The Sun.
London, England, 1838-01-23 00:00:00

a reward of 5001. had been offered for his apprehension, has enlisted
warmly in the cause, and, the night before last, gave an Address at
Lockport.

(From the Montreal Herald of Dec. 16.)
LOWER CANADA.
The following is a copy of Col. Eden's oEcial despatch in relation to
he captule of St. Eustat•hc

" St. Eustache, Dec. 14, 1837

" Sir,—l rim directed by the Lieutenant-General commanding to in.
form you, that the fences under his command crossed the river about
three mi'eibelow St. Eustache, and invested the town about mid-day.
Many of the rebels made their escape on the appearanc:, of the troops,
but others attempted to defend themselves in the church and the adjoin.
ing houses, from which they were driven in about an hour. Our loss
has been trifling. One hundred and twenty have been taken, and a
great many arms. The loss of the rebels, in killed and wounded, has
been great. Dr. Chenicr, their leader, is amongst the killed.
" I hare the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant,
'
" LietalsCol, Hughes, Officer commanding
Jos; Ensue,
atni,lingDept. Adj.-Gen.
Montreal."
Since the above was in type, we have received still later information
from the seat of war. At eight o'clock yesterday morning, the troops
marched from St. Eustache with their gallant general at their head, and
reached Grand Brule about noon. Previous to leaving St. Eustache, a
•flag of truce had been received by Sir John ; but that did not interfere
with his preconcerted operations. Every house within a mile of the
vilage of Grand Brute had a white pocket handkerchief stuck on
a stick exhibited from a window, to give evidence of the peaceful inten-
tions of i!s inmates. On arriving opposite Girouard's house, the Gene-
ral halted, and made it his head quarters. Immediately opposite were
about 250 Canadians drawn up r.nk and file a few of them holding up
white handkerchiefs on sticks. They exhibited as pitiful an appearance
as could possibly be imagined, and surrervlered themselves uncondition-
ally In Girouard's house several papers were found contaieing lists of
his various companies and various other matters connected with his mad
project,. A person named Majore, one of the prisoners at St. Eus-
tache, and who was wounded in his side by an officer with his sword,
and who was one of the fomenters of the rebellion, says, that at the be-
ginning of the action the rebels amounted to nearly a thousand. A con-
siderable number of them fled es soon as they heard the first discharge
of artillery, and it :s conjectured that from 150 to 200 were killed by
the military or perished in the flames. The stench from the burning
of the bodies was very offensive. The number of corpses in the
churchyard and the nuns' gardens were 2S, and from 30 to 40 indi-
viduals were killed in the brushwood in attempting to retreat. When
the troops arrived at Saint Eustache, Girord, Peltier, arid a few others,
eft to bring up reinforcements, as they said, but, as a matter of course,
they never returned. They called at a tavern kept by Mr. Inglis,
at Grand Frenicre, about four o'clock, and said that the troops
lad net with a signal defeat ; Mrs. Inglis asked them how, if that were
the case, the village was in flames ? To which he replied, that it
was accidentally set on tire by themselves. They then went to Grande
Brute and the North River, but were not successful in either place in
raising troops, and they are now supposed to be skulking about the
woods. The number of prisoners taken at St. Eustache is 123, and the
number of wounded about 20, of whom four have died since they were
placed in the hospital. The troops lost one man killed and five
wounded, though not seriously. The daring exposure of his person by
B. A. Gugy, Esq., unfortunately was taken advantage of by the enemy.
He is wounded in two places, but was doing well yesterday.
On'Thursday evening the village of St. Eustache presented a heart-
rending appearance, the whole of the lower portion being one sheet of
lurid flame. It is supposed that about 50 houses have been burnt, and
nothing now is left of them but stone walls or solitary chimneys. The
moon looked blue and wan through the thick and curling smoke, and
seemed as if mourning over the melanchly scene.
We understand that the prisoners are to be brought into Montreal.
Sir John, with the troops, were tei occupy Grand Brute last night, and
proceed this day to Saint Seholastique and St Therese, and thence
home. It is supposed that the houses of Jacob Barcelo and Girouard
would be burnt by the troops previous to their departure.

