The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-19

moved their furniture before the unWeICOme
visitors made their appearance.
The excitement increased when 1t became
known that the prisoners were again to be
re,nanded for reexamination. Then 1t be-
came subject of eager curiosity whether
the meeting, which had been called by pla-
cards, would be allowed to- assemble; and
again, the whisper ran that the city was to
be placed under martial law. A little before
two o'clock, the kpur for which the meeting
was called, IT WAS announced by the military
authorities, to some of the gentlemen who
had the reauisition, that they would not be
permitted The use of the Champ lie Mars
for the meeting. 1t was Immediately re-
solved to prepare a placard announcing the
circumstance TO the people, who were al
ready thronging to the place. and as there
was no time TO print il, one OF the hands IN
this office was set TO work TO write II IN large
characters. But in the meantime, the peO-
pie had assembled in a large mass on the
ground, and II was, we suppose, prudently
resolved TO allow the meeting to take place
rather than risk disturbance by attempting
to dispense them.
At the conclusion of the proceedings the
people separated quietly, except a few who
hung about the Government House. Of
these, many left upon being exhorted to do
so by Col Gugy; and the others gradually
dropped off, ill the street assumed the usual
tranquil appearance. One body of men
carried Colonel Gugy to Dolly's, aud gave
the committee three cheers before they dis
persed.
About eight O'Clock renewed excitement
occurred, in consequence Of report; which
we believe was we'll founded, that Mr.. Drs-
coll, 'Jr., had beef shot in the leg, and Mr..
S. Clarke had been hurt, and that the Gov
ernment were arming their political parti-
Zans. This led to Il considerable muster in
/ Norte Dame street, which, however, dis
persed without any disturbance.
T EIgin The. Governor Still absent,
&C., &c. -"
MONTREAL, May 3-Noon.
Since the issuing of the address Of the
British party, calling upon the people to
preserve the peace, no more riots ;have Oc-
Cured. ~
! The organization of the various wards for
Interior purposes, if the news from England
should render, them necessary, is rapidly
going on. The military guard still contin-
ues in the place where Parliament meets,
and in the Government office.
Several French addresses, expressive of
confidence in the Ministry, have been pre-
scented to Lord Elgn.
1t was reported this morning that the
Governor would come in from his country
seat, but he did not. Groups Of ,ersoiis
were waiting about all the morning in ex-
pectation of his coming, but it is not he
lieved that any further violence will lie
shown him. Il
The Ministry have sustained quasi de-
feat in the Legislative Council. For three
days the Ministerial pariizans have been
trying to get up an address to the Governor.
similar in tone to that of the Assembly, but
it would not do, II
To-day, by IL majority of only one vote,
the debate on the matter was postponed for
a fortnight, in order to get full house
1t is said that the Upper Canada radicals
have refused to allow the sittings of that
house to be transferred to Quebec. Journal
Of Commerce. ~v