Correspondence on British military buildup near St Croix Bay
General Winfield Scott reports to Major General Joves on British forces in North America. He notes 20 000 regular troops and potential overflights toward our territory, with substantial troop movements since spring 1835 and new military preparations by British authorities on Passamaquoddy Bay.
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Alburgh
Vermont
Maine
Fantiel
St. Croix
Passamaquincty Bay
Pethave
Great Britain
Winfield Scott
BR. Joves
U.S
Strange particulars concerning Cor Crockets Comuaran Tamauliyas
A letter to the Austin City Gazette recounts David Crockett from Tennessee, imprisoned in a Mexican mine near Guadalajara. He met an American captive who claimed to be a Tennessean father of a family, taken after Fort Alaina and sent via Laredo to Monterey. The writer entrusted letters to be mailed to Tennessee and to officials in Laredo and New Orleans, seeking publication.
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Comuaran
Tamauliyas
Austin City Gazette
Sia
United States
Mexico
Guadalajara
Tess
Salinas
Tenner Eee
Pilisola
Texas
Edon
David Crockett
Tam
Tennessee
Lia
Fort Alaina
Bexar
Laredo
Monterey
Guadalcia
Matamoras
New-Orleans
O. L. Wood
Vale
Bastrop
Austin
C. Wu. C. White
London and Liverpool News Roundup from March 10–11
The Com mercial Advertiser reports London papers up to March 10 and Liverpool to March 11. The George Washington and Hibernia ships reached Liverpool the same day after sailing from New York on February 7. Mr Leader's motion for an address to the Queen to pardon Freet and two companions failed by five votes.
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England
St. Lawrence
English News From March in New York Dispatch
News from England notes ship Memphis arrival in New York and English dates listed as 16 March. Lord Palmerston announces China war information, Gov General of India reports no evident war, East India Company abstains from measures except aid if needed. Governor General instructed to prepare for war. Prince Thompson's secretary returns from Upper Canada with union and clergy reserve bill drafts.
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Wisesen Castig
Robicon
Beeter
Neodt
Treasury
Jota Ruewil
House of
John Rousell
England
New-York
Memphis
Nichola
Lord Palmerston
China
India
East Odin Company
Gov ‘Ernor
Pringe
Thompson
London
Upper Canada
Desertions from Canadian troops spark debate in House
The Liverpool union reports rising desertions of soldiers from Canada to the United States. Secretary at War Macaulay cites 663 desertions in Canada versus 2,240 across the British army. He notes high wages and easy escape as temptations, urges rotation of colonial troops, and promises Canada as a vulnerable but disciplined posting to deter fleeing soldiers.
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Liverpool
Run Anny
Canava
United States
House of Commons
Macaulay
Canada
North America
Matta
Cape
India
American
America
Alen
Ouse OF Commons
Thee of Commons
Great Britain
Milvery retirement and royal household costs debated
The debate covers Canale retirement reward, possible regimental moves from Canada, and Prince Albert's household salaries totaling £2400. Lord Russell outlines boundary disputes with the United States, Maine claims, and troop needs as debates on army estimates continue. A Lucca opera duel ends in a death on stage, shocking the audience.
Morea and British Fleet Foresee Action Against China
From Macao to November 12 and Wanpoa five days later reports say China halted all foreign trade including American. The Morea sighted St Helena January 20. English forces, with several frigates en route, plan blockades at Hong Kong and potential landings to press for terms. China’s destruction of opium triggers retaliation. an army of 50,000 may seize Hainan Canton and Pekin, with expansion to the Yellow Sea if needed. War declared by India Governor General. invasion expected.
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Boston
Macao
Wanpoa
England
Morea
Macau
St. Helena
Canton Bay
Hong Kong
Borea Tigris
Mecano
Pekin
Chi- Ina
Calcutta
Bombay
Madras
Hainan
S. W
Ay Canton
Yellow Sea
Lord Macartney
South America
New-York
London
India
China
Governor of Georgia Blocked From Paper Recall
The Apalachicola Gaz reports the new Georgia governor is kept from a newspaper by a defaulting subscriber. The editor claims the governor has enjoyed four years of free delivery and now refuses collection, prompting impeachment without clergy.
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Georgia
Progress of Railroads From Albany to Buffalo
Progress of Railroads reports segments finished from Albany west to Schenectady Utica Syracuse Auburn Rochester Batavia and from Auburn to Rochester with 78 miles to Buffalo at $4, very near completion. It notes Ohio and Milo in the line begun to extend this grand highway from Boston to St Louis and will soon connect the corridor.
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Albany
Schenectady
Utica
Syracuere
Syracuse
Auburn
Rochester
Batavia
Buffalo
Ohio
Milinoi
Boston
Louis
North American Theorizing On Liberty and Government
A fragmentary essay reflects on the virtue of the nation and the fate of republics. It ponders humanity's fears and hope, the responsibility of citizens, and whether a government can endure when built on popular will and liberty. The text explores the link between public virtue and national safety.
Gen Scotts Report on British Fortifications in the North Frontier
The piece critiques General Scott s report to the Secretary of War on British fortifications along the Northern frontier. It argues several forts and stations exist beyond those named, including at Lake Erie Fort Erie Amherstburg and Ontario posts, noting strong defenses and urging readers to recognize British military readiness and strategy.
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Scott
Scout Mye
Lake Superior
Ste. Mary's River
Det
Sandwich
Malden
Gener Scott
Lake Hur
Fort Gratiot
Beich
Brent Works
Upper Lutes
St. Clut
Bigck River
Detroit River
Amherstburgh
Lake Erie
Lanien
Thames
Tecumsel
Lake Simone
Trie
Niagara
George
Mitsisauga
Ord
Chippewa
Great Britain
United States
Niagar
Fort Erie
Hope
Cobourg
Ameliasburgh
Gawanniet
Mallorytown
Yonge
Johnstown
Wiliamsburgh
Cornwall
New-York
Odelltown
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New Brunswick
Lean Patsenston
Urquhart
Ihs
Mr. Macaulay
Npinian
Prince Albert
Aerl Robert Gravern
Chale
Bortingha
George Lennon
Ealare
Boaverie
Wylts
George Anson
N.E
John Russell
Nanely
Porte
Han Ted
Peveran
Pany
Lucca
Lucia di Lammermoor
Revenwood
N. Y. Morning Herald
Swanton
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