The Sun.
London, England, 1837-12-05 00:00:00

14 MONTREAL, NOV. 6.—During thet .i7wiih 961 e:vei attourad aree tp.
considerable excitement existed in o
ort
having been generally circulated that the Sons of Liberty'
intended to paride the streets on. Monday, and that there
would likely be collision between them and the Mem-
bers of the Doric Club. This excitement was increased
on Sunday, in consequence of the Magistrates having
issued a Proclamation, requesting all persons to refrain
from joining in any procession, or assisting in any way
to break the peace. Although it was not known, at
what hour and place the Sons of Liberty' would meet, a
placard was posted on the walls on Monday morning, callitg
on the different ward associations to assemble at half-past 12
o'clock, 4to crush rebellion in the bud.' Still there were no
signs of the opposite party appeariug, audit was generally be-
lieved that they had abandoned their absurd attempt.
" About two o'clock they began to muster in the yard of
Bonacina's tavern, in front of the American Presbyterian
Church, Great St. James's-street. The muster attracted the
attention of some Constitutionalists, IN I o remained to look on,
when all at once the party inside the yard, about 250 in num-
ber, rushed out and made an indiscriminate attack with sticks
and stones on those outside. Two pistols were also fired off,
and a ball from one of them lodged in the sleeve of Mr.
Whitelaw, carpenter. A gentleman immediately went up to
Ma T. S. Brown, who was taking a very active part in the
affair, and said he would hold him responsible for the firing,
on which Mr. B. raised a stick to strike him, when the
threatened blow was warded off, and Mr. B. knocked
down by a Derie. Mr. Hoofatetter, who went up to separate'
the combatants, and to protect Mr. Brown, was severely
handled by the Sons of Liberty,' and had it not been for the
interference of Mr. J. C. Gundlack, Mr. Brown might have
suffered more severely. As it is, his wounds are reported to
us as being severe, though not dangerous. The rebels then
chased their few opponents along St. James's-street, breaking
the windows of Dr. Robertson and other inhabitants in than
street ; but the Doric Club and others, reinforcing the pur-
sued, turned the tables on the enemy, who fled pall-mell up
the main street of the St. Lawrence Suburb, where they were
pursued and conquered after a short fight at the co.ner of
Dorchester-street. The Loyalists then marched through the
principal portion of the town and suburbs seeking the Sons of
Liberty,' but in vain : they seemed to have evaporated like
ghosts into thin air. On parsing a house in Dorchester-street,
opposite the residence of Mr. E. Idler, it was stated that the
patriots were in the habit of driding there, and it was thereupon
resolved that it should be examined, when a seven barrelled,
a double barrelled, and a single barrelled, in all three guns. a
sword, and the banner of the ' Sons of Liberty' were found
and delivered over to the authorities. Previous to this, while
the crowd was passing Joshua Bell's house in Notre Dame-
street, some marks of disapprobation and some missiles thrown
against it, testified the opinion th'y entertained of the turn-
coat, whets lie opened the window and presented a gun which
snapped twice. Early in the afternoon the Riot Act was
read, and the Rural Regiment o.d.eted out to parade the
streets, supported by the artillery, neither of whom was re-
quired, as the Canadians were entirely routed before the mili-
tary made their appearance. The unprovoked riot raised by
the Sons of Liberty' will, we lve, teach them a lesson,
and give them a sample of what kind of enemies they have to
deal with. It was not the least amusing part of the scene
to witness Messrs, Desrevicrs and John Done,gani leading on
the troops, at which the indignation of the spectators was une-
quivocally displayed.
" About sit o'clock the Loyalists marched up Bonsecours-
street, and it was with great difficulty that they were. re-
strained from attacking Mr. Papineads house, The Tindi-
cator office, however, fared differently—the types, paper, and
everything having_ been thrown into the street. These at-
tacks on persons and property are to be regretted ; but they
are, to a certain extent, the result of every outburst of popular
indignation.
"'The Royal Regiment was repeatedly and vehemently
cheered by the Loyalist..
66 We learn, that three Magistrates with troops under their
command, were stationed last night at each of the following '
places : —.Steller's, Main street, St. Lawrence Suburb ;
Boyd's, Place d' Armes and Russell's, Quebec Suburb, besides
an additional force at the main guard, in case of any distur-
bnnce during the night.
(From the Montreal Gazette, Nov. 7.)
