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Newspaper

North American

Location

Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1840

Page

2

Enduring contempt for British policy on Canada and liberty

A caustic political letter condemns British court influence and demands no surrender of national independence. It recalls Lafayette Kosciuszko Pulaski Steuben Kalb and other defenders, accusing leaders of pandering to the Court of St James and urging justice for the Caroline affair.

England Canada Lafayitir Kosciusko Pulaski Steuben Ani Py. Kalb Uscal Antana St. James Iby Caroline Thawiel My Van

Massacre narrative and prisoner treatment documented

Fragmented 19th century account recounts a Dartmoor prison disturbance, alleged executions, and brutalities by guards. It details prisoner deaths and injuries, alarm tactics, and reported misconduct by officers, with emphasis on mass confinement and retaliatory actions amid a broader protest narrative.

British Influence and War Threats Over Canadian Interference

An 1889 Washington letter accuses British influence of pressuring the U S government amid threats of war if Americans meddle in Canadian matters. It cites Mr. Fox and Secretary of War Mr. Poinsett, condemning perceived foreign control and demanding action on the Mackenzie pardon discussions in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia von Fon New York Bowen Philadelptia Wardel Tim Tohd Bial Mackenzie Onderdonk Russia Trishman van Buren Mie Washington Mac Bastile Jackson Democratic Party Mae Jefferson Louis Matthews Snopes Dorne England Paul An Acta Paul Stanley of Peel John Griffin Erin South Wharves P. S Renasas W. L. Mackexam Jupiter Poulet Thompson Wmn Johnston Thousand Islands Monroe County Mr. van Buren Prescott Fort Henry Canata Jan Lith 1840 Fox Poinsett Great Britain Gen. Keim Philadelphia Democratic Union Association Gesmeses Democratic Union Association Messrs. Paynter Ingersol United States Wiliam Lynn Mackenzie

Mackenzie Pardon Demand Arouses Republican Alarm

Franklin Gazette reports renewed calls from Franklin and St Lawrence electors urging the President to grant clemency for the imprisoned patriot Mackenzie. Editors warn continued confinement risks eroding republican virtue as families suffer and public opinion presses Congress to act. The piece lauds Judge Fine's potential to aid Mackenzie's release.

Aga Witheas Suallon Mackenzie Pame Franklin Sr Lawrence Ant Langer Franklin Gazette

Slaves Among Troupes Reported in Canada Two

A Michigan paper notes that in the two Canadas there are 3000 entered troupe members, many of whom are runaway slaves from the United States seeking refuge or new opportunities.

Michigan Two Canadas United States

War costs and public indifference to native rights

The piece laments U S war expenses against England totaling about 90 million dollars over three years and 40 million in a separate conflict, criticizing Americans for denouncing Canadian tyranny while neglecting native injustices at home, per the Baslon Investigator.

England United States Flitita Gillis Baslon

Parliament approves union of provinces in U Canada

The Daviesville Republican reports that both Parliament branches pass resolutions backing a union of the provinces as urged by the new Governor General honpen. The paper suggests the measure may prompt revolition in the provinces as neither party accepts the terms.

Aston Canada Honpen Daviesville

Political upheaval rumors roil Parliament and ministers

Reports claim a Privy Council will meet on December 9 with likely extension into January while whispers spread of Metheurne’s retirement and a Tory comeback. Chartist activity amid South Wales coal protests grows tense as plan to seize noble hostages emerges. Chart meeting in Sheffield set for December to address Frost case.

Jvilerson France Napoleon Bonaparte Jtree Privy Council Eleulilien Uel Metheurne John Russell Lord Sisley London Papers South Wales Vincent Williams Newport Vlacard Sheffield Frost

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