The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-10-18
STORIES OF GARIBALDL.
Banker Morosini Relates His TRAY
els with the Italian Patriot.
EXCITING ADVENTURE IN PERU.
"A Thrilling Experience in China.
Dramatic Receptions In EnGland.
GaribaldFs Rare Couragc-Nforo-
sinis First Meeting with HIm-His
Life as CandIemaScr.
@ P. Moroslnt IN Nee York nra.a

HI5L saw lHe EIcdG LINN" p"'''"' ."
1850. II was at the steamboat landing at
Clifton, Staten Island. lie was sitting
on the eide OF n ramshackIo wheelbar-
row, on the other eide OF which was
seated an Irishman in red flannel
shirt, and between them was barrel oil
tallow. Both were smoking short clay
pipes.
Garibaldi was then living MS the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Meucci, Mt their
cottage at Clifton. Mr.. Meucci had pre-
viously been the chief engineer OF the
Tacon theatre at Havana.
For while Meucci and the General
passed their tine fishing and shooting,
but the latter, being a man OF tremon-
dous energy, soon tired OF what ne
termed improbable inactivity, and
deeming all honest labor, however hmm
bic, dignified, betook himself to the
making OF candles.
A factory was established in the base
ment Of his friends cottage, aud an
lrishman named Fitzpatrick, who fur.
nished half the capital, which consisted
OF ton OF main strength aud grain
OF sound sense, was taken into partner
ship, their sole assistant being slave
boy named Pastor, whom Mr.. Mcucci
had brought with him from Cuba.
GARIBALDI WORKING IN TALLoW.
Garibaldi engaged in this humble oc-
cupatiou more for the mental diversion
it afforded than for any pecuniary ad-
vantage that might be derived from its
pursuit.
Every day the general and his sturdy
partner would repair to the wharf 10 re.
ceive their supply OF tallow sent down
from New York When it arrived they
would load itinto broken down wagon,
attached to most disreputable looking
horse, and remove it to the factory.
Tho taliow would then be broken up aud
thrown into boiler, and when the
proper acids and other ingredients had
been added Garibaldi would light the
fire and watch the preparation until it
was ready for the moulds. 1t was
charming to watch the look OF delight
upon the generals face when the can
dies we're successfully turned out, and
mark the almost childish glee with
which he received any compliment
upon their appearance. From this time
on had ample opportunity to cultivate
Garibaldi's society.
In appearance lie was an Englishman
rather than an Italian. Five feet seven
inches in stature, broad shouldered,
with ford complexion, blue eyes and
sandy hair and beard, he looked the
British Jack tar for all the world. He
had leonine face. Garlbaldi always
exercised that unyarying consideration
for others and indefinite delicacY OF
manner 80 characteristic of his nation
although |, who am an Italian, say 1t.
The Englishman is naughty and I'M
demonstrative, frequently extremely
rude, yet honest. The American carries
the index to his varying moods in his
face. When moody he will brook no
interferencefrom outside parties. When
gay everybody must drink with him.
The Italian seeks ever to disguise sad
ness or anger, but never Joy. His smil-
ing ciyility is no indication OF insincer-
ity. as has so often been charged to
him. 1t signifies rather high degree
of refinement aud superior delicacy OF
breeding.
SOLDIER, NOT A DIPLOMAT.
Although known as the Silent man"
Garibaldi was no diplomat. He abomi-
mated double dealing. He was purely a
military and naval Genius. His habits
were simplicity itself.
While living at Clifton he usually
arose at o'clock in the morning. His
first care was the chickens and dogs, Of
which he was very fond. lie said,
"The first feed us, the second protect
US; why should we not be kind to
themP" Such simple philosophy was
characteristic OF the man. He would
then take cup OF black coffee and a
biscuit, and, singing his gun over his
shoulder would hunt until about 10
o'clock. He was an expert sportsman,
and never returned empty handed from
these trips.
His tastes we're frugal, bowl OF soup
and piece OF beef usually comprising
his breakfast. Ii he could not get
these he would satisfy himself with a
piece of dry bread. lnever, during his
most trying moments, knew word OF
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disposition OF an angel, His dress WAS
as simple as his appetite. 1t usually
consisted OF a blue shirt, hunting
jacket, trousers always tucked in his
boots, and u SLOUGH hat. He never
affected fancy colors. Of himself he
never thought. His whole soul was
with far Off Italy. He would work till
5 or O'Clock in the candle factory,
then take frugal dinner, couple
glasses OF water, with n little wine TO
give it color, and after smoking a pipe
go to bed.
GARIBALDl's oRAToRY.
Almost every night there were gath.
erings of Italian refugees at the Meucci
cottage. They would exploit their plans
for liberating Italy. On such occasions
the general rarely ever spoke. Once he
said: Gentlemen, deeds and not words
will liberate our dear country" Al.
though q silent man, when aroused
Garibaldi was capable OF the most mag.
nifcent and effective oratorica effort.
His command oil the Italian language
was wonderful. He was familiar with
every patois and dialect, He was in
every sense, man OF the people, al
though no never uttered word against
the aristoeracy. His voice was like
music-the most beautiful | have ever
heard. As linguist he was master
speaking French, Spanish, Portuguese
and English.
In 1851 q number OF Italians made an
attempt, unknown to the general, to
raise by subscription enough money to
buy him ship. They were successful
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