Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-30
Highly Important from Canada-Civil War
Commenced.

We copy from the Albany Argus, further and impor
tant particulars respecting the Of affairs in Can
ada
Matters fast approaching a crisis. The Ca
nadians ST. Dennis have taken bold stand and dr
back the advanced guard Of the British forces
sisting OF 200 regulars.
Upon receipt ofthis intelligence the whole Of the
British force despatched 10 the point where the Ca
nadians had centred
1t is probable that the British soldiers may put down
the present ovement-but others and others will arise
sooner later, and blood will be spilled anl the Cana
dams gain their point and ultimately become ndepeud.
ext 1t is doubtful whether this will be the immediate
consequence Of this procedure but there be no
doubt that will be the ultimate result At present The
movement is confined chiefly to the French Canadians
who fern the great of the people in Lower Ca
NADIA the British subjects in that district of the colony
have risen, but shown the contrary strong at
tachnent the mother country. Several of the par
ishes of the district in which the commenced
have also though French in their adhesion to the
existing powers--but this does amount to much
should their party gain an ascendancy they will find
difficulty in forgetting their promises which
mere matter of policy. Any way, we may now look for
sangunary results. The sword is unsheathed and
though the rhat yet yields may be rendered DOW
eress the spirit that called II forth still lives and will
only acquire fresh strength from the opposition that is
made TO it,.
BURLINGToS, Nov. IS, 1s37-Dear Sir-I enclose
yeu in haste extra from of our Offices which
you may rely correct and furthermore, is expect
ed that but few hours after there must have been
gasement ST. Charles only miles from St Dem
MIS- between the Canadians under Papineau, amounting
to near 5000, with peces of artillery and detach
Of the 1st Royals, amounting near 800, with IA
pieces of artillery. PaPneau is in the old Fort and has
with him two of Napoleon's officers in command. He
has also foundry for casting cannon We are waiting
the result anxouslv. The father of Mr.. Il. S. Brown.
ofhe leaders of the French party arrived here this
morning and brings this intelligence.
FREE PRESS OFFICE. BURLISGTos, Nov. 26.-CAN-
ADA-ESGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE LoYALIsTs AND
PATRIoTs-sIxTEEN KILLED AND woUNDED-By the
steamboat Franklin, which arrived at o'clock this
morning, learn that engagement has taken place
between 200 of the British regulars and the Canadians
at ST. Dennis in which the latter successful. The
loyaliss lost 10, killed and wounded and two brass pie
ces. Capt. Malcolm is reported MORALLY wounded.
The patriot loss not known.
1t appears that the patriots have made stand St.
Charles about 80 miles below Montreal and repair.
ing old French fort. Their number is stated two
thousand more, well armed and furnished and that
they have eight brass pieces On Wednesday detach
ment of 800 regulars and 800 volunteers left Montreal
with the intention of breaking up this post They land
ed Thursday and had taken up their line Of march
for St Charles The advance guard consisting Of 900
regulars had proceeded far St Dennis, when they
attacked by the Canadian populace, and after
severe engagement driven back, with the loss above
stated
On Thursday night steamboat arrived at Montreal
bringing the bodies of the SLAIN when detachment
consisting of the entire regular force in the city i'm
mediately despatched down the river The next boat
will undoubtedly bring further and more decisive
particulars which we shall publish in another bulletin
All depend the result of this expedition,
the entire regular force of the is engaged in
it. The patriots have foundery ST. Charles, aud
casting their own cannon
Report saws that the patriot force St Charles is
der tue command Of French officers Of distinction,
trained under Buonaparte. OF this, however have
no authentic iniormaton.-AlbdRy Argus.