Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-02-10
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FRANCE.
From the Journal de Paris, Dec. I4h.

REVOLUTION IN POLAND.
Prince Adam Czartorisky, who no doubt will be call
ed o the throne OF Poland, born January H. ITO
and is the OF the Prince Adam Casmir Ezaroriskv
and is descended in direct line from the Jageons
Grand Duke OF Lihuania who reigned over Poland for
so long period. He was educated in England On
returning TO his native country 1895 he was sent IN
Russia as hostage along with his brother Prince Con-
stantine At Petersburgh he formed particular friend
snip with Alexander L. and has become Minister OF Fo-
reign Affairs. Prince Adam withdrew from public
afairs after the peace of Tsit Ii was only the cha
acter OF Alexander which he admired; and ont of all
the decorations which the Emperor offered him. the on
y one he accepted was that OF the White Eagle of Po
land lie sWenuousy opposed the rigorous measures
which Russia wished to adopt when Napoleon offered
the Poles chance OF independence. Prince Czartors-
ky accompanied him TO France in 1914. He wa, an.
pointed Curator OF the University of Wilma but hav-
ing espoused the side of the students accused of se5
tious plots, he was replaced by Nj. Novossilizof An
impeachment, drawn by the latter furnished grounds
Tor the greatest cuogium Prince Czartorisky: M
NOvosszof accused him Of having prevented the uni
on oil the Russian and Polish students. Prince Adam
mas been leading up TO the present time, a very quiet
life, living in great retirement; he has a large and
splendid library, to which any could obtain adms-
sion who choose.
was born in Poland, and went through his FIRST cam.
pagn during the war of independence, and fought I'M
reniuingly under Donbrowski in Italy. He com
manded the first regiment OF Infantry OF the Vs,a In
the campaign OF Poland, in 1907. He commanded the
four regiments of the Visula in Spain in IsOs he aid
ed at the siege OF Saragosa and he contributed to the
success oil the battle oil Sagunto He General nj
Brigade in the Imperial Guard in 1872 and was after
wards wounded at Smolensko When the Polish army
returned to Poland, the Grand Duke Constantine took
the liberty OF cricsng the appearance of the division
under kiopieki The review took place in the Court
yard OF the Palace OF SAKE. The General indignant at
those remarks said to the Prince alt was not in this
place that obtained rank and orders, and il is no,
here that will allow my honor to be sullied" On
that very day he retired from the service
PARIS, December IL.
FUNERAL OF BENJAMIN CONSTANT.
Tha nral rbo ,,.o..o a.. an
the people, (remnding of those of Mirabeau Gene
raj Foy, and de Manuel, all Of which were attended bv
whole nation, all three marked by the sincere regret
OF an admiring people) took place this mornno Al
10 o'clock, depuation from the Chamber of Depu.
ties, including NJ Cassmer Perrier all the Ministers
the Council OF State three Of the Kings Abide Camp
VINO mad also sent two OF their private carriages the
municipal body headed by the project of La Seine de-
Puatons from the Polytechnic Schools the Schools of
Medicine, Law. Pharmacy, Commerce, Fine Arts:
from the Christian and Moral Society," the Partisan So.
ciety; Pupils from the College Of Bourbon from a.
mongst whom selected those who were To carry
the body OF the lamented Deputy; deputation from
the National Guard OF the city Of Saumur; deputations
from the different egons of Paris and the environs the
natives OF Alsace resident in Paris depuation from
each ACCOMPLISHMENTS; the artillery of the National
Guard, and the officers of the Staff of the same Guard
also formed part OF the procession, which had in
front detachment Of the cavalry troops of tho line
and detachment Of the Hussars of Orleans In this
order II moved on in the centre of two lines formed by
the National Guard and the People, collected on both
sides OF the Boulevard.
Upwards OF 100000 persons filled the line of proces
sion from the Rue dAnou-S Honore to the Protes
aBt church in the Rue Saint Antoine.
On leaving the church, few voices amongst the
crowd we're heard exclaming-"To the Pantheonl IN
the Pantheon" but the National Guard and the pupils
oil all the schools unanimously opposed this wish which
although lawful and patriotic, ill-timed inasmucb
as II Will be Justly complied with al future period
The pall-bearers were the Conmandant- General of
the National Guards, the President of the Chamber OF
Deputies, the President Of tho Council of Minsters
and the Project of La Seine.
About hdf-past five the hearse arrived at pere Ia
Chaise, the present place OF nterment General La.
fayee then addressed the persons assembled on this
occasion; aud in firm, sincere, and most enereetic
oraton paid the last tribute to the memory of his Ins
trious friend Having concluded,
NJ Odillon Barrot, in tone Of deep regret gave ut
terance to some noble and affecting sentiments relative
to the much lamented Deputy.
NJ Eusebe Salvere. Member Of tho Chamber o
Deputies came forward to the brink Of the grave and
paid warm and eloquent tribute to the talents patriot
ism, and consistency Ot his late colleague.
VI. Tissot, friend Of the deceased pronounced ,
short but energetic eulogium the character Of Ben
janin Constant.
The following passage in the address of a Polish
Gentleman Napoleon Czapski, who spoke after NJ Tis
So, excited particular inerestA Pole, your brother
rones to join his voice with yours in raging lust tr
butte to your illusfious eouutrymsn; n also his tel
lew cidzen) The most devoted lover of liberty the
eloquent defender Of the rights Of all people, Benjamin
Constant was allied 10 the whole human race"
NJ. Laborde, one OF the Kings Abide Camp, an,
NJ Pincepre Officer Of the National Guard, also adj
dressed the assembled crowd Of mourners upon IL,
great loss which they had all sustained and describe,
In glowing terms the merits OF the deceased.
The ceremony terminated at eight o'clock. Howe
yer, an immense crowd still remained around the tomb
and appears that after fhe denarfure If Cen,xJ