Massacre at Dartmoor Prison 1815 by Captain Shortland
A chaotic breakout at Dartmoor Prison on April 8 1815 ends in a brutal massacre as Captain Shortland leads British guards to fire on fleeing American prisoners. Sixty three Americans die and several more wounded while the wounded are cared for by Dr McGrath. Plymouth reinforcement arrives next day but prisoners refuse dialogue with Britons, seeking explanation.
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Dartmoor
Prien
Amere
Sheritam
Mateacd
Veserle
T.G. Shortland
Prinen
Disnayer Ag Somal
Pric Non
Hove
Agil
Shortland
Alice
Hell
Ehipery
McGrath
Plymouth
Sed Mititary
Revelations of Empress Napoleon Dressing and Luxuries
The article recounts an 16th century French source detailing Madame Napoleon’s lavish wardrobe and palatial comforts. It claims daily gown changes, numerous gloves, stockings, and chemises, frequent wardrobe exchanges, and expensive appointments at the Tuileries, St. Cloud, and Malmaison with intricate bathing and dressing installations. It also includes moral aphorisms from ancient philosophers.
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Bonaparte
Barret
Josephine
Napoleon
Maida of Honor
Tuileries
St. Cloud
Malmaison
Mhilleries
Milmaison
Nefortahate
The Beauties of Monarchy Poace Kerogrs
A Montreal report recounts Mary Howe a seventeen year old girl found in the street insensible from drink and disfigured by mud and blood, barely recognizable by police though known to them. The piece denounces prostitution and intemperance as moral decay, citing Montreal papers as edifying yet critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poace Kerogrs
Mary Howe
L'dmi
Herald
Montreal
America
New Orleans
Montreal Morning Courier
Simple Cold Water Bath Remedy For Headache
A reminiscence advises sedentary workers to treat headaches by washing the body in cold water and scrubbing, claiming this improves health and vigor. It notes a Huron Obie man with twenty four children as a curious aside, and ends with a militaristic exhortation to prepare for war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Obie
The Question of Liberty and Canada in 1839
A lengthy discourse discusses the high stakes of balancing citizen liberty with national safety, urging arbitration with Britain over Canadian border issues, condemning sympathizers who violate duties, and praising Canada’s authorities for restraint. It asserts that Americans must avoid actions that threaten peace or betray foreign nations, while noting migrants from British provinces seek peaceable residence.
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Canada
Great Britain
U. States
England
America
Lacadie
St. Eustache
United States
Republic
Russia
Mackenzie
Her
Canadas
North Eastern Boundary Tension Echoes Across Quebec
The Quebec Mercury reports two companies of the 1th Regiment moved to Lake Timisennam near disputed territory, with barracks built and fortifications prepared. A rapid express from Woolstock to Quebec signals heightened alarm, while local Maine leaders foresee inevitable war with Britain over Madawaska and Timiscounta, urging readiness and resistance.
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Quebec
1Th
Lake Timisennam
Quebec Mercury
Riviere Day Lan
Quebney
Lake ‘Timiscouata
Mercury
Ladytogs
Sane
John Harvey
Fredereton
Woolstock
The
Loco Focos
Whigs
Maine
Desire
Burlington
Madawaska
Timiscounta
Great Britain
John Herwy
Washington
United States
England
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Providence
The Message on Foreign Relations and Boundaries
The President's Message discusses relations with foreign powers, Canadian issues, emigrants, and boundary questions with Great Britain and Maine. It notes restraint of extraordinary powers, hopes for amicable settlement of the Northeastern boundary, and emphasizes prudence and constitutional negotiation in Western New York and Maine frontier questions.
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N.E
Tfonems
Jnat
Iine
Wn Net
Congress
Great Britain
North Easterns
Bousnany
Maine
Tam
Chartist Movements and Imminent Action Across Britain
Lee Eig reports on Chartist protests and suspected plots to force a general rising. Soldiers desert from Oldham Ashton Stayley bridge and Yorkshire towns amid meetings, charity judges, and secret societies. London sources claim Sir Robert Peel may urge a blockade of Chinese ports as Britain readies a stiff response to Qing tensions.
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Cheate
Oldham
Ashton
Stayley Bridge
Bolton
Bury
Yorkshire
Hehl
London
Lond Pacrmerston
United States
Great Britain
India
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Jdams Bas Igi Ganten
Quincy Slarge
Aodenm M. Host
Aristotle
Diogenes
Swanton
Great
Bri
Lake Superior
Martin Var Buren
Patriote Canadien
Avgusts
Peel
Anil
Lee Eig
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