The New York herald., 1863-03-15
THE POLISH REVOLUTION.

the POLISH REVOLUTION.
Meeting OF Poles fn New York-Pr eIfmi-
narics 90 . Nam moth Denomination,
&C., sc.
The residcn, Poles Of Now York and their numerous
friends held interesting meeting last evening at the
Steuben House the Bowery, TO give expression TO their
opinions concerning the present revolution In their native
land and 10 devise for raising for tho
practical aid Of their struggling brethren and for enistng
in their behalf tho generous and already awaken
cd sympathy Of the American nation. Tho meet.
Ing held in the upper story of tho hotel
and At the hour fixed for the opening Of
she proceedings there very large number OF Polish
sy mpathizers present This demonstration WAS merely
intended 70 be preliminary one II is the intention of
the gentlemen concerned 70 organize large public
meeting OF large balls, when there cam be
doubt the attendance Of citizens viii be Of an over
wheming kind, seryiceabe Poland credtable 70
the United States.
Mr.. JoHN CxDaowsu called TO tho chair, and, ON
opening tho proceedings nade some patriotic rcnAsss
In the Polish language, and concluded by calling on xr.
Jdwvrowsxi 70 sdAress ths meeting. This gentleman
spoke follows;--
MR. PRHpKsr DxAR CouSrRynxs--I am not sur
prsed ~ all 70 no numerous assembly u silver
haired pgrims. apostles and young Of COM
country, the Polish blood runs In our
veins, 70 The same sentiment, nks an electric spark
has brought 70 the same place. CounWymsn. again
fatherland rising from her grave stretches out 70 her
Russian chains Look beautiful she her selcs
tis appearancei Look how strong although with small
number q her heroes-shaes from her features
the light Of liberty Tor all her oppressed chill
dron 10 you recognize her angelic voice echo which
caseriy winds bring 70 " Across the vide Atlan.c' Al
ders, and the blood d brothers runs IN streams on
sacred soil The world surprised 70 w,tness agnin
and again these terrible agations tomb OF Po-
a century ago BY that most nnholy alliance bleeding
struggling sings tho rofsiescof pace
The world mistaken for Poland IL not 10 tho grave,
but in Ictnargy aud the day Of her new life s at hand
let acknowledge, countrymon, that, although many
times already deceived In our hopes, have never
doubted In the future Of our country in tho sacred Justice
and the progress Of humanity. We ourselves we're
most unjust judges but now whether viii be happy
enough to country fear, whether death viii
TO close eyes In this country of exic
that last OF life with strong convic
ton pronounce that Poland Is not yet lost Countrymen
ire can sec IN your eyes that tha, sacred rAmo Ia
already in blaze. simply desire To say 10 you .
few words In regard TO this present meeting
and others which We may have in future. Let
remember that the eyes Of this whole cont
nent turned towards US and we, although
truly very feeble DE fao become represen or
nation. let endeavor individually and AZ body to
awaken sympathics and admir- alton; and let rencn-
ber also that our deeds however Insignificant they may
be- viii reach the borders Of country. From these
motives, counrymen, coDure you, In the name of our
nation TO in ycu actions that undersiand the
that although individually may diner In our opinions,
In tho interest Of our country we are unit, ready to
sacrifice lives and our all Let call ourselves what
We sro-the true sons Of Poland, pilgrims OF Poles In
exie
The following document was tben read and loudly ap
plauaed. II is the production Of Mr.. Jaworowskis--
FROM POLES IN AHTicA 10 THE sArosAL CENTRAL COMMITTEE
POLAND.
Like upon sound Of utrumpet by tho
sound u Polish soil scatcd the hearts
Of tho OF Poland scattered In all arts the world
Burning With the sentiment OF love Of country, be-
ueyng m the Immortality u nationality we, Poles
isss md IN p,seps. 'v ~ash ws publicly and an.si
mousy approve and upon the occasion happy TO
- able 70 express our admiraton Of your wisdom We
with pleasure that you have understood the of
tho fall Of our country and that you have taken now
straight roadshc road Of progress and NATIONAL libery
win you sympathes every occasion, and We,
that handful Of pilgrims, although far away from our
native homes, with souls wi always b. with and
with our brothers, who ths ned Of glory shed their
blood for our atbcrand-hoping that perhaps soon we
wall bo enabled 70 participate N the var for The ndepen
vr Karczowski made brief but stirring address He
said that there uss OF any attempt being made 70
aate for Polish nationality unless ths Poles were de-
tefmined benefit d their country
(ApIiause)
ihe following gentlemen we're unanimously elected
I'ermaga isrsfdert--Dr Nsekiowiez.
Vice Fresiden-hr. JaworowssL
Ser tary--Nr. Gacsk
f,mmgt,s-Katusowssi. General Kryyanovskf, Rosev
ski Matusk, Lsngie, ,Ksrozevski Colonel karge hlrk.
rychowski, valeriaD Piotro~sk Cicbok KcehAnow
NJ Hlasko sas appointed Treasurer.
The following IL an expression Of the object of the
meeting by "a patriotic Pole
l-ro express our dcepca, sympathy 10 favor Of tho
great movement of our dear country relating 70 ~ ma
tioDal independence.
2-To express our wsrmest gratitude and a1mirat,oo
% PRESENT civil and military leaders, vel ~ T. all
the heroes In this great struggle
ro express appreciation Of the liberal declaration
by the National Central Committee r@ierrng TO tho
equal civil and personal rfhu - every Polish citizen,
wtboat any distinction q sous Political crccds OF
Races.
4-rhat consdsr the national Independence of eur
country the chief object o wishes and that we
athfnl d Poland IN that respect 70 tbs form of its
peitcal reconstruction submit In duty " the su.
rreme viii Of the whole natkn.
Shat the OBJECT a this patriotic meeting should be
eject committec, whose duty shols be " pro
vide with the assistance VI all true pstrics the means
W make tbsas, unanimous feelings. known 10 tbs
world bt particularly W dear brethren who now
struggling for tbs ndependence of common coSssy.
the srsss a al tho~e pefscns ~ other nations
wb~e phannropc and generous feelings oont b fayo
rabs " oar nsbs csoss BY gaining Their % osrssn -
n atsr nj assisiance
This ocusnitsss shosla practical
pssns through which oesld perhaps ave usasrsa
aid ana Stance N cespsry.
The aeesng AAturDcd aissr empowering tss committee
" make li n.essry asranxenenn for tbe nest mc~t
ing Appsc rais resolutions aka passed 10 ths
f0r the gwen " the PoSh for nsikna
detel lcence
Ppf,. sopss.--He Do not hear ~ any ~noysssept Ia
this ny " take advantage the law Authorizing
The 4 lettfa ~ fnafqae one great dfcJly, pro
yida5 isfAccry ocfnnlssi from The Pfesde1t o"aia
Le yrocgfed. The gressst scarciy q stat sesreis q
susieat fpead saa ~ enst r the seifed pIffsss. IL
~ snugOsei that all be gFA8ts3 re
- arlf fur fEn a.