bruary 12, Riel freed the other prisoners on the condition that they would not interfere with the politics in the Settlement. On February 18, Major Charles Boulton and his men, passing near the Fort, were arrested by Riel's men. 48 of his men were captured, including Thomas Scott. Major Boulton was trailed and was sentenced to death. After causing problems and attempting to escape, Thomas Scott was call upon to appear before a Mtis court martial. The seven members of the court found Thomas Scott guilty. He was sentenced to death. On March 4, 1870, he was executed by a firing squad. On March 24, three delegates left for Ottawa to negotiate terms of Confederation. Father Ritchot, Judge Black and Alfred Scott were the delegates. With a lot of questioning and arguing, they were able to convince the government of the Manitoba Bill into the House of Commons.On May 12, 1870, the Manitoba Act, was passed by the Canadian Parliament. It protected Mtis land and saved there right to their religion and to the use of their language in the Legislature and the courts.Wolseley's troops arrived and even though they were supposed to restore order and keep the peace, a lot of the soldiers wanted to kill Riel and get even with the death of Scott. Riel, had time to flee to the United States. Riel went to the Mtis settlement of St. Joseph. He waited for news from Red River. A letter came which told Riel that he remain in the US, or his life would be in danger if he returned. Riel left Manitoba on February 23, 1872 and travelled to St. Joseph to go to for St. Paul, Minnesota. Riel was often depressed and said that he had visions of a mission to complete. His cries frightened Barnab that Barnabe sent for Riel's uncle, John Lee. . Riel went to Keeseville where he stayed for a while. This is where he fell in love with Evelina Barnab, he was less interested in politics now, Riel tried to find work. Finally he decided to return to the West. Evelina did not t...
