The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-26

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come The interest that we have in paaics may
be accurately measured by these figures
GsaisAldi ~ Csprsrs-IsaIy without
Him
The annexation of Naples has Withdrawn
from the Italian contest one of It's most inter
estipg features With the heroic career Of its
chief actor was bound up much Of the symps-
thy exhibited for cbe patriotic cause by distant
spectators, Many who cared but little for the
principles at stake were fascinated BY the ed
veoturous gallantry and generous self devotion
Of the man who, in few months, liberated O
kingdom and completed the great work which
the timidity Of bis coadjutors had left undu-
ished. The veriest partisans Of despodsn
could not withhold their admiration from feats
which eclipsed the most Qaixotic achievements
Of the ohivalrous agce What, Ia fact, 10 the
fame Of the Cids, the Bayards and the Dugues
Gins, compared with The glory that encircles
his browss
In hs lat act at Naples The great Italian pa.
triot has been true TO the principles that have
swayed him throughout the whole Of his career.
In no former event Of his Life have the simpli-
city, the purity and the disinterestedIess
Of bis character been more forcibly dis
played. Although there is nothing in the
gift Of Victor Emanuel that he might not have
commanded, be retires to bis island home, like
Cinoinnatus and Washington, undislingIished
and uDrexsrded save by the proud conscious
mess Of having discharged his duty to his coun
try, lie believes that, for the present at least,
his services can be no longer useful to her, and
he leaves Italy in the hands of her future King,
con6oiDg in the honesty and sincerity of bis
purposes II is to be hoped that be will not
add another 10 the category Of patriots who
have vsi1ly put their trust in princes.
There is 10 one, perhaps, whom this abrupt
withdrawal Of Garibaid into private life has
more disappointed than Louis Napoleon. He
formed he lever Of his plans. The Emperor
was in hopes that he would persist in attacking
Rome, and thus render French occupation q
permanent Italian institution.
Caribaldi is, however, too shrewd and has
toe accurate an appreciation Of the Emperor's
character 10 plsy into his hands in this
way Whatever may have been the In
fuence that the arguments of the
Mszzini party temporarily exercised over him,
be is now fully convinced that the policy of
Count Cavour in regard to France is the only
sound one. II ID by avoiding all collision with
her, and throwing upon her the responsibility Of
violating her own professions and pledges, that
Italy can best defeat any selfish designs that
she may entertain in connection with her. II
has been the prudence and adroitness OF Ccun
Cavour which have carried the Emperor so far
beyond the limits Of co operation with that
policy which he had prescribed 10 himself. The
good sense and moderation displayed By Carl.
baldi in leaving the matter In the hands OF
Victor Emanuel win carry him still further.
lie has now no pretext for maintaining . large
army IN Rome and in the adjoining cities. The
decision Of the Papal question must consequently
be left to the vote Of the Italians as was that Of
the Duchies and the Two Siciles, else the world
will see clearly that the French interest In the
liberation OF Italy had its origin in projects Of
sell ACCOMPLISHMENT.
The retirement Of Garibaldi from the
theatre Of political affairs IL by no
means conclusive as to the prospects
Of Italy. Much remains to be done to con-
solidate her interests and to fortify her
against The dangers which menace her, inter-
nally as well as externally. The question lie
whether Victor Emanuel and Count CavoIr
will inspire confidence enough in the various
elements OF which the new kingdom will be
composed 10 conduct II safely in the path
marked out for 1t. Between Northern and
Southern Italy there are prejudices and an
tagonisms quite a. strong ~ those which exist
between the two grea. sections Of our own con.
fcderacy. Win the men now at The head of
Italian politics be capable Of administering the
affairs Of both with such an even hand a. 10 la.
sure obedience. VIII constitutional institu-
tons themselves be adequate TO keep In eohe-
sion the various and often conflicting .zssres,s
Of the empire which has been built up out OF
20 many different States! These are questions
tina. time only can solve. It may be that the
services OF the modest patriot now cultivating
his cabbages 1t Caprers will gain be called
into reouhition TO heal the dissensions OF his
ccmpstrioss or perhaps even 10 rule over them
himself.
THANKSGIVING DAY-M,YoR WooD's PEocrA.
xarrcy-Mayor Wood has iseued proclama
ton calling upon the people Of this city to OBJ