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TIIADDEUs kosCIusKo,c citizen soldier, one of the last and most illustrious de- lenders of the independence of Poland, his unfortunate country, was born ill the year l756, of noble but poor family, and received his first education at War saw, in the company of Cadets. He distinguished himself among them by his good conduct, hisapplicationtostudy, his knowledge of the mathematics, and the art of drawing. The first prize young Kosciusko's merits obtained was to be included in the number of the four students who were sent, at the public expense into foreigncouhtries to perfect their studies. lie remained several years in France constantly applied to the study of science, and particularly that which relates 10 the art of war, re- laxine from his labors to cultivate letters and the fine arts. On his return to Po- land, he obtained military service and was named commander of a company, but his country then having ITO urgent need of his arm, and the banner of ll5- srty floating in the New World. Kosci- usko hastenned to cross the Atlantic and offered hisserviccs to Gen. Washington. Ihe American hero soon had an oppor- tunity of appreciating the yalor and mil itary talents of the Polish warrior; he made him his adjutapt, gave him his en- tire confidence, ,and employed him in the most difficult affairs. The companion of Lafayette, Lalneth, Gumas, and oth- Ter. French soldiers, he acquired their unlimited esteem and friendship. He was loaded with the praises of the cele- brated Franklin, and received ii,c pulp lie thanks of the Congress Of the thir- teen provinces. After the peace. and solemn recognition the independence of the United States of America of England, and by the other European powers, kosciusko returned to Poland. He there lived in retirement until I7S9 Atthe epoch, King Stanislaus and the Polish diet attempted to oppose the do mincering influence of the Empress Catharinc II. and her allies. Koscins

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 diet.

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 Polish nation, adopted with enthusiasm la free constitution; but they had neglect