The Sun.
London, England, 1863-02-13 00:00:00

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Polish noble might i:ffectually prevent any t Vramar3
mulgation of a law. The hberum veto, by which
being carried out wi:;
tl he conceived adverse - to the
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early instincts of the Polish nation. aria
hich
callv considered, Poland formed the bultgar.lc w.
defended Christendom from the inroads of the
Muscovites on the east, and of the Moslems on the
south. The absurd extent to which the Pol ish
aristocracy pushed their privileges, and the jealon .7
which made them prefer an elective to an hered,
ditary monarchy, doubtless occasioned great evlik
and ultimately made their country an easy pre.7 tcs
their formidable neighbours. But the libert.iat's
i which they enjoyed for centuries under their elece •
tive kings, the high order of education which pre-
eminently distinguished their nation, the services
which they rendered to Western Europe by stem-
ming the torrent of Eastern invasion, all marked
them out for a destiny far different from that which
for now close on a century they have been called
upon to fulfil. It may be no great hardship to treat
a savage as a slave, but to oblige those who have
tasted of the sweets of liberty, whose traditions tell
them of a time when education was fostered, when
the rights of individuals were respected, and when
the nations of Europe vied for the honour of supply-
ing the chief who should preside over their councils
—to compel such a people to live a life of servitude,
to see independent thought crushed, and to witness
every one who dares to raise himself by his talents'
or his genius above the level of his fellows torn
away like a noxious weed, and flung to the utter-
most parts of the earth, is to impose a yoke
which it is not possible for human nature to bear.
SuLcess far beyond the expectations of those who
initiated the present insurrection has attendedl
the efforts of the insurgents ; but still the situa-
tion of Poland forbids us to hope that ere they
lay down their arms they will have vindicated
their freedom. It is not with Russia alone, im-
mense and powerful as she is, that the contest
must ba waged. Poland was partitioned amongst
three Powers; but, although the kingdom was
divided, the nationality remains entire. Even
though the natives of Prussian and Austrian Poland
may have but little cause to quarrel with their
masters, they would not witness their compatriots in
the Russian dominions establish their independence
without endeavouring to follow their example. The
insurgents have all the sympathies of their fellow-
countrymen in Prussia and Austria, and may ere
long have their assistance. These two Powers
have, consequently, an interest only less than that
of Russia in crushing the present revolt. They
cannot afford to see an independent Poland, which
would inevitably swallow up those portions which
now acknowledge their rule. Poland is literally
surrounded by enemies, hemmed in on all sides by
those who have the power as well as the will to
oppress her. Austria and Prussia may, and we feel
confident do, condemn the monstrous tyranny
which is practised by Russia, but stilt they cannot
permit her rule to be overthrown. It is one of the
political necessities consequent on the commission
of that great crime, the partition of Poland, that
none of the fragments shall be permitted to become
an independent State. Poland is only nominally
merged in the three great Powers. In the minds
of the Polish nation she still exists in all her origi-
nal integrity. But though Russian Poland will
not in all probability establish her independence,
she may possibly place herself in a posit on to
make terms with her rulers. Although but little
faith can be placed in the promises of the Czars,
still it will scarcely be possible for the Russian Go-
vernment to repeat the enormities which have occa-
sioned the present outbreak. If this insurrection
should be crushed by Russia, Europe will have a
right to demand for the Polish nation something
at least remotely approaching to constitutional
government.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

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MANCHESTER--FEB. 12.
There was an average attendance at this morning's mar,-
ket, but the proceedings were of a quiet character. The
finest descriptions of wheat and flour were not obtainable
on lower terms, but inferior sorts ruled in favour of buyers.
Oats and oatmeal were quiet at previous rates. Beans and
Indian corn were steady.

BIRMINGHAM—FEB. 12,
English wheat was sold at 48s to 56s for white, and 40a
to 56s per 36 stone for red. Barley, new malting, 33e to
42s per qr; grinding, 24s to 28s. Oats, old, 24s to 30s
per 30 stone ; Irish, 22s to 255. Beans, 40s to 44s per qr.
Peas, 40s to 48s per 36 stone.

PLYMOUTH—FIB. 10.
White, 56s to 60s; red, 548 to 66s per qr ; Dantzie, 578
to 58a ; American, ols to 55s ; Spanish, —s to —a ; Ras"
sian, —a to -- a. Barley at previous rates-34s to 38s per
qr for malting; grinding, 27a to 28a; oats, 23a to27s; and
beans, —s to —s ; flour, 38a to 41s Od.