The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-26

idea was brought perore the public that you were
TO have procession there were dissenting voices.
But when once It was resolved to have the parade
every true American felt 1t
DUTY To ASSIST YOU
In your undertaking. am very sorry indeed that
YOU nave such tnin representation OF the Amer.
can and other nationalities on this day. But, my
friends this suca on immense country and it re.
qulres so much putting. that II Is not astonishing
there are not more present. You have right to
parade the streets and snow your colors, and be-
leve that the American people know your history
titled 10 be treated on footing Of equality.
tGreat cheersl They know that the Italian
nation, by Columbus and others, have shown
the Old World the way to this Continent, and it
would be strange II they did concede to you the
right to be treated as equas. believe that the ma
lority IF our citizens know your history and admit
and Roman capacity which constructed the first
great republic, which has furnished not only the
form but even the machinery OF our republic In
stand, because when the Gracnnl struggled
death knell OF the Roman republic. You
have fought for this principle. ana the results OF
In the uure. In the medieval times the great Latin
and German races combined 10 create the great
names in history than are to be found in yours
politicians, lterati and men OF science; no greater
tired to save the Italian nation and build up
THE FREEDOM OF ITALY,
no greater name In the world than Garibaidl, and
him astray his heart Is always right In spite OF
being the youngest OF our emigration you have
already created great philanthropy, society that
extends through the country, trying to find labor
for the poor OF your own nationality. wish you
may preserve this unity and strength, and at the
same time make yourselves acquainted with the
duties OF American citizens. And there Is surer
guide Tor you than your good conscience; II you FOL
low that
YOU WILL BE SAFE.
Colonel J. A. Slgnago. delegate from Men,
pills. was then introduced by SgnOr Casaii. aud
sad-My friends, thank you for the manner in
which you have received me on this occasion.
what but q short time ago Was a dream is now
accomplished fact-R0me Is now, after the lapse OF
ages, once more the capital of Italy; and what does
this mean9 1t means that we have Tree, q happy
the right to worship God according to the dictates
OF our own conscience, and that We are no longer
divided. Wherever you and an Italian, be he from
North or from South, that he Is an Italian entities
him to consideration and respect. But short time
since our poor country
DRANK THE CUP OF MISERY
to the dregs; but to-'lay-united, free and happy,
with Rome as our captal-we have proved to the
world that we are the worthy SUCCESSORS or the
ancient Romans. Great appause.) felt in every
wave OF q handkerchief as we passed through the
streets to-day the grasp OF hand and the recOgni.
know we are their friends: they recognize us as
among the nations or the earth, and we love the
American people because We Know they are our
friends.
AS LOVE NY MOTHER,
30 j love my native land but as love my wife so
love America. Make the distinction for yourselves.
] Ieel proud TO have seen this procession. As saw
those girls forcing all The discomforts OF the wet
and drearJ day Tor the cause OF liberty 1t reminded
me OF our ancient history and OF the Old Roman
irons who made Italy famous; and say glory to
them and God bless them for what they did.