The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-04 00:00:00

LITERARY ASSOCIATION OF

THE FRIENDS OF POLAND.

The sixteenth annual meeting of the members of this
association was held yesterday at Sussex Chambets,
Duke-street, Sc. James's. Lord Dudley Stuart occupied
E.q., M.P., William Pinney,
the chair, and amongst the distinguished gentlemen pre-
sent we noticed—The Earl of Harrowby, the Earl of
E.q., M.P., the Rev. Dr.
Zetland, the Earl of Arundel and Surrey, M.P., Lord
Beaturont, Sir Hedworth Williamson, Bart., M.P., Cap-
tain Towushend, R N., NI .P., John Abel Smith, Esq.,
Pritchard, Esq. (the High
guil'hawal:irk), Thomas C. Barfield, Esq., J. 13.
Wilbraham, Esq.,
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combe. E.l,,Frederick Pigou. Esq., Henry Reeve, E.q.,
JB.aSilitißuoctlcsi:
Kirby, Esq., and Edmond Beetles, Esq., &c.
Previous to reading the report,
Lord BEAUMONT, who stated that his other engage-
ments would not allow him to remain to listen to that
•doctiment, .expressed his desire briefly to address the
meeting. His Lordship said it was with some degree of
pain that he found thew once more holding their annual
meeting iii those rooms, for he really thought a tew
moutts ago that the Poles then present would now have
b-en in their native country, looking forward to and
aiding in that regeneration which he thought ought
now, if ever, tote accomplished. The Noble Lord con
eluded by:recoininendiug the Poles to be guided in what
they did by the sage advice and prudent counsel of
Prince Czartoryski, and by moving the following :
That the political aspect of Europe offering at the pre-
sent moment a fairer promise of the restoration of Poland
than at any former period since the formation of this
association, tee members are now more than ever celled
upon to fulfil the chief objects of its institution—viz ,to
furnish the English public with sound information re.
specting the progress of events in Poland, to urge the
justice of her claims to independence, and to point out
the benefit that would be derived from its re-establish•
meet, as well by England as by Europe at large." •
The Rev. Dr. WORTHINGTON seconded the resolution.
After a lee' observations from Mr. FYLER, who ex-
pressed a fear that Poland might become a mere puppet
in the hands of Russia, enabling her to enslave the
world,
Count VALERIAN KRASINSKI briefly addressed the
meeting with reference to the events which had recently
taken place in Posen, and the untortunate collision
between the Germans and the Pules. He stated that
for many years there had been a large influx of Germans
into Posen on account of the freedom of the Polish
institutions. So lung as Posen remained under Polish
dominion the Germans were very quiet subjects; but
when tt came under the dominion of Prussia they were
placed in the same position as the Orangemen in Ire-
land, and became the dominant party; and as it was a
principle inherent in human nature to hate those we
wronged, so it w,.8 that the Germans, having injured the
Pules, entertained a strong hatred toward, them. The
representations upon this subject in the German papers
had been grossly exaggerated, and had been all directed
against the Poles. The fact was, that in every instance
the Germany had been the aggressUrs.—(Cheers.)
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr. W. L. BIRKBECIE, the honorary secretary, then
read the report, which, on the motion of the Earl of
tiarrowloy, seconded by Mr. J. A. Smith, M.P., was
unanimously agreed to.
Amongst other matters, this document congratulated
the association on the return of Lord Dudley Stuart to
Parliament. The motion on' Poland, brought into the
House of Commons by Mr. Anstey, on the 4th of April,
was next referred to, and a desire expressed that the
subject, might shortly again :come before the public in
all its integrity. The report went on to review various
events which had occurred in the course of
the past year bearing upon the cause of Po-
land, particularly the slaughter of the nobles, organised
by the Austrian Government in Gullicia, the authors of
which, instead of being brought to trial fur the crimes
committed, had been remunerated with gold and
honours, like bzela and his companions. The con-
clusion of the report was entirely devoted to the
description of the present events in I'oaen and Gallicia.
refuting the charges which had been brought against the
Poles for their animosity towards the Germans, and the
excesses alleged to have been committed upon them, and
stating that every provocation had been given by the
German inhabitants of fusen before the Poles had had
recourse to the violence attributed to them. The report
concluded with the hope that the time. of the regenera-
tion of Poland was now nearer than ever, and that, what-
ever the difficulties which at present seemed to obstruct
its speedy rogress, the cause of justice must and would
have its ul imate triumph.

