The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-22

theatrical Indeed, cannot tuat
stt of century hence subjects than those
nrded by OF fs4s the discovery Of the gold
regions the resurrection OF the French empire the wars
In the and India and the present uprising o
she Italians freedom Events follow each other with
such rapdy that the hero Of six months since begins
10 antiquated Pellisser or an Omar Pasha seems
buried in the depths Of ages. II may be that events
will bring forward some other name when Garibaldi
shall have attained his ends and retired into
honorable privacy, but think that it will be hard for
hero surpass the reputation which the Italian
General acquired Tue more his plans examined
and his movements followed the clearly does II ap
pear that he is not only brave and devoted soldier but
a man Of genius whom his countrymen may trust and
In the able narrative which we publish to-day the
Course of the campaign is sufficiently indicated Is one
of the pecuares Of modern warfare that from the rap
dty of travelling and the perfect intercourse wAch exists
among nations campaign has somewhat the character OF
country win or lose great battles in obscary remain un
heard Of by the world for months and, then In conse
quence of some GROWING victory disaster conclude
peace leaving II to some hstorograhcr years later TO de-
scribe for the first time In detail events which have
changed the face Of Europe Battles fought IN an
amphheate with the eager public OF hundred nations
IN fgrative sense, looking while the curious and
enerprsng Of the most distant countries often bodily
present The duel between Garibaid and the Neapotan
vceroy being fought under the eyes Of newspaper
correspondents tourists artists and English or American
sympa'h,zers as well as those more oihcsi spec,
European nations. 1t Is happy for brave men and
for good to be thus exposed TO the public
pendent witnesses contradict the false assertions Of OFF,
cia dispatches and to give the world that just know
Although foreign governments may not forciby interfere
In the concerns Of Sicily yet their advice may at some
conjuncure, be necessary and is Of no small Importance
that should learn accurately how both sides have COM
ported themselves and with what sort Of men we have to
deal The Neapoan dispatches have been proved to be
false on the other band letters from the Scans would
be suspected Of exaggeraton 1t is from the accounts
furnished by responsible and impartial authorities that
the English and French nat ions must judge how far Is
right TO counenance the revolt in the Ncapoan domi-
MONS, and TO recognise the government 1t establishes
To the enlightenment Of the world on these points the
letters of correspondent will largely contribute They
give the history of this enterprise from its beginning
they show Garbadi with his two and his little
band steamng into the harbor of Marsala the anxiety
deepening INTO terror Of the royal authorities the teie
graphing Palermo the retreat from the town, the
thustc rising Of the inhabitants and the acceptance OF
Gsrbadi their leader by the guerilla bands, who till
then without plan definite purpose. We re-
cognse, bearing the stamp of truth, the description
given OF the Sicilian ieyies brave willing to fight If
they shown how, burning with hatred against the
government, but incapable Of making any impression
the regular forces, and able only to keep up par
tisan warfare in the mountainous region which
forms the northwestern angle of the island. But if the
Sciiian youth whom GarbaId found at his landing were
not perfect troops they had at least one high quality OF
solders-they knew how to choose leader and how to
obey him From the first day OF his landing Garbaldi
became virtually the generassimo Of the siclian insur
recton and during the month which has passed there has
been resistance to his authority No narrow jealousy
nsuar prejudice preference for any local leader has
disturbed the harmony which between him and his
followers The Scan chiefs have postponed their claims;
the land owners and even portion OF the clergy have
transferred their allegiance TO him as the lieutenant OF
Victor Emanuel and the consequence has been unity OF
movement and completeness oil success unsurpassed Ia
the history of war.
pausng merely TO observe that the battle at Caat Fim
represented by the Neapolitans victory, seems to
have been most thorough defeat and to have left Carl
badi at liberty to march straight Palermo The attack
the morning Of the 9th appears to have been planned
and executed with the skill OF great general The vaior
OF Gsbadis little band and OF the Scilian levies
also most conspicuous. When it is considered what
force General LAMA had at his command how for days
he had been Strengthening himself, how the whole
district Of the city occupied by the troops was bar
ricaded and defended by cannon, how he was able
TO take in flank the attacking columns OF the
insurgents; and, on the other hand, how few were
the disciplined troops OF Garibaldi, and how unfit
for such work the Scan volunteers the capture OF
the town Of Palermo must be looked upon IA most ex
traordnary feat Indeed II that the troops had
been well commanded aud had had their heart in the
work the victory Of their enemies must have been Inn
possible BY midday. however, they were driven from
all their positions and forced take refuge the citadel
which al began 10 lombard the town, being follow
ed by the squadron outside We happy to find that
the British naval commander did his best TO stop this
abominabe outrage The destruction Of the scilan CAPT
tai and the slaughter Of its inhabitants, though only IN
accordance with the preccdcn,s introduced by King Fer
dnand, will assuredly cost the present sovereign the
throne OF the island No constitution compromise OF
amnesty, VIII reconcile the people 10 a sovereign who
sanctions such means Of asserting his authority.
The armisice between the hostile parties has al
ready expired and may expect TO have at any hour
tina, the hghting has been renewed, not that the
contest has been brought end by the exploitation OF
the army. la the meantime aid appears TO be preparing
for both sides the King sending fresh troops and the
steamer TO leave conveying men and above all,
and ammunition to the Sciians. Thus stand matters for
the present Any hour may bring US great news. All
that we can say for the present Is that our expectations
coincide with hopes, and that fully believe that
the present month viii witness the final overthrow of
Bourbon authority In the Island
THE NEW KING OF SICILY.
The Turin correspondent Of the Duly Ne'cs writes
viii Prince Napoleon become King Of Sciiy This d the
question akcd By some who know that this prnceafter
near nj