The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-23 00:00:00

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you, however, at any thee be in doubt
matter referring to Poland, I must le
attention the public documents publishet
Government, especially that of the 15th
which you will find all the circumstances L *tape,
gain your sympathies confirmed, Allow me to add a few
words regarding the peasants in Poland. I think it will be
admitted on all hands that however circumstances or the
grossest misrepresentations may to a certain extent delay
or vary the, interest taken by the peasants of certain dis-
tricts in the insurrection, their teeatnaent by the National
Government has been fully in accordance with the prin-
ciples which it represents. At the very beginning of the
insurrection it proclaimed a measure which the Ruaeian
Government had never taken or contemplated—the grant to
the peasants, not only of the land on which they work, but
also of equal rights to those of the rest of the population.
That the peasants have no ccanplaiat to make of the NA •
tional Gevernment, bat, on the cont. ary, are often eager
partizaus of the national cause, is proved by the Let that
in all the political executions, as well as on the battle-fields
of Poland, they are to be found in considereble numbers,
fighting and dying by the aide of nobles,
priests, and arti-
cans, for the freedomi of their common country. There can
be no doubt that the numbers of the peasants who fight in
the ranks of the insurgents would immediately increase con-
siderably were tae National Government able to furnish them
with arms. It is none the less true that an insurrection
which has lasted for nine months in presence of the nume-
rous Muscovite troops in Poland could not have maintained
itself without the support of the rural population. Gentle-
men, with these few words, words
corroborative of your
president's own written and eloquent addresses, I commit
my country's cause, with thankful gratitude, to your sup-
port and advocacy in free and powerful England. We ask
nothing of your noble country but what we fairly believe to
be the very least that in honour and good ftitb, in due re-
gard for her own interest, character, and consistency, and
upon every principle of justice, she is bound to accord to us
—viz., the withdrawal of her sanction of the dominion of
Russia over our country, and the recognition of our belli-
gerent rights. We claim, as regards our past history, our
centenary of oppression and suffering, our devotion to our
country's freedom in the present and former struggles, at
least all your moral sympathy and support, if you accord no
more. To our own union, energy, and courage, and to Al-
mighty and All-righteous God of Hosts we trust for the
rest."

The Last Review of the Modenes Brigade

FROM A CORRESPONDENT.

On the 24th Sept., at 8 in the morning, the
Modenes brigade was drawn up in a large walled
field opposite the Palazzo Cappelle in Cortigiiano.
H.R.H. the Duke on horseback, followed by a car-
riage in which was the duchess, passed for the last
time along the front of their faithful troops. A
military mass followed immediately. The altar
was erected in the balcony of the first floor of the
Palazzo Cappello, and the brigade was massed in
front of the altar, which was visible to all from its
elevated position.
The service being over, the chaplain-in•chief gave
the benediction to the honoured ranks. After the
holy service, H.R.H. the duke again mounted on
horseback, and a square being formed, the follow-
'ng order of the day was read:—
ORDER OF THE DAY.

Guards Noble of Honour, officers, non-commissioned
officers and soldiers of the Estensian Brigade.
The moment of giving you en attestation of our esteem
and gratitude is arrived. Providence has not permitted us
to confer it, as we hoped, in our ONVII native home, after a
glorious campaign along with you.
Receive, then, from our hands this day the token of your
virtues as soldiers and faithful subjects. All from first to
last you have fulfilled your duty. We thank you, and
accept the expression of our unalterable gratitude.
The Duchess, our beloved Consort, and your Sovereign,
who has come expressly to see you once more, shares en-
tirely these feelings of ours.

Preserve ever stainless and honoured the mark of distinc-
tion which we consign to you this day. Those who will
not return home—that is to say, almost the whole corps of
officers, and a large proportion of the non-commissioned
officers and men, will wear it proudly in the ranks of the
army into which they are about to enter, and which will
respect and value it. Those who return to their own
country will keep it with care, until better days, and above
all, will cherish in their hearts the feelings which animate
them this day, and will spread them in their families, in
whose bosom we wish that they may be able tranquilly to
remain. (Signed) FRANCIS.

