The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-24
VIVA L'ITALIA.
Grand Parade i'm COmmemOra.
ton Of Italian Unity.
CONVENTION OF THE ITALIAN BROTHERHOOD

The various Italian societies OF the city are busiy
engaged pushing forward their preparations for the
celebration Of the 25th In commemoratlon OF the
browning OF Italian unity by the occupation Of
Rome. Most of the men who will appear In our
streets, with their flags and triumphal cars have
at some period OF their lives engaged In
THE STRUGGLE FOR LIBERTY
that cost so much blood ana tears to the Italian
people. 1t is natural under these circumstances,
that the feeling OF jubilaion at the fulnlment OF
their highest hopes, at time when many among
them had begun to despair, should ma expression
In public rejoicing. And looking at the importance
of the event which they desire to commemorate,
IL Is not surprising that the italian heart is
moved by the remembrance OF bitter wrongs
that have been redressed and with high
hopes OF the great future that opens out to
their native land. In connection with the cele-
braton OF Friday the Societa D. UNIQUE Frateanza
Italiana hold their annual Convention this year In
New York, in order arord the delegates from the
various States an opportunity OF taking part In
the grand demonstration.
The delegates assembled early yesterday marnlng
and at once proceeded to appoint committee on
credentials. Among the delegates present were
G. F. Secchi de Casan, New York; Peter Gandofo
Cincnnati A. B. LonginOtti, Louisville; J. A. Lig-
naigo, Memphis; A. p. Chic, st. LOUIS; A. Bar
rata, Richmond; A. Bravi, RchmOnd; A. Lago-
mansino Philadelphia; B. Constantine, Baltimore; A.
ZOrra, Chicago; L. Arnaldi, ST. Louis; F. GIottl,
Boston. Mr.. G. F. Seelin de Casali New York, was
unanimously elected President. This gentleman
has already twice represented New York In the
vention Of this brotherhood. and was last year
chosen President at Chicago Peter Gaudolfo Vice
President; A. b. Longinotti, Treasurer. When the
organization Of the convention was completed q
committee was appointed to examine into an
alleged violation the rules OF the society by the ST.
Louis branch Of the society. The admission Of the
Baltimore Italian Benevolent society INTO the union
then voted and after some conversation relative
to fridays demonstration, the delegates adjourned
until this morning, when they VIII proceed to the
transaction OF important business
The celebration committee have issued invitations
to various OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, French, irish
and Amencan-to take part IN the parade on FRI
day. and already favorable answers have been re-
ceived from nearly all. Among the military Or
CARNATIONS that intend to take part in the process
sion
THE SIxTY-NINTH REGIMENT
will be especially remarkable. that gallant corps
has signiaed their intention OF being present INV
tations were extended 10 the Fifty.alth, Sixth,
Seventh, Eleventh, Twelllh, Twenty-second and
wnet6sr Sn It Is mot as yet TTe
following civil societies have announced their nten-
tion to take part In the parade:-The Turner'S We
rein, veterans OF the Landwehr, German Club, Hun
garian Society, Bohemian Society, Polish Society,
UNION REPUBLICANS FRANCAIsE,
ton OF Italians, who win be accompanied by numer.
GUS bands OF music the military escort will be
COMpOScu VI tlc dilu lulIu Cavalry, COmpOScu
largely OF Italians who will march at the head.
The Ninth, Eaghty.fourth and Sixty-ninIh form.
ing tue infantry escort. 1t Is expected that the
Italian ana German sharpshoolers VIII parade with
the military.
TWO beautifully decorated triumphal cars will In.
troduce an artistic erect In the procession. Tho
first, representing "Ancient Rome" will be seven.
teen feet long, and drawn by sixteen horses.
ROME WILL BE REPRESENTED
by q lady clad In armOr and holding spear. At
her BACK protecting her. Will be an ancient Roman
warrior, also in armOr These two figures Will form
the top OF the monumental piece, and around the
lower part Of the pedestal Will be number OF SYM
bolcal figures In the basSO reterO. The effect OF
the figures viii be heightened by the Introduction OF
the ground, completely covering the ear and con-
cealing the wheels from view, so to produce the
effect Of q monument. The drapery Will be formed
by the national nags and the whole Will be prOluscy
decorated with flowers. he next car will represent
modern Rome, where Italia Is on the throne and
Rome appears with
THE CHAINS THAT BOUND TER ARMS BROKEN.
Another car will contain one hundred young la
dies, representing the one hundred cities OF Italy.
They VIII be dressed In costume, and each will bear
the nag OF the city she represents.
band OF Roman cavaliers In full costume, will
escort each OF the triumphal cars, and will lend q
good deal OF picturesque contrast to the scene,
which promises to be exceedingly brilliant. On Fri
day next the procession will form Mt nine O'Clock A.
NJ, Ill Fourteenth street and Irving place, and VIII
proceed from Fourteenth street down Third avenue,
through the BOwery and Chatham street, up Broad.
way and back to Irving place, where cars Will be in
readiness 10 convey the parties 10 Suffers Park, at
lessor Carroll, Slgnor Norton and others Will make
addresses. National hymns VIII be sung and Italian
games played. The festivities will terminate with q
ball and pyrOtechntc display.