The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-25

The advices of the Persia confirm the inelli-
gence previously received, of GARBALDIs depar-
ture for Sicily, for the purpose of participating in
the revolution which is in progress in that Island.
lie embarked near Genoa, it appears on the night
of the 9Th inst, with more than two thousand
men, and an abundant supply of arms. His lieu
tenant, MEDICI, was expected 10 follow in five DAYS
with two thousand more. The exact destination
of the expedition was not known, but it was
thought that landing would probably be effect
ed on the coast Of Calabra, with the view of Gre
atlng diversion i'll favor of the Scilians. With
GARIBALDI are many of his former companions in
arms, men who had served with him in Italy and
oouth America, and whose latest laurels were
gathered under his command in the ranks of the
Cdce'dtori de ALpe, during the war with Austria.
Thousands more such are scattered throughout the
Northern and Central provinces of Italy, who, at
the news of their leaders going, will be prompt
to follow, and to fight for the deiverance of their
suffering countrymen of Naples and Sicily. 1t
may, therefore reasonably be anticipated that the
instruction which, at the latest accounts was still
confined to Sicily, is about to assume more formi-
dable dimensions, and is destined to spread from
the Island to the Peninsula, and with fairer
prospect of success than has ever attended any
similar rising. What is to be the fate of the
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, in case the
BoURBoNs should be overthrown, is a problem
that is already engaging the attention of the
statesmen and journalists of Europe, in an
ticipaton of the occurrence of an event so
likely to happen. The voice of the Neapolitans
and Sicians will probably be in favor of annexa-
ton to Piedmont. italian unity is now the lead
ing idea of the Italian people. Since 1913, the
sentiment of nationality has increased wonderfully
in Italy, while the theories of the republicans
have, year by year, found less favor and fewer
adherens. A remarkable Illustration of the
changed views and purposes of those who were
formerly Jealous democrats-the party of progress
and revolution, the party of Young Italy, as it
was called-is furnished in the proclamation of
MAzzINI to the Sicians, published in yesterdays
paper. For thirty years, MAzzINI has been the re
cogniZed leader and exponent of the liberal party
During that time, he has been at the bottom of
every plot-the instigator of every revot-the
prime mover in every conspiracy that has dis
turbed the peace of Italy, and frightened its rulers
upon their thrones. In his role of conspirator he
has probably given the crowned heads of Europe
more uneasiness, and the police of Europe more
trouble, than any other living man. Such has
been the affection, the veneration even. with
which his person has been regarded by the Italian
people, that no reward has ever suficed to ensure
his betrayal or surrender-and such his own sa-
gacity, sharpened by necessity, that no efforts OF
the police could ever effect his capture. At one
time, in London, organizing committees, and COL
M hcpri Mi
proclamations to the Italian people from some OBJ
scure hiding-place in Switzerland-anda at another
travelling in disguise from one end of the PENN
eua to the other, comforting with friends in every
city, and maturing the plan of a general revolt,
the business of MAzzINI's life has been poltical
agitation During all this time-his opinions have
been consistently and uniformly republican, and
OF that extreme stripe which is denominated red
Ihese opinions in the proclamation to the Scilians
ABOVE referred to- he appears at length to have
abandoned. Sacrificing the convictions and the
aspirations OIL MS life he confesses, apparently, that
the vision OF an Italian republic is an Utonian
dream. In the place of the pleasing illusion he
is content to take the solid substance of Corsti-
tutional Monarchy. He bids the S;c;1;o,, :,
scribe upon their banners the word "Annaxo+io, ),
'Before being Republican, he SAYS, az wac n
flavor of unity; but it appeared to me that Re-
"public alone could lead to it. was mistaken
''VIcToR EMMANUEL has made Italy progress to-
awards that object and he will conduct her to it
"completely, if the people will assist him. thus
sacrifice my ideas to an old principle. With you,
''Sicilians and with all the other people of the
CATALAN Peninsula, who will henceforh form only
Zone nation-with you, cry, Long live VICTOR
" EMMANUEL, King of Italy" There is little
doubt that these sentiments of MAzzINI will find
ready echo in the hearts of the Sicilians-
that they are, indeed, but the expression
of what is already the popular desire.
Should the revolution prove successful
therefore, the question of annexation is likely
once more to present itself in practical