Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
Mis- RRIGARnELLO
represented the Qaeen of Italy, and
made the following address;

represented the Queen of Italy, and
made the following address:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: We have met
once more with happy hearts on this oc.
casion to renew our love tor that sunny
cline 80 dear to all Italia's IONS and
daughters-the fair and beautiful Italy,
the home Of poetry, the Arts and all that
is classical, refining and elevating to the
human race; but above all it is the birth.
place of liberty. 1t was there that the
sun Of freedom first burst its rays
through the clouds of tyranny that en-.
veloped the world and its effnlgeut beams
penetrated 10 the uttermost parts of the
earth. Across the broad Atlantic that
spirit Of human liberty was generated,
and we find ourselves to-day in a land
where the flag OF freedom proudly floats.
We must remember, however, that Italy
has passed through a sea Of trials ard
%tribulations. Her rising sun, after reach
ing the zenith Of its glory, suddenly
dsrkeEed, the fres Of liberty were smoth.
cred and it looked as if hope had de-
parted from tue lovely hills and valleys
Of our native land. Discord and dis.
union set up their reign, and genera.
ton after generation found themselves
manscled, oppressed and disunited.
These things continued from the days Of
Julius Caesar aHd the Augustan age until
there arose a deliyerer in the person of
Victor Emmanuel = a name that is en-.
deared to all Italian hearts. A feeling
of sadness comes over US when we re-
member that the flag be raised sloit is
now shrouded with the emblem of
mourning. He it was who divorced that
unholy alliance of church and state, ren.
dering unto Caesar the things that are
Caesars, and unto God the things that
are Gods. This brought about that
unity, nationality and fraternal feeling
that exist in our nation to-day, and now
that the great Emmanuel sleeps the
sleep that knows no waking, we will bless
and reverence his memory as the Great
Deliverer. 1t is pleasant to feel assured
that his mantle has fallen upon one who
will follow the footsteps Of bis illustrious
predecessor, King Humbert gives prom
Use of a glorious reign, and we can we'll
rejoice on this day and ia this place over
happy, free and united Italy. Welcome,
friends, all. Let pleasure rule the hour.
GENERAL LUKE E. WRIGHT,
the orator of the occasion, delivered a
most excellent speech, which was atten-
lively listened to and very much enjoyed.
In concluding his remarks Gen. Wright
said to his Italian auditors:
Teach your children that this is their
country as it is yours. And as you re-
late to them the story Of Italy and her
godlike sons, say TO them also from their
loins is to spring a race who will rival
their achievements and eclipse their
fame. AS your women sing the songs
and recall the traditions Of the olden
times, let them also instill into the youth.
full mind q love Of country, and poiat "a
the starry flag that waves above US.
Professor Dellaporta delivered an elo.
quent address in Italian. An especially
noticeable and most agreeable feature oil
the day was the raviola entertainment
by MADAME Vincent Bacigalupo, Over
q hundred guests partook of Madame
Vineent'S generous hospitality, and al.
though this popular lady was attentive
and Enthusiastically polite 10 her nu'