Diary of a Fils de la liberté - Revision history

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	{{Title\|Diary of a ''Fils de la liberté''\|Amédée Papineau\|1838-1855<br /><br />Translated in 2008 by [[User:Mathieugp\|Mathieu Gauthier-Pilote]] from:<br /><br />Aubin, Georges (2007). <br />''Amédée Papineau. Journal d'un Fils de la liberté. 1838-1855.'' <br />Sillery: Septentrion, 957 p. (ISBN 978-2-89448-554-5~~)<br />(En cours...~~)}}		{{Title\|Diary of a ''Fils de la liberté''\|Amédée Papineau\|1838-1855<br /><br />Translated in 2008 by [[User:Mathieugp\|Mathieu Gauthier-Pilote]] from:<br /><br />Aubin, Georges (2007). <br />''Amédée Papineau. Journal d'un Fils de la liberté. 1838-1855.'' <br />Sillery: Septentrion, 957 p. (ISBN 978-2-89448-554-5)}}

	== First Book ==		== First Book ==

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	{{Refa\|18}} See ''Rise & Progress etc.,'' the Appendix.		{{Refa\|18}} See ''Rise & Progress etc.,'' the Appendix.

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	{{Title\|Diary of a ''Fils de la liberté''\|Amédée Papineau\|1838-1855<br /><br />Translated in 2008 by [[User:Mathieugp\|Mathieu Gauthier-Pilote]] from:<br /><br />Aubin, Georges (2007). <br />''Amédée Papineau. Journal d'un Fils de la liberté. 1838-1855. ~~<br />Deuxième édition, revue, corrigée et considérablement augmentée. <br />Texte établi avec introduction et notes par Georges Aubin~~'', <br />Sillery: Septentrion, 957 p. (ISBN 978-2-89448-554-5)}}		{{Title\|Diary of a ''Fils de la liberté''\|Amédée Papineau\|1838-1855<br /><br />Translated in 2008 by [[User:Mathieugp\|Mathieu Gauthier-Pilote]] from:<br /><br />Aubin, Georges (2007). <br />''Amédée Papineau. Journal d'un Fils de la liberté. 1838-1855.'' <br />Sillery: Septentrion, 957 p. (ISBN 978-2-89448-554-5)<br />(En cours...)}}

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	{{Refa\|18}} See ''Rise & Progress etc.,'' the Appendix.		{{Refa\|18}} See ''Rise & Progress etc.,'' the Appendix.

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	'''April''' - One day, at the end of April, I was coming back home in the afternoon. In entering the dining room, I found there several of our parents and friends. They appeared absorbed in sad reflexions and kept silent. I broke it to know what all this meant and I learned that one had just received the news of the introduction, in the House of Commons, on the 6 of March, of the infamous resolutions of the infamous Russell! I said at once “now only blood will settle this question.” I was not mistaken; and today I still say: “blood will settle this question.” Our proud tyrants will never be just; We will have to tear off Canada from them through iron and fire, and to put down the British flag, before this unhappy country can enjoy a good government! What will posterity say of the infamy of the English government with regard to my dear fatherland? It will be enough to pronounce these four words and England will be judged: America, Acadia, Ireland and Canada!		'''April''' - One day, at the end of April, I was coming back home in the afternoon. In entering the dining room, I found there several of our parents and friends. They appeared absorbed in sad reflexions and kept silent. I broke it to know what all this meant and I learned that one had just received the news of the introduction, in the House of Commons, on the 6 of March, of the infamous resolutions of the infamous Russell! I said at once “now only blood will settle this question.” I was not mistaken; and today I still say: “blood will settle this question.” Our proud tyrants will never be just; We will have to tear off Canada from them through iron and fire, and to put down the British flag, before this unhappy country can enjoy a good government! What will posterity say of the infamy of the English government with regard to my dear fatherland? It will be enough to pronounce these four words and England will be judged: America, Acadia, Ireland and Canada!

	It would be difficult to express the sensation which this news produced and the general indignation that it created in all the extent of the country. Hardly one week had past ~~and~~ the county of Richelieu showed the noble example.		It would be difficult to express the sensation which this news produced and the general indignation that it created in all the extent of the country. Hardly one week had past when the county of Richelieu showed the noble example.

