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London, England, 1860-12-24 00:00:00

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The termination of the labours of the Glasgow
Garibaldi Italian Fund Committee, whet sent up-
wards of £2,530 to aid the Liberator Af Italy,
during the Italian struggle for freedom which is
now going on, was celebrated by a grand cater-
tainment in the City Hall—Mr. Walter Buchan. alit
M.P., in the chair.
Mr. BUCHANAN, M.P., said—As lovers of liberty;
we desire to see that blessing widely diffused; but
the love of civil liberty does not fully account for
that deep and earnest interest which has pervaded
the public mind. If we would fully understand
why Scotehmen have watched the progress of tie
Italian struggle with so much earnestness, we must
refer to that great principle of liberty of conscience,
that foundation of our Protestant faith, which last
night was commemorated and celebrated in this
hall. Many a simple and earnest man, for whom
the course of political change possesses little inte-
rest, has watched the Italian struggle, and hailed
it as the dawning of a brighter day for that be,
nighted land, when superstition, and priestcraft,
and spiritual darkness shall pass away. Because
we believe the subscribers to this fundliaavigehbteetno
actuated by these high And generous motives, the
committee has desired to meet them to
thank them for their aid, and to convey to them
the still more grateful thanks which, as the report
will inform you, have been received from those"
whose cause you have adopted. There is another
subject to which I wish shortly to advert. The
position assumed by the committee has been the
subject of much hostile criticism. They have
been denounced as promoters of rebellion, AS
conspirators banded together for illegal purposes,
as instigating to war against the Queen's allies, and
thereby endangering the peace of the realm. These
are grave charges, but it should be known they were
made in Parliament, not only by the Irish members
whose sympathies were with the Pope, but by many
of the first lawyers in the House of Commons. When
in May last, the subject was brought before the
house, I confess I listened to the progress of the de-
bate withimuch anxiety. On one hand, it was not
pleasant to hear the character of the heroic leader
who had just landed at Marsalaassailed with coarse
invectives, and denounced as a brigand, a filibuster,
and an assassin ; on the other hand, it was not re-
assuring to listen to the course of learned debates in
which the law was laid down by the most compe-
tent authorities, and the subscribers to the Gari-
baldi fund declared liable to prosecution for the
crime of conspiracy. Even the Solicitor-General
took up our defence on such narrow grounds as
afforded small consolation. At length, however
some light began to dawn on this dreary debate.
I think it was the Attorney-General who, after
after agreeing with his learned brethren, doubted
whether it would be possible to get a British jury
to return a true bill on an indictment for conspi-
racy, even if the Crown officers should be desirous
of a conviction. That was a great point gained. But
by and by Lord J. Russell rose, and, throwing aside'
the narrow technicalities of the lawyers, raised the
debate on broader principles. It is not permitted to
the Foreign Secretary, trammelled by his official
position, and conscious that every word which he
utters will be commented upon throughout Europe,
to declare freely his own opinions. But, with all
disadvantages, Lord J. Russell spoke in a strain
worthy of a British statesman, worthy of the Rouse
of Commons, and worthy of the traditions of his
historic name. Henceforth the subscribers to the
Garibaldi Fund had nothing to fear, and names of
of the highest in rank mud eminence were aided to
their list, which coald also boast of many ladies who
publicly declared themselves on the side of Italy.
It remains for us to show that the crisis which had
arisen in Italy warranted the active interference of
foreigners, and that oppression had reached that
point which justified insurrection, On the first inti-
mation that there would be a movement against the
Austrians in 1848 Garibaldi hastened to Europe,
accompanied by some of his companions in arms,
enthusiasts like himself in the cause of Italy. Here
he greatly distinguished himself, and encountered
the Austrian troops in various battles ; but it was
in the defence of Rome that hig military talents
were first fully displayed. The conaunnate skill,
the heroic valour, and self-sacrifice which he ex-
hibited under the observation of the first eoldiers
in Europe at once stamped his character as e great
commander. Wl3,n Italy was again in arms,
Garibaldi hastened to his post, which was ever in
the van when the sword was to be drawn for the'
liberation of his native land. His recent history is
fully in your recollection. The campaigo. of 1859
presents nothing more remarkable than the feats of
Garibaldi. At the head of his Cacciatori delle Alpi,
he seemed to be übiquitous. Wherever an outpost
was to be cut of, a surprise to be attempted, a night
march to be accomplished, there was he to be
found, and victory ever in his train. Once more
insurgent Sicily called him to arms, and Europe
looked on with amazement at the boldness of his
course. You also marked his victorious progress
—his landing at Marsala, his victory at Calatafimi,
his heroic capture of Palermo. You followed him
across the Straits, his conquering Reggio, Castel-
fidardo, and the lines of the Volturno. But his
valour and his victories are but half his merits.
This conquering hero is remarkable for his sim-
plicity, modesty, and disinterestedness. He glows
with the love of liberty, and is the friend o 4 evei-y
cause which contemplates the happiness and pro.-
. gress of mankind. And yet this is the man whom s
noble lord, in a late letter to thel imes, has branded
as a filibuster, a murderer, and a cut-throat assas-
sin. But in spite of such opinions we glory in our
name, and have met here as the Garibaldi Com-

mittee.
Mr. 11PTEAR, secretary, read the report of the
committee, and also the following letter from young.
Garibaldi :

" New Brighton College, Dec, 1.
"My Dear Sir,—I much regret that I skall not be able to
accept the very kind invitation which you have sent to me
from the committee for the soiree at Glasgow on the 21st of
December. I feel very grateful for the honour. you have
done my father in paying him so high a compliment, and
also for your generous assistance of the Italian cause. I
and to thank my father's
hope some day to visit Scotland,
friends at Glasgow for their great kindneas.—l am, dear
Sir, yours truly obliged,
"R. M'Tear, Esq."
" RICCIOTTI GARIBLIZI.
Letters were also received from Louis Blanc and
Kossuth, eulogising Garibaldi.
Mr. R. DALGLIIIII, M.P., said,--Ihave h
great pleasure in being present on the present
occa-
sion, and in subscribing to the Garibaldi aaryd.
Notwithstanding the very vivid picture which my
excellent colleague has drawn of the opinions ofdtht:
the unfortunate subscribers to that fund, lawyers of the House of Common
one of the subscribers to the fund, hfwallyintedh, rlefgsetikraijil: na°l
hesitation in the course which
bI. should Imo:
toOhee shouldladies
i e s
a similar fund require
ofufnGdlafsogrotwhe, ^r ho
af eneal it
their duty
in defence of the liberties 0
dutytoltoubscribe to a
their country,
wounded patriots who have suf-
fered
Glasgow, f
the gli6O-wrio, wush bnytheir power to support
will not be deterred • and I trust that the citizens of
their purses, will not
ceanu theyse
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be deterred. (Cheers.) Let them reflect that those
laws which the lawyers of the House of Commons
prate about were laws not made for the benefit of
the people of Italy, but to support despotism, with
which, in the days when those laws were made, we
were unfortunately too much allied. (Applause.)
It is most gratlfying to be here to-night to do
honour to a great man. Garibaldi undoubtedly has
been the originator of Italian independence.
Resolutions expressing confidence in Garibaldi,
approving the movement in Italy, and the policy of
Lords Palmerston and Russell were adopted.

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