. The story of the Dominion : four hundred years in the annals of half a continent ; a history of Canada from its early discovery and settlement to the present time ; embracing its growth, progress and achievements in the pursuits of peace and war. startled, first by a summons to surrender, andthen by seeing the little British army crossing the river—GeneralBrock erect in his canoe, leading the way to battle, as Tecumsehin graphic Indian style afterwards described the event. Before anassault could be made, however, Hull and his entire force of 2,500men, including the 4th United States Regiment
. The story of the Dominion : four hundred years in the annals of half a continent ; a history of Canada from its early discovery and settlement to the present time ; embracing its growth, progress and achievements in the pursuits of peace and war. startled, first by a summons to surrender, andthen by seeing the little British army crossing the river—GeneralBrock erect in his canoe, leading the way to battle, as Tecumsehin graphic Indian style afterwards described the event. Before anassault could be made, however, Hull and his entire force of 2,500men, including the 4th United States Regiment and its colours,surrendered. With the capitulation went the entire Territoryof Michigan ; the town and port of Detroit, which practicallycommanded the whole of western Canada; the Adams war brig;many stands of arms, a large quantity of much-needed stores, thirty-three pieces of cannon and the military chest. It had been a bold, aventuresome action on the part of Brock, and the result affectedalmost the entire struggle. It inspirited the militia from end to endof the Provinces ; it showed many of those having disloyal tendenciesthat it might be safer to at least appear loyal ; it electrified the masseswith vigour and fresh CO >>o tfl O o CO
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