	'''May 7''' - On May 7th, took place at Saint-Ours the first “anti-coercive meeting”. Dr. Wolfred Nelson, who was for several years member of our representation, but who had retired from public life, understood that at this critical hour the fatherland needed the help all her children, and he was among the first to rise in the noble and constitutional resistance to the robbers of our treasury. Here are in two words the analysis of the resolutions passed at this meeting; they will give an idea of those adopted at the subsequent meetings, because they did not differ in substance from each other.		'''May 7''' - On May 7th, took place at Saint-Ours the first “anti-coercive meeting”. Dr. Wolfred Nelson, who was for several years member of our representation, but who had retired from public life, understood that at this critical hour the fatherland needed the help all her children, and he was among the first to rise in the noble and constitutional resistance to the robbers of our treasury. Here are in two words the analysis of the resolutions passed at this meeting; they will give an idea of those adopted at the subsequent meetings, because they did not differ in substance from each other.

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	{{Refa\|5}} The editor was a Mr. Roy, who died a few years ago. He is the first French Master I had, while I was at reverend Esson's school, in Montreal, in 1829.		{{Refa\|5}} The editor was a Mr. Roy, who died a few years ago. He is the first French Master I had, while I was at reverend Esson's school, in Montreal, in 1829.

	{{Refa\|6}} The events of this memorable day are detailed at length in the ''Topographie du Canada by Bouchette''.		{{Refa\|6}} The events of this memorable day are detailed at length in the ''Topographie du Canada'' by [[w:Joseph Bouchette\|Bouchette]]. [http://books.google.ca/books?id=oPsGAAAAQAAJ]

	{{Refa\|7}} This general Hampton died in the United States two or three years ago.		{{Refa\|7}} This general Hampton died in the United States two or three years ago.

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	I believe that it is on the 24 of April that the first number of a violent and small Tory newspaper appeared, in French, founded in Montreal by Misters Debartzch, de Bleury, Jacques Viger and other renegades, entitled ''Le Populaire'' and for which one can say, as with ''L'Ami du Peuple'': “Its very name is a lie”.		I believe that it is on the 24 of April that the first number of a violent and small Tory newspaper appeared, in French, founded in Montreal by Misters Debartzch, de Bleury, Jacques Viger and other renegades, entitled ''Le Populaire'' and for which one can say, as with ''L'Ami du Peuple'': “Its very name is a lie”.

	'''April''' - One day, at the end of April, I was coming back home in the afternoon. In entering the dining room, I found there several of our parents and friends. They appeared absorbed in sad reflexions and kept silent. I broke it to know what all this meant and I learned that one had just received the news of the introduction, in the House of Commons, on the 6 of March, of the infamous resolutions of the infamous Russell! I said at once “now only blood will settle this question.” I was not mistaken; and today I still say: “blood will settle this question.” Our proud tyrants will never be ~~right~~; We will have to tear off Canada from them through iron and fire, and to put down the British flag, before this unhappy country can enjoy a good government! What will posterity say of the infamy of the English government with regard to my dear fatherland? It will be enough to pronounce these four words and England will be judged: America, Acadia, Ireland and Canada!		'''April''' - One day, at the end of April, I was coming back home in the afternoon. In entering the dining room, I found there several of our parents and friends. They appeared absorbed in sad reflexions and kept silent. I broke it to know what all this meant and I learned that one had just received the news of the introduction, in the House of Commons, on the 6 of March, of the infamous resolutions of the infamous Russell! I said at once “now only blood will settle this question.” I was not mistaken; and today I still say: “blood will settle this question.” Our proud tyrants will never be just; We will have to tear off Canada from them through iron and fire, and to put down the British flag, before this unhappy country can enjoy a good government! What will posterity say of the infamy of the English government with regard to my dear fatherland? It will be enough to pronounce these four words and England will be judged: America, Acadia, Ireland and Canada!

	It would be difficult to express the sensation which this news produced and the general indignation that it created in all the extent of the country. Hardly one week had past and the county of Richelieu showed the noble example.		It would be difficult to express the sensation which this news produced and the general indignation that it created in all the extent of the country. Hardly one week had past and the county of Richelieu showed the noble example.

