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Newspaper

North American

Location

Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1840

Page

2

Boundary Dispute Notes Between US and Britain 1840

Diplomatic correspondence discusses provisional agreements between United States and Great Britain on Maine New Brunswick border. Britain demands restraint by colonial authorities while Maine guards timber and public property. Officials emphasize mutual adherence, warn against military posturing and urge amicable final settlement under existing arrangements.

Line New Brunswick Main Maine Gov United States Great Britain Fairfield John Harvey Madawaska Ker Ty DE Vogethierehof Te Agen Fox John Forsyth Henry Poomeiin Great Ra Senate Congress Poinsety U. States Mr. Foz Forsyth Washinoton Batanuie Porsyth N. A Lake Temiscouta Temiscouta Her Majesty Canada St. John’s River Madawaska River Grand Falls North America Tal i Mr. Forsyth For Deranturri Washington Ite Colina Justin John Forsyth Henry S. Pox

The Times of Liberty and Governance in 1840

From Swanton February 12 1840 a scanned note warns that a matter of highest importance must be solved. It discusses the virtue of the nation and the fate of free governments, questioning whether a republic built on the people’s will can sustain liberty without endangering the states. The piece cites moral duty and the risk that citizens’ deeds may test the theories behind republican sovereignty. The excerpt references Wiles' Register.

Wniles’ Register

Continued Critique of Chartier and Papineau in North American

The text attacks Rev. Mr. Chartier and his North American letters, labeling him hypocritical and unreliable in politics. It accuses him of wavering on Papineau, praising Wolfred Nelson while condemning others, and argues his advice to Papineau to seek France over Canada. It notes Chartier’s alleged Jesuit-like manipulation and questions Papineau’s leadership and timing of actions.

North American Papineau Wolfred Nelson Canada Ls. Perruitt Promiers O' Callaghan Hunt St. Denia Wofred Nelson St Denis Mr. Papineau Amy Lerma Preston Caneada Elihiere

Also Mentioned on This Page

Department Secretary of State Beaste Sittoa Aroostook Nehia Mayes United Surte Lajce H. 8. Fox Jobin Forsyth Swanton MR. Chartier Mr. Charter Initiated O& Ll Canadas Maer Prescatt Megsect Papinen Rat France
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