Picquet. L Proposed appointment of, as bishop in Asia, 23.
Pierre, Captain. See Chauvin, Pierre de.
Pijard, Father. L Establishes first brotherhood of the Holy Family, 86.
Pillet. Ch Frenchman, murdered by Montagnais Indians, 161.
Pillon. Hd Surgeon, arrested for treason, 278, 279, 280.
Pilot. Newspaper published at Montreal. Index: BL Established, March 5, 1844, by Hincks, and edited by him, 217-218; on Elgin, 275-276; offices wrecked by mob, 323.
Pilots, Canadian. WM Deceived by the hoisting of French flag on British men-of-war, 78; forced to steer English ships, 90. See also Quebec, Siege of, 1759.
Piraube, Martial. Ch Godfather to young Hurons, 233.
Pitt, William (1759-1806). Son of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham; born at Hayes, England. Educated at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. Entered Parliament, 1781, becoming prime minister in 1783. In consequence of French aggressions, formed in 1793 a great coalition with Russia, Sardinia, Spain, Prussia, and Austria. In 1798 formed a second coalition against France, including Russia, Austria, and other countries. Resigned office, 1801. Again premier in 1804; and in 1805 formed a third coalition with Russia, Austria, and Sweden. The union of Ireland with Great Britain was effected by his influence and under his administration. Index: S Constitutional Act introduced by, 1, 7. Dr Introduces Constitutional Act in House of Commons, 263. Sy His expectations regarding Lower Canada, 68. Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.