The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-03
The Latest Canadian Intelligence, by Mall
The PROGRESS Of EYenfa.

The Latest Canadian Intelligence, ~ Mall
The Progress OF Events.
BY the kindness of Mr.. Wood, who arrived in
this city yesterday, for the purpose Of depositing
safely in the letter bags of the steamship Europa
some important dispatches concerning the recent
imsurrectlonary movements in Canada, we are IN
possession Of Montreal correspondence and papers
to the 30th ult.
Annexed is our correspondence
MONTREAL, April D. 1919
Progress of Revolution in Canada- Continued Ed
citement IN misunderstanding IN E6fgy Of the
Gcrcrnor in Upper Canada-Arming Of the PEG
pile, Sc, &c.
Up to the present time the British portion of the
population have obeyed their leaders, and kept
strictly within the limits prescribed by the constl-
tuition. On the other hand, the government have
grossly violated it, and in every step they have ia
ken to put down the people, have become more and
more entangled in the net which, during the past
three weeks, they have been knitting for their own
destruction.
After the fearful occurrences on the nights of the
18th and 2Gh inst, dispatches were forwarded to
his Excellency Sir b. Durham, residing at Sorel,
requesting his presence in the metropolis. The
ministry desired him to proclaim martial law, but
called at 2 p NJ, the same day (Friday), and from
certain information which had come to the ears of
ONE gentlemen who had signed the requsition call
ng it, it was thought proper to call preliminary
meeting at Dolys chop-housc, to decide as to whe-
Their it was best to hold it. Accordingly, at ii A.
nj about twenty persons met together, and Mr..
Motlatt took the chair. 1t was reported that
party had been to General Gore, to know whether
the meeting might be held in the Champ de Mars,
/op, do md he, nod he.
could not grant 1t. The meeting became lnime-
dialey split into two parties, and "A warm debate
took place. Some thought it dangerous to hold it,
as it would probably lead to riong others, that it
was highly impolitc to put it off, as it would just
have the effect that the Opposers to It's being held
seemed to fear. The majority, however, thought
it was not prudent, and determined not to allow it
to meet. Sir Allan McNabb happened to be passing
at the moment; and upon hearing the determine
ton of the meeting, went IN and persuaded them
to hold 1t. About 3 o'clock, 2. NJ, the pro-
cecdlngs were opened In the Champ de Mars
About ZOO persons were present, and everything
passed of in quiet and orderly manner. Each
speaker used his best eXerons to request the as
semblage to dispense peaceably, and without indulg-
ing in any outbreak similar to those lately INDUCED
In the evening, Lord Elgin and his rebel minis
try committed most fearful and unpardonab BILE
bunder; Arms were issued by Colonel Tache,
der, it is said, of Lord Elgin, Lieut.. General to
number of French Canadian garcoms, who had
enrolled themselves as body guard to protect the
Understanding peers. These men, to the num-
bles and had served out to each of them cutlass,
and a brace of pistols. The "Guards" Gas they
have been amusDgl callcd) then proceeded to the
open space in front of the Bonsecour Market, and
then began drilling. The officers appointed to the
command of these veterans were notorious rebels
of 81 and '3S, and to whose swlttness of foot, In
those years, is alone to be attributed the fact OF
their being first to command on this occaslon.-
tn Sir
Durham, at that moment closeted with the cabi-
net to the effect of what was gong on. Ills Ex-
ccency Immediately demanded by whose autho-
rty il had dared TO be done, and sent General Gore
to disalm them. Sir Benjamin also hauled the
rebels over the Goals, for the manner in which
all their proceedings had been, and were,
conducted. The military were drawn up, all
all this time IN the principal streets, and the artillery
Guards happened to come into contact with small
party Of English, into whom they immediately
blazed. The result was, that one young man fell,
wounded in the thigh, although not dangerously.
arms, they positively refused to give them up.
This morning. as soon as the occurrences of the
night became known, Juror of excitement pre-
vailed, that have never seen eaualled. The Brl-
tsh party were III rapturcs OF delight, and but tor
the most energetic and prompt steps having been
taken by the leaders of the Englishparty, the body
guard" would have dearly repented their display.
A deputation Immediately waited on the General,
"
stable were not disarmed the British party would
do il themselves. II was also animated by them,
that not only were arms IN the loyallsts hands, but
cannon also. The release of the prisoners was
also demanded.
A promise was gwen that it would be done inn
mediatey Accordingly, all the constables that
could be found, were made to disarm. A great
many, however, never WI be got back, as the par,
ties 10 whom theywcrc given Immediately sccretcd
them. Several constables going home, had their
cutlasses taken from them in the streets, and
smashed into "a thousand pieces. One now hangs
as trophy over the door of the Office OF Pn'uh IN
Canada
Aiming is rapidly going on amongst the g Bri-
tsh" and should turn out be necessary, have
every reason to believe, it would be no contempt.
BILE display. The Irish are well organized, and
armed but, being all annexatlonlsts, hold aloot
for the present In the afternoon, according TO
PROMISE the government released, on bail, the pr-
soncrs who had been committed to jail. AT first
they were DESTROYS OF retaining the man (terry)
charged with arson, but the other four gentlemen
refused to leave without him, and he was also let
out These gentlemen have published letters, adj
dressed to Col. Gugy, requesting him. IN his capa-
city as member of Parliament, to bring the matter
before the Legislature.
The same evening Saturday, a large mob col
lected in the Haymarket, without any Interior OBJ
ject and only dispersed at the earnest entreaties
of Col. Gugy and some OF their iavorite Leaders,
together with the assurance that was likely they
would be wanted shortly. The accounts from
Missisquoi and the entire township, represent them
as almost in open insurrection. Arms are BENG
collected, and one Ore-keeper sold lOO pounds OF
lead in day, to mould into bullets.
MONTREAL, April 30, 1Si9
Tidings have reached us from Quebec, that in that
stronghold of the French Canadians, Lord Elgin
was burnt in effiggy, although the troops were out
at the time.
Accounts from Coburg state that the light from
the burning of the Governors elligy was seen for
thirty miles out on the Lake. In Hamilton and
Toronto, the greatest excitement also prevails. A
message has been sent from Kingston, offering as
sistance. Mr. Murray has moved the whole coun-
~ of Hastings, and 1000 men will march from
there, on Montreal, when requested. Frontenac
has GOO ready. go
In Cornwall, j. S. McDonslds, M p, house has
been burnt, and offers Of assistance TO Montreal
have been made. Amid the hills Of Glengsrry,
also, there are strapping on of kits and bucklng
on of claymores.
HuRRA FOR TIE QUEEN!--So FRENCH DOMINATION.