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North American in Swanton, Vermont

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North American

Location

Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1840

Page

1

Canada's Quebec siege and British relief in 1775

Contemporary account recalls Major General Thomas leading American forces against Quebec, planning a fire ship attack, the siege's failure, and the arrival of British reinforcements under General Carleton. It notes Captain Foster's surrender at Cedars, Sherburne’s troops, and Arnold's relief efforts, with grim details of prisoner treatment by Indians and the cartel dispute.

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Quebec Thomas Comoner Continental Army Canada England Anong Celde-Sac Sillery Cove Lieber Quetec Pointe Levi Cul-de- Sac Gov. Carleton Great Britain Ardoit Carleton Maclean Ales Nicholson Congress St. Lawrence Sorel River United Colonies Sullivan Guy Carleton Bede Cafars Montreal Foster Oswegatchie Ogdensburgh Bedel Butterfield Pointe Au Diable Church of the Cedars Amercan Cascades Captain Foster Colonel Bede Major Butterfield Major Sherburne the Cedars Sherburne Sherborne Quinze-Uhiens Arnold Port Cedars General Arnold
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Pitt’s Prophecy on Funding and Liberty

From the Washington Metropolis Mr Pitt warns Americans to reject the funding system and banking as engines of oppression. He contrasts English vice and prudence with American liberty and argues Hamilton’s influence and the credit system imperil freedom as it expands. The piece asserts the funding system’s persistence and its encroachment on law and equality.

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Washington Pitt Mr. Pitt Alexander Hamilton
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Maine in Danger War Talk Warning of British Aggression

The Franklin Gazette warns that government inaction leaves rights and territory at risk as war with Great Britain looms. It urges Maine’s firm action to defend honor and dignity, arguing Congress shows little resolve while British pressure increases. The piece critiques current rulers and calls for decisive measures.

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Briain Tores Canada Hickory Briwin Congress Maine
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Gradual Advance of Russia Toward India

Accounts from Odessa add details on the Khiva expedition. 14 000 infantry with artillery and several cavalry corps, 11 000 camels for stores and ammunition. Russians seek route Khiva to Afghanistan, then India, camels to grow for planned campaign against British India. Russian intrigues in Lonise Telande. Corfu conspiracy tied to Duke of Leventenberg. Missionaries depart St Petersburgh for Pekin to aid brethren.

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N. Y Alo England Otho Corfu Vlario Augustin Capod'taria
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