Perrault of Montreal and the Canadian Liberty Hero
A detailed biographical sketch of Mr. Perrault, a Montreal lawyer and political organizer, recounts his leadership in the Sons of Liberty, his anti English measures stance, and his death at St Denis after supporting the militia during the 1837 conflict. It notes his courage, his role in the six counties declaration, and his final words as he died defending Lower Canada from British oppression. It also touches on a brief US perspective on looming conflicts and global tensions.
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Roys Comeniencers
Perracht
Montreal
Sault Des Reenilets
Nary
Holden
Vaudreuil
Worlingham
Lower Canada
Mathieson
Perrault
Johin Rensell
Lord Gosford
John Roswell
Association of the Sons of Liberty
St. Charles
St. Denis
Dr. Warren
Dewemerte
Acryiemee Meitengs
Ecbnee Bo
England’s decline spurred by debt and industrial shifts
The article argues England’s world monopoly is collapsing as other nations advance in science and manufacturing. It warns of swollen national debt, fraud allegations, and rising unrest, suggesting war against the United States could be possible but unlikely, and urges Vermont to prepare as frontier tensions rise for a coming struggle.
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England
Europe
United States
Canadas
Spain
Canning
North American
Vermont
Great Britain
Middlebury Free Press
War unlikely while republic spirit spreads in Europe
The N. S. Star argues Britain or other European monarchies would not dare engage in war with the United States. It asserts republicanism is widespread across Europe, and the first blow in such a conflict would threaten many ancient prerogatives.
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N. S. Star
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Does the American Government Fear War With England
From the Washington Democrat Review for law the piece argues the American government has no reason to fear a war with England. It contends England would not engage in war and notes Britain is more dependent on the United States commercially and industrially than the U.S. is on Britain. It dismisses fears as unfounded.
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England
Mexico
Depredations on the Northern Frontier
The article denounces mutual retaliation on the northern border blaming British authorities and Canadian residents for cross border outrages. It calls for citizens to preserve neutral relations yet prepare to defend property and lives against incursions.
Executions in Canada provoke British disapproval in Parliament
Across the provinces the Canadian justice system draws sharp criticism in England. A leading article in the London Morning Herald describes government actions that courted Papineau then ordered deadly suppression in Canada. It cites rebels slaughter and widespread arson, urging restraint to avoid further calamities.
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Canada
Canadian
England
London Morning Herald
Papineau
Ireland
Canadas
Lord Glenelg to Lord Durham 1488 in Quebec Gazette
Downing Street reports that the British ministry disapproves Durham administration. The letter dated November 15 1488 notes envoy despatches from October 8 and 9 proclaimations in the Quebec Gazette. Her Majesty approves the first proclamation and regards the second as deviation from the prior course.
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Lord Durham
Downing St
Quebec
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