North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-04
THE NORTH AMERICAN is
RIGHT AFTER ALL.

together with certain known
'ugues, who have attached themselves to
our cause, and by certain individuals who
knew bot little about the matter, ire have
been denounced in turn. Time proves
all things.n and twill prove US right in the
end.
The following communications prove
that we have hit our mark in several i'm
por,ani instances. The fact is, we rarely
make random shots.
Montreal Correspondence Of The North
.4mericun.
MONTREAL, February 9th 1910.
On the 2lst instant, meeting held at the
Office Of LaRoeque g. Laframboise, the object Of
which was 10 oppose the Uoion Of the Two Provin-
ees. /. was convoked by the Renegade Canadi>
ans. such the Qucsnel, o. Berthelet. II. Des-
Rivieres, DeRocheblave, tho Hon. i. X. Maihiot,
De Bleury, Gosselin, l.. II. Laioniaine,* &c. &c
They took good care TO invite only those who
we're in favour Of their Resolutions, which we're
hawked about for several days in secret
The only Canadian Of any Importance, that at
tended the meeting who is not literally damned
in the eyes Of all the Canadians, was c S. CHER
RfER.
You can form better idea Of the meeting when
tell you that, the notorious Johnson, the late
Editor ofthe bloody Herald, and now the Editor
Of the Montreal Transcript was requested to
attend by special invitation. This johnson is well
known TO you. refer you to his rem arks on the
execution Of the brave De Lorimie, and others
What opinion we have of Canadians who
make common cause with such blood thirsty to-
ries. MIR. Lafontaine opened the meeting, which
was presided over by whom will you believe it
*. MALHIoT who advised Gosford TO pro-
claim Martial Law in 1897. Lafontaine proposed
series of Resolutions, and supported them with
falsehoods. He reminded me Of a LAWYER pleading
for his client. was ashamed Of Mr. l.. Seeing thai
he has lost his influence amongst the Liberal party,
ne now follows the example of De Bleury. Neil>
son, and other turncoats and renegades. Mr.
Charles Mondelet spoke at some ength in favour
oil the Union on just and equitable terms, not that
he thought we ought merely to protest against the
unjust conditions upon which we are to have it.
refer you TO the copy of the Resolutions that
were proposed by Mr.. C. NJ. seconded by Mr. l..
Drummond, in opposition TO l.. II. Lafontaine,
but were Of course lost. Messrs. Drummond, Cha
pin, Neysmih, and c. d. Roy, voted in favor of
Chs. Mondelet's Resolutions, because it is beev-
ed that the Union will bring about separation
more speedily than otherwise. We want change;
any change will be for the better. Were a friend
Of the British Government. would oppose the
Union, but ! am enemy. Yes, determined
one. SO ] am for the Union. | trust that God
will let me i've long enough TO accomplish my
wishes. viz TO be among those who shall ere
long, revenge tho innocent blood of De Lorimicr
and others, that still cries aloud for vengeance
My informant attended this meeting it was not
his intention to NEEDLE with it in any way what
ever, but when decision was called for, il was
more than he could stand he could not lie, il be
said that he did not oppose Lafontaine's Resolu.
otions supported as they were by men whose hands
were stained with the blood OF his coun,rymen.
@eh "SNHAS fDd tHaA IL WAS OFN meeting I,
all the true Radical Democrats present were in the
minority.
leave YOU the task of giving those men most
severe drubbing they richly deserve it, espe-
cially Lafontaine.
As to the Union Of the provinces, il is beyond
doubt the, will be united and let US turn the mea.
sure TO our advantage If we can. The government
will have tough uphill job to manage US when We
are united to the Radicals Of Upper Canada. The
people of lower Canada are as true as ever, and
are ready for new campaign, when the opportu-
nifty offers Itself They will do justice TO those
leaders who have had to exile themselves, in due
time, Notwithstanding the petty means resor,ed
TO by LOiontaine and others 10 Willy their names
charging them with sordid motives, SC.
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We have pronounced Mr. Lsfonisine q reneg ade,
ehS If VIC were mistaken, we beg leave 10 ask what
means bis conduct ever since hrs return from Eng-
land in IS Why did be refuse has legal advice 10
aid the unfortunate victims Of the Colborne court
martial Why did he i-treai Madame GasnOn :
What mean his private interviews with Governor
Thomson Why does be 90 hand in hand and arm
in ara with The murderers Of MS eounirymen
What mean the dinners given TO the blood-fhifsfy
villain, p. r. Leciere, aud The vile aposfate De