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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 16, 1838

Page

2

Foreign Intelligence and European Affairs Chronicle

The press reports M. Deas leads a foreign affairs mission to London on short notice amid questions about the Belgian frontier. Commentary accuses ministry policies of risk and interlinked European power moves, including Prussia, Holland, Belgium, and Austria, with Spain, Malta, Germany, Turkey, and Russia noted in turn.

M. Deas Or Amnion Department of Foreign Affairs London Foreign Affairs Department M. Dessage Belgic Holland Belgium Prussia France Russia England Limburg Luxemburg Bashaw Egypt Diet Germany Frankfort Poland Charles X Bohemia Austria Bavaria Spain Armendariz Cortes Don Carlos Madrid Martinez Dela Rosa Managorri Espartero Switzerland Malta Tripoli Dardanelles Berlin Hanover Ernest Turkey Novi- Bazar Servia Servia, Was Obliged To Have A Guard, A Mob Threatening His Life. Colonel Hodges Prince Milosch Admiral Kupresman New Archangel Canada Neichard Moscow Alexander Constantine Diebitsch Orloff

Disaster at Blaenavon works ends with fourteen deaths

A severe flood after two days of rain struck Blaenavon and the Coity area, inundating the Blaenavon coal and iron works. Miners came out quickly, but heavy water-filled headings caused fourteen fatalities amid efforts to control the torrent.

Blaenavon Company Bolton-le-Moors C.J. Darbyshire James Winder Townclerk Broughton Chester Gazette Cardiff St. Mary J. Nicholl, Esq M.P Merthyr Guardian Carmarthen Welchman Ebenezer Morris John James David Jones Llanon Haverhill R. Roberts Bisbridge Somerset House Bury Kelso Teviot Maxwellheugh Mill Liverpool Scotland Road Walton Church Ramsgate J. C. Hawkins Don Miguel R. Towley, Esq Chas. Shaw Sandwich General Lamar Canterbury Journal Reading Bucklebury Robert Green Carter Newbury Green Salisbury G. Harris Harris

End of Canadian rebellion marked by scarce insurgents

Reports from 1838 detail the suppression of the Canadian uprising with 200 to 300 rebels, many from the United States, and the capture or dispersal of leaders except Nelson and Brown. Lt. Gen. Colborne describes troop movements, engagements at Beauharnois and Chateauguay, and the pursuit of brigands along the St. Lawrence, noting loyal volunteers and hospital aid amidst casualties.

United States Nelson Brown Canada Great Western Bristol

Battle Report at La Colle Frontier 1838 Two Forces Clash

Captain E M Odell reports a frontier action near La Colle with Major Schriver aiding a volley attack. Eleven rebels killed and seven captured as volunteers hold lines and one field piece is captured. Odell urges immediate follow up with regulars and artillery to prevent further rebellion.

Odell Town Chapel Smith Robert Nelson Hinderlang M‘allister Hiram Odell Grattan Isle Aux Nox Hutton Ryan Vaughan Lieut Johnson Rose Caldwell’s Manor Schriver Hemingford Alexander M‘fee Liutenant Nesbitt Tourin Odell Mareh Hays Wilden Stott Barratt Royal Regiment Crim Taylor Roan P.S Cory la Calle Frontier Odell Town John Colborne la Colle St. Lawrence E. Marcu Taylor C. Light Infantry Elliot Moorhouse E. M

Beauharnois Taken By Glengarry Men In Quick March

Veterans of the 71st regiment joined by engineers sappers and a detachment of Glengarry men landed at Hungry Bay and seized Beauharnois this morning. Prisoners were freed except for six men believed at Chateauguay. one killed and three wounded among the 71st. Colonel Carmichael notes fatigued troops and awaits orders.

Beauharnois Phillpotts Glengarry Hungry Bay Messrs Ellice Brown Norman Ross Norval Bryson Hoeundslow Surveyor Chateauguay C. I Carmichakel P.S Hall

Beaulharnois Report on Fire Damage and Wounded after Night Attack

Major Gerard PamiporTs reports to Sir Carmichael after the Beauharnois assault on November 10. Wounded soldiers listed as the attack’s cost, and most of the village burned with many loyalist houses set ablaze. A court of inquiry will review officers, and prisoners will be sent to Montreal. details to follow.

Cory Beauharnois Carmichael St. Martin Glengarry Highlanders Montreal Gerard PamiporrTs R. E Eden D.A

Return of Captain Spier's Company Wounded at Beauharnois

War report notes the return of Captain Spier's men from the 7th light infantry after the encounter with rebels at Beauharnois on the evening of November 10, 1838. Seven rank and file wounded with one dead since. Signed War Spier Capt 71st Regiment comg detachment and Grover Puriborts Ass Q M General.

