History of Northampton, Massachusetts, from its settlement in 1654;

1759.] FOURTH FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. 297
Fall of Quebec. Familial" to all is the story of the capture
of Quebec by the gallant Wolfe, who was
killed in the moment of victory. He captured that stronghold
without the aid of either of the armies designed to
cooperate with him. News of the surrender of Quebec
was received with the greatest joy by the colonies, especially
by the settlers near the frontiers. It meant to them
a respite from the horrors of Indian warfare, and it meant
to all sections relief from military guardianship, and an
end to the weary scout, the fatiguing march, and the fear
of starvation. But the war was by no means finished.
Montreal still remained in the hands of the French, and
another campaign was required to complete the victory.
Capture of St. One of the most memorable exploits of the
Francis. year was the capture and destruction of St.
Francis by Major Rogers. He was a noted
ranger, a native of New Hampshire, whose many brilliant
and successful encounters with the enemy enlivened every
campaign. One of his many daring deeds was narrated by
Col. Pomeroy. When an enterprise requiring courage,
resource, dash and ability was to be undertaken, Rogers
was usually chosen as its leader. Though Ticonderoga and
Crown Point had fallen, St. Francis, a noted headquarters
of the Indians, still remained in possession of the enemy.
It was one of the important points from which marauding
parties were sent out to annoy the English settlements,
being situated at the mouth of the St. Francis River, between
Montreal and Quebec, and it contained a large
amount of stores and plunder. Major Rogers was ordered
Avith a detachment of two hundred men to attack the place.
The story of this adventure is told at length in *'Hoyt"s'
Indian Wars." Suffice it to say that he accomplished his
object, surprising and completely destroying the village.
After enduring great hardships, failing to connect with the
party sent to his relief, and having been compelled to live
many days on nuts and lily roots, he finally reached Crown
Point, having lost in the expedition forty-six men.
Last of the Indian While tliese Operations were in progress,
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