Boundary dispute narrative on Maine New Brunswick conflict
The text recounts colonial border frictions over the Medawaska region, detailing acts of trespass and militia actions, the role of governors and officials, and a debated boundary with Britain. It notes Baker’s arrest and release, political maneuvers by Livingston and Vaughan, and ends reflecting on independence and frontier stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massschusetts
Maine
Howard Douglass
New Brunswick
Great Britain
Ingemedh
Deide
Hin
Medawaska
Baker
Lincnan
N. Bronswick
Mr. Livingston
Sir C. Vaughan
Senate of the United States
John Harvey
Scott
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New England
N. Y
Mackenzie Freed by Presidential Move Stirs Frontier Support
The Franklin Gazette reports the Albany Argus and St Lawrence Republican announce the release of Mackenzie from imprisonment. It notes relief across the frontier, praises democratic persistence, and questions why Van Buren acted now while criticizing prior neutrality policies and the Caroline affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uct
van Boren
Cave of
Mackenzie
Congress
Hiveell
Maine
Caroline
Canada
North America
Gazette
Rensselaer van Rensselaer
Albany
Hon Caleb Cushing Praised For Foreign Relations Stance
A Massachusetts congressman receives high praise for his liberal, patriotic views on Great Britain and U S relations. The piece notes his vigilance against expansion by England and his influence in the House on MacKenzie petitions, praising his dedication to republican freedom and national honor. It also reprints Seward’s remarks on Irish liberty and immigrant equality, urging unity among natives and foreigners and defending American constitutional values and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Haren
Mackenzie
Fisoner
M'Reagie
Congress
Kean
Penaylvan
Demjocrmtic Association
Philadelphia
Engl
Geo. Eving
The
Canadas
van Buren Raa
Hhe
Frontier
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Washington
van Buren
Caleb Cushing
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Annecholar
Whig
Cushing
England
Mac ‘Henzie
Mr. Cushing
Sein
Friends of Liberty
Gov. Seward
Mainain
Xave
America
Thave
Ireland
College Green
Dublin
William of Orange
Tam
Auch
Daniel O'Connell
Commonwealth
Controversial Canadian 1812 Letters Stir Montreal Court
Letter excerpt details James Stuart and Jacques Viger libels against British rule, noting arrests of printers in Montreal. The scene shows Stuart’s surprise when released by the court, followed by grand jury actions and a villainous portrait of Samuel Gerard, exposed as a corrupt Special Councillor linked to a $60,000 estate theft and European flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stuart
House of Attrenchiy J
Thiel
Monk
Montreal
Prinnes
Sewell
Joy Province
James Swart
Vail In
Jacques Viger
Whey
Briay
Royal Family
Mevarn
Sanel Sherwood
Huguet Honey
Three Rivers
Canadian Courant
An Canadian Review
Spectateur
Alraadly
Lane & Bowmen
St. Xavier Street
Criminal Court of the District of Montreal
Moonstable
Tarcie
Jener Stuart
Ayan
J. Stan
Grand Jury
Samuel Gerard
Nox
Hhe Blondy
John Colborne
Scotchman
Wettie
Canada
Northwest
Uti
Forber
Westerie Loa
Europe
Daya
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Franklin Gazette
Mr.mackenzie
St Lawrence
van Uren
Ing
ST. Patrick's Day
Boviery
Guy
Seward
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