24 Jul 1839
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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1839
Page
1
A fragmentary notice outlines weekly price terms of 50 SSO per an in advance and 200 S200 at year end, with penalties for late payment and a vow that retribution days are near when the Canadian Patriot seeks to avenge his country’s wrongs.
A fragmented report describes violence and upheaval as rival forces clash in a distant city. The text references martyrs, vengeance, and a movement led by figures named in a disrupted line, amid a grim atmosphere of conflict and fear.
Biography recalls Johmy Morin born 1808 at Ile Corne and a farmer turned patriot captain. He died at Lacville Mills during the 1837 conflict, hailed as a brave, respected neighbor and family man whose death inspired Canadian loyalty and resistance to British rule.
The article examines the Quebec Act of 1774, its provisions granting the Governor broad powers, the revival of French laws alongside English statutes, and the political intent behind it. It argues the bill blended Canadian rights with English control, upset French Canadians, and enabled clerical influence while preparing for imperial governance amid looming revolts. It cites Du Calvet, priestly influence, and reflects on King’s instructions and Dorchester inquiries.
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