Bassano, Sept, 24, 1863.
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When this Order had been read, all the officers,
and two non-commissioned officers of each corps
and battalion fell out from the ranks to be decorated
by H.R.H. with the commemorative medal created
by his Ductal decree of 31st July. This medal is of
bror.ze, having on one side the effigy of the Dnke,
and on the reverse the words "Fidelitati et Con-
stantio in adversis."

H.R.H. addressed a few words in particular to
the superior officers, and to each of the corps of the
officers, for he knew thoroughly each and all;—
and then he decorated them and the non-commis-
sioned officers and soldiers who had fallen out from
their places, while, not to prolong too much a cere-
mony so painful, the captains in command of cora-
panics, in the Duke's name, attached upon the
breasts of their men that mark of honour.
The distribution of the medals ended, there was
read a second Royal Order of thanks and farewell,
which the Duke addressed to his faithful soldiers,
and which ran as follows :
Officers, non. commissioned officers, and soldiers I—Hav-
ing now decorated you with the badge of honour, which
you have so well merited, before parting from you we thank
right heartily, in the first place, your most worthy Com.
manding General for the untiring zeal, the attachment
through every ordeal, and the prudence with which he suc-
ceeded in preserving this chosen band of faithful soldiers
throughout above four years, in the midst of most trying
circumstances, and with the certainty that ho would have
thus maintained it till better days, if circumstances foreign
to us and equally foreign to
you had not put an end to the
existence of this brigaite.
We thank also the chiefs of corps and all the staff and
and subaltern officers, for the co-operation which, with no
less zeal, they afforded their well-beloved cotamrnder.
We cherish the like feelings towards the noble guard of
honour who, freely quitting their homes and families, fol-
lowed us, and this day are at our side.
Lastly, we thank the non-commissioned officers and sol-
diers, and all others who up to this day have been attached
to the brigade, for the fidelity which they have maintained
towards us, and for the exemplary discipline which they
constantly observed up to this latest moment.
Born and brought up among you, you know us enough
to conceive what we suffer in this separation and bidding
you, if only for the present, as we do, adieu to each and
all, flittering ourselves that in no circumstances will you
forget your lawful prince, whose lasting affection will
remain with those who will not cease to follow the path
which honour and conscience dictates.
Imploring every blessing of God upon you, we hope that
we may some dal find as many of you as possible gathered
again around these honoured standards, which we shall
keep as a precious deposit, praying that we may one and all
contribute yet to the triumph of the cause of religion and
justice. (Signed) FOtANCIS.
Bassano, 24 September, 1563.
A loud Evvira responded to this cordial farewell,
while tears burst from the eyes of officers and men,
of old and young,, Then the square was brokenuePr
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and the brigade, still above 2,300 strong d
arms, defiled before their Sovereign and his u
royal

Consort.
The most painful moment has yet to come. In
the afternoon the corps of officers was assembled
before the Duke's quarters in Baoano. A company
of grenadiers, of the Ist and 2d of the line, advanced,
bearing their colours to deposit them in their Sove-
reign's hands. Their venerated General, Sucenzzi,
after a short speech, in which he traced the story of
the Estensian troops, an-
A the many proofs they had
given of their fidelity to their Prince and to their
banner, which they now surrendered stainless, as
they had received them, into their Sovereign's
hands. H.K.H. aeawered, that in his sorrow it was
at least a consolation to be able to reflect on that
were their colours which
fatal day bow honoured
must be lowered without fault of his or theirs, and
that he would preserve them as precious memorials
of his faithful troops, and with the hope of still see-
big them raised aloft again.
From the han as of
the General, H.R.H. received
the two colours and consigned them to his Grand
Steward, General Count Forni.
Their Royal Hi,rihnesE,es, immediately after this
painful act, triok leave of the General, and the whole
corps of e-ters, who, with profound emotion and
tearful eyes, kissed hands, His Royal Highness,
turning towards the Grenaidier company, which
was drawn up before the door of his apartment
teak leave of them also, saying, " Farewell, my
Children ; da not forget me, and always remain
tam of honour ;" and with these words, to which
these admirable soldier, replied with a spontaneous
and hearty cheer, and amidst the weeping
families
of the officers gath,m2,d in the court to bid a last
adieu to the Doehesci, he hastily entered the carriage
with her Royal Highness, and finally parted from
so many hearts tb,at were besting warmly for their
departing Sovere',gn.