Bédard, Pierre Stan is las

(1762-1829). Educated at the Seminary of Quebec; studied law, and appointed advocate, 1790. Elected for North umber land to the first Legislature of Lower Canada, 1792. In 1806, with a number of other French-Canadians in the A embly, founded Le Canadien , to represent the views of the popular party. In 1810 the paper seized, and Bédard and his a ociates arrested on a charge of treasonable practices. Released the following year. In 1812 appointed judge of the District Court of Three Rivers. Retired in 1829 on account of ill health. Index : P Leader of French-Canadians in Lower Canada A embly, 27; opposes property tax, 27; establishes Le Canadien , 28; considered by Sir James Craig a dangerous revolutionist, 28; sent to jail, 29; released and charges withdrawn, 29; moves resolution as to ministerial responsibility, 96. C Claims liberty of the pre , 95; sent to jail, 95; released, 96; asks for ministerial responsibility, 96. Bk Arrested, 127; demands trial, 128; released, 145. Bib. : Parent, Pierre Bédard et Ses Deux Fils in Journal d'Instruction Publique, 1859 ; Christie, History of Lower Canada ; De Gaspe, Me moires ; Dionne, Pierre Bédard et Ses Fils ; Dionne, Pierre Bédard et Son Temps (R. S. C., 1898).