The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-12-21

And beg to say that Mr.. Browns visit TO Burling-
ton has hus far tended create in the public mind
here, an opinion unfayorable 10 the hopes Of his
Your correspondent from vermont, near The
line 49, under date Of the 7ih inst, Is, beg leave
TO say, in error in his statement Of Joefs ~ say
ing that "the royasis numbered, according 10
their own accounts, |, 200 men," The statement
of the ysyaiiss IS that their force consisted OF $50
men, and Mr.. Brown himself states their number at
only AGO.
dieting and contradictory reports constantly IN cir
culaiion TO ascertain the truth, and we have all been
very frequently most egregiousiy misicd ana decefy-
ed For instance, on my return from Montreal last
week. was told at Champaign that parry o. Ca
nadians from Swanton had attacked the royaliS vol
unieers at Missisquo Bay, and had taken two pieces
Of artillery and some 80 muskes. The "fact" turns
out however, 10 be- that the party from Swsnion
was attacked by these same oyalist volunteers, and
lost two pieces Of artillery, and that Mr. Bouche,e,
whom Mr. Brown represents TO be prize was
wounded and taken prisoner 10 Montreal!
stated in my letter of yesterday, that admitted
he political right OF revolution, where the people
believe il UNSUITABLE and have the power moral and
physical 10 effect ip beg leave 10 reiterale this
admission But at the same time must be permit
ted 10 saw thar when il Is attempted, without revi-
Gus concert or preparation, and under circunstan-
ces to result in inevitable failure, II can only pro-
n
rveting still stronger the aledged feers OF polit
cal servilude In this point OF view, the leaders of
the late attempt al revolution in Canada have as
sumed fearful responsibility, and have involved
themselves aud those whom they have been COM
PEELED TO desert, in difficulty ii no, destructiob.
In conclusion, beg to say that, as have written
you in great frankness and sincerity, have been
Influenced by no other wish than 10 undeceivt you
in the opinions you have been led by false nfsrma
ton to form upon this most interesting subject As
"the bringer Of unwecome news" am aware that
have "but losing Office" But IL am not
wholly deuded, you have yourself been greatly de-
ceived in this matter. And, as ! know il is your
earnest wish that your paper should convey 10 the
public correct information upon this as upon all
other subjects, doub. not thai you will avail YOUR
self of what have written, ii indeed you do not
entirely withhold your belief from my statements,
10 correct any erroneous impressions which the col
umns of the Atlas may have created.
My opinions Of the present condition and future
prospects of the patriots" may be mistaken ones
Should find them so, shall certainly retract them
with the same frankness with which have ex-
pressed them AT all events, If any I" facts" favora-
BE to this cause should come TO my knowledge,
shall not hesitate 10 communicate them TO you
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE Atlas.
VERMONT near the line As, Dec. Is, 1887
About these days"-so all the Almanacs should
read" look out for tremendous flood OF Tory glo-
riicaton" The simple fact that there is at least
apparent cessation of hostilies will, apprehend,
BE- magnifed into most momenlous event; or rather
effort viii be made TO that end with the hope that
the strong tide OF sympathy which is pouring out
from the bosons OF the true sons of Freedom in
America may thus be stayed The official announce
ment in the Canadian Tory organs must run some
how thus:
aTIIE REBELS ExTERMNATED! THE WAR AT AN END!
"We have the extreme satisfaction TO announce to
the country and the world that after series of the
most brilliant exploits recorded in the annals of the
universe, her Royal MajeSty's troops, under the i'm
mortal Weiherall and the gallant Gore have sue
ceeded in burning the property of Dr. Nelson, with
out the loss OF single man; have entered the de-
serted villages of 81. Dennis, ST. Ours, ST. Charles
ST. Hyacinlhe, &c. without SO much as once think
ing ola retreat; in fine have completely exermnat-
ed the whole rebel force of the Province These
glorious results have filled us, and the loyal inhabi-
tan,s of the city, with the most inexpreS ble Joy -!
Peace and order restored; the wild spirit Of se
dition and rebellion has been quenched forever /;
Wetherall is the Saviour Of Canada
"P. S In our last we had entirely forgotten to
mention that Brown Papineau and all tue leaders
have ineiorousy fled TO Vermont TO escape he pun
ishment of hanging which their own party was bent
upon nfcting. Our only regret is, that the thirty
forty persons confined in dungeons on the charge
of treason, are the only ones who can now be exc
cuted on the gallows. God save the Queenr
This, Judging from The tone and temper OF the late
Canadian papers, must be near the language which
will be used; and this, or something like IT, will be
American editors, some of whom dare call themselves
thigs! On this point hardly wish to use the Ian
guage which, in justice; belongs TO the subject;
will not say their professions Of wing doctrnesthe
doctrines of the Revolutionthe doctrines of Liber
ty-are hypocritical; only ask, arc they consistent
nth hostility 10 The radicals or the Patri0ts-no
mean TO the Patriot Ways Of Canada! That and
whig is the right term-the only one truly sig
niican of their feelings, of their intentions, Of their
determinations. A truce TO this, however Asa friend
Of Canadian liberty cannot object, if the tories
present their opponents 10 be dispersed and defeated;
II they believe il true they will be led to relax their
vigilance. i can assure you however, that the Pa
triot Wings are determined upon organization and
resistance nor will the intelligence from the Upper
Province the sympathy of the States, and the blood
OF the murdered Patriots in Montreal tend at all 10
abate their firmness
/ have no authentic news from the Lower Pro-
vince 1t is said, however, that number of persons
arrested for treason have been prirdte executed at
Montreal! believe it, because | expect no more
than this from the bloodhounds in power.
A public meeting has been holden at Swanton, in
this State, TO express their opinions on the Canadian
war of Revolution. 1t is presumed the strongest adj
vocate of strict neutrality" cannot object to this
the British tories have entered that town. and threat
ened to burn the dwellings of American citizens for
haiborng the Patriots.
From the Albany Argus Of Saturday
MIR. Mackenzie, (and others on whose life price
is set) was at Bufidlo the llth instant, having
made his escape through the royal lines with great
difficulty and hazard The Buffalo Com. ADV. of
the l2h saws.