Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-01-01
RON CANADA.

ST. Ersracnf TAkfN ny TIN GetERNNfN1~
Tsoors.--it seems that tint the town OF 81. En,ta-
che was ppi burnt, rs We stuffed YESTERDAY, but the
Church, Nunnrfy. Preshstrrs and several other
houses, including those Of Me.s,s. Scott aud Che.
miner. The attack made on the town ~ tnlows /:
the troops iobk p their quarters NJ st. Maritime
GU "Wednesday night "a weoh1 from Whence thrs de
parted towards 81. Easaehe next ilN, the iih 'n,i,
The troops were Gied on iom the church oil the
town Three regiments Of cavalry made 4 circuit
to the rear of the village. TO proven, the patriots
from relreating mhen they should be compelled To do
The church having been set fire, the patri.
OTIS fled in every direction II Is reported that go
one account Says so patriots were Killed, and 100
taken prisoners. DIR. Chemier among the killed
The Comnandrr in Chief, Girnd, aud fefeolc Z e-
tier are said 10 have escaped. OF the Government
troops 5 were killed. and wonnled--Ganey WAS The
only man OF consideration hurt.
The Royal Troops after this marched upon Grand
nrlr, whore il IS said, The Patriots ale in strong
iurcr. We ma, therefor expect soon 10 hear Of an
important moye IN that quarter. " !. Fast
The Montreal Herald Of 10th nnst., s,atestha Sir
J. Coitornc and hls troops atler routing the revaets
ST. Eus,aehe and burning the village, mnehed Ia
Grand Brae, cnoouncrpg opposition, every
house having white flag pat lolth. The house OF
Ciraud, the leader OF the revolt. ms occupied but
nth he any other principal pefton WAS found.
The discontinue oflhe revol,crs seems complete.
II is conieeiured. according To the Montreal paper,
that from $50 In 209 persons killed or destroy
IN the bnining buildings AT ST. Eusiaehe. The
military after making IN thfoneafhe revoied dis
trci, were Ia return tn Montreal.
The t)uehec Gazette oi l3tt SAYS:
Mr.. Jaaos Stuart AMI Mt y. Z i 4f,fiR, airoc atcs
ot that Giik lad left lGete for Montreal 10 deleHa
the prisoners b,io.e the Courts haeila.
No mention hcng made in the Montreal papers,
oft lcaih of " o!ired Mel 1.-the report TO thai Ell
feet. We pi'.un,e. Is incorrect.
In upprr Canada all seems quiet; the misguided
foolish Amelic1ns. however Mho NJ the IN
st.aiion of the fugitive sHckeH:ie, haze taken up
arms ut Busilo IN quarrel not lher own, seem "a
be proceeding TO organize against the British
Ptovince. They were III Navy Island, loriiiying
themselves; having several pieces of cannon and
commanded by Mr.. Van Rensselaer,, ms is said.
(not cer,ainya oil ten. Stephen Van L Rensselaer,,
Of Albany. aud controlled BY tire aforesaid iuciiyc
McKsa.ie, calling bimsef" Chairman pro ten. OF
the provincial Government, of the State OF Upper
Canaia."
This ianeilnl parsonage has issued proclamation,
calling upon the Canadians for help. and offering
a0h. Tor the capture oil Sir +. b. Head
According to letter in the Express, the force at
Navy Island consists OF from Quo To $50 men. with
Gorh0m. Rolph aud Hckeneie their advisers that
they have pieces of artillery, and that the after.
noon Of the l9tli. SO men, with a brass field piece
ammunition. DC, deserted TO them from the Go
vernment forces rear Cilppewa-all which we hold
tobc very apocrypial y. J.. 1aetiean.
correspondent in Montreal writes to us as fol-
'o"7 uatc VI .oatuiudt DtC. 10 tiDth = VI
-" The Canadian warfare may now be considered
over. Sir John Colbone has just arrived accom-
panied by The volunteer cavalry. The volunteer
rifles will be here in about an hour hence, and the
main body oil the troops may he expected tomorrow
on Monday. The village of ST. Benoit was bum.
ed.-Trisoners are coming in almost every hour.
Among the number are Dr. Mason and his brother,
and Dumonohel-al celebrated leaders at 81. Eus-
tache and Grand Brule." y. Y. Com.
NEW YoRk Dee. %.
Navy lsana ION the Niagara fronuer) is yet in pos
session ot the Upper Canada. rebels" who increa-
sing IA siren .Ih.discpinc and Notifications, under the
ro,iiIland Of Gca VAN RENSSELAER,, who, il is said,
was General ll.RGisoss Private Secretary during
the last wnr. Sir FRANCIS HEAD had reached Chip
pewa on his way iliiler. He intended, il is repor-
ted 10 throw bombs aud { ns,evc rockets on the
isia,"I fon the British side. There has been no en-
sasrmrnt, as reported at Navy Island The report
NJ Men ibb's ,iei-at confirmation. lie writes
10 Tarsn's that iss Has 1000 loyal militia and
harsse ii Idta.ls, with wlam he is in pursuit OF the
raliioi Gen. DyscQaBE. This is about all the
from Buffalo aud Upper Cauad.,
see BY ,hc Eastern PAPERS The Rsiiisa have been
making military road 81 nails ulsan2h tie dis
puted sesrtory. MAJ. Int
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