The southern press., 1851-11-01
From the Boston Journal.

ARREST OF SIGNoR GUIDI IN ITALY.-We find
in the Transcript letter from Signor Guidi,
who will be remembered as an accomplished vo-
calist, formerly member of Maretzek's Italian
Opera Troupe, and afterwards asuccessful music
teacher in this city, from which it appears that he
has seen some stirring scenes since his return TO
his native land. Signor Guidi visited Italy for
the purpose of seeing his family. From the day
Of his landing, he was logged and watched. In
consequence Of singing few songs at friends
house, whereby crowd was collected in the
street, he was brought before the police for not
having obtained permit to sing and threatened
with arrest if the offence was repeated He
thereupon decided TO return TO the United States.
We copy from Sgnor Guilds letter:
aHaying obtained my passport, and fixed the
day of my departure, the evening previous
thereto a few friends assembled at a farewell
supper; but among them was Judas, who be-
trayed my friendship. In the social hilsrity of
the occasion, proposed toast in honor Of the
United States. All the company responded with
high zest, when all of a sudden the room was
assaed by the dukes satellites, and we were
all arrested and marched off to the public prisons.
As the chief promoter of the political club as
the authorities called our little gathering, was
shut up in damp, unwholesome apartment, de-
barred from seeing family or friends. A trial
took place, and my companions were sentenced
TO six months Imprisonment in the fortress at
NJ; while was sentenced 10 fen years in fhe goL-
Hs, TIE tears of my mother, and the interces-
sion ofrelatives, procured comm utation Of this
sentence 10 three years Imprisonment in the for.
tress.
was tarbnrously prevented from seeing my
family-was dispossessed Of my paternal heri,
"A ax,lad fro,, Oh. Stata N, a.. L. n
removal, we were, ten Of US, chained like beasts,
placed in vehicle, and conducted on the way 10
the place Of Imprisonment, about thirty miles
from Modena When near the Alps, deluge Of
rain poured down, accompanied with snow,
which compelled our guard, four In number, and
armed with loaded muskets, 10 screen their faces.
One Of my companions noticed that a portion Of
the chain which confined us chafed on one Of
the wheels of the wagon, and was almost en-
tirely cut through. Taking advantage Of this
discovery, we cautiously succeeded In unloosing
Ourselves and amidst the torrent Of rain that
favored us, we rushed upon the guard Two Of
them took TO fight, and we disarmed the other
two, who also fed. They afterwards retained to
secure u.s. What the result was Of the discharge
of orr muskete, I know not will simply say
that |, with four Of my companions, got away.
Without aid-wiihout provisions--we wan
dered over mountains, and through woods-in
the hope Of arriving at Piedmont place OF
safety. After escaping, under cover Of night,
the Permesian guard, who took rs fyr snug
elers, we at length arrived at Piedmont We
are now in Genoa, whence I hope TO pass over
TO America, with one Of my companions in mis-
fortune. Our means were exhausted during our
pilgrimage, however, and God only knows when
we shall be able TO reach the land OF liberty.
Long live the United States Of America J"