Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-11-13
Defeat of Garibaldi.

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terday afternoon (2d) Signori Corte Crispi
and Sevardent, supporters of his cause, and
forming a deputatlon from the revolutionary
Society, begged of him TO withdraw, stating
that tie Italian troops had crossed the from
tier. Garibadi refused, saying 'he did not
value his life III such cause, and that a sol
der ought not to count the number Of his
enemies. Signori Corte replied a
General should" The aeputation then left
the camp. This morning (3d) Garibaldi,
with about three thousand Of his COMMAND, 1
having TWO guns, moved Tor IlVoh, to JOIN
Nlcatero, one Of his officers. In the mean
time, The Papal HouaVes, who We're adganc-
ing, had taken 1ivoli at the point of the
bayonet Garibaldi's force did not know
this, and were marching towards the same
point When they arrived at Milona they
were surprised by seven battaIions of the
Papal arIny, supported by twelve guns, who
attacked them in front aud on both fanks.
The battle ground was among the hills, with
country road running on both SIDES. The
Ggh0ing continued fierecly for over an hour.
In the hottest moment OF the engagement
GaFibadi had 10 be dragged away from the
battle. His troops sufEe. Ell much loss and
retreated towards Monte Rotondo pursued
by the soldiers OF the Pope Here the fight
was renewed and continued for over an hour,
HHtU tilt retreat DScaEIS an Ut
ter route 1t is believed here that Gen
eral Garibaldi had nine hundred men killed,
one thousand prisoners taken, and great
many wounded. Menoti Garibald was
wounded slightly IN the leg. The loss Of
the Papal force was not so heavy. Arrived
at the Italian frontier, the retreating Carl
baldians gave up their arms, except weap
ons which were their own private property,
to the Italian regular troops =.
Garibaldi left this morning Nov. Sd, by
special railroad train for Florence He msde
no parting address, and looked old, haggard
and disappointed. The revolutionary in
surrectIon movement is broken down all o.
yer the territory. There were no French
engaged in the light, with the exception Of
a few who went in as volunteers though
some of the Garibaldians, deceived by the
resemblance OF the uniform of the Pa
pal soldiers to that worn by some of the
French regiments of the line, say they were
beaten by the french soldiers The Italian
troops, stationed on the frontier, behaved
with great Judgment in the emergency
Many of the wounded Garibaldians are here
and some at Monte Rotondo
A Turin dispatch of Nov 4th says:
Hundreds of wounded men are arriving here
from the scene Of the late engagement, be-
tween the Garibaldians and the Papal
troops. They are conveyed by special rail
road trains. The Italian regulars act in a
very kindly manner to all, assisting in car
rylng them from the station. 10 where they
are laid, weeping like women on teholding
the sad spectacle. Father Gayazzi has
charge of the hospital
A dispatch from Ligganole, dated the 4th
says: When General Garibaidi reached
! here this morning, the Italian officers on du-
tty told him he must go to Spezzia Carl
baldi drew revolver, saying he would not
go willingly. The Italian soldiers then
stepped forward ana lifted him into the
ears. His sons would not go with him
A Florence dispatch of the 5th says that
the English Minister and Embassy have re-
quested King Victor Emanuel to treat Gar
ibaldi leniently. It is said there will be no
| collision between the French and Italian
troops. Italy is quiet
There are rumors ahoat here to the effect
that Garibaldi mind is affected.
Garibaldi and his two sons, are reported
SIS prisoners at Varaguna
The Italian Government has complied
with the French uitimatum and recalled its
troops from the Papal territory The main
point of the French demands having thus
been granted, the French troops have been
withdrawn from the City of Rome to Orvi-
eto, town of the Pontiicial States about
so miles from Rome. Active negotiations
on the fate of the Papal States are, in the
meanwhile, carried on. II the Italian Gov
ernment has an intention to act against
frasce as the faithful exponent Of The ma
tIonai viii, it is careful ut present not to
show it. 1t mas, therefore Officially lisa-
vowed the manifestations which in NAM
places Of the States of the Church have Ia
ken place in favor of annexation
The latest adyices from Italy state. that
Garibaldi MAS victorious at Monte Rotondo,
until the Papal army was reinforced by the
French.
BETTER THAN BASE BAIA.-Eriday. No
vember Ist, great contest OF wood, saving
came oil at Layiayette, Indiana, for the
beneht Of the poor of the city, which
does great credit to the participants. 4
citizen of that place offered TO give Ger
tain amount Of wood TO the poor if themen-
berS of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton would saw it gratis To make the
thing Interesting as we'll as charitable. au-
other lot was given for the Hoosier Base
ball nine to saw. The example was conta-
elous and other lots were given and other
mines volunteered In all thirty-six
cords were gwen and four mines, namely the
Young Mems Christian Association nine.
the Base Ball nine, the Fenian nine and the
independent nine entered the lists, each
nine having nine cords to saw. The saws
saw horses, &c, were all given, and after
wards sold at auction. The participators
and their friends marched to the place in
procession, with band The saving be
gan at 25 minutes after lO-all hands rested
30 minutes and lunched at II clock The
independents completed their last stick in
three hours and ten minutes. The Fenians
got through next Then the Base Ball
players, and last the unmuscular Christians