North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-09-18
ORIGINAL BIOGRAPHY.

NARcIssE GREGoIRE was the son of Mr.
Nicolas Cregoire, Of the Parish of Sic.
Marguerite de BIairfndie in the county Of
Chamby. He was born in the year 1914.
and was brought mp by his father to agri-
cultural pursuits. His education was linn
tied to the station he was destined to oc-
cupy in society. From early youth he
was always distinguished for his superior
intelligence, and Tor his benevolent kind
ness. When he became Of age he inleri-
Ted considerable property, and made it
his special duty to be economical, and fru-
pal in his way Of living. His exertions
during the elections Of 1874 were unceas-
ing in favor of the radical party, and to
his activity, combined with that Of many
other influential reiormers, the successful
candidates Of The county of Lacadie, who
were pledged To carry out the great prn-
rialrs laid down in the celebrated go Reso-
lutons of the House of Assembly, owe
their election. Since that time Mr.. Gre~
goifr although very young man, has
manifested a degree OF activity in political
affairs very uncommon in young men of
his age and of his profession. His conduct
was such that he always maintained an
honorable reputation. and he welded great
influence over all with whom he become
acquainted. His hatred to British govern
ment was equal to his love Of country; and
when an occasion presented itself to dis
play the one or the other, he never failed
T. do il. When Lord Gosford in his i'm
becily and vaciating policy, dismissed
several Militia officers and Justices Of the
Peace, because they had attended public
meetings which had censured the divers
acts Of his tyrannical administration, and
the unconstitutional and despotlc conduct
OF the Imperial authorities towards Cana
ia, Mr.. Gregoire with many of his coun
uymen Toasted with pleasure at pub
lie dinner, those noble minded and persecu-
tel men, who preferred loosing their COM
missions under the British government ra-
Their than prove traitors to their country's
cause. When the people were driven TO re-
beIiion in Nov. 1887, by the mad schemes Of
Lord Gosiord's foolish advisers, Mr.. Gre
gore was mindful OF his pledge to his
country, and noby did he redeem it.
He was one of the first who proclaimed
and advised resistance in the County oil
Lacadie, and had not fortuitous circumstan-
.ces conspired to prevent, he would have
been among the first to draw the sword for
Canada. Unfortunately, owing to some
misunderstanding, the County OF Lacadie
'1ld not act in concert with the brave Pat
''ols of St. Dennis and ST. Charles, and
'he fatal consequences are yet felt through
-oat the province. Had the Counties oil
Lacadie and Chambly moved together,
according 10 the expectation of some of the
leading men, the fate of British dominion
would have been sealed forever in the
Canadas.
Alter the total and complete discontinue
o. The patriot party, it became necessary
iof Mr.. Gregoire TO be on his guard. so as
not to be apprehended. He remained con-
oes'ed Tor long time, when through the
influence Of some friends he managed 10 re-
'srn pesceaby TO his home.
As soon as he found that there was
another chance OF freeingCanada. he los. not