North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-03-31
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right eve and died wthouta etruggie.
AT this juncture, Dr.. Nelson finding
that he had lost several men from the eff
feet of the British cannon On the walls oil
the upper story, which were thinner than
those OF the lower, ordered his men 10 de-
scend and occupy the lower part OF the
house, whilst he sent several marksmen to
join those already in the yard and garden.
II was at this critical period that young,
brainless individual cried ont 10 the COM
mander in presence ofthe whole company,
that il was high time to retreat, as the
ammunition was getting scarce, and the
patriots must infallihly be beaten. This
i'll timed and imprudent remark Of beard
less and cowardly young simpeion, was
met by the gallant Doctor as It deserved,
and he was told to remain quiet or he
should suffer the consequences of his im-
prudence aBd nsolcnce. Charles Divide
Perrault, Esquire, member or the Pro-
yincial Parliament and gentleman o! the
most finished accomplishments, who had
chosen to take his due share OF his country's
misforlunes in fighting against tyranny
and oppression, acted as Aid de camp 10
DR.. Nelson. In carrying orders from the
Doctors quarters to the different posts, he
received musket ball in the right side OF
the abdomen. Thus wounded, he was
transported TO Mr.. D'Eschanbanlt's
house, where he fingered till the next NOR
ming at quarter past FIVE O'Clock, when he
died, Offering his life as an acceptable sac
rifice on the altar Of liberty. Satisfied that
his country had AT least. won the frst reg
ular battle between the lovers or freedom
and the supporters Of despotism. which
took place In the aitemp, to rid themselves
Of British thraldom, this young patriot
closed his eyes inthe firm hope that victory
would perch on the banner or those who
raised the standard of rebellion in the
Province, with the pure and unsulIied in
tention of wiping their own country's po-
Iiical degradation from the pages OF Iiisio-
ry and Of establishing republican insii,u-
tons, in which alone the people can find
true happiness. Unlike many II his pol:,-
ical companions, who had fed frdm Mon
lreal, only for the ignoble and unworthy
purpose Of shielding themselves from En-
glish vengeance, the young warrior en-
braced the first opportunity that presented
Itself to show TO the world that real love
NJ true liberty had been the cause which
had prompted him 10 resist British en-
sroachments upon the constitutional rights
of his native country. The day will YETI
come, when monument will show that
The Canadian people feel grateful 70 those
noble victims, who on the battle field
'hrunk not from exposing their valuable
ives TO the muTderous balls OF a BRITISH
'oldiery, paid only 10 keep down liberty
A man, named Levy Bonrgeoisfof 81
Antoine, being on the river, assembled The
lil, and being discovered by platoon of
British soldiers who fred upon him, fell
pierced with many balls. Jean Baptiste
'attenaude also received ball through
me Of his legs, which brought him 10 his
rave about month afterwards. The bat
lie had lasted about two hours and hall,
md the British were far from gaining any
dyantage over the patriot force, which
vas over-animated by The courage, the
ea and the prudence Of their commander.
was about this time that man named
'enjamin Durocher Of St. Antoine, be-
ewing that the patriots were in possession
{ barn near Mrs. ST. Germain's house;
lreeied his steps towards that building
ut he was mistaken, for the British sol.
iers, who were within, brought him toll
ne ground and he expired Immediately
patriot by the name Of Dufaux of 81.
)enis was subsequently shot down while
rossing the main street of The village.
Ii was evident, after this long stuggIe
hat she British could not oyerpower The
outrageous and valiant patriots; they were .
etermined to keep their ground, whilst c