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Foreign News July 17, 1794

Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

Letters from Poland confirm General Kosciusko's victory over Russian forces between Cracow and Warsaw, resulting in 4000 Russian casualties and loss of 26 cannons; distinct from the recent restoration of Polish authority in Warsaw.

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LONDON, May 17.

In consequence of the proceedings of the secret committee of the House of Commons, respecting certain seditious persons, Mr. Pitt moved yesterday in the House for leave to bring in a bill "to empower his Majesty to secure and detain such persons as his Majesty may suspect of conspiracy against his person and government—Leave was granted, and the bill was read a first and second time, committed, reported, and ordered to be read a third time this day.

Letters were yesterday received from Poland, which confirm the reports of a victory obtained by General Kosciusko over the Russians, between Cracow and Warsaw. The latter lost 4000 men, and 26 pieces of cannon. This affair was subsequent to and entirely distinct from the contest which restored the Polish authority in Warsaw.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Kosciusko Victory Russian Casualties Poland Battle Cracow Warsaw Polish Resistance

What entities or persons were involved?

General Kosciusko

Where did it happen?

Between Cracow And Warsaw, Poland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Between Cracow And Warsaw, Poland

Key Persons

General Kosciusko

Outcome

russians lost 4000 men and 26 pieces of cannon

Event Details

Letters received confirm reports of a victory obtained by General Kosciusko over the Russians between Cracow and Warsaw. This affair was subsequent to and entirely distinct from the contest which restored the Polish authority in Warsaw.

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