New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-21
ITALIBN INDEPENDENCE

CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN TIE ITALIAN MIN
I,rER IN WASHINGTON AND GEN. DIX.
The following correspondence passed be-
tween Count Cort, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotcnary OF the King Of Italy in Washington ana
the Hon John A. Dix President OF the meeting lately
held in NowYork celebrate the completion Of Italian
independence:
ron. FEB II, ls3-Iy Dear Sir: On the occasion OF the
meeting, held In New York on the l2th OF January to
celebrate the unity Of italy, felt 10 incumbent upon
10 inform the Government OF H. NJ the King OF ltay or
tbdl bptbuIu mann 'stdtr"h Vl AulSlt"n !lP.,ny a.
tie Italian cause have now thc honor Of fulfilling us
commands, hy expressing 10 You itS nearly alpfees'"n
OF Tie distinguished part sou TOOK rs te presiding o az
OF tho meeting. and also in begging You TO
convey its sincere sentiments Of gratitude
20 lie other eminent clt] ms VINO GoCReaG cTa
with which read the eloquent words of CONCENTRATION
& S a acd IN lt 80 @aE to m Country only an
tGpatcd the iovful acknowledgements Of the whole Ita
ian people ~ this proof OF The deep interest clt IN ,hgn
by free and powerful Amerga. /! ancient rome ilL
tons Of the Od World The United States have ccttdihy
followed her cX ample Boo regard TO the New. IN modern
times America like Italy, las lad 10 pass through severe
struggles 90 bllah national uIiJy ana history WIN
record these anaioss OF deeds AID aspirations between
Ny country Is now going through the glorious work Of
constructing h"rrf on the basis o. civil and religious
liberty. In Introducing there the principles OF popular
of comp 'e separation between Church and State, she
set ioth by the United states. Italy Under tho auspices
of the mugu1LimUus dynasty who with stout hears and
valiant word has much contributed to the cnancipa-
Jn OF the country, has taken her place in the foremost
ranks II modern civilization. ThOush always ready 10
tic sword in tho defense oi her own unity ana In
dependence, she viii henccf0rh constitute one OF the
principal cciscnts of peace ia the concert OF nations
Amc1C has understood this, and Italy responds with
enthusiasm To the cordial lutte sent Ia her across the
Ia presenting the thanks OF my Government TO
yCu and e. the citizens Of NcwIork who 50 heartily re-
spUntcd Ia the call be assured Of the lively satisfaction
/ take ma the performance Of so grateful "A duty.
Acc pt, my dear Sir the expressions Ol ny most as
tiugiSIcd consideration. Il. COIIL
Tue lion. John 4. Dix, NcwYOrk
REPLY OF GEN. DIX.
NEN- YORK, Feb. Is, 1871
Ny DEAR SIR: have had the honor TO recC We your
favor oi tuc ui iI., expressing in behalf Of the Coy
eminent OF us Majesty, the King OF Italy, it hearty
appreciation ot The mamie station o. American sympathy
tor the Itaa cause al tLc meeting OF cizcns in this
city The y Do ofJduuJry list. Il VIII he source or
,luceIc VrJticttiOu e. al who participated in the pro
cerluC ul iua meeting o know that their earnest de-
rank among tic a0ns NJ the carth has been responded
10 by its Government and people III ~ man
ner so cordial and 30 complimentary % the
people OF the United states We should have
been untrue To- thc principles OF our own political sys,
tenn and would have been grateful return Tor all
oman and Italian literature and art, if had been in
different 90 the renovation OF Italy united nation,
aud the effort she f. making 10 place herself M tIe
foreground a champion Of civil and religious liberty
in the Eastern Hemisphere.
am sure speak the sentiments OF every true hearted
American when say that sympathy VIII accompany
her IA her new career, with eryency which will De in
dear Sir with distinguished consideration your obed-
cnt servant joins A. DIX.
lis Excccrcy L. Corti Minister of Italy to the United
states, Washington, ID. c.