" We yesterday witnessed in the str. eta of this city, the
first collision that has taken place in this province between
British 'subjects of English and French origin, on the sub-
ject of those political opinions which have so long estranged
them from one another, as parties contending for different
schemes of Government. On Saturdny we heard it stated,
in various parts of the town, that on Monday it was in-
tended by the anarchical body, canine themselves the Suns
of Liberty,' to meet at the Place d'bArmes, and there rase
the cap and plant the tree of liberty. These reports were
partly confirmed on Sunday morning, when a proclamition
by the..M igistrates appeared, posted in various parts of
the city. The document stated, that depositions had
been lodged before the Magistrate s, that numerous bodies
of men, assuming distinctive badges and denorn. inaeions, and
influenced by adverse political opinions, intended on Mon-
day to parade the streets of the city, from which processions,
under the present' excited state of public feeling, there was
reason to apprehend that riots and tumults might ensue. All
parties were therefore called upon to refrain from joining or
forming part of such processions, which were only calculated
to disturb the public peace, and endanger the persons and pro-
perty of her Majesty's subjects. This proclamation was fol-
lowed on Monday morning by a placard posted on the walla,
calling upon the different loyal and constitutional wards to
meet at the Place d'Armes, at twelve o'clock, to assist to
crush rebellion in the bud !' The consequence was, that
throughout the whole of the forenoon of yesterday the streets
presented a very serious and portentous aspect. Na one could
tell what was to happen, or, indeed, whether any preparations
had been made to justify the expectations of the magistrates
and the other well-dives ,d inhabitants of the city. At various
corners of the streets different parties met together, anxiously
inquiring and conversing as to what might be the result of the
day. About two o'clock, however, it was discovered that a
considerable number of the ' Sons of Liberty' had assembled
together in a large yard facing Greet James-street.
[Here follows an extract from the accounts we have copied
front the Herald.]
We were present when they returned down St. Francois
Xavier-street, and passed into Note Dames reet, and can
safely and positively declare, that a band of from 200 to 300
of the Sons of Liberty,' if so they could be, were only re-
sisted by about a dozen Constitutionalists.
'6 When the mob entered Notre Dame-street from St. Fran-
cois Xavier-street, showers of stones were flying in every
direction like hail ; and erne or two inoffensive individuals
having entered the store of Mr. Bradbury, the windows and
doors were smashed to pieces, and several stones thrown far
into the interior of the pre.nises. The raob then proceeded
along Notre Dame-street, turning back into Great St. James'-
stree,, where they rallied in additional numbers. By this
time the brave Doric Club mustered, and we resume the ac-
coun-. contained in the Herald of what afterwards took place.
" And, we can add, that, in the present instance, the Sons
of Liberty' were the aggressors in this as well as in every other
respect; and when the lion awoke they could not expect that
either themselves or their abettors could altogether escape
without some reprisals being made. We congratulate the
inhabitants of the city that they did not exten to greater
lengths; but they fell into good hands, for nothing could be
more admirable and praiseworthy than the cool and calm de-
meanour af the Constitutionalists during the whole affair.
" The Royal Regiment was enthusiastically received by the
Constitutionalists, and repeatedly cheered as they marched
along the streets in the discharge of their unpleasant duties, We
are informed that the arrangements made by Colonel Maitland
were most judicious. Magistrates, with troops under their
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ATTACK ON DR. Queseet.,—.We gave in our last num-
ber a sketch of the excess that the worthless agitator Cote
effects
was perpetrating in the county of Aeadie, in company with
:/reeirethoef thedidire
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a person named Gagnon whom he has seduced, and some
persons of no note whom be has collected. The attack corn-
milted on Dr. Qursnel is one of the most infatneus which has
been perpetrated since the affair of Madame St. Jacques.
It appears that on his return from the meeting of the Con-
vention, at St Charles, this Canadian Carrier went to the
house of Dr. Quesnel with all his followers. The lattet
received him with his usual politeness, and even offered
them refreshment ; on this, Cote, as the spokesman
of the party, told him that was not the-object of their visit,
but they had come to desire him to throw up his commission
and send in his resignation to His Excellency. The Doctot
replied that it was a step which required some cons:deratioe
and reflection. Hereupon Cote said that there was no room
for any tergiversation, and thatt ho, Mr. Qoestiel must decide
to do so irliniediately or expect to have the Louse attacked.
Mr. Quesnel though surprised at such excessive impudence,
desired these singularly unceremonious advisers to quit hi:
house, which they did. In the course of Friday Dr. Quesnel
was called upon by several individuals, who told bins that he
had better comply, as if he did not something serious would
occur. The Doctor, however did not accrde to their in-
junctions, aid determined not to be dictated to. At night,
these ruffians, instigated by Cote, surrounded the house.
forced open a door and broke the window 44shes, putting