The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-12
From the Boston Traveller. i'iI
"Reminiscences OF Garibaldi's visit 10
Boston.


Boston.
On the 9Th or 9th Of Ssptsnbr. In the year
1883, the Peruvian bark Carman arrived at this
port with cargo taken on board ct lsloy, Peru.
Her commander was no less . person than O.
Gsribaldi. then simple captain ofa trading
vessel, now, a. the hero Of Italy and the subver-
ter Of thrones, occupying the attention OF the
entire civilized world. Tho signature at The
bottom Of the manifest ct the Custom House ID
Is In an elegant hand. showing that In this par
ticular his education in youth had not been
neglected.
From an old merchant Of this port, Captain
sveetscr, formerly Of the firm ofswsetser &
Norton } who was introduced TO Gsribaldi on
the day Of his arrival, was In his company tor
the greater portion Of tho time until his depar-
ture from this city, and has since received ffom
him letter and present, we CLEAN some rcmin-
iscences Of interest in regard to his visit to
Boston.
The Carmen was consigned TO G. L. Bartlett,
Of this city, and the position Of captain OF the
vessel WAS undoubtedly accepted by Garibaldi
"A a Temporary occupation Of his time. lie
could speak English In broken manner, but
cnuld not understand II fully as delivered In
speeches; and a. Captain Sweetser understood
Spanish, his acquaintance was quite acceptaoie
to the commander Of the Carmen. AZ that time
Gsribaldi understood the Spanish, Italian,
French and German languages, and ere tins
has undoubtedly mastered that OF the Anglo
Saxon nations.
Il was remarked Of the mate Of tho Carmen,
In speaking Of his commander, that he put his
lightning or electricity into every one who was
connected with him, and even his sailors would
have jumped overload to obey him. His per
sonal appearance at that time u thus described:
or a light complexion and blue eyes, looking
rather like An Anglo-Saxon than an Italian.
with light beard around his chin, high shout
dcrs and short neck. On shore In Boston he
usually wore O plain citizens dress, with q
Kossuth hat, but on shipboard his favorite
costume was . sort Of fez cap and sailors
jacket.
While here, Garibaldi as much as possible
avoided public observation, and only ON rare
occasions was present OF any largeassemblage Of
people.
mood, and he then had very large correspon-
dence with his patriot friendsin Italy and those
who had been expatriated for political cause
and were then residents OF this country, and
was doubtless broodng over the plans since
realized for the redemption OF his country.
At the time OF his visit, the Crimean war had
lust commenced, and the opinion was expressed
In his hearing that Il might result In general
European contest Ifsuch should prove to be
the case, he remarked, you may depend upon
Il that Italy will make n stronger enort .han
she ever made before 10 regain her Independence,
lie never spoke Of his own achievements ID the
struggles of lS4S, and his heroic movements a'
Rome and other places. Upon one occasion q
friend suggested that he might be In danger Of
losing his neck. The old regret with me, he
said, smiling, IL that have but one neck to
lose for the sake OF Italy.
His eye was bright, with quick fash. Tic
Thought highly OF Kossuth as statesman, but
not as q soldier. In his walks through the
streets he generally took good deal OF notice
of any thing new, and always ascertained the
principle Of any machine which he Inspected.
Standing one day In front Of the Last machine
In Fulton street, he failed at first to perceive
the principle. but changing his position he
discovered'it, when he remarked. How simple
and yet how ingenious J.
lie much desired. when here +, to possess some
government charts, and Captain Sweetser In
troduced him to =. W. Lincoln, Jr., the present
Mayor, then In that line Of business, who at
once gratiiied the Italian captain with q full
series. Garibaldi returned his thanks, and re-
marked to Captain Sweetser, Now l feel
ii,h.r
Mr.. Lincoln sent to Captain Swcetser and
Garibaldi an invitation to the Mechanic Charit-
able Association. The invitation was accepted.
Garibaldi attended and listened TO the address,
of which he could understand but little, but
the music charmed him. As the time for the
banquet approached, Garibaldi expressed
desire to return on board his vessel, and was
not therefore present at the entertainment.
lie remained here but few weeks, when he
left for New York, where he put his vessel IN
charge Of the mate and embarked for Italy.
where he has since remained. Garibaldi un-
doubtedly received good education In his
youth, studying at the colleges ofthat country.
lie was born in the year 1907, and Is, therefore,
in his ffty-third year.
The statements made at the last city dinner,
that Garibaldi was ut one time present ct q
Fourth Of July dinner ut Paneuil Hall, must be
incorrect, as he was In this city but only on
one occasion, the few weeks In September, 1883
above stated.