Vignal. L Sulpician, comes out in St. André, 31; ministers to those suffering from the plague, 32; dies a martyr, 91.
Ville Marie. L Name given by Sulpicians to Montreal, 85; inhabitants of, all aspired to martyrdom, 90. Bk Former name of Montreal, 99. See also Montreal.
Villebon, Chevalier de. Arrived at Port Royal, June 14, 1690, being commissioned to inquire into the condition of the colony. In June, 1691, received from the French king a commission as governor of Acadia, with promises of assistance in supplies, funds, and men. Sailed to Quebec, and from thence to Port Royal, capturing on the way an English vessel, with the newly appointed English governor of Acadia. Met with no opposition on arriving at Port Royal, and, in the name of the French king took formal possession of Acadia. In 1692, while in command of a fort on the river St. John, the English sent an abortive expedition to capture him. In 1695-1696 stationed at Nachouac Fort, engaged in organizing French stations. Several encounters between French and English vessels took place with varying success. On Sept. 3, 1696, captured by an English ship on the river St. John, but released soon afterwards. Died July 5, 1700. Index: F Governor of Acadia, mentions burning of prisoners, 328. Bib.: Hannay, History of Acadia; Parkman, Frontenac.
Villieu, De. F Leads Abenaquis in attack on English settlements, 330.
Vimont, Barthelemy. Born in France. Came to Canada in 1639 as superior of the missions. With him were the Jesuits, Chaumonot and Poncet, and the Ursulines, Madame de la Peltrie and Marie de l'Incarnation. When Maisonneuve came in 1642 to establish a religious colony at Montreal, accompanied him from Quebec and gave his blessing to the project. His prophecy is not without interest: "You are a grain of mustard-seed," he said to the little group of enthusiasts, "that shall rise and grow till its branches overshadow the earth. You are few, but your work is the work of God. His smile is on you, and your children shall fill the land." Index: C Jesuit, landed at Grand Cibou, 200; in charge of Cape Breton mission, 237. F Jesuit father, celebrates first mass at Montreal, 34. Bib.: Jesuit Relations, 1640-1645; Parkman, Jesuits in North America.
Vincennes. Hd Haldimand's difficulties with settlers near, 92, 93; occupied by governor of Detroit, 167; French inhabitants of, won over by Congress, 167; Hamilton takes peaceable possession of, 168; but is later betrayed by Clark, 168, 314.
Vincent, John (1765-1848). Born in England. In 1781 entered the army as ensign, and promoted lieutenant the same year. In 1786 captain; in 1795 major; in 1800 lieutenant-colonel; and in 1810 colonel. Served with distinction during the War of 1812-1814 in Canada, and in 1813 promoted major-general. Took part in the capture of St. Domingo in the West Indies, and in the expedition to Copenhagen under Sir Hyde Parker. In 1841 reached the grade of general. Index: Bk Of the 49th, his military service, 124; ordered to Fort George, 229. Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.; Lucas, Canadian War of 1812.
Vincent de Paul, Saint (1576-1660). Born in Pouay. Studied for the priesthood and ordained, 1600. In 1617 founded the Congregation of Priests of the Mission, which was established in the Priory of St. Lazare in Paris, 1632. Index: L Olier a pupil of, 24.
Vindicator. Newspaper published at Montreal. Index: P Edited by Dr. O'Callaghan, Papineau's lieutenant, 86; supports cause of the Patriotes, 122; the office sacked by members of the Doric Club, 127. Bib.: Christie, History of Lower Canada.
Virginia. Ch Grant of, to Sir Thomas Gates, 223.