The Sun.
London, England, 1831-07-01 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY IVENING4 JULY 1, 1831.

leral : two days after his departure he assembled the remainder
if the insurgents, the young men capable of bearing arms.
irovisions, andi crossed to the right bank of the Niemen.
the Russians have sent detachments fivin the main army toward,
Lithuania.
On the 11th instant, the Commander-in-Chief moved from hi,
lead-quarters in Praga, in the direction of Minsk and Siennica
iearly the same positions he occupied before his late manceuvres.
consequence of this advance induced the Itus,isus to with.
!raw from Siedlec, which was evacuated on the 17th. He will
irobably return ...OM a day or heel to Praga, as the main fore,
if the Russians, occupying the right bank of the Narew, have
shown a demonstration to cro s the river Serock, and it is not
impossible it may appear again, and give another battle in th,
leighbourhood of Praga, which is now strongly fortified. I am.
lowever, of opinion, from the sevee lost the Russians sustains?
in the battle of Ostrolenka, and the detachments sent to Li.
thuania, they will not be strong enough to effect any thing, am'.
hat their present movement is a march to cover othex designs
A courier has been taken, eornniunicathig to the Emperor the
leath of Marshal Diebitsch, from General Toll, in which he
.omplains of not having sufficient force—that he moves frorr.
Joint to point, and finds no enemy—whch he advances they
:nove their positions; tic.
In the neighbourhood of Zytomierz, in Volllynia, the insur.
gents formed themselves in a body, under the command of
Captain Rozychi, and met near the town of Cudero, 560 recruits
going to join the Russian army, whom they immediately dis-
Oitmecl and sent home.
As they were unable to join their brethren in Podolia, in con-
sequence of the communication being interrupted by the corps of
General Roth, they moved on Jarrow, and from thence crossed
the river Both in a poSitiOn intersected With tbrests ; they were
attacked near the tillage a Bolocki by two detachments of
infantry of the Duke of Wellington's reghnent, of whom they
killed thirty with the commanding officers, and took ninetyosith
one officer, prisoners, whom they afterwards allowed to disperse;
their loss was five men and two horses wounded.
On the 30th of May they succeeded in out-flanking the enemy ;
came between Korzec and Twiakiel, and took a transport of
oats and biscuits going to the Russian army, consisting of 105
waggons, draWn .by '2lO hfirset ; they took farther, 49 waggons
laden wish powder, grape4shot,, Which,. with the e7t9pp-
Sinnof two harrelsof powder, they sunk,.
On the 2d of June they were attacked hear the small town of•
Berezno, by two squadrons of the cavalry of Dorpoth, of whom
they killed twelve, and made forty prisoners, whom they set at
liberty on the other side of the river Styr. Atter this affair, th,
whole detachment crossed the Bug near Dorochusho.
General Chrzanowski being apprised of their approach, sent
two battalions of infantry to facilitate their passage through the
Cossacks and cavalry of Rudiger, which was encamped in the
neighbourhood of Zamosc, but this assistance was no longer
kofiuSedicwiieirttsh,
isaialtdtaackrfiegveimoeftincteorsf, Camososancgkswroanrl
necessary ; for in the night they surprised two squadrons of the
cCacvl
alry Janic apers of
was a Colonel of the Cossacks of the Don, and 64 soldiers, and
took upwards of sixty prisoners, among them Lieutenant-Colonel
Bognadow, of the Jagers, and brought into the fortress of
Zamosc, their force consisting of three squadrons and forty men
on foot. The brave and able manoeuvres, as also the courage and
military talents of Captain Itizycki, confer on him the English
honour and may serve as an example to others of superior rank
entrusted with similar expeditions. The Commander-in-Chief
has conferred the rank of Major and Commander on Captain
Rozycki, as, also, a Knight's Cross, in testimony of his satisfac-
tion ; and further, has decorated such of his soldiers and subal-
terns with a silver cross, who most distinguished themselves in a
march so well worthy of imitation.
