The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07


given in this article. HIS action during the Crimsan var,
in joining the Saronan forces TO the ales against Russia,
and securing for SARDINIA voice in the Congress Paris
and TO settle the questions dispute placed Sardinia
ahead Of all the other Italian States and gave the good
which she now urges against disarmament and the
The alliance of Prince Napoleon with Princess Cothide
Of SARDINIA has naturally combined with the critical aspect
Of Italian politics TO render the House Of Savoy object
Of extraordinary interest In the eyes Europe In
popular cries Of Iombardy the King Of SARDINIA sAluted
the future King OF Italy and the peace the continent
for the generation appears now 70 depend
policy Of Piedmont
Victor Emanuel has harbored the Italian pasrote unit.
now there lie division OF the army Of 900 nen-she
same which is commanded by Gar bald-and which Aus
tria imperiously demands shall be dsbanded.
So great the admiration the ltaans this city
Tor him that It was . recently proposed 70 present him WITH
Of the pressing need Of destitute patriots.
COUNT CAMILLE BENSON DE CAVOUR,
SANDMAN PRIME MINISTER.
The firm stand taken by Count Cavour, the Sandman
Prime Minister to compel the admission Of the Sandman
government TO representation proposed European
Peace Congress- and to enforce guitiou Of the i'm
porance of that Power among the great nations OF Ed
rope, has marked him a prominent in view Of the
impending war and Of the part in 1t which necessarily
assigned to him.
Count Cavour born In Turin the 10th Of August,
1870 or ancient and wealthy family Of Piedmont, and
connected with the mort noble houses Of that country the
young Cavour had been appointed, while yet mere
youth page at the Kings Court Here the causticy Of
his wit and the independence OF hs character dssin
gushed him, though not 70 render him ia
vorte Of couer The independent character and ready
causticty Cavour positive for the atmosphere
he breathed he dismissed from the body Of young
parasites that cngng round royalty, snd from his
disgrace Court looked upon colby by the mobiles
being saddened by this first check The spred
lad declared loudly he considered himself very fortunate
to have got rid Of his pack &c left the Court for the
Military Academy, where he obtaiped the rank If Lieu
tenant Of Engineers But, although of high and wealthy
| family, he was but q cadet: and III Piedmont mill
tATy promotion WAS at that date Almost the sole
| privilege Of the more favored children Of birth and
| fortune. Nor had he maize friends at the Court
Even at this early period his masculine mind turned
questions OF moment, and the Fog ish
he authors he preferred statsl became his dominant
passion yet his studies varied that he left college
rot only with eclst for his talents but also with the sold
| Advantage Of beng heuienan, in the engineers. No
sooner was he free from the authority OF the college
fessos than he began attentive stuoy Of the world in
which he was 10 i've The unbounded haughtiness and
ignorance Of bis fixed sentiments OF Cavor
into decided libeiam. He did wait for tho coose
threw up his commission, and set sal for Eugnud Once
arrived the soil OF albion, he pursued with more
much Of his attention The system government Eng.
land captivated him and he examined With cautious
energy ali those details which form admirable whole;
the only variety in his passing
minsuatve to the commercial points Of the BRUSH
government Cavour simply LIBERAL in sentiment
when he left his country; but when he TO il he
was largely constitutional Projects of reform
3
and soon The high days OF absolutsm passed away for
In ls47 he bad already made himself polscai nota-
biy In Pee mont oy becoming editor Of Riorguewto,
journal OF dAriDgly liberal Tendencies Yet pervaded by
the aris,ocratc spirit regarded the tone 81 articles
He assisted at the very birth OF the Pedmonsse Psrs
mentary system. The late King Carlo Alberto had re-
solved seeing the tendency OF toe times bssox
subjects constitutional form of government,
end himself upgr aciousy forced 10 make su;h coaces
sion Still but the resolve, the execution-for
which, indeed more asuts and enlarged mi ID than that
a
form At this moment be received other requests Of
the same xind deuutaton from certain citizens Of Turin
praying for the grant OF constitution. Tho depltAton
presented Itself the Count Avet, Minister of
Justice and the King having demanded to know the
Of those of whom it composed, appeared thai they
we're Broferio with whose name the public are
familiar in the debates Of tue Piedmontess Parlia-
Colonel Durando uhen General and Minister Of War
apd Marlne), ana the Count Camille de Cavour. It
toned he at once saw that the mater was serious and
worthy Of attention The consequence Of this that
the KING finally resolved to perfect nis ilea he called
around him the mOet able the constitutional SIDE
and in the end there forth wnas called the "ta
tuoa term equivalent TO the French "Cpartrewhich,
however, was but crude and imperfect work. little
than copy Of the French Charter Of $780, which, at the
very epoch of the appearance Of its Sadnao prototype
| Of February, 1s4s.
Cavour part minister in the first organization
Of the constitution, but held distinguished pcstion
in the Senate HIS attitude, Ike his actsr resemoled
what that Of Earl Grey the first English Reform Minis
ter rather naughty independence was mistaken by
questionable talent commanded respect from these
who AIDED bis arstocrade spirit So long Azegho
the Minister OF Victor Emmanuel, Count Cavour
fined himself tenn perate opposition In pubic while
counselng the King in private 10 Octo,er 1850 Coaat
Cavour called upon 70 take office that consttu
ton which he had been instrumental in bringing into
the world He succeeded Count Pierre Dercss do Santa
Rosa as Minister Of Agriculture and Commerce His abb
lily was at once recognized both by his colleagues aud by
the public and he took lead alike in the Ministry and In
The Chamber Quitting with the popular sympathies The
discipline Of the arstocra he speedily took position OF
command although his influence did not yet place him IN
the highest rank as minister From October, 1850 70
May, 1852, when for moment, the King wavered IN nis
struggle with the Papa See Count Cavour continued the
life Of the ministry After the latter epoch ne
though uusucceseuly himself form government by
species of "Coaop }" composed OF toe more monefase
men of his and other parties de failed put IN inc
following " ar he was successful and ever since no
has been Prime Minister During the nterva between hs
nrst appointment the death OF Santa Rosa, and hs &C
the % ne ns' o ne
Minister Of Finance Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Pre-
sdept Of the Council.
In 1852 there struggle between the Count and
Maxine dAzeelc, Minister Of Foreign AFFAIRS and Pres-
dent Of the Council, which concluded by the Count
Cavour becoming possessed Of this position ALSO but
travelled through France and England 10 cohnued trI
umph Honofed by all the first Of England and
essed by the Emperor Of the French he returned 70 the
out any condition whatever He has obtained immense
popularity and has also had the destiny Of all great
in meeting with caumny at every step. Although man
character and Of great activity both Of body and mind
His appearance Is In harmony with his general character
there 10 an union q the artocra Of the old rock and
the modern citizen. He ia Of middle stature, signify
Inclined TO obesity and possessed OF countenanco ex
preseive Of Sankuess and coed nature; his wue, uh
forehead has been compared with that Of the nI.s
leon, and smile, somewhat ironica ssereoypeo on
bis lips altogether there decidedly inte"geos IsSe
belonging to this celebrated statesman ana me reay
benevoence Of bis heart NOS mofS . ~ ns ssnsss
without being an orator. Count Csvour esseneauJ s