The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-12-19
From the Toronto u. C) Guardian.
MOVEMENTS in UPPER
CANADA.
TUESDAY MoRNING, Dec. ..
TORONTO IN ARMS!

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olution to lead already to armed opposition to the
constituted authorities.
This is the fuct An armed force collected on
Yonge Street, and is threatening an attack upon the
CITY, The Governor like brave representative OF
his youthful Queen, is under arms ut the head OF
| loyal men. The streets arc being barrcaded. Inc
garrison and the market building are placed IN inc
best possible Of defence That me snort notIce
would admit. Unless Divine Providence lulerieres
much blood will be shed
TUESDAY, 6 p. NJ. The rebel force, with Nc
Kenzio at their head, cncampcd on Gallows
Hill about n mile and half from the city. An at
tack is threatened to night. May heaven avert it.
Hundreds of the assaIants must perish before the
| city is carried.
| Among the armed loyasts we recognise the
Chief Justice, Judges Jones and Mclean, the Vice
Chancellor, and large proportion Of the most re-
spectacle inhabitants Of the place.
The strength Of the rebels is variously reported,
from 600 to 1900. About 1000 men are already
we'll armed in the city, with some artillery.
Wednesday morning, o'clock.
Through the Divine Mercy disturbance has
taken place in the city during the night The rebels
have fallen back from GaIlows HILL (perhaps there
were some unpleasant associations connected with
the name) and have taken up their position, we
understand, about three miles from the city. A re-
enforcement Of about 20 loyasts arrived last n ght
from Hamilton, under Col. Allan McNab, and about
the number from Scarborough Constant
SESSIONS coming in, and we understand it is in
tended to march out day, and give battle to the
insurgents. From the enthusiasm displayed by
the loyasts, and the advantage they possess
by having field pieces under their commando and
the usticc of their cause, there is little doubt of
success
In addition to our hurried remarks Of yesterday,
we subjoin the following particulars, the correct
ness of which, we believe may be relied on:
On Monday night, Mr. Archibald Mcdonnell and
Mr. Alderman Powell rode up Yonge Street to re-
connoitro the position of the rebels. A little be-
You'd the toll gate, they were intercepted and seized
by Mr.. Nc Kenzie and three other mon, who declared
them prisoneIs-Alderman Powell drew n pistol
and presenting ii within few inches of mckenzie 5
face, it flashed and missed fire. lie was then pulled
from his horse, and another OF the party was
evellng his rifle at him, Mr. Z. drew his other PTS
tol, shot him through the head, and made good his
retreat. Mr. Mcdonald was taken, and remains Il
prisoner with one or two others who fell into their
hands yesterday.
Colonel Moody. a veteran officer who had retir-
ed on half pay, having received intelligence Of the
contemplated descent upon the Guy, LETT his home
to bring information to the governments On bis
way he was intercepted by party of men and kill
ed. One ofour citizens, Mr. :. Brooks, who was in
company with him, had narrow escape; but being
on II fleet horse he succeeded in reaching the city.
Yesterday the dwelling house Of Dr. Horne was
burned to ashes, aud several others pundered.
Last night, about eight O'Clock, piquet guard Of
32 men, under Sheriff Jarvis, suddenly attacked
BY large party Of rifcmcn, who opened upon them
smart fire, but happily without effect. 1t was
brskly returned by the little band with more fatal
precision. One OF the assaiants was left dead and
1t is said that two others carried off by the in
surgents, MORALLY wounded.
Yesterday morning His EXcecncy requested Drs
Rolph and Baldwin to visit tho head quarters OF the
rebels, and to urge Them in the name Of humanity
to desst from their wicked designs, and to return
peaceably to their lhmiIies aud thus prevent the eff
fusion Of blood. We understand that the appeal of
His Excelency was touching and eloquent; but in
vain. Mckenzie, who has now veulurcd his ALL
dictated terms which no GoVeruo. could assent to
without for(eitIng his honor and his head.
The following slip from the office oi'tho Lewiston
IN. W Telegraph, contains few facts not stated
in the above. Lewiston, it will be recolIcccd, is
on the Niagara river, opposite TO Queenston, and
about fifty miles from Toronto.
Lewiston, Dec. 6 4 o'clock p. NJ.
The steam boat Traveller, Capt. Whitney, nrrv
ed at Niagara this morning, at o'clock, from To-
ronto, which place he left four hours before. The
boat with deputation was dispatched by tho Gov
ernor for volunteers from The District to the imme.
diate aid of the Government and to return with
such forthwith. The Reformcrs Of the Home Dis
trct collected near Toronto the night before last in
great numbers $4,000; volunteers in tohalf Of the
the city. Some skirmishiig took place, and Col.
Moody, late lthe lO4th, was shot dead, with 9th.
ers; and number of prisoners taken, amongst
whom were Archibald Mcdonald and Col. Wells
Sheriff Jarvis house and others woro fired and burnt.
The Governor and his Council! in the Market
Square. James Brown and 800 volunteers are in
the fort Mr. Speaker McNab with so volunteers
reached the city Yesterday. Col. w. Chisholm is
expected to-day from Oalsvlc with all the voIun-
teers he get to aid the Government, ard from
Withby few yeomanry cavalry are looked for.
Inc Rctorners nave at their council Doctor John
RoIph, and Others thigh standing. Three flags of
truce were sent yesterday, TO the government with
the following terms
LIST. 70 dissolve tho present Parliament.
Sd. Grant an Elective Legislative Council.
Sd. That the Governor leave the Province in two
weeks.
6 o'clock, p NJ.
Tho Traveller left Niagara this afternoon with
one hundred royal volunteers, under the command
Of Daniel McDougc, who a Lieutenant in the
MlIil'a at the battle of Queenstown. The Steamer
Transit is lying off in the Bay of Toronto, with the
family OF the Governor and the public munitions
The Militia are assembling at Niagara. Apprehcn
stons are felt OF an attack upon the town tonight
and preparations are malingIor defence.
The Oswego Herald Of the 9TH, seven o'clock P
NJ, says
''The schooner Willet, Capt. Macnmber, has Just
come into our harbor, from BeIIevo Upper Canada
Capt NJ. states that Government Express passed
through Bellcvillo yesterday with intelligence that
tho Patriots had assembled and were in arms IN the
vicinity of Toronto, headed by Mckenzie, Bldwe,