Spier Beauharnois 7Th Light Infantry 71St Regt Grover Puriborts Ass. Q. M

Reports arrival at St Edward's and rebels dispersed

Major General J M Donnet reports arrival at St Edward's on Nov 11 1838. rebels have dispersed. He burned the houses of two noted rebels Boyer and Bell and captured several minor leaders. He notes prisoners freed at Pigeoniere and plans to move or halt awaiting further instructions from Sir J Colborne.

St. Edward’s St. George Stn Douglas-corner Boyer la Grande Frencer Bell Chateauguay Pigeoniere Mr. Ellice Clive Brown la Prairie J. M.donnettt J. Colborne G.C.B

Military seizure of arms near Boucherville Mountain

Lieutenant Colonel Gro. Cat Tucart reports arrival at Chambly and actions against armed rebels. A party of 30 with 15th Regiment searched St. Mary's area, seized arms, and detained two agitators. Major Johnston and 66th Regiment secured three guns ten casks of powder thirty muskets and ammo near a mill, with Lt Col Tucart detailing further steps.

Chambly Boucherville Miotte Point Olivier St. Mary’s Boucherville Mountain le Zeore Major Johnston Johnston Beloit Gro. Cat Tucart K.D.G Montreal

Windmill Point Landing and Skirmish at Prescott

In Prescott on Nov 12 a force landed at Windmill Point near Cornwall. They tried to launch two schooners but were foiled by a vigilant watch. They anchored in American waters and were aided by the United States steamer and the Paul Pry ferry. Three guns were disembarked. Granite Point defenses remained at risk without reinforcements. The Experiment steamer fired on both the steamer and a schooner, causing a brief engagement near Ogdensburgh. Paxomer Younc reports awaiting Kingston aid while The Experiment prepares to renew attack. Approximately 800 troops are involved, with around 400 landed.

Prescott Windmill Point Cornwall Hine United States Paul Pry Ogdensburgh Experiment Government Kingston Paxomer Younc Goldie A.D.C

Report on Upper Canada militia repelling pirates at Prescott

Major Young reports successful action against United States pirates on the St Lawrence front near Prescott. Upper Canada militia volunteers and detachments from the 83d regiment and royal marines aided by a two mile advance landing were engaged. Losses were severe, but courage and discipline were praised, with calls for American accountability to prevent further retaliation.

London Gazette Colonial Office Downing-street Sir John Colborne G.C.B Canada Montreal la Prairie Beauharnois Chateauguay Napierville United States Vermont New York Lower Canada Champlain Alberg James Macdonell Clitherow St. Lawrence St. John’s L’acadie 1St Dragoon Guards 7Th Hussars Grenadier Guards Royal Artillery St. Valentine Isle-aux Noix la Colle la Calle Odell Town Lake St. Francis Carmichael Chateauguay River St. Edouard’s St. Remi Richelieu Henryville 66Th Sorel St. Hilaire St. Charles St. Cesaire St. Marie de Manoir Contre Cour Vercheres Vaudreuil Coteau du Lac Prescott Wetherall Royal Regiment 93D Toronto Glengarry Upper Canada J. Colborne Lord Glenelg Navy Young 83D Regiment Royal Marines Brockville Lord Fitzroy Somerset K.C.B

Bold British assault near Johnstown yields heavy casualties

Prescott report details a combined Royal Navy and militia operation against a fortified Patriot position near Johnstown. Despite brave efforts by regulars and militia, a strong windmill and stone house withstood fire, with 45 killed or wounded on both sides and 82 prisoners taken. Commanders praised militia resolve and officers, including Lt Johnson and Lt Dulmage, suffered losses.

Prescott Sandom Royal Navy Upper Canada Kinton Victoria Cobourg Johnstown D. Frazer Roy Marines George M‘donnell L. G. ‘Highlanders Jones Frazer Granville Martle Stormont Gowan Queen’s Borderers Wnd 83D Marth Johnson Lin Parker Royal Marines Lieut Dulmage Parlow 2Nd Dundas Ensia Macdonell Glengarry Highlanders Offhend Brown Phillips Monti Fowler Plomer

Canadian Frontier Brigands Surrender to Loyal Forces

Dispatch from Headquarters Montreal reports that brigands from the United States who landed near Prescott surrendered to Lt. Col. Dundas of the 83d regiment. It notes 5,000 Upper Canada militia assembling at Prescott to repel invaders, and expresses confidence American agitation will end with the brigand’s destruction.

Montreal Dundas Kingston Prescott Upper Canada United States C. J. Colborns Glenelg

Brigand engagement near windmills prompts surrender and captures

In Prescott dated November 16 1938 Lieutenant Colonel H Dunpas records an action by the 83d Regiment and militia against brigands at a windmill position 400 yards from houses. After heavy cannonading the brigands surrendered. Eighty six prisoners were secured and sixteen captured from the mill. arms and ordnance were seized and the windmill buildings destroyed. One 83d man was killed.

Prescott U.C Kingston 83D Regiment Sandom van Sault H. Dunpas Goldie A.D.C Montreal

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