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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1839
Page
1
Publication schedule and payment terms for The North American 18 indicate weekly issues with price details. The notice specifies price 8.50 per year in advance or 82.00 at year end, outlining daily or delayed payment implications.
A May meeting in Philadelphia adopts a resolution to repel British force. Jay Deane and Adams draft an appeal to Canadians urging them to join Americans in the struggle for liberty. The address condemns arbitrary power, asserts shared rights, and calls for action, with 1000 copies to be distributed in Canada. The document ends with a pledge to continue the effort.
Extract recounts the Quebec siege and brutal prison conditions under General Haldimand. It describes families torn apart, scant rations, and the Canceaux ship’s overcrowding, with figures of starvation and public charity clashes. The author laments despotism, contrasts French and Quebec offenses, and hints at future revelations.
The Grand Jury of the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Michigan reports ten days of inquiry into an alleged military expedition against Upper Canada. They found no indictable suspect among survivors, denounced neutral violations, and noted rumors of British plotting but found little credible evidence. They express sympathy for nations asserting liberty and caution against foreign influence in US affairs.
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