The Life of General Garibaldi: Translated from his private papers; with the history of his splendid exploits in Rome, Lombardy, Sicily and Naples, to the present time.Garibaldi, Giuseppe
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The Life of General Garibaldi: Translated from his private papers; with the history of his splendid exploits in Rome, Lombardy, Sicily and Naples, to the present time.
Garibaldi, Giuseppe
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
The contemplation of such a character cannot fail to be useful as well
as delightful to every virtuous mind and heart; and the new model which
he has bequeathed to the world by his pure and splendid example, must be
extensively and long appreciated, and have great and blessed effects.
And one way in which it must most naturally act, will be by encouraging
men possessing traits like his own, in different spheres of life, duly
to estimate those humble virtues, which have been so much underrated in
our country in late years, because thrust aside or trampled down by the
empty vanity of wealth, or the impudence of corrupt party power. Indeed,
we may hope that the example of the pure and noble Garibaldi, since it
has been so displayed as to strike all eyes, and to engage all minds,
will impress upon good citizens a sense of the duty which they have so
long neglected, of combining to cast bad rulers from the seats designed
for better men.
A letter from Naples, dated the 29th of October, gave the following
affecting account of the interview between Victor Emanuel and Garibaldi:
"I was on my way to the head-quarters of Victor Emanuel, at Teano, and
took a cut through the mountains. While waiting for a conveyance, I met
Major Cattabene, commandant of Garibaldi's head-quarters. He was coming
from Teano, and to him I am indebted for the following account of the
interview between Victor Emanuel and Garibaldi. Garibaldi had taken up
his quarters at a small inn, about four miles and a half between Teano
and Speranzano, on the 25th. He ordered his column to advance and take
up positions, and sent Count Trecchi to see the king. On the following
morning, Count Trecchi and Missori came to inform him that Cialdini was
within an hour's march, and the king not far behind. Garibaldi left
immediately with his staff, and three-quarters of an hour afterward he
came in sight of the head of the Piedmontese column. He put spurs to his
horse. The Piedmontese advanced as follows: the 23d and 24th regiments
of the Como Brigade; the 26th and 27th of Pinerolo's Brigade; and then a
battery of rifle cannon. The columns presented arms to Garibaldi, and
opened to allow him to pass through. Cialdini rushed forward, and
Garibaldi, jumping from his horse, embraced him affectionately. After
exchanging a few words, Garibaldi remounted to meet the king. Victor
Emanuel was not far behind, leading on his own division. Seeing the red
shirts, the king took his telescope, and, recognizing Garibaldi, put
spurs to his horse and galloped toward him. Garibaldi did the same. When
they were within ten paces of each other, the officers of the king and
of Garibaldi shouted, 'Long live Victor Emanuel!' Garibaldi advanced,
took off his hat, and in a voice somewhat hoarse with emotion, said,
'King of Italy!' Victor Emanuel put his hand to his kepi, then held it
out to Garibaldi, and equally moved, replied, 'Thank you.' They stood
thus, hand in hand, nearly a minute, without uttering another word.
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