 On August 17, he assumed commandment of the subdivision of Sidi-Bel-Abbès and exercised accordingly important administrative and political functions, while conjointly assuming the role of regimental commander.On March 1859, the 2nd Foreign was destined for the expedition in Italy.He embarked on April 19 and following a layover at Marseille, he disembarked at Gênes, on April 26.