Recognizing Rogers in the first sled, Langy focused his attack there. The initial volley killed the horses and Langy’s force pounced on Rogers and his 16 recruits. In the ensuing melee, Rogers and seven others escaped to Crown Point. The other nine Rangers were killed or captured. Langy also seized 32 brand-new muskets, 100 hatchets, 55 pairs of moccasins, and ₤3,961 - the payroll for the troops at Crown Point. His final raid was conducted six weeks later, once again near Crown Point. Representative of his skill and daring, Langy was able to capture two British regular officers, a Ranger officer, and six troops, without a firing shot. Shortly after his return to Montreal with his prisoners, Langy drowned while trying to cross the St. Longee, a famous partisan, fell through the ice sometime and was drowned … his loss is greatly lamented by all Canada, and his equal is not to be found in that country.Portrait of Saint John Baptist de la Salleįebruary 19, 1888, Saint Peter's Basilica by Pope Leo XIII Captain Pierre Pouchot noted the news in his journal, commenting that Langy was “the best leader among the colonial troops.” An English newspaper also reflected that assessment, “Mons. Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Teachers of Youth, (May 15, 1950, Pius XII) May 15 ( General Roman Calendar 1904-1969, and Lasallian institutions) Sanctuary of John Baptist de La Salle, Casa Generalizia, Rome, Italy May 24, 1900, Saint Peter's Basilica by Pope Leo XIII Jean-Baptiste de La Salle ( / l ə ˈ s æ l/) ( French pronunciation: Ap– April 7, 1719) was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Catholic Church and the patron saint for teachers of youth. He is referred to both as La Salle and as De La Salle. La Salle dedicated much of his life to the education of poor children in France in doing so, he started many lasting educational practices.
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