Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-14
IuterestinR Reminiseence OF GIusePpC
C,rtboJdi-His Appearance, Manner and

Iuteresting "Reminiscences OF Giuseppe
GuribnIdi- His Appearances, Manner and
Character.
The following sketch of Garibaldi, by
writer in the North American ReOie'O for
January, is capital; ....-.. .
It was during Garibaldi's sojourn in New
York, and when attending a meeting at the
anartments of Felice Foresti, held for the
purpose of disposing of fund which had
been contributed in aid Of the Italian cause,
before the unfortunate termination OF the
Revolution of lS48. that the writer first saw
Gsribaldi. Most OF those present were MEM
bers of the committee through whose exer-
tions the money had been collected, and not
a few were illustrious on account OF their
sufferings or labors in behalf of Italy. Sew
eral projects were discussed, It being at once
determined to use the fund either to aid the
destitute or to promote, indirectly at least
the welfare Of those for whose benefit 1t was
subscribed,
The silence and unpretending manner of
one of the company, seated in corner OF
the loom, attracted our attention. He was
of medium hight, with a frank and benign
countenance, and yet singular look OF de-
cision-one of those faces which combine
modesty and candor with invincible will
the former qualities being indicated by an
ingenious expression Of the mouth, and an
unassuming air, and the latter by the COM
pact brow and unwavering, concentrated
plapce The breadth of the shoulders and
depth Of the chest, with a certain firm and
commanding position of the head, gave the
impression of power and authority; while
the blandness, openness and kindness oI
manner instantly won sympathy. AS COM
pared with the majority of Italians, we re-
marked in this mans bearing and aspect q
lesr 1fnit opA 6iraatnaeo W
confidence instantly. No one, with an in
sight of character as revealed by physiog-
nomy, could fail to see in him the presence
of one of Natures noblemen. That his
habits were thoroughly manly, his vocation
one that had tasked the physical energies
his convictions individual and tenacious, his
tone of feeling elevated, his spirit indomit-
able, his heart earnest, his purpose strong,
and his nature disinterested, were impress
sions that gained upon the observer as by a
kind Of magnetic influence.
This estimate was confirmed when the
moment came for him to utter his views
they were given with so little pretence anC
yetUith SO much weight and power of con
viction. Without the superficial vivacity
and exaggerated manners 80 common to tht
italian temperament, there yet was reveale'
q latent force and feeling all the more i'm
pressiye from the contrast it afforded to th
trymen. His calm manner, Comparativel.
slow movement, and almost Saxon hair anC
beard, might have seemed characteristic of
Northern rather than Southern European
vet his eye, voice and air were essential,
italian. His nationality, however, was sti
more evident in the sudden, though subdueC
emotion apparent in lis language and ez
preston, when speaking Of or listening t
what was said about his country.
The passive man was then visibly stirred
the modest man became demOnstrative; tn
silent man eloquent. His complexion wa
bronzed by exposure to the elements; b
gait rather that of sailor than of soldier
but through, within, and above all thes
traits was distinctly visible the hero. W
were reminded of some mastery portraits {
medieval celebrities which haunted ou
memory, almost alive with courage, adver
ture and loyalty-whose efigies hint ster
romance and chivalric history. When W
heard the strangers name, Garibaldi cease
to be the representative of bafied ente
prise for the cause embodied in his persC
a. sumed victorious features. 81 never d
SPARED of Italy; he who despairs is a coward
These few words interpret his patienc
illustrate his faith, comprise his creed.