The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-06

The gallant Csrslins aud When Aha aitsys ths hathsr
OF that delightful and h9w Independent island from
when abe r'etved expand hy magnificent fat 10 the
brctse~ke the orharria 81 oe-nnt the yoIygs Of en-,
raptufed millions will hail thee as the unsburst of Ii
berty and religion Tell the brave Italians at home of
The enthusiasm of their countrymen here, on these
shores first dis covered by the enterprise of Italian
mariner Tell them, too, of the universal sympathy of
the American people of the American clergy May Thy
tri-color wave forever Italy longer the DOWN
trodden and oppressed but by the blessing Of Prov-
dence, and the Influence of Plus IX the newborn the
emancipated land of my ancestors. Yes wave, thou
blest and glorious banner, like our own stars and
stripes Oer the land Of the free and the home Of the
brave
After the Rev. genteman's truly eloquent adore
Mr. one OF the committee rose and respond
We all, Italians, Christians of the Roman Churc
appear here before the altar of God that iNe
might DO blessed by priest of the Catholic church,
in conformity with the great nd glorious Pope Plus k
who blessed the and flags the Roman
from tho island of Sicily the Alps We children and
brothers Of those who fought for liberty take this
occasion to show national feelings and to invite
those who are prepared to sail for Italy and fight
for the glorious independence of their country Some
months ago. Austria trampled over our rights, and
PEELED US as nation, and merely considered as q
family ofsaves until voice cried from the seven hills
Of Rome, Italy awake" That voice that of Plus
A-the great reformer of all ages, and father Of all
Italians
On the finish of these last remarks, the audience
made slight indication of appause but ting
themselves at refrained from ny demo
OF that character The band then played beau
tfu hymn and the flag again taken by the bearers
and the procession moved down Barclay street. to pier
No North River. where the brig Carolina was deco
rated with flags awaiting the arrival of the committee
The dock and shipping in the vicinitywere lined with
spectators to witness if possible the interesting affair
On arriving at the vessel the Italian Guard formed
line in front Of the ship, the band still continuing to
play while the committee mounted on board and when
all in readiness Mr. Forrest stood upon the quar-
ter deck with Captain Corrao his left surrounded
by the committee and large number of Italian cti-
zens, all OF whom pretty rosette their coat of
green whte and red and addressed the captain fol-
CAPTAIN CoRRAo-I present you this flag in the name
ofa the Italians of New York who proud to see that
you are the first to arrive at this port with Italian
national flag They present you this flag captain that
on your return to your native country you may ena
bed to tell the feelings of the Italians Of New York
Mr.. Forresti then quoted the words of Napoleon
Guai chi la tocca'-" God gave me this flag -
and let those beware who touch it with disrespect
The flag was then handed to the captain who respond
cd briefly
ITALIANS AND FELLOW CIrIzENs:--I have not words
sufficient to thank you; but on my return shall
be enabled to show how the Italians of New
York sympathize with their countrymen who strug-
gle FOR liberty. assure you. gentlemen, that
this vessel entering port this flag shall wave
At the conclusion, cheers given, three times
three. and up went the flag to the masthead
the band striking up the Marseilaise Hymn Re-
freshments were now handed out in abu udance,
which very soon harmonized all board makipE
each man feel republic nay. kingdom, within him
self Several Italian ladies board. to witness
the ceremony An incident occurred, short time af
ter the flag hoisted of the sailors pulled the
rope which held the flag; the rope broke and down IL
came just as the band was playing Hail Columbia "
Another sailor one OF the seized the flag climb
ed up the rigging with the flag in his mouth and tied
it to the yard-arn; and just at that moment the band
This happy hit brought down long and continued ap
plause from all who witnessed It,
Soon after the rappe the drum given; the mill
tary took their departure and the whole went of
in very respectable and gratifying manner.
We are much pleased with the politeness shown to
our porter by Mr. Del Vecchio, the President the
committee; Mr.. Secchi, one of the committee; also.
by Mr.. Bragaldi, the manager