(From the Buffalo Journal, Dec. 16.)
UPPER CANADA.
Came AT Nary Istaarro.—We have nothing further from the patriot
camp at Navy Island.
A proclamation, setting forth the objects of the persons there assem-
bled, and calling upon the Reformers of Canada there to rendezvous,
or otherwise to lend a hand for the revolutionizing of the province,
signed by William Lyon 3l'Kenzie, as " Chairman pro. tent. of the Pro-
•incial Government of the State of Upper Canada, has been issued and
circulated.
'l'be proclamation also further states that the force embodied on Navy
Island is well supplied with artillery, small arms, ammunition, provi-
sions, &c., the contributions of their friends in this State. The procla-
mation also offers a bounty of 300 acres of land to all volunteers who
will personally aid in bringing to a conclusion the struggle for indepen-
dence in the Canadas.
The Canadian Patriots are also enjoined not to commit any excesses
upon the property of the Royalists, or upon their persons, upon pain of
the severest punishment.
It is alleged that Sir F. B. Head, having been sent to this country with
promises of conciliation and justice, and having violated his oath of
office in not properly carrying out the legitimate objects of his mission,
ILA become guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors. A reward of
5001. is therefore offered for him, " that he may be dealt with as may
appertain to justice."
The following are set forth in the proclamation as the objects for the
furtherance of which the force on Navy Island is embodied :
" Perpetual peace, founded on a Government of equal rights to all,
secured by a written Constitution, sanctioned by yourselves in a conven-
on to be called as early as circumstances will permit.
Civil and religious liberty, in its fullest extent, that in all laws
de, or to be made, every person be bound alike—neither shall any
nure, estate, charter, birth, or place, confer any exemption from the
rdinary course of legal proceedings and responsibilities whereunto
thers are subjected.
" The abolition of hereditary honours, of the laws of entail and pri-
ogeniture, and of hosts of pensioners who devour our substance.
" A Legislature composed of a Senate and House of Assembly,
osen by the people.
• " An Executive to be composed of a Governor and other Officers
lected by the public voice.
" A Judiciary chosen by the Governor and Senate, and composed of
c most learned, honourable, and trustworthy of our citizens. The
ws to be rendered cheap and expeditious.
" A free trial by Jury—Sheriffs chosen by you, and not to hold office,
as now, at the pleasure of our tyrants. The freedom of the press,
Alas for it, now! The free presses in the Catiadas are trampled down
by the hand of arbitrary power. .._ -.
" The vote by ballot—free and peac,lul township elections.
" The peo;tle to elect their court of request commissioners and justices
of the peace—and also their militia officers, in all cases whatsoever.
" Freedom of trade—every man to be allowed to buy at the cheapest
market, and sell at the dearest.
" No man to be compelled to give military service, unless it be his
choice.
" Ample funds to be reserved from the vast natural resources of our
country to secure the blessings of education to every citizen.
" A frugal and economical Government, in order that the people may
be prosperous and tree from difficulty.
" An end for ever to the wearisome prayers, supplications, and
mockeries attendant upon our connexion with the lordlings of the Colo-
Lial-office, Downing-street, London.
" The opening of the St. Lawrence to the trade of the world, so that
th 2 largest ships might pass up to Lake Superior, and the distribution
of t e wild lands of the country to the industry, capital, skill, and
ettterprize of worthy men of all nations."

UPPER CANADA MOVEMENTS.
FROM NAVY ISLAND.—The statements of our Bujfiao correspondent,
of the Patriot force on this island, are confirmed. . _

The Buffillo Journal says, " They have also a number of field-pieces
an IS and a 24 pounder, and a good supply of small arms. They are
fortifying their encampment ; and from its favourable position, it will
require rather more efficient troops than the raw militia of the Canadas
—half of whom cannot be trusted by he Queen's officers—to dislodge
the Liberals

The journal adds :—" We have just learned that the Royalists (Dec.
18) commenced a fire from artillery at the patriot camp at Navy Island,
which was promptly returned, and two Royalists killed. None of the
patriots were injured." Navy Island is British territory. The Buffalo
Advertiser says--" The patriots at Nary Island have obtained from
Black Rock large quantities of the punchings from the boilers of
steam.boats. These arc sewed up in bags for grape shot, and must do
terrible execution."

PROCLAMATION.
WILLIAM L. MARCY, GOVERNOR OF THR STATE OF NEW YORK.

