The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-14

,u.sh.ve heard Of some risings In the North, but
had not been able TO learn any particulars
| we would particularly impress upon the minds OF
our oyal fellow subjects Of this city, not 70 allow
themselves 10 be at all alarmed by passing events
The nresenr crisis could not have arrived at more
c,yorabe iupcture for we do really that any
serious danger is TO be apprehended II we are only
| true to ourselves. The energy with which The go
yernment Is acting, has already had the best effect
1000 at least OF the volunteers, in the course of
yesterday, flew 10 arms.
Extract of letter, dated
CHAMpLAIs 9th November 1888.
Gan communication with Montreal, is, for the
moment cut of by the rebels. On Friday night last,
the Canadians rose en- masT, we'll equipped with
American arms and concentrated at the village al
Napiervie, half way from this 10 Montreal All
the volunteers OF the townships this side OF
them, ready for action. What the regulars about
we do not know, as all communication is, as said
before, cut off Before you receive this the whole
affair will probably be decided"
Correspondence of The Com Advertiser.
BuRLISoros, W., Nov.6.
War has again broke out IN Canada, and the
greatest excitement prevails. Naperye has been
taken by the patriotshey found 500 stand OF arms,
which Is an important gain for them.
An attack was 10 be made on ST. Johns last night
what the result will be, no one can tell The mill
ary force did not exceed 200 regulars al our last
advices yet large reinforcement could be sent from
Montreal in less than two days.
Many of the most respectable residents Of ST. Johns
have eft, among whom are the Messrs. Marshand,
Bushing, and the Catholic priest. Theyhave come
10 this place, and understand have located them
selves al Mr.. Towards hotel,
P. S. The steamboat has brought to this place
about thirty residents of ST. Johns. Our town Is fast
filling up will keep you advised of passing events.
From he Commercial Advertiser
Since the above was in type, we have received the
following letter from Burlington and have convers-
ed with a friend who leil Montreal on Tuesday
morning, at O'clock.
From appearances on Sunday the steamboats, Bril-
service; but before they could get away, files of sol
diers were sent on board, and both boats taken
into the service OF the government.
II is the determination of the government TO keep
open the communication with the Upper Province,
and for that purpose every mail will have a large
detachment Of soldiers sent with il. The mail which
LETT Montreal on Monday, was under the protection
Of Col. Philpotts, and forty regulars.
1t is the determination Of Sir John Colborne to
destroy every town in which the rebels may take
shelter, in which il may appear they are gathered
in any considerable number.
Eleven persons were brought into Montreal on Mon
day afternoon Strong picket guards posted around
Montreal On Sunday, upwards Of two thousand men
were under arms. besides large number Of militia
Every appeared determined defend the city from
any attack that could be made uponit.
On Saturday night, agreeaby to orders, the nhabi-
tants had two lights placed in each window Of their
houses for the purpose oil aiding the troops in case OF
attack from any quarter.
On Monday many arrests were made, and it is the
opinion Of our informant that many more would be
rested. 4,
Our informant heard, while on board the steamboat
on Lake Champain, that Nelson had issued procama-
ton in which he calls himself commandment OF all
the patriot forces in Lower Canada. ."#
The most intense interest manifested on Sunday
at Montreal, on the arrival Of Mrs Walker and her
child from La Tortu. Mrs. w. was covered with the
blood Of her murdered husband ..-
When the steamboat from Quebec passed William
Henry, (SoreD all the troops under arms being
reported that the rebels strong force in that
entity, and intended to make attack upon the town
there was no doubt what the result would be.
There had been direct attack upon the Princess
Victoria--several secret attempts had been made to
destroy her by FIRE.
Nothing had been heard of the Hon. Mr. Ellis or his
family, and it greatly feared that they would be
kept in confinement and friend be permitted to know
what place they were, or how they Jared.
At o'clock Tuesday all quiet at ST. Johns.
The 73d regiment and considerable number Of artillery
there, and ready to meet any attack that might
be made.
The american steamboat Winooski, Capt, Lyons,
fred by the PATRIOTS when the Isle-a Noix
on her way to St. Johns. ..