Unrest and War News Across Europe and Asia
A lengthy dispatch reports rising hostility between labor classes and the upper strata in England, warnings of social unrest amid prosperity. It notes Russia's actions against Khiva, possible shifts in British policy toward Russia, and military movements in the Caucasus and Asia along with domestic political commentary and a satirical carping on wartime tax practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
England
Leeds Times
London
Russia
China
St. Petersburg
Joseph Bonaparte
Regent's Park
Frost
Durham
Paris
Henry Clay Speech on the Sabo Treasury Bill Excerpt
The article cites Henry Clay criticizing British influence in London tied to the U S credit system and the Bank of England. It notes domestic shock at London financial intelligence arriving with steamships and laments British conduct and looming war. It discusses Maine boundary disputes and Canada’s stance, urging Washington to act.
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Henry Clay
New York Daily Express
U. States
London
New York
England
Bank of England
Congress
Altered ten dollar bills circulating in Vermont claim
The Philadelphia Ledger reports that ten dollar bills issued by the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Burlington in the Territory of Wisconsin have been altered and circulated as if they were genuine Vermont state notes.
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Auterep Nores
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of
Burlington
Wisconsin
Vermont
Philadelphia Ledger
The Nation's Fate and the Trial of Liberty
A quotation from Niles' Register warns that the coming event tests the virtue of the nation and the health of republican government. It queries whether a government deriving power from the people can preserve sovereignty while balancing citizen liberty with state safety.
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Niles
North American half sheet urges patrons amid paper delay
The issue explains a late print run due to paper shortage and jokes about extra pages if war breaks out. It cites indictments of British actions in Montreal and the Caroline affair, mentioning Col. James W. Grogan and George Stanton West, and questions why Drew and McNab are not punished for arson and murder in New York while Britain remains at peace with the United States.
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Lecras McDonell
Detroit
Washington
Canada
Free States
Cesar
Congress
Fank
New York
Mackenzie
Ohio Statesman
Maine
U.S
Great Britain
United States
Philadelphia
National Capitol
England
Lake Ernie
Detroit River
Martin van Buren
Montreal
Col
James W. Grogan
George Stanton West
Drew
McNab
Caroline
U. States
Magnanimity of the British Government
A Montreal woman faces trial for petit treason with the date set for March 2. The writer denounces royal bloodshed and condemns British rule, noting harsh punishments including transport of men and women for speaking out.
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Montreal
Cumpnex
Canada
Great Britain Praised Against the Government
A short line extols Great Britain's greatness in contrast to the government, referencing Colborne's Ordinance and expressing a strong national viewpoint.
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Colborne
Great Britain
Court of Queen's Bench notices at Carnarat and Montreal Transcript
In the Court of Queen's Bench at Carnarat on March 2 1840 Elizabeth Ravarie alias Francwar Petit treason fixed for morning delayed due to absence of a material witness. Defendants Langlois Vier Viger Newcom and Beau Soleil faced burglary indictments and set trials for Thursday with Attorney General approval. Grand Jury presented five bills naming James Grogan senior and junior George Stanton West Jedediah Ninthorpe A Bouchard A Guimont alias A Dumont Tate Tarte J B Chaome Ward Green and others.
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Court OF Queen's Bench
Carnarat
Moxpay
Elizabeth Ravarie
Francwar—Petittreason
Tim Morning
Jacques Langlois
Bonaventure Vier
H. Viger
Henry Newcom
C. Beausoleil
B. Viger
Attornley
James W. Grogan
James P. Grogan Jr
George Stanton West
Labor Sewell
John Blhthorpe
Jedediah E.nithorpe
A. Bouchard
A. Guimont Alies
A. Dumont
Tate Tarte
J. B. Chaome
Ward Green
Amd Wim
Brianty
James Wm. Grogan
James P. Grogan
John Blithorpe
Tenoramus
Tate Sewell
Jedediah Elithorpe
B. Chuome
Wo. Briant
Montreal Transcript
Murder in Shelburn Vermont Shrouds Sarrono Case
A body found in Shelburn Vermont prompts murder suspicions. The deceased is named Sarrono, last seen en route to Canada where his mother lives. He left Middlebury in December with a hat cloak and boots not recovered. A Canadian letter describes wartime cruelty and harsh confinement at Napier ville and Napierville, naming Mr Lukin and Captain Morin families among those afflicted by British actions.
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Newport
Frederick Pollock
Fitzroy Kelly
Thomas
Frederick
Kelly
Iach
London Courier
Woolwich Arsenal
John Russell
Colonial Land and Emigration Board
Morning Chronicle
Russia
Khan of
Chiva
Cabal
Jndies
Khiva
Sea of Aral
Astracan
Bukharia
Cabul
Oxus
Amso
Nicholas
Khirgiz
Cuva
Asia
Ossia
China
Shelburn
Sarrono
Canada
Stanbridge
Middlebury
Montreal
Lukin
Napierville
Mr. Lukin
Loop Odell
Capt. Morin
Lucien
Odelltown
United States
Achille
Morin
Amiot
Hess
Cote
Geo
Lucienerin
Ae Morin
P. S
Charles Huot
Quelwe
Joe Colborin
Capone Morin
Feem
Maine
New Bronswich
Nova Scotia
Jonathan
To My Beloved Sister A Refugee Letter From Canada
A heartfelt missive from a Canadian exile describes brutal oppression under colonial authorities. The writer laments family suffering, including Maye and her condemned husband, and condemns the torture of victims. They mention Mr Resw Verdon and Mr Charles Huot facing treason trials, plead for mercy, and express hope for a future reunion and divine aid.
Information Wanted for Missing O Neil Family in Ireland
A fragmentary notice requests help locating Dan O Neil aged 18 from Betsey O Neil and Wmn O Neil ages nine and one? in Armagh Ireland. They left Montreal on October 1 1884 and headed to Burlington Vix about a year ago. Notify Nant O Neal in Swanton Vermont of any information to reunite the unhappy mother.
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Dan O'Neil
Betsey O'Neil
Wmn
O'Neil
Armagh
Ireland
Montreal
Burlington
Nant
O'Neal
Swanton
Married in Alburgh in March 1840 report
A marriage notice from Alburgh records the nuptials on March 7 1840 of F W Stoughton Esquire and Chester Niles with Polly Streight noted, both residents of Alburgh.
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Alburgh
F W. Stoughton
Chester Niles
Polly Streight
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Europe
Herat
Indus
Caspian
Turkeley
Hetman
Berowski
Courief Francais
Trieste
Sembirsk
Albania
Agas
Pacha
Sebastopol
Kerteh
Anapa
Black Sea
Grabbe
Odessa
The
Caucasus
Golovine
Poplar Ridge
Cuampenarn
Col. Woodruff
Lord Brougham
Cene
Verdon
Edouard
Sinter
Adien
Adiuu
M’gee
Amon
Henry Follett
Berkshire
Tanner
E W. Babcock
Swanton Falls
E. W. Babcock
iLeaTaee
Inde
Tytien Mind
Tomy and
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