The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-01
Anniversary Of the Polish Revolution.

Anniversary OF the Polish Revolution.
The twenty seventh anniversary of the Polish revolt
zion OF 1880 was celebrated night at Rcher Hal,
Forsyth street. by large number OF Polish exies who
seemed to largely the enthusiasm Of the speakers
and TO cherish still living faith in the future regenera
aon Of their unfortunate and beloved Poland. AT the
head of the the standard OF the Polish nation
Aoated-a crimson flag, with white spread eage-bear
ing on scroll the motto Bog LudGod and the people
The chair taken by DR.. L. Szpaczek Mr. Julian Allen
was elected Vice President and Mr.. w. Kochanowiski Sc
cretary.
The CHAIRMAN introduced with a few remarks, Mr. Ju-
1IAs ALLAN, who delivered the following address,
We have assembled this evening celebrate of the
greatest and dearest recolectons Of nationwide twin
sister of your American Fourth Of July. We have not
come together for sport or hollow amusement; but
have met TO muse and revere the gread deeds Of
and noble countrymen of November 90 1880, at the
collection Of which heart could fail TO feel and pulse
beat with admiration and Experimentation of that great
undertaking, by few men, who succeeded in planting
the standard Of liberty against an overwhelming and
treacherous oeregret, that no friendly hand
patriots, few in number, but many in feeling were we'll
selected and soul tried What called them for the sacr
fees which they made? Love of country justice and
liberty. Love of country Is one of the n0best passion
tha animate the human breast II includes all tn
limited and particular affections to parents, children,
friends and Countrymen. 1t ought to direct and limit
their more confined and partial actions within the,
proper and natural bounds and let them encroach
ON those dutiss TO the great public to which
belong Were solitary creatures, detached from tn
rest Of mankind and without any capacity comprehend
Ing q public interest, or without affections leading
as to desire and pursue IT, woulo not be duty
mind it, criminal TO neglect ii but as we are part o;
the public SYSTEM and are not only capable Of taking IN
extended OF Its interests but by the strongest af
fectons connected with and prompted to take share Of
its under the most sacred ties to prose-
cute security and welfare with the utmost ard0r
Cay in times Of public trial This love of our country does
mpart attachment to any particular soil, eli
mate spot Of earth, where perhaps we first drew
our breath though those ideas often associated
with the moral and, like external signs or symbols,
help ascertain and bind Them but imparts aec
1iohto that moral system which governed by the same
Laws and magistrates and whose several parts
Tousy connected one with the other and all united upon
the platform OF interest Wherever this love Of
country prevails in its genuine vgor and Interest," it swa
lows up all sordd and selfish regards conquers the
love OF ease, power, pleasure and wealth, nay, when
the amiable partaes OF friendship gratitude, private
affection regard to family in competition with IT,
ii will teach sacrifice all in order to maintain the
rights promote and defend the honor and happiness
OF country. The cruelties inflicted by the Grand
Duke Constantine and crimes endured by countrymen
need be recaptuated they stand in bold relief be-
fore the world The last Of the Darbarous acts was when
the anniversary of the sormng of Praga was observed
in solemn manner, md on Its occurrence that year
eighty students-young, brave ami honorable nen--had
assembled TO pray the Almighty for the souls of their
murdered ancestors This was usual observance; but
the Grand Duke had forbidden public devoons, there
fore they compelled TO meet secretly Whilst they
were the act OF worship the doors were forced open,
and the r. c. Jurgaszko, with company OF
soldiers, entered but the young men continued on their
knees, and whilst remaining in this position were bound
and dragged to prison This was the Climax patience
could endure it no longer; the news spread III short
time through Warsaw and immediate action was
determined upon. The 18th OF November was
fixed upon the first signal OF revolt. The
annals of Poland present the names of many
heroic men, and record many of the noblest achieve
ents Who will not recognise the bravery and honor Of