About 20,000 men, tolerably well armed and clothed, stood in
the neighbourhood of Rossienna. It is difficult to describe the
sufferings experienced by the insurgents in this quarter re-
cently ; they were corn:Jelled by the Russians to conceal them-
selves in forests and morasses, by which they lost, through sick-
ness and hunger, more than by the sword. Those who were
unfortunate enough to be taken, had their tongues cut out,
and were afterwards thrown into the flames. t hildren were
massacred in presence of their fathers to make them be-
tray the places where their brothers sought refuge. The
people have endured all the refinement of the most atro-
cious barbarity. The love of country, detestation of their
enemies, and patient endurance, inspire them with strength.
The Cojsacs, the Kirgis, and the Czerkas have shown
themselves the most cruel. In spite of all disadvantages, these
brave insurgents, nearly without aims, have already de-
stroyed upwards of 15,000 Russians. There are persons of
credibility now ill Warsaw, who were witnesses of some of these
atrocities, incredible in the present age. They state that in the
small village of Samogitia, arms, legs, heads, and other members
of human bodies, were copiously strewed, presenting a sight of-
fensive to humanity. Theite scenes will cease to be surprising
when it is considered that bailoarians, hordes of Men unacquainted
with the practices and not endued with the feelings of civilized
societies, are the present instruments of the Autocrat, sent from
the desarts of Asia to inflict vengeanceon men who seek political
rights, and are tired of oppression. This war is one of extermi-
nation, disgraceful to the great countries of Europe in the nine-
teenth century; for neither age nor sex is-spared in the old
Polish provinces now making common cause with the kingdom
of Poland. Notwithstanding torrents of blood may yet flow, these
countries have determined, and will become free 1 If these and
other circumstances connected with them, and known, be weighed
by the English Journals, the disbelief of the facts, of which proofs
are too abundant, will be shaken, and they must be ultimately
admitted. When the difficulties with which the brave Poles have
had to contend is regarded, their unparalleled success seems
miraculous. In addition to the overwelming power of Russia.
they experience the hostility of Austria and Prussia. It is now
clear that Prussian artillerymen, clothed in Russian uniform,
were engaged in the battle of Ostrolenka, some of whom arrived
wounded ha them. A Prussian deserter deposed, that one the
change of the watch at eleven o'clock at night, he heard an
ordersgiven bysa General to his Pllicers,.to the effect that fitly
soidiora ah... 401 het rhivag:n from a squadron (*ANNA In Russian
uniform, should proceed over the frontiers, and be given over to
Russian officers. The soldiers were exasperated at this conduct,
and he in consequence determined to desert. The Prussians
have, in the neighbourhood of Konigsberg, prohibited the ex-
portation of powder, and other materials of war, to Poland and
Lithuania, where there is insurrection. They, however, fur-
nish the Russians with ammunition, provisions, cloth, and even
superfluities. the Prussians are constructing a bridge over
the Dwina for the Russians; they even occupy themselves
to facilitate the passage of the Vistula; these works
are directed by a Russian architect of Kevidzyn. Thirty
boats, laden with provisions and ammunition from
Dantzic, are arrived at Thorn. The Prussians after-
wards conduct all these provisions along the frontiers,
in the direction of Chorzel. A citizen, on his way from
Oltarzen to Warsaw, met seven artillerymen clad in Russian
uniform, whom he asked from whence they came ; they replied,
" We are Poles of the Grand Duchy of Posen, and in the Prus-
sian army ; the Government, in sending artillerymen to the
Russian army, clothed us in this uniform, as well as some
hundreds more, forwarding us to East Prussia, and from thence
to the Russian army. As Poles, we had determined from the first
moment to avail ourselves of the first opportunity to cross the
frontier, and succour our brethren." These facts require no
comment, hut ought in justice to be remedied without delay.
