Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-11-17
CANADA.
Riot at Montreal, and destruction Of a Print-
ing Office.

which so often severely ccnsures us Of the
United States for an occasional outbreak of
the popnlnce. has the following particulars
Of Sunday fare mp" in the very quiet and
loyal city Of Montreal The "Sons Of Lib.
erty" of whom the Herald speaks. are the
friends Of Reform,
"Total Rout of Tie " Sons Of Liberty
Daring the whole of Saturday last consider.
able excitement existed in town owing TO n
report having been very generally circulated
that the SONS of Liberty" Intended 10 par
ade the streets on Monday. and that there
would likely be collision between THIN
and the members OF the Doric Club. This
excitement was increased on Sunday in CON
sequence of the magistrates having issued a
proclamation requesting all persons TO re-
frain from joining procession, or assisting
in any way TO break the peace. Although
it was not known at what hour or place the
"Sons of Liberty" would meet, placard
was posted on the walls on Monday morn
ing. calling on the different ward associations
to assemble at half past IL o'clock, TO crush
rebellion in the bud" Still there wus no
signs Of the opposite party appearing, and II
was generally believed they had abandoned
their absurd attempt
About two o'clock they began TO musterin
the yard Of Bonacina's tavern. in front OF the
American Presbyterian Church, Great St.
Jane street The muster attracted the atlen-
ton OF the Constituencies, who remained
TO look on when all ut once the party inside
the yard, about $50 in aumber, rushed out
and made an indiscrminnte attack with sticks
and stones on those outside. Two pistols
were also fred of, and a ball from one Of
them lodged in the sleeve OF Mr. Whiielaw,
n carpenter. a S.nteman- immediately
went up TO Mr. +. s. Brown, (who was TAX
ing very active part in the affair." and said
he would hold him responsible for the firing,
on which MIR b. raised stick TO strike him,
when the threatened blow was wardcd of,
and MIR B. was knocked down by Doric.
Mir Hoolslet,er, who went up 10 separate the
combatants and 10 protect MI Brown, was
severely handled BY The "Sons OF Liberty"
and had il not been for the inference Of Mr.
J. c. Dundlack, Mr. Brown might have SUI
frred more severely. AS il is, his wounds
are reported as being severe. though not dan
gerous The rebels then chased their few
opponents along ST. James street. breaking
the windows OF DIR Robertson and other in.
habiiun.s in that street; but the Doric Club
and others reinforcing the pursued, turned
the tables on the enemy, who fled pell.mell
Up the main street Of the ST. Lawrence Sub.
urb. where they were pursued. and conquer.
ed after n short fight at the corner OF Dor
chester street
The Loyalisis then marched through the
principal portion Of the town aud suburbs
seeking for the SONS Of Liberty" bu, in vain
they seemed to have r,aporaied like ghosts
into thin air. On passing house in Dor
chester street, opposite the residence Of MIR
f. Idler, it was stated that the patriots were
in the habit Of drilling there, and it was
thereupon resolved that il should be exanin-
ed. when seven. bu rrelled. a doubie-barre-
led and single barrelled, in all three guns.
a sword and the banner OF the Sons OF Lib
euy." were found aud delivered over TO the
authorities Previous TO this, while the
crowd was passing Joshua Bells house in
No,re Dame street, some marks OF disnppro'
baton aud some missiles thrown against il
testified the opinion entertained of the turn
coat, when he opened his window and pre-.
scented gun, which snapped twice
Early in the afternoon the riot nc, wns
read. and the Royal Regiment ordered out
TO parade the streets, supported by the aril
lery, neither OF whom was required, as the
CANADIANS were entirely routed before The
military made their appearance. This un.
provoked riot raised by the Sons Of Liber-
~" will, we hope. teach them lesson, aud
give them a sumple Of what kind of enemies
they have TO deal with.
About six o'clock the Loyalisis mnrched
up Bonsecours street. and il was with
great difficulty thatthey were restrained from
attacking Mr. Papineau's house. The Vim
dlcator Office, however. Jared differently
the types, paper and everything having been
thrown into the street. These attacks on
personal property are to be regretted but
they are, TO certain extent the result of
every outburst Of popular Indignation.
The Royal Regiment was repealcdly cheer
ed by the Loyalsts.
We learn that three magistrates. with
troops under their command, were stationed
last night al each OF the following places
Main street, st. Lawrence Suburb; Poyd's.
Place d'Armes and Russel's Quebec Sub |
arb, besides an additional force al the main
guard in case Of any disturbance during the
night.
ADDITIONAL.
From the Montreal Courier Of Tuesday evening.
We have seen the deposition Of respect.
lble Scotch gentleman, Mr. james MGilliy.
'oy, residing at Sabreyois. who states that ON
Friday night four armed men in masks, one
If them had buple in bis hand. came into