The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-10-19
T 0 r L IG N N E w S.
Extracts from London papers to the 81
,sH. receired at Boston.


RUSSIA AND POLAND.
The news from Poland is painfully inter-
esting. Poland is represented to be in
condition almost hopeless, the population Of
Warsaw in state of open rebellion against
the Government, the Governor displaced,
Skrzyneckl dismissed, the capital in n state
OF anarchy and without resources, and the
Russian army approaching. The London
Times of August 3lst, however. questions
these accounts. The same paper further
remarks:
The approach of the Russian armies to
Warsaw, and the consequent interruption
OF all communication between the rest of
Europe and that city, allow scope for those
fabrlcations which the Prussian Govern
ment has shown itself too apt to encourage.
The lie (if it be one) may last fortnight,
or till decisive battle takes place; and in
the mean time the friends of Poland ale
kept IN suspense, or are prevented from act
ing with the requisite energy.
| we shall not, however, disguise our con-
viction, that if the accounts published should
turn out to he correct, the cause of Poland
is lost, and that, for n season, streams of no.
BILE blood have flowed in vain.
Hdrsa'0, .4ug. II. Yesterday and the
day before were days of horror. The Pat
rlotic Club, long irritated against the es-
taolished authorities, and dissatisfied at rot
seeing zen. Jankowski condemned to death,
at length determined on taking violent
measures. On the 14th, the Club formally
demanded that General Skryznecki should
De ordered to Warsaw. Hereupon they
proceeded TO the Castle, where the 200 Ma
tlonal Guards scarcely offered any resist
ance. The seven prisoners of state were
found, were murdered in their rooms and
the bodies thrown into the gutter, or hung
up at the lamp-posts. The rioters then pro-
ceeded TO the houses of the several persons
already acquitted, and to the House of Cor
rcction, in which not only the agents of the
late police, but also debtors and cheats,
were confined; many of them were put to
death and their bodies were hung UP with
cut much ceremony. In this way thrly-fiye
persons lost their lives during the first mig hit.
Among them were Generals Jankowski,
bukoski, Hurting, Salaki, and Bentkowski:
the Russian Chamberlain Fustiane Rus
sian lady of the name of Bazanow; the
Councillor of State, Hanckiewiez, who had
been acquitted; Major Petrikowsk, and
several police agents. Lessel, the concec-
toner, who had been acquitted, was saved
with much difficulty by Gen. Krukowicki.
Yesterday, about noon, Russian Captain
of cavalry, who had been wounded and TAX
en- prisoner, was torn from the wagon as it
entered the city, and cruelty murdered. In
the afternoon Rawecki, the curator of the
schools, was hung at n lamp-post. During
the night, Gen. Krukowiecki was reap.
pointed Governor Of the city. His first
measure was to send for military reinforce
ments, so that q repetition of these horrors
is scarcely to be expected. The French
and Austrian Consuls had already demand
ed their passports,t he Government being no
longer in a condition TO afford them protcc-
ton. To-day, however, in compliance with
n wish intimated to them they have deter
mined not to set off as yet. To-day the
Government hitherto existing has been dis
solved, and Gen. Krukowiecki has been
placed at the head of the new Government,
with very extended powers. During the
hours of terror he displayed much energy
and personal bravery. He has already had
the President and ten members of the Club
arrested. BY the powers placed in his
hands he has appointed Gen. ProDdzynki, to
the chief command in the army, who is said
TO have already accepted the appointment.
Btonie, .4ug. II. On the news that the
Russian Gen. Rudiger had passed the Wis.,
tula, the Russian army had broke up from
Lowiez on the 18th, and, without having
met with any resistance from the enemy, adj
vanced on the Goth 10 Blonie, sixteen Eng
fish miles from Warsaw. The courage Of
the insurgents seems to be greatly sunk, rs
is proved by all the concurrent accounts,
and by their numerous Ieserters. The cri-
sis is at hand-all must soon be decided.
Head Quarters, .Nddurzyn, Aug. Is. A
long bulletin details the proceedings of the
Russian army on its advance from Lowiez.
The Poles re:reated without fighting, only
there was slight skirn,ish at Szymanow
which was partly burnt. The enemy every
where retreated, and having gained an adj
vance, were not seen till the next day, 10Th,
near Blonie. On tho 18th, in the afternoon,
Count Witt, with so squadrone, come hun.
dred Cossncks, and five batteries Of horse
artillery proceeded to reconnoitre towards
Warsaw. The enemy had sent two batter
les of the 3D. regiment of infantry, the Kali
lsh regiment Of horse, and two cannon, 10
the village of Bronicze. This force was
commanded by Colonel Gallois The Rus
slams, having sent large detachment in the
reHE OF tne roles, cut on their retreat to |
Warsaw. Only few of their cavalry es-
capped, but not man of the infantry re-
turned To Warsaw. Severa! hundreds were
killed, and COL Gallois, with five staff and
70 other officers, and 1929 men, were made
prisoners.
Polish Frontiers, Aug. 90 The connec-
ton which the Russians have in Warsaw
enable them TO learn all the intended meas
ures of the Polish General, and TO net ac-
There is great abundance of
bread, wine, meat, vegetables, and brandy,
ns well ms forage, and the appearance oft
Russian troops is described in all the nc
counts in the most advantageous terms. In
the Polish nrmy, on the contrary, there is
the greatest economy, and the soldiers re-
ceive but small rn:ions.
London, .Aug. 30 The Russians were,
At the date of the last accounts, within very
few miles Of the capital, which was rom.
destitute Of resources, and rs il
would appear from these accounts, under
lhe control of the mob. The atrocities
which were said to have been committed in