Two officers, taken prisoners in the battle of Ostrolenka, amid
the Apothecary Zimmerman, of Pultusk, who was arrested by
the Russians after the death of Marshal Diebitsch, have effected
their escape. All the prisoners remain still with the army, by
which it appears their communication with Russia is cut off:
Intelligence from Trenczyn says, " The brave Polish General
Dwernicki arrived here a few days ago. He was received by a
de, utation, and conducted into the town with music. He was
welcomed with such universal joy, as to produce tears from the
excess of feeling. During his short stay of a few days at the
baths, he experienced the highest degree of esteem. Diver.
nicki's journey to Piszczan, where he will sojourn a few days,
resembled a triumphant train, the whole neighbourhood follow_
ing in it. On his arrival at Presburg, the same demonstrations
of delight were manifested, and the whole city in motion,
Count Zapory gave a grand dinner in honour of him. Ladies
came from all sides of Hungary to see the hero. They cut from
his uniform nearly all his buttons, as a token of remembrance,
to wear round their necks."
Things are now in such a state, that it would be impossible for
the Russians longer to continue the war, if unaided by Prussia.
They furnish them with the necessaries of life, ammunition,
and even soldiers. This is the effect of partial non-interference;
not only injurious to the interest, but which may lead to the
downfall of the independent States of Europe. Intelligence has
reached us of great weight, that the fortress of Bobriusk, si-
tuated on the Berezina, is taken by the insurgents. It will, if
true,:have a wonderful effbct on the war, as it is the strongest
depot on the frontiers, and well supplied with arms and wake
,
stores.
Extract of a report addressed
to the Commander-in-Chief, the
Bth of June 1831, by the Brigade General Count Ledochowski,
Commandant of the fortress of Modlin
" I conceive it my duty to transmit to your Excellency several
copies of a miserable Proclamation which was sent yesterday by
a flag of truce to our position on the Narew, opposite the village
of Dembe, and repeated to-day by a Russian Officer, who pre-
sented it to a company of the '23d of the line, posted near the
village of Pomieshow. The officers commanding in both points
adopted a proper conduct. Both ordered detachments under
their orders to step forward. Captain Makay, of the cavalry of
Hock, ordered a platoon of his squadron, and one of the Bth of
the line, to march in advance, and commanded the Proclamation
to be read with a loud voice, in the presence of the bearer of it.
Our soldiers received it with unanimous bursts of laughter, and
cried out, that they would fight to the last extremity, and never
lay down their arms.
" Lieutenant Baraukiwrez adopted a similar conduct, near
Pomiechow, and terminated the scene, by throwing the copies
of the Proclamation in the fire, ill the presence of the troop.
As our soldiers were desirous perfectly to convince the bearers
of the proclamation of the spirit which animated them, they
chaunted the national song ' Thou shalt not yet, dear Poland,
perish.' After, which the Russian officers were dismissed with
politeness. With such an army we shall not be prostrated. In
conformity with the original,
" The Sub-Chief of the General Staff;
" Colonel J. LEWINSISI."
" PROCLAMATION.
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Pot.' sit SOLDIERS,--i3VliTcntelctioned individuals, in a state of
insurrection to their legitimate Monarch,abusing your credulity,
use you to accomplish their unworthy machinations. Many of
you have met death in combats unworthy of a soldier who knows
how to,ppreciate honour; many taken with arms in their hands,
bear heavy chains in distant countries, while your native land is
more and more devastated by a handful of criminals. The corps
commanded by Generals Sierawski and Dwernicki are sacrificed
to this lamentable blindness. In order to replace them, poor
vil-
lagers are torn away from their homes and families, without re-
spect to age, and perish in the midst of you, without knewing
even for what reason they are armed.
" Soldiers of Poland !—Once more your Monarch, in his mercy,
opens to you his paternal heart! Abjure the disgraceful deno-
mination of rebels ; and show yourselves worthy of a father full
of solicitude for your fate. Confiding in him, you can return to
your homes, and occupy yourselves, as formerly, with cultivation,
for the support of your families, which are menaced with famine
and premature death. You can yet accelerate the happiness of
this country ; which is to-day moistened with your blood."

