New York Defends State Honor Over British Conflicts
A fiery New York House debate denounces British actions on the Caroline affair and calls for U S measures. Browne defends New York sovereignty against Crown influence, condemning Secretary Webster and the Attorney General for perceived concessions to Britain amid calls for response.
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Treaann
Treagen
Empire
England
New York
Alexander
Canada
Great Britain
Niagata
States of America
Howse
Allan Mc'Nab
Ficuwons
Browne
Fitiwons
Navy Island
Mr. Browne
Caroline
Daniel Webster
McLend
Ennria
Hac
Supreme Court of the
United States
Dawn Anl
Britis
Hiad
Congress
Webster
Fos
Crittenden
Empire State
Wealth versus riches and civic duty in a 19th century letter
A Richmond Star editorial excerpt discusses money’s hollow happiness and praises frugal, honest living by mechanics and farmers. It critiques wealth as a source of joy and cites public figures debating legal matters, including McLeod’s detention, while warning Britain against overreach. The piece comments on U.S. naval movements and Canadian press satire regarding Lord John Russell.
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Richmond Star
Canada Times
John Russell
Governor General
House of Assembly
Sydenham
Canadian Ladies Rally for Petitions in Quebec
An extract from a private letter reports a large Quebec meeting urging a petition to the Queen for the release of political convicts in Van Diemen's Land and opposing general amnesty. It notes widespread local meetings, parish resolutions, and women adopting attire from British or American sources while urging broad patriotic action.
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Oman
Mackenzie
Inet
Daniel Webster
High Seas
Hong Wat
Legis
Dingrace
Degrale
Jithen
Amersiton
Cebah
Mc'Leoch
Canada
Quebec
van Dieman’s Land
St. Mare Y Pie
St. Cesaire
United States
Chronicles or the Smut Mill Boos or Vacemint Chapter Four
An archaic tale follows a centurion at eventide pursuing a fugitive prisoner to an inn. The chase ends with the prisoner recaptured and jailed, amid tension with a nearby inner prison housing a Negro man and a compassionate sailor captain who moves the white prisoner to safety. On the appointed day Valentine appears in robes, and prisoners are summoned.
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Valentine
Valentine Trial in Silna City Ends with Acquittals
The governor, Valentine, and witnesses confront courtroom drama as centurion and waterman testify. The crowd cheers the centurion's feats while legal counsel clash over authority and jury demands. The verdict finally leaves the accused acquitted amid public scrutiny and a broader warning to pay debts.
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Valentine
Iisiners
Valentine Promanutes
Thomas the Watermy
Valentine Chilesa
Silna
Thomas
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Mc'leod
Franklin Ganette
New York Herald
Supreme Court of New York
McLeod
John Bulls
Herald
Mc’Leod
Durance
Sovreignty
Britain
Bedim
B. F. Gazi
U. S
Delaware
Norfolk
Com. Morris
Mediterranean
Brazil
Morgan
Brandywine
WN. F
Aler
Cout
Bellon
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