Boesaus, Casimr and JugeloS Who reverences not the
name Of Sobieski Pulawski? Who has not heard of
dzarncki Czodkewios and PoniatowskS And for the
Of Koszczuszko, it is the watchword OF patriotism
ON either continent But even these world renowned
cannot dim the later stars OF the revolution Sze
gel and Wysock deserve to be recorded in the list Of
those who had preceded them Early nthe morning Of the
thar oath IN
for the blessing OF the Almighty upon their undertaking
They agreed upon signal, which was the burning OF
wooden house the Vstula They were TO dispense
themselves through the city, that perceivng the
signal they would be in readiness to stir up the nhabi
Sants The stroke Of had sounded, the flames
reflected upon the sky, whom, throughout Warsaw
heard the shouts of the revoers: "Poes, brethren
the hour of vengeance has struck Down with the ~
rants To arms tol arms, Our country forever" The
citizens crowded together and "Down with the tyrants
Poland forever" the reiterated cry body Of s'n'
dents under Szlegel and Wysock marched to the quar-
OF the Russian cavalry In order TO take them by sur
xrse. became necessary TO get possession Of the
would render the egress OF the troops extreme
" difficult as moat surrounded the barracks, and the
fcw bridges their only means Of passage The sol
sers we're thrown into the confusion the officers
Knew not what 70 direct, having knowledge Of the
without the direct attack upon their quar-,
Hers These patriots taking advantage Of the panic rushed
one hundred and twenty young Poles effected
abe dispersion Of eighteen hundred Russian nan
cavalry Elaed with their success they abandoned the
barracks and turned 20 the city While they were pro-
ceedng along the main road, and on reaching the bridge
lost the cadets concealed themselves in park near by
and received enemies with brisk hre sixty oil the
Russian cavalry fell and the balance madeher escapetn
reat Next they proceeded to the two prisons,
She Franciscan and Carmeht the doors were broken
down; the scene which took place naescfoAem g. VIC
fue we're at liberty with tears IN their eyes Fhey
fell OF their deliverers father found SON.
"A son father brother a sister; sister bro'her
Many OF the captives emacated that they could
mot walk But the most shocking Of ALL four ladies who
Rad been ncceatcd for resisting the brutal OF
fhe generals they reduced 10 Skeictons.
There was not who did not weep, and an oath was
taken 10 ayenge such brutaes one hundred and seven
~ students and hundred other persons old and
Young were liberated from the two prisons, Fortune
crowned their arms IN all their undertakings, As morn.
Sng approached the quiet OF the city was restored the
ranl Duke hav ing hed with his merconares, the patriots
gathered the Utica Duga, that Long street and they
shua addressed the mnt,ude:- Dear brethren, let no
one have right Of cruelty May the sancti
ty OF our cause be polluted By barbHous passions
Having single end in view-natonal freedom ana JUS
fcelnay we prove lions battle; mild aud ndulgen 70
eiecncecss foes and repentan apostaes Brethren lei
unity, love, and friendship be ours. Let us forget
,,riya,e rancor and selfish interests. Children Of
Inothcr-our dear Poland-lef us save ner nom
ruin - They swore 10 defend her cause ana never
10 Weld, unless death put end 10 Their srug
ale They then knct before the Almighty, 70 return
thanks for the signal delvcrance, and 20 pray that his
1norrics might be continued The scene was one OF over
aowering interest An immense conooursc OF people
bowed upon their knees whilst the glare OF street ures
shed urid and tful light the upfted counenances
these people surrounded by pcs yet sending up the Of
fcrngs Of trusting thankful hearts TO the great dispense,
of justice was sight that might oe pacen " he n s
dom was Of short duration trust the time s not FAR
distant when will meet TO celebrate the freedom Oh our
beloved country. cloud cboers.)
Addresses were then delivered in German by the
Chairman, and n Ryttcr Swiss gentleman, and IN the
polish language by Mcssrs. Rsyewsk and Rochanowskc
Mr. J. wilamauzk read a lettertwren at the commence
OF the revolution Of $780, by one Of the patriots OF
tbat era Mr. wisack offering his whole fortune 70 the
cause II Poland and declaring his determination TO follow
abe revolutionary standard The reading Of this letter a.
well as the preceding addresses, elected mucn ap
slausc.