Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-02
POLAND.

Cracow telegram says that the following proclama.
ton by General Langiewcz dated March TO- has been
published, and that has produced prodgous effect:
COa0ItryRen: In the name OF the MOST High the
most patriotic sons of Poland have commenced srug-
gle caused by terrible abuse aud directed against the
eternal enemies OF liberty and civilization.
Notwithstanding the extremely uniavorable crcum-
stances in which the enemy by great increase OF OPP
preston FASTENED US into an armed conflict, we have
every to believe that shall triumph in this
great struggle for liberty and independence.
The struggle commenced by unsrmed people has
already lasted two months and gains strength aud de-
Yeops itself with energy, in the presence OF this 10
the death-n the presence OF the msssacres, the pill
lagos aud the CONGREGATIONS which mark the progress Of
the enemy
Poland feels painfully the absence Of central power
capable OF directing the forces engaged in the struggle
and Of summoning new associates TO the field.
Although the nation possesses more capable and wor.
thy citizens myself and although am thoroughly
CONSCIOUS OF the heavy duties OF the office and the
weight of the responsibility which it involves yet the
gravity and necessity OF the moment have decided me-
after consultation with the provisional government to
tee supreme power OF die at0r which shall sur
render the representatives Of the nation
the yoke OF the Ausc0yite Is shaken OF.
While retaining the immediate direction Of military
operations in my hands recognize the necessity
OF establishing civil government, whose functions will
be regulated by special ordinance the work Of the
provisional government.
confirm the principles Of liberty and equality to all
citizens, granting land TO the peasants with indemnify
TO the propretors.
Poles of all provinces beneath the yoke of the Mus
covte summon to the struggle against the domination
OF Russian barbarism. Come one-come all OF you
the liberty Of Poland must be achieved.
Tue concord Of all Citizens irrespective Of classes, OF
religions OF communities and all making sacrifices
for the common CAUSE will give 10 US such unity and
strength will render scattered forces terrible
TO the enemy and insure the independence of our coun.
try.
To arms 70 arms to arms! for the liberty and H.
dependence of our fatherland. .LASwIkwIcz
Ia terms of the above Llngewicz has been proclaim.
ed dictator of Poland.
/ General WysOk has been appointed his military CO.
aJjutor and director.
The civil administration has been intrusted to Poent.
jowski. '-..
1t is reported that all the Independent members of the
Council oil State of Poland have sent in their resg-
nations.
Ii reported that the Gar Of Russia has sent dis
patch stating that whatever may be thought Of the alb
sract justice OF the demands OF the Poles the Empe.
Alexander can listen 70 Overtures or terms oil
compromise so fOng they continue in armed insur
| rec ion"
A'cabinet council had been held in Paris 10 con.
slider what action was necessary regard to the above
Dispatch
The Secretary of The prussap legation at Paris had
gone 10 Berlin TO confer with his government regard
! 10 the Polish question.
4 - r - OF
paations being made by both the Poles and Russian.
for agreat battle.
FaAHcE.
The Paris Boarse closed the 18th inst at Gsf zoe
for the rentes.
The bill for loan passed the Senate with only
five dissentent votes
1t was reported that the contract for the loan had
been sighed by the R1hschilds but the particulars had
not transpired.
The London Times says that the adyices from Paris
that the cause Of the reduction of the rate of dis
count Of the Bank OF France is owing to considerable
influx Of bullion from America Further reduction in
the rate Of discount checked by further down.
ward movement in consols the 18th inst.