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 I will enter at length into the details of all that occurred this year: the smallest particulars, I will report, as much as my memory will allow, persuaded as I am that in due time and place, and for some people, they will be of great interest.
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+'''1837''' - At the beginning of the year, sir George Gipps, one of the commissaries, and Mr. Elliot, their secretary, left the province and all appeared calm and suspended while we were waiting the publication of the report by these three men who held the fate of a whole people between their hands! This report was finally presented to the House of Commons and at once some copies were sent in Canada, one for dad. It was a volume of more than 400 octavo pages! “It is singular that they took all their information from officials and their political friends. It is strange that, in spite of that, they acknowledge that all the complaints of the people are founded. And, stranger still, they recommend the government to refuse all the reforms asked.”{{Refl|18}}
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 {{Refa|17}} Gugy is the only one, I believe, who was relieved from the charges brought by the House.

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	{{Refa\|5}} The editor was a Mr. Roy, who died a few years ago. He is the first French Master I had, while I was at reverend Esson's school, in Montreal, in 1829.		{{Refa\|5}} The editor was a Mr. Roy, who died a few years ago. He is the first French Master I had, while I was at reverend Esson's school, in Montreal, in 1829.

	{{Refa\|6}} The events of this memorable day are detailed at length in the ''Topographie du Canada by Bouchette''.		{{Refa\|6}} The events of this memorable day are detailed at length in the ''Topographie du Canada'' by [[w:Joseph Bouchette\|Bouchette]]. [http://books.google.ca/books?id=oPsGAAAAQAAJ]

	{{Refa\|7}} This general Hampton died in the United States two or three years ago.		{{Refa\|7}} This general Hampton died in the United States two or three years ago.

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	'''Tuesday, 13 March 1838.''' Important events which must hold a salient place in the history of [[w:Lower Canada\|Canada]] have just occurred. [[w:Civil war\|Civil war]] has burst in the [[w:British North America\|British provinces of North America]].		[[Image:Papineau-amedee.jpg\|thumb\|Amédée Papineau, son of Louis-Joseph Papineau, and member of the ''Association des Fils de la liberté'']]'''Tuesday, 13 March 1838.''' Important events which must hold a salient place in the history of [[w:Lower Canada\|Canada]] have just occurred. [[w:Civil war\|Civil war]] has burst in the [[w:British North America\|British provinces of North America]].

	Later, I will give an account of these serious events, their causes and their probable consequences. Today, the author limits himself to a statement of some of the reasons which lead him to begin a diary of what has occurred in Canada since a few months, of what will occur from now on, with daily notes of his own actions, etc.		Later, I will give an account of these serious events, their causes and their probable consequences. Today, the author limits himself to a statement of some of the reasons which lead him to begin a diary of what has occurred in Canada since a few months, of what will occur from now on, with daily notes of his own actions, etc.
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	I have always noticed that men, satisfied with the knowledge they themselves have of the events which occur during their days, very often neglect the means of making these same events known to the men who must follow them in the career of life. And yet with what interest does man seek to know the smallest details of the past! With what pleasure an old man would read the story of his life, written by his own hand! And this old man's grandson read the story of his grandfather! How details, which appear so meticulous in time, are filled with interest when one sees them far in the past!		I have always noticed that men, satisfied with the knowledge they themselves have of the events which occur during their days, very often neglect the means of making these same events known to the men who must follow them in the career of life. And yet with what interest does man seek to know the smallest details of the past! With what pleasure an old man would read the story of his life, written by his own hand! And this old man's grandson read the story of his grandfather! How details, which appear so meticulous in time, are filled with interest when one sees them far in the past!

