Tag: Isaac Brock
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Upon the Heights at Queenston by James L. Hughes
UPON the heights at Queenston, ‡‡One dark October day, Invading foes were marshalled ‡‡In battle’s dread array ; Brave Brock looked up the rugged steep, ‡‡And planned a bold attack, “No foreign flag shall float” said he, ‡‡“Above the Union Jack !” His loyal-hearted soldiers ‡‡Were ready, every one, Their foes were thrice their number—…
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Arouse Ye, Brave Canadians! by James David Edgar
Lines suggested by General Brock’s stirring appeal to the people of Upper Canada at the opening of the War of 1812 Canadian arms are stout and strong, Canadian hearts are true; Your homes were in the forest made, Where pine and maple grew. A haughty foe is marching Your country to enthral; Arouse ye, brave Canadians,…
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Reminiscences by James McIntyre
On the laying of the corner stone of the Brock monument at Queenston Heights, and the final interment of the General who had fallen at the battle of Queenston, Oct. 13th, 1812. The remains of his Aide, Col. McDonald, [Lt.-Col. John Macdonell] were also deposited under the new tower. A wail went o’er broad Canada,…
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The Death of Brock by Erieus
Lines composed on seeing the Proposals of the Commissioners for erecting a Monument to the memory of the late MAJOR GENERAL SIR ISAAC BROCK. — In imitation of the death of WOLFE. CROWN’D with sad cypress Britannia sat mournful, Where Queenston’s bold heights overlook the broad plain; Her Garments were wet with the tears of…
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The Battle of Queenston Heights by Lieut.-Col. J. R. Wilkinson
Fought October 13th, 1812 They crossed in the gray of the morning, ‡‡Stole o’er from the other shore, To invade the land of the Maple Leaf, ‡‡Two thousand proud foes, or more: A detachment of the old Forty-Ninth, ‡‡And Dennis’s brave volunteers, Opposed their landing determinedly, ‡‡Opening on them with cheers. The roar of the…