The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-01-10
Joseph Garibaldi.

who achieved for their native land
greater measure Of unity and freedom
stands Joseph Garibaldi. He has now
passed the the zenith of his frame in his
physical, if not his mental powers still
his name will always be associated with
those who have struggled in the cause Of
freedom. Since he saluted Victor En-
manuel as King Of Italy, and then quiet
ly retired to his farm on the island of
Caprera, his military career has not been
either successful or brilliant. 1t is not
surprising, therefore, that he has. been
unable to add much strength to the
French standards, and that his labors in
behalf of the Republic have been of small
avail. He has been successful leader
of irregular forces, but in his palmiest
days would not probably have been
formidable opponent for commander Of
regular troops anywhere out of Italy.
Considering his birth and advantages,
however, his career has certainly been q
remarkable one. Garibaldi was born at
Nice, of humble parentage, in 1907. He
chose a sailors career, and soon became
distinguished for his GOODNESS and brave.
ry. He seems, however, to have had a
a natural liking for revolutions, for as
early as 1882, he was implicated with
Mazzini in conspiracy against Charles
Albert, King of Sardinia, and was
obliged to quit the country. Two years,
later, he repeated his attempts,and being,
while absent, condemned to death, he
escaped to Marseilles, where he taught
mathematics, and also signalized himself
nursing the sick in cholera-hospitals. He
was also at one time a naval officer in the
service of the Bey of Tunis, and in 1886
he fought for the republic of Rio Grande
against the empire Of Brazil. In lS49
when the French Republic formed an al
lance with the re-actionary party in TIA
ly, he defeated General Oudinot, gained
victory over the Neapolitans at Pales-
trina He defended Rome during the
siege for thirty days, and ultimately
broke through the enemys lines with
1000 infantry and 400 horse, escaping
safely to San Marino. Here he was com
PEELED to disband his troops and seel
safety at Genoa. During the terrible
hardships of this flight, his faithful wife
sank and died. Soon after, Garibald
embarked for the United States, and be
come manufacturer of soap and candles
in Staten Island, N. Y. From thence
he went to California, China, and Peru
in which latter country he received mil
itary command. Thence he returned t
Genoa, and became captain of steam
boat. He subsequently settled as farm
er in the desolate Island Of Caprera. Th
Franco Austrian war of 1859, drew Gar
ibaldi from his simple Cincinnatus.lik
existence. Again the Piedmontese au
thorities received him coldly, but witt
his seventeen thousand Alpine Chasseurs
he performed excellent service on numer
GUS battle-felds. He was naturally deep
ly disappointed at the sudden peace whic
was arranged between the rival Emperor.
and he protested energetically against tn
annexation of Savoy, and especially @
Nice, to France And now comes tn
, most wonderful part of his career. Pre-
- vided with funds from private sources, h
: arrived at Marsala in Sicily with
!. thousand men, on board two steamer,
: ! He gained victory over the Royal troop
at Catala6mi, captured Palermo, an
I, then crossed over to the mainland. Kin
Francis fed from Naples. Capua an
= Gaeta surrendered, and Garibaldi halle
: Victor Emmanuel as King of Italy. II
Z wanted to complete the unity of Italy b.
I taking Rome and Venetia, but yielded
u the advice of Cavour, who recommends
y waiting policy, and returned to Caprer
:, though king maker and winner {
;. ;. kingdoms, as poor as he started A
:, :. this point, Garibaldi reached the zenit
~ ~ of his fame.
u u Since then he has been engaged
:" y. many unsuccessful attempts. In 1856.
. " determined to obtain possession of Ron
, Garibaldi then made descent Q
:" Calabria, but he was surrounded by Ii
= Italian troops at Aspromonte, und,
:. = Pallavicini, and taken prisoner after b
7 I, ing severely wounded by a musket-ball
y the ankle. For some time he was
!, danger Of amputation, but at length ID
= Nelaton extracted the bullet. In remen
, berance of his past services, 1.-The Kir
'. pardoned him, and he returned to Caprer
y IT, He is, however, still very lame from th
u u wound, and is therefore in great inca
- !" ure unified for active campaigning.