Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-14
Resolutions Of Regret at the Death
Of Victor Emmanuel-Just
Tributes TO the Noble
Dead.

! OluGI Gllll0nos Luz NhaAoNANA VI AAAA
Emmanuel, whether we regard him as a
soldier, a philosopher or a statesman,
commands the admiration Of all who
appreciate genius or the loitier qualities
Of heart in o kind and just ruler. No
wonder, then, that so many citizens
gathered at the Italian Society hall to
do honor to the memory of this great
man and express their n of grief in
his loss. His character, his services, his
life speak for themselves, and will ever
be one of the priceless heritages Of
Italia's history and glory. Since the time
Of Augustus and Cesar, Italy has never
had a better ruler or a greater statesman.
Though her first king, be was ever true
to the interests Of the people, and by his
noble acts has earned a name that will
be remembered in the hearts of all Itai-
ians. His life and his actions will re.
main as bright and imperishsble as the
stars that shine upon his tomb, for his
whole reign and power we're devoted to
the promotion and advancement of his
country. Not only in his own country
but throughout the civilized world are his
deeds known and recognized. In more
than one capital of Europe and the New
World is heard the dirge OF mourning for
this great man. 1t is gratifying to know
that in our city the expression of sorrow
for the noble dead was not u~nheeded.
By two o'clock the crowd began to assem-.
Die at the Italian Society's hall, which
was draped in mourning. The meeting
was called to order by Mr.. Joseph D.
Montedonico, who stated its object.
On motion, Mr.. Montedonieo was
elected chairman and Mr.. P. D. Canale
secretary.
Mr.. MoNTEDoNIoo's ADDRESS.
Mr.. Montedonico on taking bis seat
said:
My FRIEYDs-We have met to day 10
give expression to that feeling of sorrow
which must have sunk into the hearts of
all Italians, as well as all lovers Of civil
liberty, upon hearing of the death Of
Victor Emmanuel, the FIRST king Of Italy.
Though he was carried away in the vigor
Of manhood, yet his life was prolonged
to a time hat afforded him the happi.
ness Of beholding the great work of
Italian %uniicstion COMMUNICATIVE
work which ne undertook t~wenty-eight
years ago upon ascending the throne OF
Sardinia, when every ray of hope had
been shut out by the disastrous termina-
ton Of the three days campaign OF
Novarra, But by his untiring energy,
aud his dash and intrepidity as a soldier,
he succeeded in obliterating the memory
of Novarra and placing in the rank Of
nations that country which has played a
leading part in the history of the past;
aud thus the wish Of his life was realized.
and Italy was freed from the Alps TO the
Adristic. To accomplish this great
sacrifices had to be made. The life OF
many q brave Italian was laid down upon
the bloody fields Of battle, and Victor
Emmanuel gave up ever the cradle oil
his race. For the assistance which
France rendered Italy in the deadly con.
tests Of 1859, be gave to her the beautiful
province OF Nice and her fertile valleys
and The hosry mountains Of Savoy, annie
the grandeur Of which may yet be seen
the quaint old house from which
his ancestors sprang in the DARK
ages. In order to admire the
character Of Victor Emmanuel we mus,
view it from the standpoint Of Italian
ratification. When he ascended tbs
throne Italy comprised only the small
kingdom Of Sardinia. His first greal
move toward the consolidation and the
regeneration Of his country was made
!, in the memorable campaign OF 1859
which Was n continued series Of bril-
liant victories from the opening TO th,
close; from the time the first gun wa,
fred at Monticello until the day wher
the allied troops mounted the blood,
nights Of Solfsrin0, and completed thu
work of freeing the beautiful %proyinc,
, Of Lombardy from a foreign yoke. A
E the hard-iought battle Of Palestro Victo,
= Emmanuel was found in the foremos
ranks Of his troops in the very hotties
|, Of the fight, which was brought 10 a clos
by a triumphant victory In the dealt
I OF her king Italy has indeed sustained
z deplorable loss, bnt a consoling though
remains. The rich legacy which he ba
lett will fall into worthy hands. Prime
Humbert is looked upon as a man q
ability, as a man possessing all thos
/ distinctive features Of character ths
will enable him to make a good sulei
and to bear the crown of his father wit
j. honor
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
. hiter ar. mouteGonicos elegant aC
dress a motion was made and adopte
T that a committee be appointed to draI
resolutions expressing the feelings Of tn
Italian citizens Of Memphis, caused b
d the death Of King Emmanuel. Their,
upon the chairman appointed the follow
d ing committee: Messrs. A. Vsccaro, '
n Bac'galupo, N. Malatesta, G.. B. Dell
Porta, F. Cazassa, l.. Micheletii, L P.
desta, B. Rocco, A. Razonico and A.
n Vaccaro.