Several resolutions relating to the reappointment of
the office-bearers were next propo•ed and agreed to, in
the course of which the Earl of Zetland. Mr. Saole-
o
field, M.P., Captain Townshend, M.P., Mr. Slinby-
D.lmieuren
meeting.
buncombe, bn
Johnstone,
Special ASi
resolutionsßau,cklien were also agreed to,sham, Mr. Urquhart, M.P.,
and others, addressed the
conveying votes of thaLks to Sir J. Clarke
and Dr. Forbes, who administer gratuitous
advice to the Pulos; to Mr. Birkbeck, the honorary
secrtheiretary;exertions
nawnedtcM' Siulewliki, the resident secretary,
ioin behalf of the Peliso
cause. The last-named gentleman is shortly about to
quit England to serve his country in another sphere;
and, in carrying the vote of thanks to him, a very high
and graufy ing tribute was paid to his talents, zeal, and
integrity.
In acknowledging the compliment which had been
paid to the vice- prwidents,
Lord D. :ITUART took occasion to address the meeti%
at considerable length upon the general asrect of affairs
in Poland. He was not sanguine enough, when the
French revolution broke forth, to expect that Poland
w and at once, and with-
out
asagc; ingto
strugglebe oirmindieffidciautitylY, restored to .ndependence
aod tare dom; but still he had never despaired of
Poland—he Mid always confidence in the justice of
the Almighty, and had felt a deep persuasion that
he w ',aid not suffer a great and generous nation to
be finally destroyed and blotted out from the map
of the world.—(Cheers.) lie felt convinced that, ii
they compared the state of things now with those of
last year, they would find great cause for congratulaii,rn
and increased hope. Some persons had expressed, in
very strong terms, their opinions
as to the form of
government which the Poles ought to adept. Fur his
own part he would say, that whatever government should
be found to suit the inhabitants of Poland he would sup.
port.—(sheers.) But if he were asked what form of
government would, in his opinion, best suit the country,
and would be most likely to prove stable and enduring,
he should answer that a limited monarchy, such as we
possessed in this country, modified, of course, according
to the peculiar requirements of the country, would be
the best that could be adopted. His Lordship concluded
an able address by expressing his conviction that the day
of Polish independence was fast approaching.
After the transaction of some routine business, the
meeting, which was of a highly-interesting character,
separated.

GOVERNESSES' BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.—Thw
anniversary tostival of this charity, than which no other
has greater claims on public sympathy, was held lest
evening at the London Tavern. The chair was taken
by the Hon. Rice Trevor. M.P., and amongst the gen-
tlemen present were Sir Henry Lawrence, C. 8., late in
command at Lahore; the Rev. Richard Cobbold, the
Rev. F. D. Maurice, the Rev. M. %V. Lusignen, the Rev.
eox Browne, the Rev. C. Macksenzte, Dr. Forbes, Jesse
Street, Esq., G. Lance, E,CI., Edward Brewster, Ebq.,
&c. The charitable institutions of the country, nume-
reus as they are, have been too exclusively confined to
the lower orders of the community. To all appearance
we have adopted the principle that, from some rea•on or
another, people of education and refinement are
altogether removed from the pressure of want,
however, h is in some measure removed this
and require not that sympathy of the public
in carrying out their professional mission which
has been considered necessary to comfort and
support the poor and ignorant. The Governesses'
Institution,
want, and the manner in which the institution has been
supported from the very commencement of its existence
by persons of the highest rank is a sufficient guarantee
of its great value. It is very evident that some proof of
competency should be produced by ladies who profess to
undertake the duty of educating the young ; and there
can be no doubt that in a few years no one will be eligi-
bles who does not possess the certificate of the college.
It is gratify ins
to find that the institution continues to
thrive in its peetn,iary resources. The subscription of
last evening realised no less than 1,1361. ; and this, with
the large sum already invested in the name of the
charity, gives hope of increased exertion and correspond.
ing efficiency. The speeches made during the evening
were not very remarkable for their brilliancy or appro-
priateness. Sufficient, however, was elicited to demon
strate the value of the institution and to influence the
public in its earnest support.
PRANCE BEATEN AT LAST.—Paris plumes itself
upon being at thee head of Europe in revolutionising.
Perhaps Spain may put its a chum ; but her monthly
attemp,s at equality are slow, end never come to any-
trhini!. Now, reader, look at this from the " Naval
intOlige nee" of the new- papers ;—" Portsmouth, A, on-
day.--H.M.S. Triton steamed into harbour, disabled,
makingthi but fourteen revolutions in the minute." Atter
will' we hope that our fidgety continental neighbours
makeuse of the " patent high-pressure revolving
ma
y steam-engine" for their revolutions. Thus constituti ms
a fi y . bew h worked„i.......p fig i
THE Lew levers,
i and abdications promoted by
()pc. ENTAIL.—At a meeting of the
county of Lanark, held on Monday, it was resolved, by
.11 to 5. to disapprove of the preamble to the Bill now
afore Parliament on the haw of entail.