The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-05

CAMPBELL
The morning of the memorable 18th Of,
which was the last day of POland's hopes, was
ushered in with all the grandeur of an uncloudcd
sky. The gorgeous sun, as he rolled up above the
distant mountains, darcd forth his rays upon pal
ace and cottage of the elevated city.
As vet, Warsaw had not been distracted by the
immediate horrors of war, notwithstanding its des-
olaon had rolled for long time, in tide-ike fury
over Lublin, Plonsk, Flock, and many other Hour
ishng towns within the territory OF Poland, Up
to this time the inhabitants of the Capital had en-
joyed unremtting peace, excepting now and then
being terrified at the report OF some pundered Will
age. Especially on this morning, all within look
ed gay and joyful. Soldiers were paradng the
streets, adorned in splendid equpage, with their
pennons streaming, and their arms gstening in the
morning sun. Officers on pranclng steeds, with
bending punes, rode in stately pomp amid the
gathering troop dispensing orders for the approach
Ing tournament. All Warsaw was in notion
Here, baaions forming, moving and still in
creasing There, the gilded chariots Of nobles--
the neighng cavalcade with lively trumpcs and
waving banners aud in every direction the nutter-
ing wells of Warsaw's ma dens Indeed, the mind
cannot contemplate more gorgeous scene than
Warsaw presented on this splendid yet Jatal morn
ing.
The heavy cathedral bell had just tollcd nine,
when at a distance appeared II cloud of dust
"What is that yonder!" pointing toward Cracow
SAID Lapentz TO her gallant husband the brave
Kaskaska, while promenadlng the upper balco-
ny of the palace. "lndeed, ! suspect nothing"
replied the warrior, and pressing generous kiss
upon her check, both moved on, enjoying the re-
freshing morning.
Az generous Love how nature smiles upon thee
uiaTE iron thg uln
Soon the heavy tones of the alarm bell came
sounding from distance, echOing in sullen cang
along the arched roofs and suspended galleries.
IN few moments, every splre breathed forth its
dealcning clangor. GLOW is this" asked the
trembling Laplcntz, clnging more closely to her
husbands arm, and turning pale as she spoke
"Look," replied the general, who had been for a
long time gazing toward Cracow--''y our cloud,
Laplentz, has turned into an army Of Russians
LapIentZ trembed at the ntmatlon, but this was
no time for soltepng words or parting signs All
below was tumult. The believing of the BELLS
the dashng of chariots, and at intervals, the loud
harsh notes of the trumpet. Numbered upon the
ear. The general as was his custom, pressed his
beloved Lapen,z to his bosom-gave the parting
kiss, and FASTENED 10 his head quarters. BY this
time all Warsaw was a complete bedlam. "Io
arms, To arms" resounded in every part Of the
city. Citizens ana soldiers, young and old, were
minrng crowded in masses The companies that
had formed early in the morning, for the APP
uroachng tournament, remained at their post, and
aimee the Alarm many of the citizens had Joined
,heir standard. About $4,000 hardy Poles were
already under arms As far as the eve could ex-
tend along the broad street of The capital, might be
seen glis,ening arms and waving plumes. Fifteen
thousand warriors! What more impressive' From
each fiery eye gares forth the stern resolve. Each
coun,enance is lighted up with the fire of battle,
and within each iron breast turks the irresistible
spirit of Poland.
Now a company Of horsemen, arrayed in militia
~ custume, dashng over the pavements, ANNOUNCE
q, the arrival of kaskaskia. "The general has
come-the general has come" proclaimed thou
sand voices, and loud shout of rejoicing spread
from rank to rank he galloped in front of the
enthusiastic soldlery. Every eye was riveted upon
him. and as he waved his shining blade on high as
a signal of silence, not whisper heard in all
the ranks. Impressive silence reigned through
mt. "Soldiers, - said the general, after placing
himself in condition to be heard BY as many as
nossible-"the Russians are before our gates. The
canital il in danger Our wives and children look
n ma for protection. Valiant deeds may preserve
them, bu! cowardce wiH subject them to slarery
or DEATH" Ere he could proceed further, 'Dios
pardc a listed, Ra listed con dos ca6dliero"