Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-11-15


paper; all is communicated by special mes
ssnger. There is room in the hotel where
I am, exclusively devoted to them. One o
their generals, by the name Of -, is nov
here.
"The notorious Bill Johnson is in this vii
lage, and probably in this house. A highly
respectable gentleman told me to-day thai
he had private interview with him. II j.
estimated that they number 10000 men il
this country, and that there are 10000 men
within 100 miles Of this place. A distin.
gu'shed lawyer told me to-day that he had
no doubt that IT Bill Johnson was nominated
Tor Congress in this county to night, he would
be elected. These associations extend
throughout the Canadas.
"The inhabitants of the towns on the
Canada side Of the st. Lawrence river, are
nlled with The most alarming fears. The
Kingston people are in constant expectation
oil an attack upon that town. They have es-
sayed to increase the regular force by offer
ing large bountles to volunteers, but not an
enlistment can be procured. They have tried
drafts upon the militia. These are resisted,
and in all attempt at Perth to enforce the
drafts or compel the militia to give up their
arms, sixteen of the regular troops were
killed. Lower down the river large numbers
Of Americana, who are thought to belong to
the patriots, have joined the British army, the
more effectually, as is supposed, to aid their
friends in time Of need. The barracks at
Kingston, it is reported, were fred day be-
fore yesterday, and a considerable portion 0!
them were consumed.
"The papers dare not speak word. Hos
tilitics will soon commence. The blow may
now be struck and the next hour may bring
Us the news.
A letter from Rouse's Point states that
there was rising at Napierville on Saturday
and the captured loyalists were thrown into
prison by the patriots. They were said TO
be one thousand strong. and to intend an at
tack on Odletown on Monday night. The
Burlington Free Press gives Robert Nelson
DIR. Cote, Gagnop, Ilo,chkss. and several
foreigners as leaders. On Monday last it
was said in Montreal that Dr. Nelson, with a
force Of 500, was at Caldwell's Manor, about
forty miles from Montreal.
The outbreak seems to have commenced,
az it did last winter, with the arrest Of spa
triots" A meeting was surprised at the re-
sdence Of Gagnon, at Point a la Mole, about
six miles from ST. Johns, on the Sorel River,
and seven persons were captured, umong
whom wss Gagnon, jr., the father not being
Johns also arrests were made, and among the
prisoners was Dr.. Lacrox, one ofthe persons
who after lying in prison all winter and lib
Grated by the declaration Of amnesty. The
account says that Z" he was taken out Of bed"
OF course he was taken in no overt act-and
If the loyalsts intend to arrest on suspicion
all who have been before arrested and dis
charged, they will have their hands full.
Saturday night appears to have been ap-
pointed by tie rcvolutionsts for the rising.
At Napiervle, as already stated, they rose
under Nelson at Beauharnos, on the Chat
eaugay River, they rose on the same night
and surprising the loyalists Of the village
made several prisoners. among whom were
Messrs. Ellice, late Secretary OF Lord Dur
han,) Brown, Noryal and Ross. The stea-
ncr Brougham, with the mail, was detained
at Beauharnois by the Revolutionsts. At
La Tortu, about seven miles above Laprairie
the patriots rose on the loyalists. At La
prairie the loyalits had notice to quit the vii.
lage on Saturday afternoon, and escape IN
safety, such as chose, to Montreal. On the
same night steam ferry boat, sent to La
prairie, with reinforcerncnts for the regulars
at st. Johns was twice fired--but the fire was
cxtinguished by the loyalists. AtSt. Charles
the revolutonsts were assembled about 100
strong. Up and down the Sorel. Richelicu,
or Chambly river lit has all three names)
there appears to have been rsings on Satuf-
day night. Accounts from Montreal, and
from the Quebec district show evidently that
Saturday night was the time appointed for
Simultaneous rising in one if not both pro.
vinces.
In consequence of the arrest Of the Presi-
dent Of the Peoples Bank, and Of the troub.
lesome aspect Of the times, there was run
on tho Montreal Banks on Monday. The
board. Of trade were TO hold a meeting on
Tuesday evening, TO petition John Colborne
for permission to- suspend specie payments
and in the mean time the banks had suspcn-
dcd informally.
Two steamboats, had been pressed at Mon
treal into the service Of the governme mt,
suspicion being entertained that the patriots
would take them. TO keep open mail com
munication, it has been found necessary to
send guards Of soldiers with the mails. Mon
trenl was strongly defended, and two thou
sand men were under arms, besides the mill
tia. Many arrests were made on Monday in
the city, g. several prisoners were brought in.
The horrors Of civil war were brought
home TO the feelings Of those who witnessed
The arrival Of Mrs. Walker and her child from
La Tor,u. Mrs. w. was covered with the
blood of her murdered husband. 1t is the
intention Of Sir John Colbornc to destroy
every town in which the rebels may take
shelter, or in which it may appear they are
gathered in any considerable number.
At the time of writing this, no important
news had been received from Upper Canada.
The following letter from Burlington, Yer
mont, is dated Nov. 9th. We cut it from the
Commercial Advertiser, but premise that all
wns quiet at st. Johns at noon on Tuesday.
War has again broke out in Canada, and
tho greatest excitement prevails. Napier.
vile has been taken by the patriots--they
found five hundred stand Of arms, which is ali
important gam for them.
An attack was to be made on st. Johns last
night-what the result will be, no one can
tell. The military force did not exceed two
hundred regulars, at our last adviccs, yet n
large reinforcement could be sent from Mon
trenl In less than two hours.
Many Of the most respectable residents o'
st. Johns have left, among whom are the
biessrs Morshands, Bushing, aud the Catholic
priest. They have come to this place, and
understand have located themselves at Mr.
lfoward's hotel.
P. s. The steamboat has brought to thi;