Petition for Catholic rights in Canada 1788 debate resurfacing
The document discusses Canadian Catholic loyalty and asks the Crown to allow uninterrupted religious practice, retain civil laws, and extend royal favors to Catholics. It notes opposition from elites, calls for a representative government, and cites archival papers on Canada’s constitutional struggles and press history from Montreal.
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G. Carleton
Europe
Eee
Pierre Amable DE Bonne
Paul Lacroix
Seignora
Clase
Canadas
Patriot Dies on Gallows Speech at Prison Table
The text presents a dramatic oration by Chevalier De Lorimier before fellow prisoners, praising Brigadier General Hinderlang and condemning tyranny. It recalls political persecutions in Canada, referencing Lord Dalhousie, Earl of Dalhousie, Sir James Kempt, James Stuart, Charles Richard Ogden, and the press battles. It notes future installments promising further revelations about misconduct by Canadian officials and the political struggle for independence.
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Hinden- Jang
Hinderlang
Chevalier de Lorimier
de Lorimier
Earl of
The
Minerve
Mr. D
Argus
Chas. Mondelet
Esquire
Montreal
Three Rivers
Stuart
Messrs. Waller
Mondelet
Duvernay
James Lane
Spectateur Canadien
Leon Gosselin
de Bleury
Earl of Dalhousie
James Kempt
James Stuart
Lord Dalhousie
Canada
Lord Aylmer
Devotion to Canadian Cause and Editor's Poverty
Correspondence praises enlightening Americans on Canadian issues and discusses rewards for editors. It recalls 1816 Montreal contempt case involving Chief Justice James Stuart and his shift to the official party, culminating in appointment as Attorney General and the lure of gold and silver.
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Bull
James Stuart
Montreal
House of Assembly
Montreal correspondence of the N A July 10 1840
An 1840 Montreal correspondence laments political shifts and accuses Lafontaine Cartier Berthelot and Ouimet of betraying their country. The writer expresses disgust with both reformers and tories, noting the tumultuous state of affairs and changing loyalties amid national strain.
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Montreal
N. A
Lafontaine
Geo. Cartier
Berthelot
Ouimet
Time on liberty and republics in Niles' Register
A Swanton July 7 entry from Niles' Register discusses the critical question of whether a republican government, deriving power immediately from the people, can maintain sovereignty while allowing experimentation with liberty. The piece emphasizes humanity, hope, and the responsibility of deeds in determining the fate of free governments.
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Niles' Register
Paper's Owner Calls For Cash System Change On Frontier
The North American editor appeals to patrons and subscribers to settle advances, laments unpaid accounts, and announces retirement until a cash system is adopted. He urges universal support for the paper as a patriotic organ for US and Canada, predicts gradual freedom progress, and thanks readers as he ends with a pledge to continue under new finances.
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Mr. Edwards
Fleury Mesples
Philadelphia
Jeman
Mespre
Fleury Mespie
Charles Berger
Mespier
Edwards
Montreal Gazeuia
JM. Hey
Edwards Con
Minerva
James Brows
T. A. Turner
Epee
Armour
Dritenh
Lower Canada
Or Chevalier DE Lorimier
God
Marty
Elizabeth
Othar T
Pereccute
Canailians
Charles Richard Ogden
Ogden
Judge Bedard
New-York State
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Thomson
Ls. Perrays
Perray
Lafon
Jtaine
Cartier
Dr. Brien
North American
Swanton
Gorry Tom
Friends of No Cause
Bo Long
United States
Myer
Jia
Britain
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