Letter from De Lorimier on execution day in 1830
Fragmented OCR yields a dated letter from Corvalier De Lorimier to a friend on the day of his execution promising gratitude and calm, then a second letter to his wife Harriet dated February 15 1889 describing the perilous city climate and family duties, with references to a scaffold and police intimidation in a Montreal area.
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de Lorimier
Montreal Jari
Otelock
Dean Farenn
Corvalier de Lorimier
de Lori Nce
Montreal
New Jail
Clem
Harriet
Thestime
Sam
Son
Simonette Pellean
Mou'e
Thole
Qunty
Pellesu
Illeau
Budget reveals high Canada war costs and tax plans
The July Budget shows Canada war expenses reaching four to five million dollars last year. Parliament is urged to grant £1,075,000 for extraordinary Canada costs this year, mainly militia and volunteers, while regular troops come from the Army fund. Including regular army upkeep, total outlay nears Canada’s value, risking new debt or higher taxes to England. The Chancellor proposes credit, Exchequer Bills, or extra taxation to cover the shortfall. The idea is that tax increases will aid the imperial cause.
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Canada
England
Taxes and prisons stir Loyalists in Canada amid imperial taxes
The piece notes Parliament's July act allowing Sir John Colborne to levy taxes for policing and infrastructure in the Canadas, prompting Loyalist fears and mockery of colonial leaders. It lists military deserters shipped to Van Dieman's Land and claims of bribe prices paid to Montreal journalists by Lord Durham, questioning editors' compensation.
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Canada
Canadas
Great Britain
Sir John Colborne
Adam Thom
Montreal Herald
Lord Durham
Christopher Dunkin
Morning Courier
Lower Canada
John Neilson
Carlton Fisher
Montpelier
C. P. van Ness
Holmes
Supreme Court
Congress
Political tensions spark unrest in Montreal jail report
Fragmentary note accuses authorities of treachery and deceit by government leaders. It describes Pelleau held as a peaceful family man, while three refugees Dufort Hebert and Masse are sent to Montreal for high treason. Habitant demands rise with pitchforks if given another chance.
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Montreal
Pelleau
Joseph Dufort
Zacharie Hebert
Michel Masse
MacGinnia
Dinner to Col Me Neil of Plattsburgh in Loyalist tones
Fragment from a 1839 Mississippi Bay dated message recounts a grand dinner for Col Me Neil of Plattsburgh hosted by loyalists. Toasts praise Col Stone and the Queen, mention the burning of a steamer, and hint at undercover actions against rebels. Also notes on Niagara frontier tensions and a missing boy case with a Canadian frame.
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Col
Me’neil
Plattsburgh
Tomas
Me’ Neil
Mac
Custom Office
Col. Stone
Stone
Dyer
Volunteer Corps
Col. S
Remarks on Montreal Papers and John Bull Fire Near Lavaltrie
A letter to the editors defends Canadian farmers against Tory press accusations over the John Bull steamer fire near Lavaltrie on June 11. The writer denounces Conservative editors, praises Canadians’ morality, and notes Liberal papers faced suppression. A postscript cites a Montreal Police captain's affidavit refuting Tory assertions about Canadian conduct.
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Montreal
John Bull
Lavaltrie
Lower Canada
Montreal Herald
Liberal Party
Canada
Liberal
Great Britain
P. S
Alexander Comeau
FE. P. Leclerc
Regera
Notice of ferry privilege petition by Alburgh resident
The undersigned will petition the General Assembly of Vermont at the October Session 1889 for exclusive privilege to keep a ferry from Abel Phelps landing in Alburgh to North Hero and back for ten years from November 1 1839 along shores of North Hero and Alburgh. July 27 1839.
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NHE
General Assembly of
State of
Vermont
Abel Phelps
Alburgh
North Hero
Phelps
General Assembly
Lake Champlain
Grand Isle
Hero
Allough
Vermont Ferry Petition Seeks Ten Year Grant
Public notice declares Abel Phelps seeks a ten year grant to operate the Lake Champlain ferry linking North Hero and Alburgh. The petition to the General Assembly cites the ferry's public utility and risk of discontinuation, with details of route and dates.
Soothing Syrup for Teething Blesses Mothers
A 19th century advert touts Dr IV Evans’s Soothing Syrup as a lifesaving teething remedy for infants and young children. It claims to prevent convulsions fevers and distress by rubbing on the gums and opening pores. The ad emphasizes daily use from four months and urges keeping syrup in the nursery.
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IV. Evans
Horsery
Proof positive of Dr Evans Soothing Syrup efficacy
A letter from Wa Johnson details a teething infant suffering convulsions that improved after using Dr Evans Soothing Syrup. The writer confirms the child recovered with ongoing teething and perfect health, and grants permission for public acknowledgment. Other testimonials note relief of gum pain and prevention of serious outcomes.
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Dr. Evan
Evan
Wa. Johnson
Teething child cured by Evans Soothing Syrup
Mrs McPherson of Madison Street sought relief for her teething infant at Dr Evans Medical Office on Chatham Street. After applying Evans Soothing Syrup the child’s pain, convulsions, and diarrhea subsided with continued use on the gums. The notice urges purchasing only at 100 Chatham Street and lists agents including Lorenzo Perry of Swanton Vermont.
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W. Evans
McPherson
No. & Madison St
Chatham Street
GP Imrontaxt
Evan
W. Evan
Chatham Atreat
Union
Lorenzo Perry
Swanton
Vermont
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U.S. Army and Navy Chronicle
Pacific
Grampus
West Indies
Enterprise
Philadelphia
New York
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John Boy
Rie Milwankie
W. T
Tar
Wax
Niagara
Vegor
John Colborne
Republic
Fox
Mackenzie
Case
van Buren
Montreal Herrad
Chas
Villard
Moss
Moses Conklin
St. Albans
New York City
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Genttleten
Onmr
Aull
Thomas Petit
L. J. Paripnar
Lave
House of Assembly
A. Drolet
Dor. Thawer
A. van Duzer & Co
Tash
Ganda
IA. Vanduzer & Co
William Evan
N.Y. Sun
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