The Sun.
London, England, 1831-04-21 00:00:00

FOLAND.

WARSAW, APRIL G.—For some time no move
of any apparent consequence had occured in the armies on
either side. It is, however, n ces,ary to conduct matters
here with the greatest ppssible circumspection, as the in-
famous system of espion tge, introduced under the late
GovernMent, is even yet in activity, although some public
executions have taken place, and it was evident that all the
movements known in the town were communicated to the
Gentrala with the Russian army, much to the prejudice o'
the national cause.

!ipent

The Russian- corps of General Geismar has been in-
treneheci at the village of Waiver, on the right bank of
the Vistula, within half a German mile of Warsaw, 'ince
the battle of the 25th of February. Behind him, and•
extending to Deral,e Wielki (Great Oak, about three Miles
from the capitol,) was post-ti the corps under the Coin-
:nand of General Rosen.

The great part of the Russian army occupies the cour try.
to the right of -Miask and Kaluzyn, extending towards
the Vistula ar d Pulawy, were they .are in considerable
force. The head-quarter of General Diebitsch are in
Siennica. The guards have. already entered Poland, and
are marching in the direction of Siedlec.
The severe losses of the enemy sustaine I in the sangui-
nary battle of the 25th February had disabled them from
making an elf-ctual attack on the entrenchments of Praia,
or to cross the Vistula at Pulawy, or any ot'.er points,
and more particularly as the treatment they have received
from the Polish troops on all occasions since their inva-
nion has been extremely severe, and has completely dis
pirited them. The appearance of.a Polish force strikes
snarl with -a panic. The low grounds in which a part of
their troops h..ve been encamped are intersected with
marshes, and being, in the present season of the year,
after the breaking up of the frost, particularly unirealrhy.
has produced disease among them : these caus-1; have
tended to produce defection among the Russian troops,
but the more powerful one is, that a beam of reason be-
gins to manifest itself even among the benighte I troops
of the mighty Autocrat, which circumstance forebodes
his speedy downfall in Europe. Every. day parties from
twenty to fifty make their way to Warsaw to join the Po-
lish army, and among them some officers : they state, that
if it were not for the Cossacks, who are continually hover-
ing in front of the line in great numbers, companies and
whole regiments would join the Polish cause. In some
instances they have in their eagerness attacked the
sacks, and brought some of them bound to Warsaw
This is an important feature in the present war, and may
produce great affects on the future destinies of Europe.
The Russians already know the difference between des-
potism and liberty, and will no longer shed their blood to
enslave the human race, and to rivet their own fetters
more tightly.
The Polish General Dwernicki, with a considerable
force, has advanced from Zartiose, not far from the ft on-
tiers of Voihynia, upon Kock. General Umin.ki moved
with his army about a fortnight ago towards Ostrolenka,
which place is intrenched by a Russian corps under G..
neral Sacken. The movement of General .Utnitiski is
intended to receive the reserve of Russian Guards, which
has already entered the country from Lithuania.
This description will convey a tolerably correct idea of
the relative positions of both armies up to this date, which
is pregnant with great events. The toscin is now sound-
ing loud enough to he heard through the world, inspiring
the liberal, the just, seal the free with confidence in the
dispensation of an Omnipotent Being to relieve the op-
pressed, and overwhelming the m ',ions of arbitrary
power in an inextricable and unfathomable abyss.
lu pursuance of the plan of necessary caution, the
Commander-in-Chief detached a corps to Cove, nod r
command of General Rybinski, and another towards
under General Lubinshi. In the night of the
30th ultimo, all the troops in the town and neighbortr-
hood were assembled in thtferent stations in the town, and
the two Generals, 11)binski and Lubinski received ottleis
to join the army by forced marches in the nicht. The
bridge at Praga was covered with straw to enable the
troops and artillery to cross the Vistula without noise,
which was affected. The troops, full of health and vi-
gour, and still more full of hope, moved slowly to*ards
the enemy's lines, and approached them between four and
five a. in. en the 31st ult. General Rybiuski, with some
squadrons of cavalry, filed off to the right of the road, to take
a position in the rear of the enemy. In the mean time
a demonstration was made in front of the batteries, to
attract the enemy's attention, while a party under, the
command of Brigadier-General Ramoriuo (a Frenchman)
succeeded in approaching in flank of the batteries unper-
ceived. This was effected so quietly, that he found for
the moment his troops hung back, but on turning round
be perceived all was right, the troops were ready, with
vigorous arms to steep their bayonets in the blood of their
country's invaders. Being ignorant of the Polish lan-
guage, he threw his cap in the air, and called out
e. Vivort les Pokmaisi" Scarcely had -trite words. died tau
his tips, when a dreadful charge was made. I-Is cried
" To the elution," when the battery was assailed, and in
an instant in possession of the brave Pules, who nobly
dealt death around to all who opposed then,. Three suc-
cessive charges were made on the opposite battery, and
on the enemy's line, which for a time was obstinately de-
fended, but nothing could withstand the impetuosity of
the Polish troops. In two hours the Russians were dis,
lodged from their position with great slaughter, and com-
pelled to retreat in, the greatest disorder on the high road
leading to Minsk.
The fugitive Russians flying with precipitation were
closely pressed by the Polish troops. On the rood there
are some strong positions of which the Russians attempted
to take advantage, but each effort made for their defence
produced them only more losses.
At Dembe Wielki the whole corps of General Rosen
was, engaged to check the advance of the Poles. The
position•was obstinately defended, and the attack conti-
nued till night, when the Russians were completely de-
feated, and their positions occupied by the Polish troops.
The Polish Commander-in-Chief occupied the apart-
ments'of General Rosen, front whence he dated his de-
spatch, and forwarded it to Warsaw at 10 p.m. saute night.
The enemy was pursued to Kaluzyn ; and by the last
accounts General Lubinski, with the advanced guard, was
war Siedlec, 12 German toils from the capital, still ha-
rassing the discomfitted enemy on their rout..
In addition to the enemy's loss in killed -and wounded,
which has been very considerable, there are already taken
about 12,000 prisoners ; among them General Lewan-
dowski, many staff and other officers, 48 pieces of can-
non, near 10,000 muskets, 11 standards, a large quan-
ti.y of ammunition, ammunition waggons, extensive ma-
gazines in Minsk,' anti several waggons containing private
stock of valuables and luxuries belonging to the Generals
and superior officers.
Numerous parties of the dispersed Russians are issuing
from the forest, in which they sought refuge, taking the
road to Warsaw. Many immediately joined the victorious
Poles,
.and are now pursuing their dianmayed countrymen.
Most of the prisoners brought to Warsaw are determined
to follow time example, and are at this time in motion
with the Poles.
The two corps of General-: Geismar and Rosen may be
c msiderr das annihilated. The Order of Grand Military
Commander Ls been conferrtd on General Skrzyuecki,
Commander-in-Chief, for the skill and braver), evinced in
this brilliant victory, effected wlth little loss to the trool's.
In his despatch of the 31st, front Dembe, the loss is esti-
mated at from 200 to 300 in killed and wounded, which
is extraordinary, considering the numb,r of killed, wounded,
and prisoners on the side of the Russians; but it is in
part accounted fur, that the attack was made unexpectedly,
and continued the whole day with the greatest impe-
tuosity. The Commander-io-Chief had not dismounred
his horse for 20 Lours, and had, on the Ist instant, a
horse slot under him.

