New-York tribune., 1872-06-04

of the AshuTst family in England, - whop to use
| his own words, surrounded with loving cares
| that, but for the memory of my own dear ones who
| died without me by their side might have made me
at times forget even exile,"-undertook, to make a
collection Of his writings with such autobiograpbea
and other notes from his pen should connect his
various productions together. Six volumes Of that
work were published and the series was nominally
brought to close at the beginning of last year.
The present volume is compiled chiefly from those
materials, with additions from other convenient
available sources It's purpose is to present faith
full portraiture of the great political refouner by an
expositon of his principles of action as illustrated
in his own writings.
In the Introduction TO the work Mr. Lloyd
Garrison gives some interesting personal reDinis-
cences of Mazzini, with whom he became
acquainted in the Summer Of 1916. AT that time, he
was deeply impressed with the briliancy OF his
mind, as well by the modesty OF his deport-
ment, and the fascination OF his CONVERSATIONAL
powers. After an interval Of twenty-One years,
he again met the Italian patriot in 1867,
but found sad change in bis appearance.
"There were indeed, tho same finely shaped head;
the same dark lustrous eyes the classical fea-
lures; the same grand intelect the same lofty and
indomitable spirit; the same combination OF true
modesty and heroic assertion, of exceeding beniSmty
and inspiratonal power, as in the earlier days;
but physically he was greatly attenuated, stricken
in countenance, broken in health, and evidently
near the close of his earthly pilgrimage"
Mr. Garrison defends Mazzini from the charge of being
a visionary, or an mpractcabe and Unbalanced
fanatic. "He was sublime idealist, but never
transcending the bounds of reason and losing sight
of the eternal fitness of things. lie was an en-
thnsiast but without extravaganza or emOtlonal
surplusage. Instead of a tendency to shambie, no
was remarkable for his self poise and sraighttor-
ward acceleration. OF immense physical and morai
courage he was grave in deliberation and emil
nently circumspect in all his movements and
though sometimes deceived or defeated, 1t was
not through any rashness on his part, but rather
by the weakness or incompetency of others, whom
he never trusted a second time None better
knew how to keep secret 20 shape hls own
plans to make himself master Of the situation
Mazznis love of native land was like fire ~ bis
bones ana her pressing ne91S b jSicsI enfanchise-
ment, based upo9 intelligence and virtue was WIN nun
but the prelude to the deiverance Of all Europe: had
seen in him simply the devotion OF an Italian in behalf
OF his oppressed counrymen, however unsehshiy dlsy
played, should not have formed that eKaed estinaio
| OF him which shall ever cherish such devotion rs
commendabe but it does not embrace masd TX NIL ~ Ta
limited by considerations OF race or chme, thisg teIS
drawn to him by irresistible magnetism. IN hlhs
there was not dscoverabe one sparh & OF sen ~ l-Uu -
one atom worldly ambition, one symptom OF nSrlOwJ
depreeSted that spirit Of which retards tho
progress Of our intellectual LIE by soatlng ~ on W s
bFetbreH abroad lie criticised Carlyle comprehend
ING ony the imdiciuai; 'tne OF the unity os
| tie human race escapes him He desires progressC
hut shows hostility 10 all who strive to progress no
foresees he announces as inevitable great changes VE
revolutions in religious, social political ORDER Dt ~
is condition that Tue reyolutonlsts take no part LII m
them" This great Italian was also cosmopolitan anD
would not allow any considerations TO aeIateh n i
WPote between ourselves and generations which
have preceded and will follow US upon the edrtn, aha @
foy AnhGe nco t nG ne6ify involved in the idea Ot
/ af
dom but suicide without an Oblecti On aottol
S nc m thai unity Of the human race which tho
necessary consequence OF the unlty Ol oOu yo Nv
strive 10 verify by destroying the arbitrary divisions
and enmities that still separate tho different tribes OF
| humanity Why do we talk OF fraternity, WINE W9,
allow any OF brethren to be tranpied on degradeus
or despsedi The earth is our workshop. We nay noS
curse t; are bound to sanctiIy ~; VIC musS
! strive TO make Of humanity one single Iahhy'
Mazzini himself gives detailed and very instruc-.
tive account of his connection with the Carbonari,
his acquaintance with whom was the commence
ment of his political career. According to the date
of his birth QSO9 as stated in this volume, he was
hardly twelve years old when the idea Of an Italian
revolution first presented itself to his mind. lie
was however more probably seventeen, If. M ap-
pears from the latest authorities, he was born I'D
1906.
While studvine the events of 1870 and 1871. had
learned much OF CarbOnarism and did not much adj
miro the complex symbolism, the nerarchical nysteles
political faith-or rather the absence OF al po-
Iitical aithI discovered IN that institution But was
at unable TO attempt to form any association ~
nv own: and 10 tine CarbOnan found body OF men III
who-hOwever inferior they were to the idea they rep
resented-thought and action faith and works, were
Identical Here were men VINO, uelyhg ailke oAVon
municatOn and capital punishment, had the persstens
energy TO perseyere and TO weave uesh wed cu
time the old one was broken. And this was enough 10
| induce 10 join my name and my la6ors to theirs.
Aud now that my hair is gray, stil believe that neXt
10 the capacity OF rightly leading, the greatest merit
consists in knowing how and when to follow speak,
OF course, OF following those who lead toward goou.
Those young mentoo numerous ia Italy, as elsewhere-
vino hold themselves all collective association
organized party out of respect for their own ndl
yiGuay, generally the first TO succunD ana tht IN
tLe most seryile manner, to any str0nglyorganiZed
governing power Reverence for righteous and true au
porty reey recognized and accepted the best safe
guard against authority false or usurped therefore
| agreed to join the Carbonsri ,,
where ascending TO the topmOst story found tho
person by whom was to be inltaed lhs person W w,s
-as afterward earned-a certain Raimondo D0ria haf
! Corsicau, half Spaniard a already advanced III
Years and OF forbdding counteuance. lie lntOrined
me with much solemnty that prosecutions OF tho
Government the caution and prudence required in
order reach the aim, rendered numerous assemblies
impossible and that should therefore be spared GER
tain ordeas ceremonies and synboeal rites. He ques-
toned TO readiness 10 act, and 10 obey the III
sructions which would be transmitted to from time
good the order. Then, after desiring me knee he uu-
sbeatbed dagger and rected the formula of oath adj
mnstered TO the Initiated OF first lowest rank3
causing me to repeat IT alter hin lie then communl.
Gated three signs by which 10 recognize h0
brethren, and dismissed me. was a Carbonaro
Without dwelling on the events in Mazzinfs life,
which are related with more less dstinctnoss, in
tie present memoir so far they concern his polt-
zeal career, we must make room for the following
agreeable sketch of his personal habits by one OF
| bis warm admirers in England.
"In private society Mazznis habits simple
| kindly afectiOnatc ana sometimes even pldytul. Ho
had good deal OF humor ana could tell story OF nt
of character very shrewdly aud graphically, nof
emitting the grotesque points. There was respectful
tenderness in his manner toward women, which never
inerered with the frankness he thought due TO hem
on account OF that theory of the rghtfu political co.