North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-05-05
sWANToN, VT. MAY 5 1871.

DR.. kimher o. Chambly, Simeon Marches.
seaulI, ]. r. Boucher Belesille, both of
ST. Charles, Captain Jslbert OF St. Denis,
and Rodolahe Desrivicres OF the City of
Montreal, who all had to share with him
the bitter fruits Of The implscable vengrsuec
Of the bloody yores, into whose power
they had unfortunately fallen,
The second day after the unsuccessful
and disastrous battle Of Moore's Corners,
the Canadian refugees who had taken
shelter at Swanton Falls, were informed
that one OF their compatriols, named Andre
Hebert, from the Richelieu between ST
Johns and Pointe la Mulc. had been
found nearly liieless, on the American side
OF the Line. This individual was one Of
those who had valiantly fought 10 the
battle Of the 9th, and during the action
had received amuskei ball in The knee joint
Thus wounded. he had crept on his hands
TO small brook and secreted himself under
the bridge. The loss Of blood, soon rem
dered him weak and senseess from exhaus-
ton, so much SO (as he afterwards related
himsef,) that the next morning, on recoy.
ering bis senses, he found that the water,
which had risen during the night, had
completely overlooked him except his face
From this awkward and disagreeable pre-
dicament be resolved TO extr:cate himself,
although he dreaded falling into the hands
offhe tories more than he feared death
with all IFS horrors in his present situation.
With the greatest difficulty, he crept along
through very thick grove ofthotn bushes
Till he discovered some houses near by, but
fearing that he was yet in the British ter
ritory, he dared not make himself known
and preferred passing the whole night ex-
posed 10 The inclemency OF the weather,
rather than 10 run the risk OF falling into
the hands Of The merciess tories But the
second day lie found himself So exhausted
that he could no longer bear up under the
painful suferings caused by his wound.
The weakness to which he was reduced
by the loss Of blood, and the want of food,
at last, compelled him 10 seek assistance.
He accordingly made his way 10 the near
est house, but alas a tcomon, who appear
Jed TO be the mistress, abused him in the
most unfeelng and brutal manner, denying
him any assistance whatever. He was
forced to continue his painful and tiresome
route 10 The next house, where he received
at the hands Of its inmates, all The kind
ness which could be expected in such
cases from humane, and generous hearts.
He was forthwith pm. into a very comfort.
able bed his wound was properly dressed,
and warm beverages were given him 10 re-
store the circulation Of blood which had
nearly ceased in him an express was inn
mediately sent TO his countrymen at Swan
ton falls, 10 make them acquainted with
the fate of the unfortunate man who was
SO happily rescued from inevitable death
and from British vengeance, and who was
then enjoying the sweet fruits Of their gen.
erous and benevolent hospitality. A team
was very soon despatched TO bring him
TO join the main body Of his sonnuymen at
Swanton. Through great deal of care
and attention, he was finally restored 10
health, but not without his remaining a
manned nan probably for the rrmainder Of
his life.
Before the fate OF the battle of ST. Char
les was yet decided, the most intense snx-
iety prevailed among the British in the
City of Montreal. The Government it.
self felt insecure, fearing that even il the
patriots were defeated at St. Charles.
.8meriean sympathy, which would ratur.
ally be awakened by the recital OF Cana
dian wrongs, and by the noble efforts which
they had made, TO rid themselves Of Me.
tropolitsn bondage, would Furnish the
patrols with the necessary means, again
to renew the warfare against English
Domination. Hence il became a grea,
object with the Provincial authorizes 10
coneiliste The feelings OF the American