North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-05-05

OF both parties.
As soon as the Patriots arrived at Ssxe's
mills, they were informed that the tories
were awaiting them near the village Of
Mississquoi Bay 10 very large numbers and
well prepared. An individual amongst
them told the Commander, iha, he knew q
road By which the tory forces could be
avoided, and after some consultation among
the leaders. the former plan Of spending
the night on this side of the Provincial
line, was abandoned, and orders were given
TO march by the road leading from Swan
ton 10 .Moore's Corners. Informed OF all
the movements OF the patriots through
their numberiess spies, among whom was
French Canadian residing at Swanton
falls, the tories left small detachment al
their first post, and Proceeded eastw ard 10
wards Moore'' Corners where they laid
an ambush for the patriots who, confident
of not being surprised, continued their
route in very unguarded manner.
When the patriots arrived a, the place
where the tories were secreted, they were
aroused from their imaginary safety, by a
volley Of musketry, which was poured on
them from behind stone wall and ledge
whieh were near the road. This unlocked
Tor sautation was The first iatimalion which
the patriots had Of their approach to The
enemy. The commander, who had divided
his men iato three divisions, did all he could
to form them In regular line, but the sud-
den surprise " the moment, the darkness
Of the night, and The want of discipline n
mong his men, prevented the accomplish
ment OF his object. Mr.. Bouchetie, with
his men, was posted near Mr.. Moore's
house, and from that place, he poured a
well directed FIRE upon the enemy = But
this gentleman unfortunately received n
ball in the ANGLE, which wholly disabled
him. Colonel Malhiot, seeing that one Of
the Wagons was too far in advance, and
fearing, that in case OF retreat, it might be
lost, went TO give orders 10 have it brought
to the rear of the body, when he received
a wound in one Of his legs. One of the
horses attached to the Wagon having
been shot, the contents fell into the hands
Of the tories. Colonel Gagnon also had
his share in the msiortunes of thisengage-
ment. He was wounded very severely in
two places and was carried from The bat
tie ground. Captain Bell, who had taken
charge Of the artillery, was not to be found
even from the commencement of the action,
and his absence caused an irreparable EN-
5arrassmen. in that department. After
Is or 90 minutes OF constant firing, the
officer commanding the patriot party, found
that it would be entirely useless oil his part
to prolong an engagement on ground,
the situation Of which, he was wholly
unaequainied with. Besides this, great
number o! his men had disappeared, while
but few remained firm at their posts, he
therefore very properly ordered retreat.
Colonies Malhiot and Gagnon, although
wounded, found their way across the lines,
whilst, painful to relate, the gallant Bou-
Ghetto was so severely wounded, that he
was unable to reach the American side.
He was left, without being missed by his
comrades, on the battle field, where he
was soon discovered by the mereiless tories.
A young man by the name OF Hubert
Pattenaude Of the FIRST Grande Ligne, in
the County OF L'Acadie, was the only
person killed on the patriot side. Three
prisoners fell into the hands OF the British,
who also captured few guns, about z, 1000
cartridges, Q barrels OF cannon powder, ii
iron pixies, two canBons, and the patriot
+coloFs. After this disaster, the patriots re-
turned to Swantsn in Vermont, where they
were again received in the most kindly aad
hospitable manner by the people OF that
place. The brave and unfortunate Bou-
Ghetto had to submit to all kids oil insuli
from The tories and was, on the next day,
despite The excruciating pain Of his wound,
carried 10 Isle aux Noix, where he was
thrown into one OF the black holes of the