Reply of the Count Ostrocki, Senator Palatin, commanding
the National of Guard of Warsaw, to the address of the Citizen
Guards of the city of Lugano, in the canton of Tessin, Switzer-
land
" Brave National Gnard of Lugano—Your Address of the
28th of April, the National Guard of Warsaw, has been handed
to me as Commandant, by Dr. Lucchini. The voice of the Swiss
addressing
pendence, has penetrated the Alps and the Carpathian Noun-
the Poles who combat for their liberties and inde-
tains, for the voice of truth and justice finds obstacles neither in
human force nor in nature itself.
".This voice is already re-echoed from the banks of the Vis-
tula to those of the Dnieper and Dwina. The sentiments Y?Li
express for our good cause, the noble sentiments, pure as the
crystal of your lakes, fills us with gratitudeand respect for you.
The eloquent simplicity of your address proves to us the sym-
pathy of distant people who acknowledge the sanctity of our
undertaking. It speaks to our hearts, adds to our strength, ar?d
assuages the severe labour of our regeneration. Your words will
probably ascend to the throne of the King of Kings, and recal
to the latter, although too late, this eternal truth, that all in-
justice committed either against an individual or against it na-

tion; produce only bitter fruits, and ever receives its merited
•eward.
" Worthy and peaceful descendants of Tell, in the whole sin-
:erity of our hearts we offer up prayers for your welfare and pros_
yerity. Enjoy the most precious gist
,that Heaven has conferred
ni men ; enjoy it with all the moderalion whi9 characterizes na-
ions-truly free. We also are willing to c0n..t.:?..' ourselves with_
n the bounds of this moderation. Our country is tranquil; ne-
:er brought revolution less disorder in interior union; we desired
tidy to deliver ourselves from a foreign yoke; we aspire to be.
!nine again an independent people, for with that seal nature her-
,elf has impressed us. We desire to keep pace with the civilized
1 x ld, in scrupulously observing social laws and taking Christian
n ality for our guide. 'Wed(' not covet the property of others
we combat in defence of what belohgt /ous, May' Heaven,
imits justice, restore to us, like you? that of VviiiEh f.'e have been
.4eaved, and permit us to enjoy this restitution peaceao.y,with.
it wh ch no peace can be durable. Pray, then, for thenn-
telt of all people-pray that Heaven may bless the ams
1.-Poland ; that it may enlighten and embue with good disposi-
iwis Cabinets hitherto plunged in indifference injurious to them-
;e,es ; that lie will infuse better sentiments in other Govern-
nents who create numerous Obstacles, without pity, which we
:an overcome only by the price Of but blood-.at the price of
sacrifices which yoti, at a distance, ate not able to estimate.
:teem it a duty to open otir hearts to you, and to give you a
;ketch of the situation of our eoithiry, I conclude in again
4aluting you with that brotherly love which the whole National
.:,wards of Warsaw entertain towards you.
" ANTHONY Count OSTItOWSKI, S.P.C. la G.N. of W.
" Warsaw, June 6, MI."
" The Citizen Guard of the City of Lugano, capital of the can.
ton of Tessin, in Switzerland, to the brave men composing the
National GuarA of Warsaw:-
" MEsstEtras,-Otir fellow-citizen Monsieur Alexander Zuc-
chini, Doctor and Surgeon, id ott the eve of departure for War-
saw, to offer his services to the Goverrirderit ; we, sons of a
country free and independent, avail ourselves of dig beasion to
oresent the homage of our most sincere admiration to the brave
Pcles, who defend the most sacred of causes with an heroism
hitherto unknown.
" Receive our greeting, brave defenders of Warsaw ; and
,kniwing that all generous hearts are with you, draw from thence
1,:;:e.• fi consolation those, to add to those of the brilliant sum:ties of.
the arms of Poland. Mast God ever support Them 1-.. may the
Poles becomes as free as they deserve to be I Behold the vows
we form, in accordance with all feeling souls.
"The free Swiss and the Poles fighting for liberty, cannot be
strangers to each other ; you will find in this reason the excuse
for tins step.
.. We present you the sentiments of the highest esteem and
consideration, in the name of the Citizen Guards of Lugano.
,' J. I,ITVINI, } Commandants.
e, pF4.4),-;HiNI,
" Lugano, April '2B, 1311."