Viva Garibaldi!" The French government sent 10,000 soldiers to Nice, closed the Italian newspaper Il Diritto di Nizza and imprisoned several demonstrators. The population of Nice rose from 8 to 10 February, and the three days of demonstration became known as "Niçard Vespers."
"Long live Garibaldi!" The French government responded by sending troops to Nice, shutting down an Italian newspaper, and detaining several protesters. The population of Nice grew during this period, and the protests were later referred to as "Niçard Vespers."