Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-05-20


~ successful His action during the
Crimean war, in joining the Sandman
forces to the allies against Russia, and
securing for Sardinia voice in the Con-
gress of Paris, and 10 settle the questions
in dispute, placed Sardinia ahead Of sill
the other Italian States, while bis support
Of The liberal cause in Italy has won him
the sympathies Of the people.
Count Camille de Cavour, Prime Min
ister of Sardinia, Is thought to have had
nearly as much to do with bringing on
the present crisis as any other man ex-
eept the French Emperor. He was born
at Turin, Of an ancient and wealthy, but
not noble family, on the l0th of August,
1910, and is now in his 49th year. In
1917 he had already made himself po-
litieal notability ia Piedmont by becom-
ing editor Of the RisorgimeFto, a journal
Of daringly liberal tendencies, yet perva-
ded by the aristoeratic spirit as regarded
the tone Of its articles. He assisted at
the very birth Of the Piedmontese Par
liamentary system. In lS49 he went
into Parliament; in 1850 he was called
to the Cabinet; and in 1858 he became
Prime Minister, continuing such without
a rival in influence to the present day.
! General La Marmora is the actual
Commander-iu-C Chief Of the Sandman
forces. He is an old and tried soldier.
When the Crimean war broke out, and
Sardinia joined the Western Powers
against Russia, and the Sandman con-
tingent was raised, he was placed in
command, went TO the Crimea, and be-
haved in the noblest manner, making
himself famous as one OF the Generals
of Europe. Since then he has been
mainly occupied in organizing the Sar-
dinian army, which he has brought to a
high state Of perfection.
Gen. Joseph NJ. Garibaldi commands
the Italian volunteers in Sardinia. He
is about fifty years Of age, and has seen
all sorts of service in various parts of
} the world. His reputation as a desper-
ate fighter is only equaled by that of his
integrity as "a man. He will doubtless
: play conspicuous part in the coming
: struggle.
) Marshal Canrobert commands the third
corps Of the French " Army Of the Alps, +"
upon which great reliance is placed. He
} is just fifty years Of age, and has gone
through the whole grade Of military pro-
motions, from a boy in the military school
: of ST. Cyr, to bis present proud position.
He first served with distinction in Alge-
D ria. He took part in the first opening OF
the Russian war in the east, and in the
Crimea distinguished himself at Alma
On Arnaud's death he became command.
er-in-chief; and was in the battles Of
. Inkerman and BalacIava. Being unable
to agree with Lord Raglan, he resigned
and was succeeded by Felissier, who does
not seem TO be designed for the coming
:, war, so long, at least, as it shall be con.
fined to Italy.
paraguay dHilIiers commands the 1si
Of the corps of the Army of the Alps
. lie is nearly ninety years of age, ant
. served under the first Napoleon in Italy
in 1887. lie has always held good
. position, though still retaining his origi
Il nal name devoid Of titles. OF the otheI
names now brought before the public bJ
g the war movements, none are in the frs
n class. Events, however, may make won
:, derful changes in this respect, even in I
d few weeks.