British Influence and Maine Crisis in Wartime Letter
A fragmentary 1800s American newspaper item discusses British influence in U.S. affairs, Maine border tensions, and a call for action. It cites a Keim letter urging Mackenzie pardon influence on U.S. policy toward Britain, and condemns executive softness. The piece also notes British troop movements near the Maine frontier and a tense call for defense against British pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franti
Dew
Munasaer
He Grath
Erie
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Wasurxatom
Der
Democratic Union Associaion
Mesare
Pavnter
United States
William Lyon Mackensie
Mackenzie Wetall
North
Expediency versus Principles in a Troubled Era
A distressed reflection on public servants pivoting to expediency over principle. The author laments vagueness in governance, warns of selfish ambition and party gain harming the nation, and urges Maine to defend its rights rather than trust Washington for vindication. The piece critiques the era's political behavior and calls for patriotic resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Washington
North Eastern Boundary Details Stir Bangor Debate
A Bangor Democrat clipping cites British activity at Temiscouta Lake with 200 troops and wartime preparations. It quotes General Varnum and an affidavit by John Neeley of Portland about a force of 20 under Lt at Temiseonia, noting two barracks and ongoing fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenisenuta
Timiscouta
Grn
Varnes
Temiscouta Lake
Grand Portage
Terohecota Lake
Pax
Varnum
Portland
Executive Council
Adairs
Little
Temiseonia
Teniseonia Lake
Charles Jarvis
New World
John Neeley
Portland Sa
Mr Fox
British Minister Fox Denial Sparks Debate Over Maine Boundary
Augusta Age reports a heated exchange between Forsyth and Fox on the disputed Maine boundary. The paper accuses Fox of delaying action to suit British policy, and criticizes Forsyth for a conciliatory stance as it urges the U S government to state a clear position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poxts
Poxtar
Dimiscaunta Lake
Washington
Allas
Fox
Hon, Tay
Chietjie
Augusta Age
Messrs. Forsyth
Forsyth
The Responsibility of Citizens in a Republic
Niles Register warns that the nation faces a grave test of republican government built on popular will. It asserts the virtue and fate of free governments depend on deeds, questioning if liberty survives when citizens themselves threaten sovereignty or favor monarchic ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philoophy
Niles
Letter from Keeseville 1840 on Canadian Liberty and tyranny
Private correspondence dated January 31 1840 from Swanton Vermont writer H J Thomas thanks recipient for sending the North American. He argues grievances in the 1776 Declaration of Independence are reflected in Lower Canada under Queen appointed officers. He condemns colonial officials and calls for action under republican rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipport
United Colonies
Lower-Canada
United States
Cae Hada
Resimion
Colborne
Canad
Tam
H. J. Thomas
Swanton
Vermont
Statement on Absence of Canada Return Request
The speaker denies any direct or indirect appeal to return to Canada since arriving in the United States. They label Mr Chartier's accusation as gratuitous and unfounded and question Chartier's veracity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formyth
Buren
Gow
Patrfielt
United States
Oldfield
Oldfield, the Chief of [Te Bnginners
Engineer
Acre
Trowney
America
West
Oe Bay
Chartier
Canada
Chartics
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montgomery
Congress
Quebec
Great Britain
Welayjig
Beitist
John Harvey
Old Dominion
Mackenzie
Franklin Gazette
Wight
Monsieur Usademy Trenlariv
Mr. Hithlentang
Beignner Geney
Hindentang
Montreal
Javuney
Tivantyne
Tilotier
Malta
Tahal
Thie
Generis
Bastile
Bangor Democrat
Keeseville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!