New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-03


Afterward he was banished from Sardinia, ana IN
1850 he came to NewYOrk.
Garbaldi was received in New-York with every
mark Of enthusiasm by his countrymen, and the peo-
pie of the city united in n general feeling OF well
come TO man whose career had awakened admlra-
ton throughout the world. He asked TO accept
apubhc dinner and reception, but positively declined
to receive such honors his excuse being the state OF
his health. Garibald took up his residence on
Staten Island, where he engaged in the manufac-
ture of candles. He had not been there long when
opportunity for engaging in marine pursuits OIL
fered itself and he made a voyage TO San Francisco
He afterward visited South America and acquired
command of trading vessel in which he touched
at several English ports where he was received
with many testimonials of admiration and respect
He then returned to New-York. where he learned
that his mother dead, and Immediately sailed
for Italy. To his mothers care he had committed
his two children on the death of his wife. He had
deep affection for her.
During the interval between his arrival at Genoa
and the outbreak of war in 1859 Garibaldi pub
lcly accepted the substitution of monarchy, as 1t
existed in Piedmont under Charles Albert OF Sar-
dinia, for a republican form of government and
was elected a member Of the National Assembly
known as the Parliament, where he gave strong
support to the Republican party. On the outbreak
/
Government to form a corps to aid IN the campaign
and was created majOr-general at the same
| time with many of the Italian nobility.
| His forces became known The Hunters
of the Alps" and, though their numbers never
reached than 10000 men, they descended
into Lombardy and repulsed the Ausrians repeat
ediy. They were received by the people with
universal joy and had scarcely disappeared among
the mountain passes of the Alps before the whole
country was in arms to aid them. The enemy was
provided with artillery, but Garibaldi, having no
cannon gave them hand-tO-hand fight. His men
fought with swords and bayOnets, and
the peasants used their pitchforks and
cleavers. In this fight, known the Cal
atrava, an Austrian army of 10000 men
was dispersed. The story of these exploits
soon went throughout Europe, and everywhere
excited admiration. After the peace Of Nillafranca,
which brought the to abrupt and uLsatis
factory close, and cession of Nice and Savoy
France GarIbaldI retired TO the Island of Caprera
Marvellous as his career had been thus far II
not until 1850 that the most brilliant
and momcntous enterprise of his extra
ordinary life was accomplished In that year he
gathered in Northern Italy a legion Of 800 men,
and set sail for sicily In May TO take part III the in
surrectIon. In i've days the little army reached
MARSHA. where they landed under fire Of the
Neapolitan fleet. -Four days later lie routed an
army OF 5000 men at Calataiimi, thus striking
the first blow OF a war which was
10 end in an Italian Parhainent, the
first known in history. which shoull pro-
claim Victor Emmanuel the constitutional king Of
Italy. The victory opened the way to Palermo dis
tant fifty miles the island, and inspired the
soldiers with unlimited confidence IN their leader.
Three days aler GaribalI occupied the heights
commanding the city, and after "A desperate con-
iict with the rOyalIsis made his. way
through its gates, and became the. acknowl-
edged pOssessOr of the town and its strong
holds. universal armament Of the citizens TOOK
place and Oh July 70. at the head of 1900 men,
GaIIbaln gave battle to 1000 NeapOlltans at
MeiaZZO, and compelled them 10 retire and egacuate
that fortress On the 10Th he drove them into Mes
sina, where on the 27th he made his trlumphal
entry into the city, the garrison. alarmed at his ap
proach, having compelled their general to submit
GariDadi master OF Sicily. While he
contemplating invasion into Calabrla letter ar
rived from Victor Emmanuel directing him
not 10 leave the Island GariDadi replied declln-
ing 10 follow the Instructions OF his sovereign,
AUout the middle of August he made a descent into
CalaOra and was immediately joined Dy Noluh-
teers from all parts OF the country Ills forces
numbered between $1,000 and $4,000 men. His
son MenOtti, the one who as BABE, he had carried
| IN handkerchief in the wllds of Brazil, added 500
! new men 10 the army and other cnlIstmenis maue
| the entire force amount to between 10000 and
| 20 900 men, he forts fronting the and pro-
| tecIng the harOOrs III that country were soon cap
| iured As the army passed on from place 10 place,
! Victor Emmanuel was proclaimed hing Of Ialy,
| with loud shouts OF "Nva Gaubaldi.' Ihe arms OF
the BOurbOns were torn down amid rcjOcings and The
women spread flowers and confetti III the road. The
scene Is described having been one OF marvellous
enthusiasm, and II Is sad that not single quarrel
Or theft took place. IN a country unhappny famous
lOr petty quauels and petty thefs. As these
/ ccssos became known III Naples the excitement
which mad prevailed there for some DAYS greatly
increased. Francis Ia wel-meanng King suffer
ing the SINS and nlsgOvernment vi his lather-
pOWeIIesa TO cOntIOl Ills people ana AT Last ne
from tue city, On hls arrival in Naples, GauDadl
found no resistance, and, ia order that he might
snow the world That he came lberatOT, and not
Us cOnquerOr TO destroy he entered the city gales
| accompanied by only one or two friends;
The people OF Naples received him with unbound
ed euf In
GarIDald mad enacted several judIcOus reforms. On
OcloUer l, 1850, GarIDaldl met the army OF trdncls
H. ON the uyer VolturnO. 1t the largest battle
| III ONT numbers tnat Garlbaldl ever engaged III.
| Francis H. preclpItated the bate, which resulted
| III a complete defeat Tor the NeApnItan monarch.
| The latter had 10000 men, whle ms cOnquerOrs
scarcely numbered 10000. This battle probably
more than any other has insured for GanDaldl the
| distinguished merits Us general which have by
common consent been since awarded hun.
| ms was GaTlDaldI's las, triumph Victor Emmanuel
| then assumed command of the army aud when he
met GarlDaldl at Naples, after tr1umphal march
ACROSS the Papal frontier the Italian nero relIn-
pushed his command aud ION November ~ set sail
| tor Caprera
| In feuruary following the first Italian ParlIa-
ment proclaimed Victor Emmanuel King OF Italy.
| Ganb .ldI elected TO Parliament, but after
lew years he retired. In April, 1867, he was
made General-in-CnIef of the National Guard, and
ia that position he made an attack on Rome, where
| he NO 4nded and taken prIsoueT. men released
| he returned TO CapTera. In 1864 he visited Eng
land and III 1866 he fought against the AustrlanS.
| I'M oD7 he invaded the fapaI States without the
Kings authority aud was defeated at Montana. In
1870 he served France as commander Oi an lrIegu-
lar force IN the NOsges In 1871 he was elected 10
! the French Assembly, but soon resigned. IN 1879
he took ms seat III the Italian Parliament at Rome.
| In personal appearance Garibalul was OF middle
| stature with broad square shoulders, herculean
| limDs long brown hair with slightly gray beard
| lie wore "A coat and vest that Duttohed up 10 the
| throat, a brOad-bnmmed hat and large trousers.
| HIS complexion was iOrid. his brow lOfty ana hls
| eyes OF a chestnut hue, which, when AT ease, TOOK
on "A dreamy ex preston. lie cOnversed frankly con-
| demurd with decision and praised warmly.
| thorough haIer of meTcenary acts under whatever
| coveung he loved Italy above all other earthly
| objects. ,,,