New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-27

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great fete of the 18th September, in honor Of the
grant OF the National Guard. Bot wept ut the
mere recital Of the events Of that day, which, IL
should lead TO no important results must still be
bsowed for ever in the memory Of Italy for the
great and beautiful emotions that flooded the hearts
Of her children The National Guard bsiled with
no uuduejoy by Italians, as heearnest Of Progress
the first step toward truly national institutions aud
a representation Of the people Gratitude had done
its natural work in their hearts it bad made them
better. Some days before were passed by recon
Cling all strifes, composing all differences between
cities, districts, and individuals They wished to
drop oil petty all local differences to wash awsy
all stains to battle and prepare for new great
covenant Of brotherly love, where each should oct
for the good Of all. On that day they all embraced
in sign Of this-s,rangers, foes, ALL exchanged the
Hiss of faith and love; they exchanged banners
a token that they would fight for, would animate,
one another. All was done in that beautiful poetic
manner peculiar TO this artist people, but it was
the spirit great and tender, that mels my heart
10 think Of 1t was the spirit of true religion
such, my Country, as yelling freshly from some
great hearts in thy early hours, won for thee all Of
work is the assertion still sublime though thou hast
not been true to it, that all men have equal rights,
and that these are birth-rehts, derived from God
alone.
rejoice to say that the Americans took their
share in this occasion, and that Greenough-one Of
the few Americans who, living in Italy takes the
pains to know whether it is alive or dead who
penetrates beyond the cheats Of tradesmen and
the cunning Of mob corrupted by centuries OF sla-
very. to know the real mind the vital blood, Of
Itay-took leading part. / am sorry TO say that
large portion Of my countrymen here take the
same sothiul and prejudiced view rs the English,
and after many years soiourn, betray entire ig-
norance of Italian literature and Italian life be-
yond whst is sttainabe in a months passage
through the thoroughfares. However, they did
show, this time becoming spirit, and erected the
American Eagle where its cry ought 10 be heard
from afar, where Nation is striving for independ-
eut existence and Government to represent the
People Crawford he re in Rome has had the Just
feeling 10 Join the Guard and il is real sacrifice
for nh artist to spend time on the exercises but it
well becomes the sculpto of Orpheus of him who
had such faith such music Of divine thought, that
he made the stones move, turned the beasts from
their accustomed haunts and shamed Hell itself in
to sympathy with the grief of love l do not deny
that such spirit ia wanted here in Italy 1t IS
everywhere if anything great anything permanent
is to be done. In reference to what have said Of
many Americans in Italy, will only add that they
talk about the corrupt and degenerate state OF Italy
as they do about that OF our slaves at home. Ihey
come ready trained to that mode Of reasoning
which afirms that because men are degraded by
bad institutions they are not fit for better.
For the English, some of them, are full of gener-
Gus, intelli gent sympathy, as indeed what is more
solidly more wisely good than the right sort OF En-
elishmen, but others are like a gentleman trsv-
eled with the other day. man Of intelligence and
refinement too as to the details Of life and outside
culture. who observed, che did not see what the
Italians wanted of National Guard unless to wear
these little caps" He was man who had passed
FIVE y ears in Italy, but always covered with that
nonconductor called by witty French writer " the
Britannia fluid"
Very sweet tomy ear was the continual hymn IN
the streets of Florence. in honor Of Plus X. IL IS
the Roman hymn, and none OF the new ones writ
ten in Tuscany have been able 10 take its place
The people thank the Grand Duke when he does
them good, but they know well from whose mind
that good origin ates, and all their love Is Tor the
Pope Time presses, or | would fam describe
in detail the troupe olsborers OF the lowest class
marching home at night keeping step as If they
were in the National Guard, filling the air and
cheering the melancholy moon, by the patriotic
HYMNS sung. with the mellow tone aud in the
perfect time which belong to Italians. | would
describe the extempore concerts in the streets
the reioicings at the theatres, where the al
dresses of liberal souls to the people. through
that best vehicle, the drama may now be heard
But | am tired what l have to write woaid
I'll volumes, and my letter must so. ] viii on
" add some words upon the happy augury
| draw from the wise docility Of the people. Wnh
what readiness they listened to wise counsel anc
the hopes Of the Pope that they would give no al
vantage TO bis enemies at time when they were
so fevered by the knowledge that conspiracy was
a, work in their midst That was time Of trial
On All these occasions Of popular excitement their
conduct is like music in such order and with such
unjon of the melody OF feeling with discretion
where TO stop but what is wonderful Is that
they acted ia the same manner On that diihcut oc
cas,on The influence Of the Pope here IS without
bounds he can always calm the crowd at once
Bot in Tuscany where they have no such one 'doi
they listened 10 the same way on very trying
occasion. The first announcement OF the regulation
for the Tuscan National Guard terribly d'sappol nte'
the people they felt that the Grand Duke aIe
suffering them to demonstrate such trust and JOY
on this feast of the l2tb did not really trust on oil
side ths, he meant to limi; them all he could thel
| felt baiiled, cheated hence young men IN snge
tore down at once the symbols Of satisfaction I'M
respect but the leading men went among the Pe<
pls begged them to be calm aud wait TIL depu
ta,ion had seen the Grand Duke The people h'
,sned at once TO men who, they were sure, bad a
heart their best good-waitedi the Grand Duke
hscame convinced and all ended without disturb
.rce. 1.-THE people continue 10 act thus their hope'
csnpo, be bsffled. Certainly |. for one do no
think that the presen, road will suffice to lead l's
10 her goal But it IS an onward, upward roso' an
the peosle learn as it advances Where 'ney ca
now seek end think fearless Of prisons ana oay'
-. . healthy circulation Of blood begins ana 10