	During my stay in [[Albany, Vermont\|Albany]], I desired to read the history of the [[w:Irish Rebellion of 1798\|Irish Rebellion of 1798]]. After some research, I found in the [[w:Vermont State House\|Capitol]]'s public library but a single work, by [[Thomas Moore]], on such remarkable events in the political history of the unfortunate Ireland. And how this work is far from satisfying your curiosity! How a crowd of particularities, which today would be full of interest, are forever lost in oblivion! This circumstance did not little influence my determination.		During my stay in [[w:Albany, Vermont\|Albany]], I desired to read the history of the [[w:Irish Rebellion of 1798\|Irish Rebellion of 1798]]. After some research, I found in the [[w:Vermont State House\|Capitol]]'s public library but a single work, by [[Thomas Moore]], on such remarkable events in the political history of the unfortunate Ireland. And how this work is far from satisfying your curiosity! How a crowd of particularities, which today would be full of interest, are forever lost in oblivion! This circumstance did not little influence my determination.

	Also, I do not see that, among the refugees, there is another who has undertaken this task. Moreover, there are few who can better ~~join~~ together the materials for such a work than myself. My own position during these events, that which my father held among the public men of my country, and consequently my contacts with a great number of the actors in these scenes, place me in the capacity to gather a crowd of details which, later, will be very interesting and could be used by the historian.		Also, I do not see that, among the refugees, there is another who has undertaken this task. Moreover, there are few who can better put together the materials for such a work than myself. My own position during these events, that which my father held among the public men of my country, and consequently my contacts with a great number of the actors in these scenes, place me in the capacity to gather a crowd of details which, later, will be very interesting and could be used by the historian.

	I do not know if ever this daily journal will see the light; but if it were the case, there would be many things to cut off from it, that it would not be advisable to put under the eyes of the public. I will write it for my parents, my friends and for myself; and later, with the necessary corrections, it could perhaps be displayed on the bookseller's shelves.		I do not know if ever this daily journal will see the light; but if it were the case, there would be many things to cut off from it, that it would not be advisable to put under the eyes of the public. I will write it for my parents, my friends and for myself; and later, with the necessary corrections, it could perhaps be displayed on the bookseller's shelves.
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	Since treason, weakness, or indifference, made Canada pass under English domination, this province was almost always badly governed: almost always its inhabitants have had complaints, prayers, protests to deposit at the foot of the throne, and almost every time these prayers and these complaints were pushed back with arrogance. Often, they only served to redouble the power's persecutions and injustices.		Since treason, weakness, or indifference, made Canada pass under English domination, this province was almost always badly governed: almost always its inhabitants have had complaints, prayers, and protests to deposit at the foot of the throne, and almost every time these prayers and these complaints were pushed back with arrogance. Often, they only served to redouble the power's persecutions and injustices.

	I will in a few words give a summary of the political history of the country since it had the misfortune to be ceded to England in 1763.		I will in a few words give a summary of the political history of the country since it had the misfortune to be ceded to England in 1763.
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	'''1760''' - By the capitulation treaties of [[w:Montreal\|Montreal]] and [[w:Quebec City\|Quebec]], certain property, religion and government rights were guarantied to us, and, later, in 1774, were confirmed in a more extended manner, when the power of the tyrants staggered and when the colonies, today the United States, tore off the British standard from their ramparts and replaced it with nobler colours.		'''1760''' - By the capitulation treaties of [[w:Montreal\|Montreal]] and [[w:Quebec City\|Quebec]], certain property, religion and government rights were guarantied to us, and, later, in 1774, were confirmed in a more extended manner, when the power of the tyrants staggered and when the colonies, today the United States, tore off the British standard from their ramparts and replaced it with nobler colours.

	'''1773''' - The previous year, in 1773, the Canadians had gathered in public meetings, to ask for a constitutional legislature, tired as they were of the military regime ~~which~~ had ruled since the Cession.{{Refl\|1}}		'''1773''' - The previous year, in 1773, the Canadians had gathered in public meetings, to ask for a constitutional legislature, tired as they were of the military regime that had ruled since the Cession.{{Refl\|1}}

