The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-01-03
VOL. X.

try by faithful service in the armies that are
now combating Russia-we shall on orr eide
be giving the best guarantees for the In
ture, we shall be acquiring the esteem of
those Governments without whose aid we can
hope to achieve but little, and we shall be gain.
ing the confidence even of those who have
chosen to number the Polish emigration among
the rankest revolutionists and frebrands Cf
Europe. In saying this, let me not be mis-.
understood as wishing to cast any blame unor
those peoples who, having in vain exhausted
all other means to secure their rights. tramnIa5
upon by foreign despots, have at length had
recourse to arms to free themselves from the
hated yoke. "
10 number ourselves among such has eva,
been our greatest glory but do deeply denlore
that, owing to the alterations of few ,nor,
bers OF the emigration, the name of the PoIas
should have become, in the minds Of so c,aot .
number Of persons, identified with the cense nr
those visionary politicians, of all nations VII
would subvert all existing Governments ard
overthrow all established institutions. in o,der
to create a new world out of the chaos and !,
Is because l think that irreparabIe ininrv -
done to our cause, by allowing such impr4l
SONS to gain ground that have taken the III
| erty OF addressing you upon the subiect al
| VgIfh
me to seize every opportunity for proving that
not only is the restoration Of Poland an ever,
necessary in the conservative interests of Fr
rope, but that the Poles also deserve 70 h..
| numbered among the conservative and pro0ras
sive nations OF Europe, inasmuch as they wish
nothlng more than TO be put in possession of
their country, and quietly to dcyclop IFS r
sources and capabilities, according TO the law.
which nature and history may have pointed out
as the most appropriate.
1t Is by acting in accordance with such prin
ciples that we shall be most effectually aiding
the cause Of political liberty throughout Europe.
and helping to promote the liberation Of tn
other nations who are signing under a woke
similar to that which weighs upon Poland; for
nothing has contributed more to rivet the chains
OF these nations, than the wild schemes with
which their names have been associated. The
eyes of the Western Governments of Puron,
have at length been opened to the fact that
RUSSIA IS the great revolutionst of Europe; and
this truth being once recognised, it will not fail
10 work out ITS consequences, which must prove
advantageous to all oppressed nations, and
hnally lead to the restoration of our beloved
country to its former independence.
Colonel Przyiemski seconded the resolution
Lieutenant Jackowski proposed and Lieu
tenant Lusakowski seconded, the following res,
olution:
That the Poles assembled OH this national
anniversary have some reason To hope that they
Will soon lind themselves on their native land.
under their own leaders and commanders, and
they consider it their duty to express their graf
itude TO their illustrous chief. Prince Adam
Czartoryski, who, through his unremittipg Ia
bors, and amid insuperabe difficulties, has sue
ceeded in placing the cause of our country ON
so elevated footing before the civilized world ."
MIR. +. N. Zaba proposed, and Lieutenant
Gleinich seconded, the third resolution, which
was as follows;
"Thot IS the duty Of Polish eriles, in return
for the secure asylum and generous hospitdliiv
'chich the English and French nations hare
afforded them, TO render tie allied Gore,,,.
ntents, an their righteous Udr against Russo
the efficient assistance ,chich (in-cOnSequence Of
at least ne::tourh Of the Russian army beiag
composed Of Poles, Polish troops, differed by
men Of prOced derotiOn TO their country. can
atone contribute; and therefore this meeting
tenders its sincere thanks to the Enqlish Cor
ernmea for enabling the Poles 10 perform This
serrice, by decreeing the formation Of distinct
fot'Sh corps, under the command Of ZdmoySki,
name HtustriORs az tie annals of Poland"
Lieutenant Jlakowiez proposed, and Major
Gielgud seconded, the following resolution
That this meeting offers its grateful ac.
acknowledgements to the Most Noble the Mar
quis of Breadalbane, the President, and 10 the
Council Of the Literary Association of the
Friends of Poland, for their unceasing endeav-
ors to keep before the eyes of the English pub
lie the real condition and Just claims of the
Polish nation, as well as to alleviate the suffer.
ings of the Polish exiles in this country"
MIR. Golczewski, young Polish gentleman,
who has recently escaped from the clutches of
the Car, and come to England as a volunteer
to the division of Cossacls of the Sultan, re-
cited poem, composed y himself, breathing
most patriotic sentiments, and readiness of tho
young generation of the Poles to shed their
blood for their much-oppressed country.
After vote of thanks TO the Chairman, the
meeting separated.