North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-02-19
HISTORY OF CANADA.
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UfnfFet oobtkphtiss "HHH We h"u
NJ, 10 the peaceful possession OF the city
Montreal, was very soon Informed ol
,be safe arrival OF Col. ArnoId's troops.
The messenger who had been sent from
Quebec to Montreal, had dispatches from
Col. Arnold desiring Gen. Montgomery to
end him immediate aid OF men and mum.
pans Of war, so that he should be able 10
accomplish, without delay, the reduction
o'lh only strong hold that the British
had in the Province. Whereupon General
yaatcomery sent detachments into the
dfsrcnt parts Of the country TO obtain new
recruits, inviting the Canadians to join the
Americans in giving final blow to British
atspoiism in that Province.
The Canadians responded TO this invita-
tion manner that will always be an
honor TO them. The parishes OF ST.
Denis, Beleil, ST. Charles, Chambly,
Conlreceur, Berthier, Bale de Febvre, Nj
ene, and ST. Gregoirc, We'd with each
other 10 furnishing the greatest number oil
warriors. The most Of them received
orders 10 congregste at Sorel, where there
had already been collection, as our rea-
den have been informed. Those who be-
huged to the parishes below Sorel joined
the main body at Three Rivers. 10 this
pace (Swanton Vt.,) we have yet living
among Us, Mr.. Jean Bite. loyal and Mr..
Pierre Berger. who were both enlisted at
the time, and joined Col. Arnold at Pointe
,ax Tremhles; the former belonging to
B'Pi and the latter to Chamby.
The parish Of ST. Denis furnished a
I r'rst number Of men, and among the off,
'enwere Major Huoi, Who was renowned
hfhis bravery and military skill, and who
was engaged in very hot affair at
Foloe Levy during the winter, also Capt.
L"@au, Brindamour, Alien, Menard and
Here Roy. Among the non-commission-
Cd officers was Sergeant Goulet. From
IT Charles, Lieutenant Lavioe,te-from
bef'helr, Montreal Captain etiquette
fr''n and Ensign Christophe PelIissier
nom 81. Francis, lake St. Peter, Capt.
Tnversie.
A'pr Brown, who, since the affair OF
II Johns, had been employed on the Ri
'r Chsmbly in recruiting soldiers among
IN canadians, having collected strong
"ay oil them near ST. Charles, received
e'i'r' lrom Gen. Montgomery TO proceed
'fhwth with his men to Sorel, which
v" 'ceordingly done. AT. this place the
Sops lrom Berthier and from the nor
'oah parishes, collected in great numbers
~ awaited orders, for proceeding 10
"e' place Of destination. A part of them
1'Hsed on board the vessel which had
''s' captured from Gen. Prescott, whilst
'T remainder embarked on board oil bat
a 10 this manner they passed Lake
- re'e', and arrived at Three Rivers.
'"'oSd not proceed any further in their
y" Ga account Of the ice, and were OBJ
=" 10 land. A grea, depth Of snow had
"a and the cold was very intense.
sol march, which they were forced 10
''uaue BY land, was fa,iguing and pain
'sneral Montgomery not only encour-
W. 'asn with words, but shared with
"a 'ae'r privs,ions and their hardships,
seemed willing to undergo even more,
we cause Of American liberty. His
We example had its desired effect the
"'d'ers suffered ell they were capable
'''''hg, yet they bore their sufierings
SCAT amurmur. They were animated
'apeoried with the hope OF giving a
~ag blow 10 their cruel enemy by the
~''iioa Of Qs.bee.
A'fr Ons Of the most p.inful journeys
reformed 10 the cold regions OF the
u 'An little army. consisting Of bu,