	'''1774''' - In consequence, the [[Quebec Act\|Act of the Imperial Parliament of 1774]] declared the laws of the country into force and solemnly confirmed the capitulation treaties. The Act established a [[w:Council for the affairs of the Province of Quebec\|Legislative Council]] at the same time.		'''1774''' - In consequence, the [[Quebec Act\|Act of the Imperial Parliament of 1774]] declared the laws of the country into force and solemnly confirmed the capitulation treaties. The Act established a [[w:Council for the affairs of the Province of Quebec\|Legislative Council]] at the same time.
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	'''1775''' - In 1775, the Americans attacked England in her colony of Canada. They took Montreal and general [[w:Benedict Arnold\|Arnold]] marched on Quebec. On December 31, was given the final unfruitful assault during which general [[w:Richard Montgomery\|Montgomery]] was killed by a cannonball, as he was approaching one of the city's doors. The siege was lifted and the province evacuated.		'''1775''' - In 1775, the Americans attacked England in her colony of Canada. They took Montreal and general [[w:Benedict Arnold\|Arnold]] marched on Quebec. On December 31, was given the final unfruitful assault during which general [[w:Richard Montgomery\|Montgomery]] was killed by a cannonball, as he was approaching one of the city's doors. The siege was lifted and the province evacuated.

	'''1778''' - In 1778, English pride having been softened by the bravery of and the success of the American people, the Parliament renounced forever the power to tax colonies and, consequently, to dispose of their taxes. England has proved lately that she is faithful to the words of treaties only when she has to deal with those who can scare her.		'''1778''' - In 1778, English pride having been softened by the bravery and the success of the American people, the Parliament renounced forever the power to tax colonies and, consequently, to dispose of their taxes. England has proved lately that she is faithful to the words of treaties only when she has to deal with those who can scare her.

	It was political then to buy the Canadians.		It was political then to buy the Canadians out.

	Fooled by these promises and these declarations, the Canadians remained tied to England. What may have further engaged them to take this party, is that the continual and bloody wars they had had with the Americans, under the French domination, created a lot of hatred and aversion between the inhabitants of the old colonies and those of Canada. It appears nevertheless that many among them helped the Americans of all their strength, during their invasion. The brave [[w:Ethan Allen\|Ethan Allen]], in his [http://books.google.ca/books?id=lDEOAAAAIAAJ&hl=fr Memoirs], says that the majority of his people were Canadians, in the [[w:Battle of Longue-Pointe\|battle of Longue-Pointe]], near Montreal, where he was made prisoner and with him several Canadians. They were all transported to England, stayed there for some time, and having been returned to [[w:Halifax\|Halifax]], the Canadians took advantage of their sojourn in this town to break their irons and go back to their country and in the breast of their families. As for Ethan Allen and his American companions, they were transported to [[w:New York\|New York]] and suffered still more ills before they could escape the vengeance of their torturers.		Fooled by these promises and these declarations, the Canadians remained tied to England. What may have further engaged them to take this party, is that the continual and bloody wars they had had with the Americans, under the French domination, created a lot of hatred and aversion between the inhabitants of the old colonies and those of Canada. It appears nevertheless that many among them helped the Americans with all their strength, during their invasion. The brave [[w:Ethan Allen\|Ethan Allen]], in his [http://books.google.ca/books?id=lDEOAAAAIAAJ&hl=fr Memoirs], says that the majority of his people were Canadians, in the [[w:Battle of Longue-Pointe\|battle of Longue-Pointe]], near Montreal, where he was made prisoner and with him several Canadians. They were all transported to England, stayed there for some time, and having been returned to [[w:Halifax\|Halifax]], the Canadians took advantage of their sojourn in this town to break their irons and go back to their country and in the breast of their families. As for Ethan Allen and his American companions, they were transported to [[w:New York\|New York]] and suffered still more ills before they could escape the vengeance of their torturers.

	A rich merchant of Montreal, Mr. [[Cazeau]], experienced considerable losses because of the help he furnished the Americans; and last year, I believe, the [[w:Continental Congress\|Congress]] granted an indemnity to his heirs. May the name of this worth citizen, who wanted his fatherland free, be passed on to posterity! How many evils would have been avoided if all Canadians had thought as he did!		A rich merchant of Montreal, Mr. [[Cazeau]], experienced considerable losses because of the help he furnished the Americans; and last year, I believe, the [[w:Continental Congress\|Congress]] granted an indemnity to his heirs. May the name of this worth citizen, who wanted his fatherland free, be passed on to posterity! How many evils would have been avoided if all Canadians had thought as he did!