Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-09-24
Incident of the Italian Revolution

A few days ago there arrived in our city
the distinguished and patriotic DIR. Alder
iini, an Italian republican, who bore a
prominent part in the glorious defence oil
Genoa against the Austro-Sardinlan army,
about two years ago. DIR. A. enjoyed the
confidence of Gen. Avazanna, in the gall
liant struggle IN the city of Genoa, and ably
co-operated in all the republican move
ments. He was compelled TO leave with
the rest of the patriots, and since then has
been, with thousands Of others, wanderer
from his home, seeking that liberty and
republicanism which he struggled in vain
TO secure for his native country. lie has
finally come to this city.
A short time before the revolution IN
Genoa, DIR. Albertini, who was then IN
prosperous circumstances, collected to-
gether his property, converted 1t into mon
ey, and intrusted it, to the amount OF 3d.
600 francs, to a french merchant who
promised faithfully to keep the same, and
account for it whenever the Doctor should
call on him. AT the same time all Italian
female servant of the Doctors household,
experiencing some serious consequences,
collected his plate, of which he had con-
siderable amount, and stored il in safe
place. The revolution broke out, and the
Doctor participated warmly and actively
in all its events. After brave and vigor-
Gus struggle, the Republicans under Ava
zanna, were driven out of Genoa by su-
perior force, and compelled either 10 take
refuge in foreign ships, or fly by every
conveyance within their reach.
DIR. Albertini went TO France without
means, stripped of almost everything, and
soon learned that for his participation in
the revolution, he had been condemned to
death, and all his property con6seated. 1t
was some consolation, however, amid the
anguish, which none feel more deeply than
the Italians, OF perpetual Punishment from
that beautiful land, TO reflect that he had
placed his property beyond the reach OF
the harpies of despotism. The amount
he had deposited with the Frenchmsn was
sufficient TO support him in some other
country. 1t was the hard earnings of a
long life of industry and labor. He there
fore took immediate steps to recover his
money, but what was his horror and a
mazement to find that the Frenehman de-
MED all knowledge ofthe deposite, and the
Doctor had not particle of proof of it.
Ii was in vain that he addressed TO him the
warmesi and most energetic appeals; the
Frenchman turned deaf ear to all his en-
treaties. In deep despair and affection he
came 10 this country, hoping by The prae-
tice of his profession TO resuscitate his
fortune. He arrived in New York, and
after short stay there came 10 this city.
lie had been here but short time, when
TO his great Joy and surprise, who should
appear before him, but his faithful female
servant, 10 whom he had Entrusted his
plate and some other valaables. He had
not seen or heard of her since the revolu-
ton; and supposing that ifa high minded
merchant had betrayed him in his hour Of
affection, it was idle 10 expect that poor
ignorant servant would still cling 70 him,
he had dismissed her from bis thoughts.
His surpsise and pleasure at this apeN-
pected reunion was greatly Increased,
when he was informed by this true hero
inc that she had followed hin, to Ibis city
with every particle Of his plate and other
valuables, and they were all on board OF
ship subject to his order,-N. q. pe(fa,