The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-25
The Expected Arrival OF Gen. Garibaldi.

1t was published in Of the journals this city,
yesterday that Garbaldi the celebrated Italian pa
triot, had arrived shores, but the unse-
ment was premature. That distinguished soldier Of
liberty has not yet arrived but he may be expected in
few days. In the meantime, it may net be amiss to
give readers short sketch of the of that
great man. Few men have achieved 80 much for the
cause of freedom, and has accomplished so
many heroic acts for the nde pend of fatherland
Gen. Garibaldi has for Italy When young he con-
spirsd against the despotsm of Charles Albert but,
betrayed in his patriotic schemes he bade farewell to
Italy and sailed for the world The year lSiS
opened full of hopes for the suffering Italian people,
and the brave patriot King that the hour of eman
cipaton had arrived Tor Italy, returned to his
country, with three hundred The Italians, being
acquainted with the military courage of Garibald in
sisted that the ssrdnan king should put him at the
head of the Italian volunteers. The peoples advice
not accepted, and Lombardy became once more
under the sway Of the totterng Austrian power.
All the hopes Of italy turned to Rome, the
last sanctuary of Italian freedom All the barbarians
Of modern Europe let loose against the Roman
republic and this fatal occasion saw the French
republic numbering the republicans of Rome. Carl
baldi defeated them in several battles and when he
the dying Roman republic breathing her last, he
marched into the Apprentices, followed by French
Austrian, Spanish, and marauders. Having
panien--an American lady, by birth-and not having
sure footing in Europe-tired of living in Morocco
and assisted by OF his friends in Italy Garibad
| comes an ong us to take command Of a merchant
vessel.
We hope that, on this occasion, the American people
will do something for the other Italian refugees of
whom many in the most destitute condition. The
Italians the first to raise the standard Of revolt
against European despotsm and the last to lay down
merely against Austria many Of our sympathizers
weuld have raised their voice, in their favor; but
having dared to proclaim the separation OF the spi
ritual from the temporal power OF the Pope the petty
politicians fearing the influence Of Bishop Hughes,
silent about their efforts in the of freedom.
Garibaldi Is not ferocious in appearance as some
epgravngs hav represented him to be; he has fair
hair, and red beard lie is of middle stature, and Of
pleasant countenapce, with eagle eyes.
Joseph Mary Garibaldi is not yet forty years old.
Since his youth he dedicated himself to navigation;
board the Sandman frgste the Des Geneys In 1884,
he was Of the number Of those who wished to over
throw CHARLES Albert and redeem Italy but being dis,
arrived there Garbad abandoned the vessel aud took
up his abode in that city. He continued until,
war ensuing between Resss and the Montevidean
public he offered his services to the latter and
ceived small craft with which he went against
Rosss' navy. He not only took merchandise and am
munition, but vessels also BY these means, he was
soon able to form Hotila, which caused the enemy
so formidable an adversary lost time in eq
squadron. TO which he gave orders to search and
on his head The vessels from Buenos Ayres soon met
with those Of lribadi; and although the lstter's
were much less In number and In combatants yet the
intrepid did not hesitate in accepting the
battle The struggle terrible, long and bloody
until Garibadi, despairing of defence his being
| exceeded in numbers disdained to surrender, and
he thought Of saving himself with the remainder of his
forces, leaving the enemy with very slight hopes Of
victory Expert rs he in naval affrs he took the
opportunity of fresh breese cruise about fegning to
surrender; but ordering, sudden to set fire to all
the ships he had the boats lowered, and descended
amongst shower OF the enemy's balls Meanwhile,
the explosion Of Santa barbara. from the abandoned
vessels shattered the latter and caused much to
the enemy. Garibadi reached land, and received
with great praise by the Monteviaeans; 1t was quite
triumph for him. IL was then that new italian
legion was formed, of which he named Colonel,
and displayed on many occasions. his valor gene
rosy and other excellent charac terstics. The fol-
lowing year he named Comman der in Chief Of the
Montevidesn army
In May 1S45 Fructuoso Rivera. President of the
Republic offered to the worthy italian legion vast
tracts Of land the northern eide Of Rio Negro with
buildings and cattle, and rendered the offer In the
most fattering and polite way; but Garibaidi, con-
trary TO the example Of the French legion, who
crFted Of smilar offer. and conformably with the
advoes OF his followers refused saying I'VE not
Swiss In asking for but wish to share the dan
gers Of the 6eld With the sons of the Repubo. and
obey solely the dictates Of conscience. Having thus
fulfilled what consider duty, I'll continue a
free men TO fight for you, without wishing OF &C.
cepting any reward for our troubles"