Quebec City View Described From Cape Diamond Fortifications and Vistas
An Edinburgh Cabinet Library account describes Quebec from the Upper Town at Cape Diamond. It highlights the citadel on the headland, grey granite rocks, vast fortifications, and two miles three quarters of upper town defenses. The report praises Montmorenci falls, the St Lawrence river panorama, and the regular streets with wide avenues.
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Quebec
Cape Diamond
Atewe
St. Lawsines
S. Lawrence
Urlenie
Prat
Montmorenct
St. Lawrence
Orteana
St. Charles
Weld
Europe
America
M'Gregor
Bulinburgh
Stirling
Eli
Plains of Abraham
Edinburgh
Derownt
British America
Montreal Island and Upper Canada trade hub profile
A detailed description of Montreal as a leading commercial center on the St. Lawrence and its role in Upper Canada’s prosperity. It covers the river’s two channels, fertile Magdalen Island lands, fishery trends, and the impact of French and British policies on North American possessions. The piece notes herring spawning, overfishing concerns, and shifting naval affairs in the broader Atlantic context.
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Montreal
Quebec
Upper Canada
St. Lawrence
Ita
Apia
Earth
Amie
Cape Breton
North America
Andrew Doyle
Republic
Slick
Usis Island
Saint Peters
Miquelon
Move toward Canada alarms England over Turkish empire split
From Mackenzie's Gazette the writer argues that European events in Constantinople threaten a partition of the Turkish empire, fearing a Russia Prussia Austria coalition and a breakthrough that could force Britain to relinquish Canada to united patriots and loyalists. The piece links Ottoman affairs to broader continental power shifts and colonial consequences.
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Wil
Iplaw
Dardapelles
Belle Poole
Wile
Prince de Joinville
Prance
Porte
Metermet Ali
Egypt
Syria
Arabia
Candia
Adana
Mackenzie's Gazette
Turkey
Ireland
Canada
England
Constantinople
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Mac
Constan Hoople
Neste
Rebellion Cruelties Sparked by English Reform Strife
Excerpts recount English reforms depriving habeas corpus and jury trial, and army abuses in Ireland 1796. Soldiers scoured districts under pretext of hunting dissidents, burning farms and property. A Dublin clergyman who burned grain and meat was later promoted in the church.
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Leland
England
Lord Brougham
John Russell
Daniel O'Connell
Liverpool Mercury
Ireland
Dublin
Teeling
In London Queen Victoria’s Portrait From U S Gazette
A critique from the U S Gazette describes Queen Victoria’s mouth, teeth, figure, ears, and demeanor. It calls her mother the Baroness Lebzen and portrays Victoria as indolent yet leaning liberal, with marriage prospects as a priority over public welfare.
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Victoria
London
U.S
Sunday Times
Baroness Lebzen
Seine
England
Preparations for frontier conflict stir Detroit river region
A Charleston era letter reports fear and militia mobilization from Maiden to Chatham as reports claim 4000 patriots threatening to strike, with Troops marching from below to reinforce the frontier. Florida Way notes high costs of moving corn and military stores, and taxes funding Indian campaigns.
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Detroit River
Maiden
Chatham
Mmther Etrat
Florida Way
Charleston Courier
Black Creek
Inix
Fort Dade
Tampa Bay
If everyone were honest and minding own business
A fragmentary moral tirade argues honesty cuts gossip and conflict. It asserts fewer novels would breed clearer thinking and better citizens, praising Christian education and self control. It warns scolding damages families and urges plain writing from journalists and editors to avoid readers.
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Thireen
Bill
Tom
Canadians and Frenchmen in the Levee List
A January 1, 1989 note from Swanton lists Canadians seen as courting power over their country under an iron hand. It says only three Frenchmen appeared at Gov. Thoméson's Levee, whom the author deems non‑Canadian and fit for record as outsiders awaiting retribution.
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Gov. Thomeon Te Levee
Controversy Over Patriots and Press in Montreal and New York
A long letter threatens punishment for perceived traitors amid a polemic about patriots and foreign influence. It names Montreal seminaries, editors, and the Minerve, and condemns those who align with British rule. The piece questions loyalty, calls for accountability, and cites historical grievances including the Caroline affair.
Canale’s Union Bill Faces House of Assembly Debate
A week earlier, the Billy union of the two provinces was reported lost by a margin of four. The measure remains under discussion in the House of Assembly as debates continue.
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Billy Union
Canale
House of Assembly
Fragmentary Letter on Liberty and Canadian Conflicts 1888
A Westerrry New York dated letter from the Journal of a political prev' mocks the Elm of the North American era. It criticizes Canadian actions and British gangs, naming Pranqnie Lande of St Edouard and a winter 1887 alliance with an Orangeman in the Lacudie county turmoil. The fragment hints at violence and loyalty amid uprisings.
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Westerrry Oneida Co
N.Y
St. Edouard
Montreal
Lacudie
Red Coat
Tory Wreteh
Her Majesty
Orangeman
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Pravee
Engand
Dardanelles
Jena
Furthermoore
Lalande
Peizhans
San Juan Ulloa
Boe
Cronstadt
Swanton
Prenegrene Montreal
Joseph Viren Ques
Ivy Fay
Patie
Larte
Fou H. Mareiinny
le Tigo
Minerve
Thorical
Mopulaine
Reyeliet
Ly Grey
Co Duquette
Lonnt
Muithowa
Canara
Lethn
Frente
Clamarnis
Caroline Massac
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