Canadians Not Priest-Ridden in Political Matters, Becomes Debate
A lengthy piece argues that Catholic clergy in Canada hold little political sway over the populace. It cites uprisings and Canadian resistance to British rule, noting priests among the ranks who opposed or supported causes, and asserts Canadians act independently of priestly guidance in political matters.
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New-York Frontier
Canada
Charles Poulett Thomson
The
Canadas
St. Sulpice
Montreal
Montreal Morning Courier
Por‘merly
Winna Ding
England
Napierville
Beauharnais
St. Bontache
Montreal Herald
British Power In America Declared In Montreal Letter
A Montreal Courier excerpt addressed to the British commander outlines Britain's strategy in North America. It argues a continuous 1000 mile frontier with US forces, noting vulnerable points along Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, limited strongholds at Isle aux Noix and Kingston, and Quebec as a key position in case of war.
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U. States
Republic
Britannia
U. S
England
America
United States
Teucer
Montreal
Great Britain
R. Jackson
X.c.n
St. Croix
Michilimackinee
British America
Ontario
Erie
Asabel
Isle Aux Noix
Lake Champlain
Kingston
Quebec
North Eastern Boundar y I and II disputed by treaty
The text describes the historical stance on the boundary between Quebec New Brunswick and Massachusetts. It notes that the line from Hit to the Highlands crossed the river John ce or St John and that Britain later admitted this was not to be questioned. It cites the Ghent treaty and a proposed exchange of territory.
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Paquin
St. Eustache
Dr. Chenier
Montreal
Fere
C. Ke
Messire Poquin
de. Chenier
Messire Pageio
Cheniet
Quebec
New Brunswick
Massachusetts
Epon
Hit
Highlands
St. Ohne
Nova Scotia
Ghent
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Girod
Grand-Brule
Prere
Jean Bte
Traversier
la Grande Freniere
Frangois
Benjamin Cahana
Domaine
Messire Payain
Deseres
Messire Paquin
Ste-Rose
St. Valentin
Vincent Quibtier
Montreal Seminary
de Bellefeuille
John Colborne
Cham, Mae
Corbeso
Plattsburgh
Ginguet
St. Charles
Richelieu
U.S
Constellation
Passamaquoddy
New Orleans
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Maine
Atlantic
United Stang Iin
North America
Great Republic
Great Briain
United State
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