The Sun. — 1838-01-05 (London, England)

LATEST FROM UPPER CANADA. TORONTO RETAKEN BY THE LOYALISTS. It appears that the immediate cause of the explosion in Upper Canada was an attempt on the part of the Government to arrest Mr. M'Kenzie, one of the leaders of the Liberal or Radical party, on a charge of treason and sedition. The Burlington Sentinel, extra, of the Bth of December, contains the proclamation of Lord Gosford, authorizing the execution of martial law in the district of Montreal. The proclamation is dated en the sth inst. On the envelope of the slip is written, " Papineau's wife died, Thursday." In the skirmish near Missiskuoy Bay, on the 6th inst., M. Buchet, the editor of the Quebec Liberal, a talented and spirited patriot leader, was severely wounded and taken prisoner. In this skirmish the insurgents lost their two field pieces, and several men killed or missing. (From the Buffalo Daily Journal, extra.) Friday, Dec. 8, 7 o'clock, p.m• We have been favoured with a copy of a letter, of the date of December 7, from Toronto, which states that at the time of writing the letter (about noon) the Government forces were engaged with the patriots, about two miles from the city of Toronto, from which place they had been driven. The express who brought the letter, further states, that he came out of the city with the trcops, and that before he passed them three rounds had been fired upon the rebels. Another letter from Toronto states, that there were then in Toronto, in the opinion of the writer, at least twenty Royalists to one patriot. This we doubt much, however. From all information that we have gleaned, we consider this movement of the Reformers not only ill-timed, but also ex' tremely ill-managed. Had they pushed ahead, immediately after taking possession of Toronto, there would have been little opposition of moment to them in the Upper Provinee• Some of the Royal militia would not obey the Government orders to turn out, and few volunteered, such was the general panic. When it was found, however, that the Patriots were, from some cause, remaining inactive, their fears were dispelled, and numerous reinforcements were obtained. Mr. Mackenzie, we now learn, commanded the Reformers in person. We have also before us a Proclamation by Sir F. B. Head, which is full of Royal expressions, and praise of the bravery, o wosLasanciaymi accomplices eneumwareapp:hl Laocraceeorwtsodu .Mackenzie, ffiannitehn:dr dsoe apprehend:awaanaji ldnerl fdserrsdweeefieenal reward pardon aerl &c., of the Royalist volunteers. ando o f `` delivero e thousandjusticepounds It lit ion jaannly rhor dyut ohdnuni,dps rwoeptidrolul public justice utaingssoedieNrs.FveDlinteconettv:oilaideanextryG,:yeiopbaontnsfeodhitiewh, tehhooi or they Anci a shall hlalvbeuctote leaderspersonmhmittedinahbiosvoewnnamed ctohnetienrunens the e of murder or arson." proclamation, " who have been seduced to join to obey the laws, and to live henceforward as good his subjects—and they will find the Government of their rebellion, are herby called to their duty to their natural .dQerueeiegnn--as of" this repulse will be, it is difficult to faithful indNuvlhgaetnt tahseiteiffs.,ojnutst. conjecture. Our opinion is, however, that it will retard, but not entirely prevent, the revolutionary movements of the disaffected. (From the St. Lawrence Republican, extra.) OGDENSBUSGII, Friday evening,