Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-09

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throw the most costly furniture from the win.
dows, on the heads Of their oppressors. The
Royalists were finally driven to take refuge in
the forti6cations and palace. Then the bonn
bardment of the city began from Fort Castle
moro, and the war vessels in the harbor. The
destruction was immense. Some entire squares
were destroyed. Hundreds of men, women and
children, were burned to death in the ruins Of
their houses. All this was to no purpose, and
finally, General Lauza, who commanded the
Royal troops, was forced to appeal to Garibaldi
for cessation of hostilitics. They had meet
| ing on board an English war vessel, in the pres
ence of the English, French and American Naval
commanders. This resulted in the capitulation,
by which it was permitted that the Neapolitan
troops should withdraw, and carry with them
all their implements of war Since then, Carl
baldi has been actively engaged, not only in or
ganizing his army, but also in establishing q
regular government. At what seemed to be the
general wish, he declared himself Dictator in the
name of Victor Emanuel. He also appointed
ministers for oil the various departments Of gov
ernment Unfortunately, however, he has not
shown so much skill in organizing government,
as he has often displayed in organizing an army.
He had split up with Count Cavour before he
left Sardinia. When he was called upon to ap-
point ministers, instead of chosing Cavour's
friends, who were capable of filling the Offices,
he appointed his enemies, who were incapable,
and so his ministry has failed. He has sent
messengers both to Turin and Paris, who have
had audiences with Victor Emanuel and Napo'
leon but both the objects and results are yet un'
known. King Francis has also sent a messenger
to entreat Napoleon to come to his assistance
This the Emperor declined, but again ventured
to advise the young King, as the only means Of
saving himself, to grant all necessary reforms,
to adopt an Italian policy, and form an alliance
with Sardinia. Painful as this advice must
have been, it has been taken new ministry
has been formed, constitution promised, and
the Italian flag hoisted in Naples. 1t is not
known how Sardinia will receive this, but il
seems to make no impression upon the Neapoli'
tans themselves. The disturbances became SO
great, that the city of Naples itself has been
declared in state of siege. All confidence in
the Bourbon dynasty seems to be lost. The Ital.
ians still hold fresh in memory the constitution
granted in 1848, but which was withdrawn as
soon as the external danger was gone.
In the meantime Garibaldi has made great
progress in the organization of his army. Vol.
unteers have focked to his standard from within
and without Hundreds have gone from SARDINIA,
who fought by the side of their beloved chief a
year ago in North Italy. The Ssrdiniau gov
ernment has done but little to prevent this, be.
cause they know that the popular movement
was too strongto be resisted. American vessels,
I believe, have done more for these volunteers
than any others. They have transported them
with their arms and money, to Sicily, when they
could scarcely get any other. One of the volun'
unteers writing back, says that they had tc
thank the stars and stripes for an opportunity
of going. do not wish to see our government
have anything to do in European quarrels, ex
cept to defend our rights; but like to see oul
people ready to help the oppressed whenever
and wherever an opportunity is afforded. On
Il oI
was captured by Neapo!itan war vessel, bu
owing to some irregularty in the way in which
it was done. our Ambassador at Naples has de
manded its release, together with all who wer'
on board, and I see that they will be given VI
Immediately. A portion of Garibaldis army i:
daily expected to make its appearance before
Messina, where the greater part of the Neapoli
tan forces yet in Sicily, are concentrated.
THURSDAY, July 5th.--I was so occupied yes
day in celebrating the Anniversary of our Indie
pendence, that could not finish this letter.
We had four representatives of the Palmett
State present-one or two Of the most violen
school but that did not prevent US from uniting
to celebrate the day, which distinguished Pro
fessor Of the University here told me, was no
only day dear to Americans, but to all tn
friends of civilization and progress throughou
the world. We had several advocates of Repub
lican principles with US, and we talked much up
on our national particularly the grea
question of the day-but all passed off very pleas
antly. Wherever o small number of American
could be brought together in Europe, yesterda.
was celebrated. From what heard of the prep
arations made, it must have been very grand il
Paris. May every section ofour great and gloriou
Union continue to unite as brothers, in whateve
portion of the world they may be found, 70
centuries yet to come, to celebrate that day, al
the mere mention of which the heart of every
true American may swell with just pride.
We hear it to day that portion of Garibaldi':
troops has appeared before Messina, and have
had skirmish with the Royal troops.
Garibaldi, at first, opposed the immediate an
nexation of Sicily to Sardina, on the grount
tnat he would not be so free to act against tht
mainland But since reforms have been grant
ed in Naples, he seems to fear that he will moi
be able to carry out his plans, and hence has ap
pointed new ministry, and given orders for ar
election to take place as early as possible tht
question being shall Sicily be aunexed or not
There can be no doubt as to what the result viii
be.
The Turkish question is again becoming very
important one.
The meeting of the Emperor Napoleon, witt
the most of the German rulers at Baden Baden
has been much commented upon, without arri
wing at q yery favorable conclusion.