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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1840
Page
3
The article argues for united press support to counter misrepresentations about America. It discusses potential Anglo Russian and British interference in India and Afghanistan, warns of a possible Sino-British war, and condemns British actions in China as unjust and hypocritical, urging vigilance over trade and imperial power.
The letter from an officer aboard the Buffalo describes the safe arrival in Hobart Town of 141 political prisoners from Upper Canada and Manchester, with plans to disembark 82 prisoners and transfer the rest to Sidney. It condemns British actions, notes the prisoners’ good character, and criticizes the authorities and media coverage amid calls for clemency.
Aure des Canadas notes the conduct of WU Charlers a justice of the peace and stipendiary magistrate at St Cesaire. It alleges he aided the arrest and exile of Goddu Bousquet and others by pressuring prisoners to testify against each other. Charlers accepted 7 200 for his role and fled the village as public anger rose.
A colonial letter advocates aiding deserters from the British Army to seek safety and liberty. It cites recent executions and commutations, condemns Governor General Thompson and British policy, and urges Reformers in Nova Scotia and Canada to resist perceived tyranny and support responsible government.
At Montreal in the late 18th century the late Henerahie Lewis Gogg, long a sheriff and legislator, faced accusations of embezzlement murder and abuse of power. His career included a three Rivers sheriff tenure and a Montreal sheriffs post under Lord Dalhousie, with controversial actions and later public denunciations by his son and rival Gugy.
A steam mill belonging to Mr McMicking near Chippewa burned down in the night of the 12th, suspected incendiaries. Loss estimated at about $ 1,000. Connecticut Legislature passes a law abolishing death penalty in all cases and substituting life imprisonment.
Notices record numerous marriage banns and obituaries across Quebec and nearby regions. Names include Rev Spicer and Dr Comigny pairing in various locations, plus Ell El Alburgh and St. Pre marriages. Several deaths are noted such as Marguerite Campeanu and William Donegani alongside other local mournings.
An on line promotes a medicine called Renovating Mixture claiming to cure bone pains ulcers scald head piles and many skin diseases. It asserts success where other remedies failed and offers dosing directions of one to ten spoonfuls before meals to suit patient strength and tolerance.
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