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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1840
Page
3
The text argues that Canadian authorities demand surrender only of those indicted while denying full extradition rights. It claims rebels could be indicted easily by the Montreal court and cites Col. Grogan’s case as precedent, warning against treason implications and dangers of surrender.
The text accuses L H Lafontaine M P of stoking rebellion among Canadians through speeches and votes and notes a government invitation after an anti union meeting. It questions patriotism and hints at potential political bargaining amid conflict and propensities for office. The piece contrasts his domestic hosting with Canadian bloodshed and asks readers to judge his loyalties.
The letter list includes HL Mavner son of Capt. Pierre Hector Mavin and A. G. Marin as Confederate to the Tory cause, while Morin Jr. faces strong condemnation for his conduct. Canada scenes draw comment as authorities move to trial, with Canadian sympathy noted. A dinner for Dr. Nelson at Fort Covington is praised for patriotic sentiment. The World of Music announces its fourth issue from Bellows Falls, Vermont. Reverend Joseph Vincent Quibber is criticized for urging Colborne to execute Canadians.
In Odelltown South Carolina a recent fire destroyed two barns and livestock. The Joh Jan Parliament opened with the Queen addressing distracted Canada and directing further papers on its affairs be presented for discussion.
Lord J Russell stated on February 11 that a draft bill for the union of the two Canadas would be prepared by the Governor General and sent to New York by February 1. He would present the bill to the house after government review and noted orders to keep religious denominations returns on the table. He did not know if Sir G Arthur had resigned as Upper Canada’s head.
Franklin Gazette prints patriotic remarks by Senator Robert J. Walker criticizing British power. The speaker urges abandoning British economic dependence, resisting English imperial aims, and advancing American independence and national strength in commerce and territory. Amen.
Debates in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly condemn American aggression in Atlantic fisheries. J B Uniacke proposes a committee to examine the colonial fisheries as British fears of U S encroachment grow. Reports recount plunder of 800 to 1000 quintals and American use of Labrador fisheries.
Debates in Parliament address American aggressions along Nova Scotia and Cape Breton shores. Local fishermen report landing on British lands, plundering, and wrecking houses while enforcing control over western Bay of Fundy fisheries. Provincial crews lack armed protection, pushing for a united defense and formal rights recognition.
In Congress, Lowell proposes a resolution asking the President to share all information about British seizures of American fishing vessels last year. Cushing seeks details on Indian assemblages on the Northwestern frontier and Great Lakes interference. Hand calls for study of a national military road from Lake Ontario to Lake Champlain. Montreal Courrier notes Yankee pride in resenting insults.
Shipping tensions rise as the Garrick pow arrives from England with the entire cargo of the Robert Fulton stowed away between decks. About 9000 chests of tea and 7000 bushels of corn aboard plus other property. Garrick W is a 1000 ton vessel amid broader delays with fourteen European packets due and only three in port.
A March ninth message from the President indicates Fairfield presses for a troupe to defend Maine from invasion, reflecting congression ally concern over border threats and mobilization.
A Swanton Vermont notice requests any information about Jane ONeill 18 Betsny ONeill 12 and Wm ONeill 9 from Armagh Ireland who left Montreal in October 1834 and were in Burlington Vermont about a year ago. Their mother Nancy O'Navrt pleads for news.
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