North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-11-06
THE LAST DAYS or
GHEvALIER DE LORIMIER.

We are again indebted 10 the poli,cness
II chamilly De Lorimier, Esq, of Du-
buque, Iowa Territory, for the following
letters Of his deceased and martyred bro
ther, Chevalier De Lorimier, who persisted
on the scaTold, with Brigsdier GeneraI
Hindenlang, on the 18th Of Feb. Iasi:-
Montreal New JAIL aoth Dec. 1888.
Mr. DLAR SIsTER,-Our jail presents
this day terrible aspec, Immediately
under our eyes the blOod-ihirsty servants of
scluel and despoiic government are loyluy
erecting gaiows, on which are TO perish,
In the first place, two OF our brave cumpa-
uiois. and then gradually increased to a
greater number. The two unfortunate and
generous patriots. who are To be sacrificed
Tomorrow, are Messrs. Josrph Narclsse
Cardinal, Notary PubIic, and Joseph Du-
quclte Francis Maurice LepaiIeur and
Jean Louis Hilbert, who were condemned
nj the same time, and were 10 have suffer-
ed with then, having received reprirve.
They all belonged 10 Chaleaugay. | ex-
prct every minute To be separated from nv
fellow prisoners, and to be put into another
will probably take place very soon. The
gbbet erected before me does not strike
terror into my heart, for have been re.
signed 10 my fate long time.
The platform is over the main door of
the Jail, and can be seen from the street
near the large trees in the south, hone
tina, when the day will arrive on which
the ssnguinary Governor of this Province
will order my life to be taken on the seal.
fold, oil my family and friends will come
and witness my last breath, which will be
offered by me with Joy, to redeem my
coontry from its present political degrada-
lion. take the liberty Of inviting them
now; perhaps shall not be able 10 do so
a, any future period. can assure them
thnt they will not have any ground to ap-
prehend that will show any sign of weak
ness, but that, on the contrary, they will
see me calm and serene, aud going TO my
untimely grave with courage.
have said that have been prepared
rnr the sacrifice of my life long time; yes,
The sacrifice is willingly made on
my part; hni there is greater sacrifice
'ha, cannot make, and, fear, shall
never he able SO to do: il is 10 abandon n
wife and children whom cherish, whom
idnlize, and whom value thousand
times more than my existence n this world.
How can renounce willingly the ties and
attachment that bind me to them, il is to-
tally impnssible!!! Alas. How will nv
dear and beloved Harriet receive the terri
bIe blow which awsi,s her. wish YOU.
my dear sister, TO try all means 10 console
her. and prevail on her tn throw the dark
veil OF oblivion over the memory of
husband who cherished her so ,enlerly.
But, O God! what do | say! No, no. she
will never forget her unfortunate and kind
hushand!! No, no, she viii keep sacred the 9
memory NJ her beloved companion. Bm
what will become Of her and nv dear little !
shiidrens What will be their fate' am q
going TO leave them, without fortune. I
without proiec,ion.! Who will support !,
'hemsi o God, nv agony is terrible a, ,
these ihonehis!l To whom can | recon- c
mend these tender objects Of my distracted J.
ove! U my countrymen, | leave nv y
children unto You. die for the eause orl b
ny country, ofyour country; do not then ~
allow these whom am forced 10 leave be- a
hind me, TO suffer from poverty, t'
IL - probable, my dear sister. the Las, y
lme that | shall be able to writei,o Won n
Receive then, my beloved sister. IN. las, Y
,dieu, OF your most afectionate and in n
ated brother. Ny kindes, love 10 All INV IL
r'ends. Be all hsppy-keen IN Won, y
10 myself am calm and fnn CT
" eoofsge.-Adieu for ever! a
Your tender brother d.