The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-12-12
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CANADIAN AFFAIRS.

pearance of a Radical force in view of the place
doubtless gave rise to the rumor. The Tories are
actively engaged in terrifying Montreal, expect
ing vigorous attack by the Patriots. Accounts
from the Province are so contradictory that it is
impossible, at present, to come TO any satisfacto
ty conclusion respecting the transactions of eth
er party. The following is an extract of COM
munication from gentleman residing on the
borders of the Province which mentions the lat
est intelligence from that place The spirit of
the letter warrants the suspicion that the writer
is inclined to espouse the cause of the Patriots
DERBY LINE, Dec. 8, 1887.
To the Editor of the Californian:
Hurrah for the patriots of Canada, say-hurrah
for the noble spirited people, who, after more than
fifty years of oppression, have at length determined
to be free. Hurrah for the brave Canadians, who,
by their courage and Intrepdity, have shown that
they worthy to be free. Their is the
of all America-may they succeed-may God pros
per them.
You have heard, this, of tho battles at St.
Dennis and St. Charles, and of the of the
Patriots at both places. The Tory papers state,
shat the rod-cOatS triumphed at the latter place, but
taking all things into consider, do not think they
tell the truth. If the troops did triumph, why did
they return TO Montreal, as they did by flight, A
few such triumphs, would, think, leave few
soldiers to tell the tale to boast ofvctores
won. 1t is probably such triumph as was obtained
over our forefahers at Bunker's Hill, and will
doubtedly be as honorable the Canadians, as
that TO the Patriots of '76. In fact, these two
first battles in Canada, bear striking resemblance
to The battles of Lexington and Bunkers Hill, and
will undoubtedly occupy the place in Canadian
History that those do in the History of the United
States And the effect of these first battles upon the
ardent feelings of the Canadians, is similar to that
which aroused our foreiathcrs to arms, when they
first heard of the slaughter of their countrymen on
the occasions alluded to. 1t has aroused the people
and they embodyiug and terrifying in all parts
Of the country. 1t has awakened spirit of opposi
ton, a hatred of oppression and misrulo, which
cannot be put down by British bayones, and which
will be satisfied with nothing short of liberty and
independence.
We have no news of any further military move
ments of importance since these battles. learned
last night, from private source in which can put
the utmost confidence, that there is an army of
5000 men, few miles in the of Montreal, |
which is thoroughly armed and disciplined, and
which is commanded by some of the most deter
mined and rcsoue fellows in the Province. The
principal officer is Mr. Scott, Scotchman, and
member of Parliament 1t is stated in the Tory
papers that this army has made its appearance
in view Of Montreal, and gave the inhabitants some
alarm. Query-If the sight oft alarms them,
what will they do when it attacks thom? There
are in the city of Montreal ut least 5000 Canad.
ans,( quito many of the opposite paIty) who
are we'll armed and ready to act at a moments
warning.
A gentleman in this place received letter from
oh l,;oh ,.oI tI,ot,
pected, hourly, that attack would be made on
that place, and that the people sending away
their families for safety. 1t will, undoubtedly, be
the first object ofthe patriots to obtain ST. Johns, in
order TO secure free communication with the States.
The Canadians determined to 60 ahead-no
mistalle-and there is nothing earth to prevent
them from carrying everything before them this
winter. indeed, should, not be surprised if they
took Quebec before spring. What they will do
next summer, when John Bull sends out his dogs
Of acar, remains TO be Should they obtain
good officers, get well organized and disciplined,
and be well provided with arms, cannon, &C. they
will use up the said dogs, think, in real Yankee
fashion. Give the Canadians officers that they can
confide in, and they will make tho best soldiers in
the world. They are hardy-they can live where
American or British soldiers would starve--they are
obodient and respectful to their suporiors-they are
brave, as has been already proved all very neces-
sary qualities for soldier. One of the Montreal
tory papers admits already that the Canadians show
great "tact and nrepidity." If so, what will they
do when they become well armed and disciplined
They are raw recruits now, with but few arms, and
act without concert or system. Let them have
few of BoNAPARrE's able officers, they undonbt-
cdIy acW haze IN eao months, to drill discipline,
and lead them on, and have no doubt they will
be able to make a good report of themselves Gam
sure their enemies will then have little reason to
apply to them the vile epthets, such as towards,
traitors, rebels, &c, which they have been SO long
in the habit OF heaping upon them.
We received news here yesterday. that the Gov
ernor of Canada has offered reward for Papineau,
of 50 ,000 and lesser rewards for the other prnci-
pal rebels. ~
Wilson Lumpkn has been elected Senator to
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