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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1841
Page
3
The text asserts that the enduring spirit of 1776 still fuels American resistance to perceived British domination. It warns against compromising vested rights and warns that any surrender of territory would inflame anger and justify continued vigilance against foreign power.
A energized parliamentary scene denounces British justification of the Caroline raid as a justifiable act of defense and condemns American leaders for failing to respond. Citizens call for action to protect the nation amid depredations and perceived government weakness.
From English papers the imprisonment of McLeod in New York stirs Tory circles. Lords debate the issue with concern as Palmerston, Melbourne, and O Connell press for liberation. Britain asserts steps to protect him and may resort to force if refused.
The Canada press lauds a shift to constitutional government after years under a Governor and Special Council from the ultra Tory ranks. The piece notes long-standing injustice and the removal of a star chamber style governance. It laments voter apathy and resignation in several reform counties while highlighting the two provinces' political tensions.
A letter controversy in La Canadienne denounces British misrule and calls Canadians to shun elections under a looming political infamy. The piece cites executions and deportations, warns of upcoming parliamentary strife, and lists supporters from Three Rivers and Rouville amid Beauharnois and Vaudreuil defeats.
Report of violent clashes at the Henryville election where supporters attacked opponents. Police and magistrate William McGillvray allegedly praised the attackers as bloodshed and vengeance resulted in Francois Choquette being killed and Peter Vosburgh implicated. Casualties and injuries reported among the crowd.
Reports from Washington last night indicate growing distrust and apprehension in informed circles at the Capitol about the British minister and the government. The dispatches received by officials heightened tensions and concern over upcoming moves in the capital.
A Salem Observer letter recalls a brig Cherokee andCaptain Webb of Selee, December 27 1840. The British brig Carlow overhauled the vessel near the Cape, then opened hatches to search for slaves after examining Cherokee papers.
An 1840 New York advertisement claims Bovtor mwan at 100 Chatham Street offers vegetable medicines for nervous diseases liver complaints dyspepsia and many ailments. It asserts purifying blood, strengthening heart and liver, and improving circulation with regulated bowel evacuations. Purchasers are warned to seek the label of a federal tax stamp and to buy from Swanton in New York.
A brief notice from Swasson dated December 14 offers about 60 tons of beat plaster ground at the mill for sale. Potential buyers are advised to call and consult before purchasing elsewhere.
An antique advertisement touts Dr Evans’s Soothing Syrup for children teething, claiming it calms gums and prevents convulsions and fevers. It urges mothers to have a bottle in the nursery, notes the syrup’s innocence and efficacy, and describes applying it to the gums for immediate relief.
Testimonial style notice in a late 19th century ad praising Evans soothing syrup for teething infant pain and convulsions. It recounts a case where early use relieved distress, mentions other Evans medicines, warns of counterfeits, and cites physicians and locations in New York and Boston as sale points.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bangs Renovating Mixture as a universal remedy for numerous ailments including skin diseases ulcers fever and liver issues. It claims rapid, permanent cures regardless of diet exposure or business activity and notes the remedy speaks for itself without lengthy endorsements.
Francis Welsh of Stanbridge signs that his wife suffered a two year leg swelling fever and various remedies failed. After using Bang's Removing Misture and a doctor’s ointment four to five weeks restored her to perfect health, kept for eighteen months. Signed in Stanbridge March 7.
A personal affidavit from November 1898 describes a swollen hand ailment and scrofulous swelling treated with Dr Banga Renovating Mixture. After weeks of use the writer reports greatly improved health, near elimination of symptoms, and increased well being, noting dose variation and safety.
An 1830s style medical advertisement lists Solomon Johnson, Zebulon Cornell, Ebenezer Phelps Exq, and Stanbridge L. C. figures promoting a Caloinet mixture for cures of uneen and scrofulous arraction of the stomach and bowels, kucumatism, eruption of the shin, piles, scald head, and other skin diseases. Sold by Ca. John Fe. Bangs at Stanbridge L. C. Price $1.25 per bottle with quantity discounts.
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