On the Sd instant (Easter Sunday) Te Delon was
performed with gieat solemnity at the Cathedral, attended
by great part of the Menthe's ol the Diet, and a salvo ul
cannon was fired, accompanied bi the -rejoicings of a grate-
ful people
In whit estimation will the scot hi now hold ynn, Field
Marshal Diebitsch Zabalkanski, and your spurious de•
-patches of former victories, manufactured to deceive sur-
rounding nations and to ghts:s over your dun disasters?
Will you not now achowledge that your troops were dis-
mayed, anti in retre.t un the 25th of -February, which
ever-memorable battle m ippled your subsequent operation..
What will now be thought of yuttr impious invocations
to an all-just God to crown your wicked tfforts with vic-
tory to oppress the innooent and butcher the feeble?
Where are your taunts and gibes, made while levelling
over the festive hoard, and your regrets that you ha I not
an enemy more deser%ing the prowess of your. warriors?
And where are even those warriors who joined your
orgies, and partook of Your scorn and merriment?'
Alas ! alas blind misguided men ! many are now pri
soncrs in Warsaw, where the feast of b!ool was intended
to be corisutninated ; many are gone to that brine friim
whence no traveller returns," and sonic are I ft to mouth
at once over the tombs of their departed comrades and the
faded glory of their Impetial Master.
To you, General Diebitsch, though late, it may prove a
useful lesson. Educated as you were in principles of libe
rality, you are, blinded by ambition, become the tool uf ar-
bitrary power, and fought against those doctrines which is
early lite you most approved. The laurels which adoreed

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tritiniploint brows against the crtscented Tack Wither
by a pestilence on the banks of the Vistula.
It will to:;di you that victory is not always add ved by
rs, elfre is a moral force in a brave and free
),=nple c ip.b!e of annihilating myriads of barbarian slaves
Aieli the proud autocrat may bring from among the tribes
of Asia. POLAC.
(This end ses two des.) t, hes from the.COntrainder.in-
Chief.)