The Sun.
London, England, 1860-06-07 00:00:00

TO TIIE EDITOR OP THE SEN.

Siß,—The following letter from the battle-ground of
Palermo, to a member of the Garibaldi Testimonial Com-
mittee, written with the abrupt emphasis of a soldier, "hot
with rage" in a noble war, may have interest at this hour,
and show the friends of Garibaldi the kind of aid he most
wishes. The writer bears five wounds, fighting under
Garibaldi before. Ile was in London on May 22d, but left
to express that sympathy which his arm could give.
I are, Sir, your obedient servant,

T. D. P. HODGC,
lion. Sec. to the Garibaldi Testimonial Committee.
The Union, Anderton's Hotel, June 6, 1860.

Palermo, May 28.
Dear Sir,--Jttst time to say that we are in full posses-
sion after streams of blood have flowed. Fights 'twixt
brethtra are deadly.
We want money; we want, as I told you, a British
steamer, chartered with revolvingrifles and pistols of
Colt's (17, Pall Mall) ; also some cannon rage. But,
for the sake of humanity and liberty, do hurry up the
subscriptions. The sooner we are strong, the less the
chance of more fighting. We muster now some 30,000,
all told, though not all armed. We want arms and am-
munition, and caps—Minie rifles—or the rifle corps pat-
tern the General would as soon have. He is well, and
radiant with joy and hope, though sighing over the neces-
sity to shed blood. Oh ! will the world never learn to value
the really great men of earth until the grave has closed
over them ! Garibaldi has written only one or two of all the
things published over his name ; the rest are the inventions
of enemies or over-zealous friends.

Messina must capitulate. If the King grant a Consti
tution, all will be lost. The Bourbons must be driven
from Italy, for it will never be quiet without. Warn
the papers against trusting the so-called letters, &c., from
Garibaldi. He writes little or none, and dislikes to be
made prominent.
Do try and urge on the subscriptions. The English ad-
miral here has behaved bravely, and Lord John Russell's
praises are in every one's mouth, but he must not falter
nor hesitate.
The Royal Palace is burned down, and the fighting was
desperate indeed.
Of all the defeats imputed to the "insurgents," not one
has really taken place. The General was obliged at times
to sacrifice some lives for strategical purposes.
Now, pray use your influence for England not to allow
Naples to patch up a peace, for I tell you it is useless.
Garibaldi and his friends will never consent to anything
short of " Italy for the Italians."
You may communicate this as "official," if you wish, to
the newspapers, reserving my name.
Yours truly, in great haste,
G. J. Holyoake. Esq.
P.S.—I need hardly say this will have to take its chance
of getting to you. I trust it to a captain whom I have
given the money to pay the postage in Genoa, where he is
going. Will you let me hear from you.

MR. AGUILAR'S CONCERT.—On Monday Mr.
Aguilar, one of our most eminent professors of the piano-
forte, and a composer of great ability, gave a concert on
Monday afternoon, at the Hanover. square Rooms, which
was numerously and fashionably attended. With few ex-
ceptions, the special pieces were compositions by Mr.
Aguilar, of u hich a Sestet for pianoforte, flute, oboe, clari-
net, horn, and bassoon, and Trio for pianoforte, violin, and
violincello, were the most important. The Sestet was
played for the first time in public, and the Trio for the
second Both compositions are emanations from a
skilful and clever musician. The Sestet is by f'ar the most
ambitious work, and betokens not only great readiness in
treatment and development, and an undeniable feeling for
harmony, but much felicity of thought and conception. It
was played to perfection by Mr. Aguilar (pianoforte), Mr.
Pratten, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Lazarus, Mr. C. Harper, and
Mr. Hausser. In the Trio Mr. Aguilar enjoyed the co-
operation of Mr. Alfred Holmes and Herr Lidel. Mr.
Aguilar's other performances comprised Beethoven's sonata,
an arrangement of Weber's last Waltz, and a Bolero of his
own composition. All were admirably played. The
singers were Miss Lindo, Miss Parepa, and Signor Belletti.
Altogether Mr Aguilar's concert was one of the most in-
teresting of the season. .