The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-31
Our Turin correspondents.

TuRiS, Oct. 6, 1851.
Visit TO General Garioasdt-7rp to Caprera- Situation
Of he House Of TIE Lfo<raaor-7ae Meesng-A Stroll on
TIE Island and Parting Neat Day, de-, dc.
have just returned from visit to General Garlbaldi,
and being that anything which has reference tho
illustrous Italian patriot falls to excite great deal
of interest beg leave to offer to your readers par
ticulars Of my visit
On tho morning Of tho 2sih Of September last left Go
noa on board tho steamer Giogio, for Maddaena The
weather exceedingly nne the perfectly calm and
the wind favorable So had all TO anticipate
most pleasant voyage. Nor disappointed in our
expectations Add to all this that the accommodating
on board were very good and the company quito agree
able. The following morning arrived at MaddaeDa,
where was obliged to engage boat in order TO 50 to
Caprera.
This set Of Caprcra is nothing else but rock TINT the
magic name Of Gabald has caused to emerge from OBJ
scury and has made immortal. So, directly after my
arrival at Maddalcna, took sailing boat and left
The house Of the General is distance
lies the decliyy OF rock like streak OF that
the rays Of the have not yet melted In less than
two hours was at Caprera but in order 70 reach the
house had to walk than fifteen minutes under
burning sun, through steep and rugged
path, where the eye looks in vain for
green spot, other trace Of vegetation
is to be seen but some shrubs Of myrtle burned by the
Hero no sound Is heard ba, the
Of tho waters when they cha sc the shore
But this stiffness, how well 1t to harmonize with
the auscre character Of the noble patriot who dwells
herei That sky always screne those distant mountains
Of sardinia and Corsica that seem to come Out OF the wa
tors and kiss the heavens that beautiful sea- and its hun
dred islands, form an esene Of grandeur and subnity
which must perfectly agree with tho lofty thoughts and
generous aspirations OF the great patriot
The frst thing that strikes the yisiter is the humble
abode OF the General Apoorer dwelling place can scarcely
be imagined.
TxyoC ga N CHI tho
house polishing firearms inquired after the Gene
rail- and b gsed one Of them convey TO him letter.
Soon after WINS introduced into the room, where the
General was lying down on amserahe couch He received
me with the create aabty. He had been confined TO
his bed for nearly three months.
My conversation with the General lasted about twenty
minutes General Garitadi speaks much, but
he expresses himself always with singular clearness
and 70 the point. He requested me TO ca on him the
following day passed the rest Of the day the island
Madame Canzio, the Generals daughter, made grace
fully the honorS Of the house.
After dinner strolled, in company with intimate
friends Of Garbadi the island listening the many
stories and wonderful exploits Of the Italian hero and his
companions.
saw The garden that the General has cultivated with
SO much care and eat the most delicious fruits.
Late in the evening returned 10 Maldalena.
Tho morning called again, and had the pleasure
10 ind the General better health and excellent spirits.
After short conversation babe an aiectionate adieu
to the great patriot AS my boat was sailing away from
the island, my eyes We're liked on that humble house
until IL was lost IN the distance.
but little susceptible of enthusiasm for great
Had behed Garbad surrounded by all the splendor Of
throne, might have looked on him with Indifference.
But the conqueror OF kingdom, TO to tho
deserted iset, that humble dwelling, that miserable
coachhow great the Italian patriot appeared to No
wonder If experienced an emotion that have no words
to express.
The same day left Maddalena on board the same
steamer Giorgo and twentyour hours after landed at
Genoa.
This short visit to the "Hermt Of Caprera will always
live in my memory one Of the dearest remcmbrances
Of my life. GIUSEPPE AkrUlS.