The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-23
Address from the Pollsh Democratic Society
in New York 20 the Poles Abroad.
Nww Y0uw Julv 81 1QsA


NEW YoRK, July Fl, 1854.
DEAR CoUsTRYxRN-To you who are separated
and scattered in the most remote parts of this great
continent, and who are deprived Of all facilities Of
receiving any thing like correct news, or Of commu
nicating with us in regard to our country ana the
present state Of affairs in Europe we appeal in the
name Of all our compatriots in Europe, awaiting
with the most anxious hopes the probable resurrec
ton Of our beloved and unhappy country Poland, to
be ready and listen to that sound Of freedom which
should join all her patriotic sons as one on her native
bosom.
The news which likely reached you at first of the
formation Of the Polish Legion in Turkey, under
their national Standard has failed in consequence of
the intrigues and interference of the allied Powers,
(baviDg now Austria with them.) II seems they
have been warned Of the conse luence of organizing
snch force-they knew well that this was certain
match which would light the shell that would likely
blow out the brains of those in the East as we'll Of
those beongir to the West They knew thait is very
easy to mount the Poles, but not easy to dismount
them, and for that very reason they refuse to act
and persuade the Porte accordingly. They admit that
we were ready for the chance amidst the chaos aud
confusion in the East: but at the same time we
never gave them much credit for any good inten-
tons. Moreover, long experience has taught US
well not to trust ourselves, or to have any faith In
those crowned heads and those lords whose only
continual aim is to sustain their dynastc rights aud
exclusive privileges by keeping large armies at the
expense Of the poor people! As for rhe sacrifices
they make under the pretext ofmaintaining the indie
pendence Of the human empire and balance Of pow.
er, we shall zee that by and by. Such sacrifices and
such pety do MS no good-such independence as
they mean would not make the poor people of the
Ottoman empire any happier. This does not agree
with our idea of independence and of universal
liberty.
We have, however, reason to believe that we shall
build that mighty tower of freedom and human in
dependence; moreover that it's foundations have
already been laid by our forefathers, with the
solemn and mighty sight Of martyr graves around
it, as an nducement to their sons to sustain their
rights and avenge their wrongs. We shall fight our
own battles, az we ever did, without calling for
sympathy and help from kings and lords. We shall
trust orr heads more in the lions mouth. We shall
appeal this time to God alone, and to his wisdom
and mercy we shall leave the destiny Of Poland.
We shall not cease to pray to Him to unite our
hearts and thoughts together, and to deliver us
from the hands of enemies; and, thus protected
we shall once more rally around the eagles and ban
Ders Of our native land. Live, then, In hope-be
ready but do not leave your present occupations
do not be deceived by false alarms, and await until
you hear from US again.
God and liberty!
N. BIT Is some months past since we notified
You Of our plan to raise morey by subscription for
the OF Poland, but up to this time nothing has
bet DONE However, we shall attend to 1t In proper
time.
We also give you the rules adopted for such sub
scriptions To collect funds for the cause Of Po-
land, and in the name Of the whole political body OF
exiles only one central power In London Is author
Zed. All other societies authorized by centraliza-
ton are bound to act and labor in accord with the
above institution, for the common cause Of the
said political body and their country, and euch
soce'its are only the branches OF the above
central power, and under its instructions.
The Committee of the Polish Democratic Society
in the city of New York is the only existing one,
and authorized as above stated to collect account
and admihistrate the same. This committee ia
elected every six months by the members, recev-
ing the accounts and proper instructions set forth
l. The funds for the cause Of Poland remain I'M.
touched until there Is regular action Of the said
society.
2. In case our aim at revolution should fail or be
postponed, the said funds shall be placed tn one Of
the banks in America, under the supervision and
care of responsible committee, composed Of four
Americans and three Poles, until the next more
favorable movement Of the said patriots.
3. In case the persons who subscribe the funds,
curing its suspension, would like to reclaim the
same. they may do 20.
4. The Polish Democratic Society in New York
will take especial care not to allow any person or
persons TO collect money ia the name Of the said
political body and for the above mentioned pur-
poses except in cases where individuals properly
authorized, and clothed with formal instructions
and G. rtifed by the special and extraordinary vote
OF the said Democratic Society.
8. In case any fraud should he committed by one
or more persons, the committee Of the said society
shall take, promptly, such legal step as In their
udgmt nj they shall deem best to secure themselves
agsinst the repetition of such offences.
Signed by the committee. J. GUsrAE0wICz,
J. HICKMAN,
A. RAszEwsKY,
DR.. Ii 6zPACxEK.
E. WYsZYNSKI
Address Of the Committee;-No.9 5 East Fifteenth