North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-25
Original.
HISTORY OF CANADA.
(coETIsuED.)

Il was evident to all sensible and reflect
bs men in Congress tina, the expedition to
CaaaJs, had failed because the number Of
troops had been insufficient, and in con-
qaeuce Of the delays IN making the proper ap
poaimenls Il promotions in the army. Our
readers no doubt remem Der that Congress
bal already granted 10 the commanding
officer in Canada, with The advice oil the
Commissioners and Of Col. Hazcn and
Lieut.. Col. Anti, the right Of appointing
Majors, Captains, and all the subatern
gsiceFs, for the battaions which were 10 be
raised in the Province. Congress, sensible
Ct the Disadvantages resulting from the
tsrjy progress Of their arms in Canada,
gsssed The following resolution on the 23d
March:
"ResoIued That the commissioners ap-
pointed TO go to Canada, or any two OF
them, be empowered, if they think it neces-
nry Tor the service of the United Colonies,
"a raise a number OF independent compa-
MES, not exceeding six, and to appoint the
officers; that they also be empowered to ell
Up the vacancies that may happen in the
army Of the United Colonies in Canada,
while They are there"
Ia The early part Of the History Of Ca
nala, oar readers have been informed Of
the barbarons and savage act which had
hten committed BY British soldiers under
the immediate command of q British officer,
"a the person of Thomas Walker, Esq, a
Justice Of the Peace of the city Of Mont
real, who, after having narrowly escaped
bring murdered, had one Of his ears cut
of. IL will also be remembered that colo
rel Ethan Allen in his narrative, speaking
Of the battle Of Ruicseau .Migeon, where
hewas made prisoner, says he had sent an
express to Mr.. Walker at Prescription,
wishing him TO raise body Of Canadians
from his vicinity TO come TO help him, (Col.
Aaen) and that Mr.. Walker had done it,,
bat was too late-having marched his men
alter the battle had been fought and won
by the British Thus Mr.. Walker found
hmsel(involved in trouble, in consequence
Of bis friendship for the American cause ;
General Prescott, the same inhuman fiend
who -trealed the brave colonel Ethan
Allen, marched body Of troops to Pas
'nmptlon, and, Britsh-like, ordered all
Mr Walkers houses and barns to be burnt
% the ground. By the journals OF the
Continental Congress Of the month Of
March l776, We see that Mr.. Walker con-
laaed 10 belriend the provincials, and that
hs0ad advanced money to general Woos-
'''' which was duly repaid TO him by or
ce' of Congress.
"a the 10th March Congress took into
serious consideration, the report Of the
committee appointed tor the purpose OF
oe'iNng ways and means of supplying the
zoe troops in Canada with provisions, and
e'Aet necessaries. After debating the ques-
soa, II was determined that the whole
mailer should be entirely left to the judg-
neat and discretion of general Schuyler,
9h' had already, in so many instances,
gwen proofs Of his superior talents in con-
.'eong such business. The members OF
~"lgiess seeing that unless Quebec should
x reduced before the arrival OF the Eng.
"a aeet in the river ST. Lawrence in the
'ia'ng, 1t would be totally impossible for
os rio~ncial army TO keep possession Of
Naaada, came to the determination OF or
.'iag general Washington TO send imme
''sy into Canada four OF the ba,talions
aa'ea were then under his command, if he
'1'oshi Il prudent and safe to spare so
~'aN under the present circumstances,
New-Yotk and Massachusetts,.
When general Carleton, after his escape
- Tie Americans, had sheltered himself
sud the guns OF the fortress of Quebec.
4'sed' as our readers will remember, q