The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-06-30
CANADA.


A correspondent ofthe Albany Aagus, un- |
der date of WatertoWn, June 18th, stases--
'that while the steamer Oneida was tifat
morning passing Wells Island (St. Law
rence) Bill Johnson with four men appear
ed in his long boat, constructed in such
manner, as to equal the speed of the best
steamboats,. He and his men gave three
cheers. 1t was attempted to be returned on
board of the steamboat, but was suppressed.
johnson then raised from his BOAT the flag
of the Sir Robert Peel, and second time
gave three cheers, which was also attempted
20 be returned by some on board the steam
boat, but was in like manner suppressed.
johnson then made off in his boat towards
the head of the Island. This occurred near
the spot where the "Peel'' was burnt.
His boat surpasses in speed all others,
and he declares he will mot be taken alive.
Mcleod and Frey, accomplices of Bill,
are, it is said, at or near Iewistown, ON the
Niagara river.
Col. Cummings, of the U. S. army, has
arrived at Watertown, and is awaiting the
arrival of troops 10 carry into execution
whatever efficient measures are necessary.
There are more than twenty prisoners in
the Jail at Watertown, connected with the
burning of the Robert Peel, besides many
on bail, and others hourly expected. They
are shortly to be tried beforn Judge Cush-
man Of the Circuit Court.
Latter information states, that Mcleod
above mentioned, has been tracked to Lock
port by three officers Of the u. S. govern
ment; but the ''refugees of Lewiston" ac-
riding to the Albany Argus, gave him no.
ti;e of their approach and he escaped. The
express was arrested and admitted the fact.
VIM Mackenzie, the ex-patriot, in his
Gazette states that Bill Johnson is his 6 in
timate friend," and is native of Lower
Canada, and brother in law of Col. Iaac
Frasar, of Upper Canada, and previous to
1912 was a rich land owner, but was robbed
by the British government of all his proper
.ty. He has large family at his residence
atFrench Creek, and during the last war,
was spy in Canada, employed by our
Government. He is a second Paul Jones.
An account dated Buffalo, Sunday says,',
That the patriots of Upper Canada have
again made rally on their own soil--hav-
ing formed camp in ''Long Swamp" IAN
extensive hlying between Grand Island
and Chippewa creek where they are now
terrifying themselves. The nucleus of this
force was formed by refugees, who crossed
over from the United States, in parties of
from 20 or so at a time, so as to eude Brit
ish vigilance; our volunteers said TO be flock
ing in to them from all quarters.
The number entrenched when they were
discovered, is supposed to be from 200 to
400, The alarm was instantly given, and
an express sent off to Toronto, for regular
force TO extirpate them. This news is very
but we think it may De substantially rtc
lied upon"
On the 18th inst, Governor Marcy was
at Oswego, looking after the Peel pirates.
Aschooner laden with merchandise, belong
ing to Mr.. Chrysler, Of Niagara, Upper
Canada, has been captured it .rumored, on
Lake Erie. Two steamboats, have been in
hot pursuit of the buccaneers of the Thous-
and Island. In the western district OF the
Upper Province, 400 patriots, it is said,
have risen against the public authorities.
Sir John Colborhe had arrived at Toronto,
U.C.