The famous assembly of the six constituencies, in which Papineau participated, took place in Saint-Charles on October 23 and 24, 1837, bringing together 6,000 persons, including 12 MPs and one legislative advisor. On the eve of the wave of arrests decided on by Governor Gosford, Papineau and 30 other Patriote leaders decided to take refuge in Saint-Denis.
À la veille de la vague d'arrestations décidées par le gouverneur Gosford, Papineau ainsi que 30 autres chefs Patriotes décident de se réfugier à Saint-Denis.
