Star.
London, England, 1831-07-11 00:00:00

ILISII PATRIOTS.

lyitra the .I!elropolitan.)
the band stands Prince Adam Geo.
representative of an illustrious
from the royal house of Jegellon,
!reigns of Lithuania. His father,
name with himself, was one of
:able men of his day for accom-
ical talent, and his knowledge of
inent as he war for his intellectual
, he was even more distinguished for
imong his conntrymen. Recom-
Diet to the imperious Catherine as
:reign, he was only disappointed by
the emissary employed—the pleas-
Agate Poniatnwsky. It was per-
that, on the annihilation of Polish
man occupying so high a rank in
should incur the vengeance of the
and, accordingly, :,ft •r nunte.mas
Prince and his Princess were
confiscation of the w-ole of
unless they would consent
two sons, the Princes Adam
, to St. Petersburgh, where it was
blandishments and favour of the
might win both from their elle-
. Every art was tried, but
The distinguished talents, acquire-
legrity of Prince Adam Czartoryski
'le personal friend of the Emperor
under that sovereign he served as
for foreign affairs, and remained
court, even when Napoleon waged
for Poland. Yet notwithstanding
is friend, such was the estimate in
aQ integrify was held by common
was never once suspected of indif-
permanent interests of Poland.—
its are extremely varied, but he
ighly as a publicist, having de-
Mention to the subject of inter-
His exterior is cold and chilling to
a more intimate knowledge esta-
ingest attachment. Notwithstanding
t, his modesty and want of preten
anarkable ; and the only ambition
that of doing good.
returned to reside in Poland, he
ry the Emperor Alexander, curator
ies ; but he was eventually replaced
ailtzoff, a man to whose brutality
2n already made. In the beautiful
retreat of Pulawy, the Prince, after his retirement
florin public life, spent the principal part his
time, occupied with domestic endearments, the
improvent of the country, and the promotion of
literature. His mother, a venerable lady of
ninety-two years of age—his sister, the Princess
of Wirtemberg—his wife, of the illustrious house
of Sapieha, and two fine children (boys) form his
family. He was drawn from his peaceful retire-
ment by the despotic proceedings of the Emperor
Nicholas against the members of the patriotic asso-
ciation. He then declared openly against the
Court, and placed himself at the head of the oppo-
sition. Since the late revolution, all eyes are di-
rected to hum as the future sovereign. His im-
mense properties are now chiefly in the hands of
the Russians ; but the privations to which lie is tin:s
exrsed, produce no alteration in the " even tenor
of his way."
Lelewel, the accomplished historian of Poland,
formerly a professor in the universities of Wilna
and Warsaw, is another member of the national go- ,
vernment, as well as the minister of public
instruction. Deeply versed in the history of the
world, but most especially in that of his native
country, he has applied his experience to passing
events ; and thus shows that profound literary re-
research is perfectly compatible with practical po-
litical wisdom. He is the author of many histori-
cal works, particularly of an admirable epitome of
Polish history designed for the use of children;
bat the work to which is attached political impor-
tance, was his critique on the fabulous history of
Karamsin. On the report of the censor, the au-
thor
became the subject of persecution, both under
Alexander and Nicholas. In consequence, he re-
signed his chair. He is much esteemed and trusted
by the people, and has thus been enabled to give a
favourable bias to the !evolution.

Vincent Niemoyewski, who has been already
mentioned as a victim of Russian tyranny, is the
third member of the government. In the vigour
of life, he possesses a powerful eloquence, which
formerly rendered him a formidable opponent of the
government. He was honoured by the pailicuiar
hat:ed of the Grand Duke Constantine, who en-
deavoured to undervalue him by desiniling him as
a servile copyist of the late Benjamin Constant.
His whole life rebuts the imputation of his being
a copyist ; and his knowledge of his country and
her resources is scarcely equalled. Durin.., his in
voluntary residence under the protection of the
Cossacks, he composed an admirable essay on con-
stitutional government. He was named minister
of the interior by the Dictator, previous to his be-
ing called to his present exalted station.
Bonaventura Niemoyewski, the younger brother
of the preceding individual, appeared in public
life at a later period. His knowledge is consider-
able, his oratory vigorous and chaste. His prin-
ciples and talents resemble those of his brother,
whose pardon he sought to obtain from Nicholas,
bit it was refused with agravated insult. He now
'ibis the portfolio of justice.
Theephilus Morawski, another member of the
national gove:nment, is also remarkable for his
patriotism. Cool, resolute, and faithful to his en-
gagements, he commands respect iu ever• situa-
tion in which he is placed. lie is the brother of
Tileodore Morawski, who, as we have already
mentioned haviug escaped to Lug !and to at old the
l•e;secutions of the Grand Dike, was followed by
1.1, Imperial Highness, chief of the Secret
General Fanshaw.
Barzykowshi, the last member of the govern-
ment, was, di.ring several fet.:4ollS of the. Diet, a
deputy ; and was oistinguished for his activity, elo-
quence, and knoe ledge.

A 111 NT FOIt 601t0VOUXONGEAL-ORATOUS.—
A clown was imesent at a rebate of the Doctors in
tire University of Oxford. Though he v: equally
a rtran6er to the subjects and the language, he
eeemed to listen with peat attention, and to receive
much pleasure from them. A student who stood
near him, inquired what amusement he could find
in hearing such disputes, since it was impossible he
could know who had the best of the argument.
Sir," replied the clown, " I am not such a fool
as you imagine me to be, for I can easily see which
is first put into a passion."