CHAPTER XIV

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The insurrection in Lithuania.--Dispositions of the Lithuanians at the breaking out of our revolution.--Their offers of co-operation were rejected by the dictator.--View of the condition of Lithuania under the Russian sway.--Scheme of the Russian government to destroy all Polish national feeling in that province.--The insurrection is brought about by the massacre of the patriots at Osmiany.--Capture of numerous towns by the insurgents, and dispersion of their garrisons.--Storm of Wilno, and delivery of prisoners.--Several partizan corps are formed.--Their destination and successes. 229

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