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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1839
Page
2
A dense pro British America argument critiques Lord Durham and Canadian governance. It defends colonial grievances, condemns civil and military overreach, and praises patriots fighting for liberty. The piece cites Durham’s report, mocked plans, and laments British oppression while invoking Washington and Lafayette as parliamentary heroes.
The piece argues that public officers must protect the frontier and preserve neutral government relations, while questioning whether officials align with the interests and causes of royalists across the sea. It reflects concerns over loyalty and governance in a colonial context.
A report notes a vital objection to Sir John Colborne’s Habeas Corpus suspension in Lower Canada. The imperial council allegedly met on November 9 while the ordinance bore November 8, two days before the sittings began, a claim presented to Quebec Judges on November 20 and uncontradicted by the province’s Solicitor General. Mackenzie’s Gazette reports the release of Gen. Sutherland, a Patriot prisoner, by the Governor of Upper Canada.
William Lyon Mackenzie found guilty of Neutrality breach and sentenced to 18 months in Monroe County jail. He defended his own cause in an eight hour speech and was hurried to solitary confinement with no time to prepare Linwell. The piece criticizes American officials and questions liberty in the United States versus Canada.
The Montreal papers warn of alarming handbills signed by Samuel Houston urging soldiers to desert. Frontiers lines prepare for July 4, with Grenadiers and Royal Dragoons moved toward Missisquoi and Odelltown, amid calls for swift action against traitors. The Montreal Herald notes confiscation of traitors’ property and refugee concerns, while UK and US reactions echo historical confiscation acts.
Preparations for the Fourth of July in St Albans are extensive and expected to satisfy. The St Albans band will be present along with four living emblems of freedom. An evening fireworks display is planned and Mr. Bowdish will deliver the oration. All ladies are invited. see card for further details.
A stern note warns confiscation as the most bloody measure, arguing punishment of leaders would not deter agitators. It suggests the true shock would be the sight of widows and orphans forced to beg near wealthy houses as farms are seized, reflecting colonial unrest and punitive rhetoric.
The Glengarians seized merchant Mr Grenier at St Remy in Laprairie, shot him, stripped him, and left him for dead. Two Tory women aided his concealment, hiding the body to hamper bloodhounds. Volunteers later recovered Grenier, but he died from the injuries. Local ladies were also stripped during the events.
Fragment describes volunteers facing brutal mistreatment likened to death and notes many other women subjected to the same Colbornized abuse.
Reports state large numbers of emigrants from the West of Scotland settle in Upper Canada bringing ample goods. British journals claim war fears drive surplus merchandize to the Atlantic. Seven thousand troops to the East Indies and three thousand to Canada are noted, with questions about the purpose and arms shipments to Canada. The piece suggests the British government sent vast quantities of arms and slates the situation as an eye opener to the Yankees.
John Duval, once elected as a reformer in Upper Town of Quebec and later dismissed for political betrayal, is named judge for the Quebec district replacing Judge Bedard. Critics say the appointment leaves the region with no judge of French origin and condemn ongoing political persecutions under Crown influence.
In a Court Martial over the St Cesaire prisoners, priest Lamare testified in their favor but was later seen meeting the court privately for hours. Despite innocence proven, the defendants were sentenced to death. Lamare, once mocked at Montreal College, now earns about $1200 yearly. He urged prayers for the prisoners and warned a farmer aiding affidavits to stop, threatening prison unless they ceased.
The St Jean Baptiste celebration took place in Burlington with Ludger Duvernay chairing the meeting and S Marchessault and B Tetro as vice presidents. Rev Jeremiah O Callaghan conducted the Divine Service. The publisher declines to publish the formal proceedings but notes heightened tension between the Patriots and the priest who asserts he despises them.
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