Litchfield enquirer., 1837-12-28

The Montreal Courier states that General T. s. Brown, leader of the insurgents, and for many years the confidential friend and associate of Papineau, is not an American by birth, but native of New Brunswick, who has spent some 1.-the earlier years of his life in Vermont.
 From Quebec we learn that entire tram guilty prevails. The guns are all mounted on the Tamparts of the town and citadel, and the volunteer organization goes on with great spirit. The 18th regiment remains in the Jesuits' Barracks The Royal Quebec Ar- tillery are to occupy quarters that have been fitted up for them in the wing of the old Par- liament House, and the Royal Quebec Vol- unteers, numbering 800 strong, have been provided with barracks in the stone stores on Kings wharf.
 It IS stated that Sorel and Chambly will be garrlsoned during the winter by volunteers, ana that St. Denis, St. Charles, St. Johns, and the Isle Aux Noix will be occupied by 'the regulars, with the addition probably of some volunteers of Upper Canada Militia.
 The Provincial Assembly stands prorog- ued to the 18th of the next month.
 We find in the Montreal Transcript. the fol- lowing particulars of the Butchery of Lieut., Weir. If it be true, we think it quite time to cease comparing these Canadian Insurgents with the Patriots of our Revolution. It is an insult to the memory of the dead to speak of them in the same breath.
 After Lieut.. Weir had been betrayed into the hands of the rebels, Ds. Wolfred Nelson ordered his removal from St. Denis to St. Cnarles. The person entrusted with this du- " was Jalbert, the ex-captain of militia MT. Weir's arms were forced back, and his elpoWs made fast to each other with ropes- mus pinlOned he was placed in cart. into which Jalbert, and another man under him. whose name we forget, also mounted. the for mer armed with a sword, the latter with an axe; and they proceeded towards St. Charles. The roads were in so very bad state that the horse became fatigued, and with difficult ty continued at foot pace. Jalbert first or defed the man to get out and walk-he after ward got out himself-and finally he made a sign to Mir. Weir, who although in so help- less condition, descended as best he might. He had just reached the ground, and was steadying himself with one hand rested on the back of the cart, when Jalbert made a rush behind him, and plunged his sword into MT. Welr's back with such violence that it transfixed his body.
 Surprised, writhing with pain, helpless Z! and influenced by the first impulse of nature, the weapon was no sooner withdrawn than MT. Weir got under the cart, where he law bleeding and in agony. After short con- terence the two assassins approached the cart and commenced most savage and brutal att tack on their victim, one on each side: the one stabblng with his sword, the other strik- ing with hls axe, as the wheel and the posi- tlon ot Mr. Weir gave opportunity. At length the axeman inflicted severe wound on MT. Weir's left side, close to the hip Reused by the brutal character of the attack. and the reflection that to remain where he was would be to die by inches, Mir. Weir crept from under the cart, and regained his legs. Seeing these wretches again advance upon him, he resorted to the only possible expedlent left, and, weak as by this time he was, he raised his right leg and made kick at Jalbert.
 The man with the axe seized the advantage of the moment, and aimed heavy blow at the left side of Mir. Weir's head. He saw the blow coming, and ins!inctively raised his hand. The blow took effect across the side of the head and on a line with the temple--- after cutting off all the four fingers of MT. Weir's hand, the axe laid his skull complete ly open, nearly severing the top of the head. The young man then sunk upon the ground a dreadful object to behold. W. Y. Courier.
 Upper C0nada.-The greatest degree of enthusiasm still prevails at Buffalo in behalf of the Canadians. On the evning of the l1th inst, 1t was wrought up to the highest point of intensity by the immense meeting gather ed at the Theatre with the expectation of hearing Mr. Rolph, one of the proscribed.- He did not come, but the news arrived and was communicated that MT. Mackenzie, the head of the insurgent movement in Upper Canada, had escaped from his pursuers, and had actually safely arrived on this side the Niagara, and was lodged in the house of Dr.. Chapin, distinguished revolutionary patriot of our country. The venerable Doctor came, and was called to the chair, and then com- menced scene of thrilling interest. The Doctor stated that he held a priceless friend and patriot under his professionalism there were blood hounds seeking these patriots.- A voice cried out:
 Who are they ?'
 sOne of them is William L. Mckenzie"
 The whole vast assembly burst into a thun- der ofapplause. Never saw we such scene never heard we such a shout of exultation! Such enthusiasm is honorable to the feelings of our citizens. It was not Mckenzie who called forth such electrical feeling. A few months ago, he might have come among us. and excited little interest. He comes now as the Champion and Martyr of Liberty A price is set on his life by the agents ot trans atlantic power. That circumstance IS enough to call out all the feeling ofan Amer ican assembly.
 "Fellow citizens" continued the old vete- ran, his life is in our power, he has thrown himself upon our protection-will you pro- tect him? ?''
 "We will i've will Bring him out "
 "Gentlemen, he is too fatigued-too sick, fo come hera to uiUhf Rut tomorrow night