" W. L. MARCY.
" JOHN A. DIX, Secretary of State

(From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser of Dec. 14.

FROM rISE LONDON DISTILICT.—( A district between the Lakes) We
have a great variety of contradictory rumours. Dr. Dunconsbe has
command of about 700 patriots there. The Speaker, M`Nalib, is in
command against him, with about the same number of Royal Militia.
The report is that M` Nabb is defeated, with serious less, but this needs
a good deal of confirmation.
" Office of the Telegraph, Lewiston, Dec. 15.
" A large body of patriots have been organized in the London die.
trict several days. M`Nabb lett Hamilton on Thursday with 500 men
for that district to disperse the Patriots. A lady direct from Hamilton
reports that this force had encountered the Patriots, amounting to
1,500, under Dr. Duncombe— that they (the Royalists) were repulsed—
that an express arrived at Hamilton this morning with orders to have
the women and children leave the place. The Royalists are cottetn-
trating their forces along the frontier, from Niagara to Fort Erie.
They muster to-day at Fort Erie 900. Great apprehensions are felt for
the transportation of men, muskets, and ammunition across the river.
The ferry is open, but all who cross are closely inspected.
In relation to Sir John Colborne, the Albany Daily Advertiser says—

"'This iron-heeled old warrior seems to scatter all before him in Lower
Canada. It may not be generally known here, that he was the pet of the
fiery-hearted Sir Thomas Picton during the wars with Napoleon, and
was always selected by Sir Thomas to lead forlorn hopes and storm for-
tresses. Picton fell at Waterloo—Colborne, after his hundred battles,
bids fair to die in his bed."

Whereas information has bee❑ received that an armed body of men is
assembled at or near the city of Flirtlido, with the avowed intention of
taking part in the disturbances which prevail in the neighbouring pro-
vince of Upper Canada, and that similar movements are to be appre-
hended in other parts of tire state adjoining the province of Lower Ca-
nada; and whereas any attempt to set on foot such military expeditions

or enterprizes, is in direct violation of the laws of the land and of the re-
lations of amity subsisting between the kingdom of Great Britain and
tae United Stated
‘' I do hereby call upon the persons who may be assembled, or who
may design to assemble, as aforesaid, to desist from their unlawful pro.

seeding►, and upon the citizens of this State to co-operate with the offi-
cers and magistrates of the United States in their efforts to suppress all
such violations of law, and to bring the offenders to punishment. Ido
also enjoin upon the good people of this State to abstain from all illegal
interference with the domestic concerns of the said provinces, and they
are hereby cautioned not to allow their feelings of sympathy for those
who, for political cauty:s, hayed fled from other countries and taken re-
fuge in our own, to mislead them into any infraction of the laws, or of
those principles of neutrality which it is the duty of the Government to
maintain in relation to the dissensions, whether external or domestic, of
foreign states.

Givcn under my hand and the Great Seal of the State at Albany,
this 19th day of Decembe:, 1837.
[L.S
By the Governor,

The scenes of yesterday gave ample room for remark, and no exagge-
ration is required to make an "exciting history of recent transactioms."
In the morning, patriotism and coffee were discussed together at the
breakfast tables in every house in the city. Guns, swords, pistols, am-
munition, and accoutrements, poured in at the Eagle Tavern. A wi-
dow lady in Swan street brushed up her husband's musket and equip-
ments, and seid them with her compliments to Mr. M`Kenzie.
A handbill, signed by a gentleman, ex-mayor of the city, as chair-
man of the Executive Committee, to consult with M'Kenzie and
others, in relation to supplies, stating where such would be received,
was issued.

patriot volunteers were enrolled throughout the day to a considerable
namber. An intimation that the Mayor and civil authorities
interfero wal 14yohr4 Era ;TAM
Ordnalice Prom tritripps quarters was contracted for, and not only
here, but at other points along the frontier, it was stated that vo'un-
beers were ready to join the Patriot standard. Liberal offers were made
of land and money to such as should engage in the contpst.
Last night the following handbill was ooleti about the streets :
Pitript Volunteers will reoderyous this eTeniog at nine o'clock in
front of the theatre, prepqred to take pp their line of march, or-
der of the Commanding Otpcer."
An hour before the time they assemtlled a standard was presented 13
Mr. Dean, who, ih 4 handgom@ speech, explained it tc!