character, declares itself perfectly
satisfied with Mr. Itoebrick'a explinations, and has every
confidence in his personal character end political integrity.'
(Tremendous and sustained cheering for several minutes.)
The MAYOR, after silence had Leen restored, put the
resolution to the meeting, when it was carried with the
utmost enthusiasm, one dissentient only holding up his
hand against it.
Mr. Alderman Praire then moved his resolution, which
woe seconded in a lengthy speech by Dr. HOLLAND. It
was to the effect that, having heard Mr. Roebuck's explena-
nation of his views, this meeting agree. with him in desiring
that the principles of constitutional and commercial freedom
should prevail in Austria ; also that it ardently wishes to see
the time when Italy shall be freed from internal tyranny and
external domination, and hopes ere long that Venetia and
Rome may soon be united to the Italian kingdom. (lm.
moose cheering.)
The M.tyon then put the resolution to the meeting, and
it was carried with greet applause.
A vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding having been
passed, three cheers were given for Garibaldi, and the pre-
oeedinp terminated.