North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-05-15

we again find our Iamented friend using all
his influence (Which was very great) in
favor Of the candidates, who supported the
principles contained in the 80 resolutions.
1t would be tedious perhaps to enume-
rate here all the services MIR. De Lorimier
rendered 10 his country, we shall therefore
try to be brief and come at once TO those
acts which rendered him odious TO the
English Government and which finally
brought upon him the cruel and vindictive
treatment which ended his precious life.
Mr.. De Lorimier partook ofthe feelings
of the great mass Of the Relormers Of the
Province, in regard to the injustice and
unconsttutionality Of the resolutions which
had been adopted by the English Parlia-
ment against Lower Canada in March,
1887, denying those reforms which were
asked, and authorising the pillage Of its
public revenues. Being afreeholder in the
county oil Montreal, he attended the great
meeting Of that county, which was holden
at ST. Laurent, on the 18th May, that
same year. His popularity and his political
honesty led the people to name him Secre-
tary of the meeting. He discharged his
duties with great credit.
Al this meeting among other resolutions
one was adopted to form permanent and
central committee for the county Of Mon
treal, which was to sit weekly in the city
Of Montreal, for the purpose Of watching
all movements of the gov'mt, and to cor
respond with the several committees which
might be established in the different coun-
ties OF the Province. A Secretary Of tai
ents and great integrity, TO whom impol-
tant business could be entrusted, was want
ed the honor was unanimously conferred
upon our departed friend. At each meet
ing Of the permanent and central commit
tee, Mr.. De Lormier was always found at
his post, ready to discharge the arduous
duties his countrymen had imposed upon
him.
The citizens of the city Of Montreal met
on the Goth June following TO disapprove
of the arbitrary cond act Of the metropoli-
tan government towards its Canadian Col
onieS and also to protest solemnly against
the passing by the Imperial Parliament OF
resolutions which annihiate constitutional
rights in the Province. Mr.. De Lorimier
was again chosen Secretary Of this meeting,
and the manner in which he discharged his
duties, entitled him to the thanks Of the
reformers. On the 9th Nov. 1887 when the
Sons of Liberty were attacked while peace
ablv assembled, Mr.. De Lorimier was in
volved in the general fight which ensued.
He then showed that he feared not death.
He was seen exposed to the utmost dan
ger, and he did not leave the battle field
till he had been disabled by musket ball
which he received in one Of his legs.
He continued to act as Secretary Of the
central and permanent committee OF the
County of Montreal till the sittngs of that
service able and patriotic body were broken
up by the tyranncal measures of the local
government. Warrants of High Treason
were issued against all the Radicals who
had made themselves conspicuous by the
active part they had taken in the measures
to relieve their oppressed country. The
name of Mr.. De Lorimier was too notori.
Gus to escape the notice oil TIE tyrant Cos
ford, and a mandate was issued for his ap-
prehension. His noble devotednesS to his
country's cause was to be rewarded by q
dungeon or by the scaffold. Our friend
learning the designs OF the government
left the city and directed his course TO-
wards the county of Two Mountains,
where he arrived on the ] 9Th Nov.
His patriotism and his decision of charac'
ter were duly appreciated by the people
among whom he went TO fight die for his
, country's liberty. He was soon raised tc
f the rank Of Captain, and was ordered tc
Join the division at ST. Eustache under the
brave and immortal Chenier.
! AT the battle of St. Eustache on the 14tt
: Dec, he seconded as long as it was in hi;