Canada Colonial Grievances Spark 1778-1837 Debate
In a searing critique, Canadian loyalists argue imperial taxation without representation violated liberty. They condemn Parliament for acts harming Lower Canada, accuse governors of misrule, and note land grants, education denial, and public funds flowing to Britain. The piece previews further exposure of British policy and moral scrutiny of American-hating factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
England
House of Assembly
Great Britain
Lower Canada
Legislative Council
Post Office Department
Volunteer a well executed sheet in quar to form
The first issue presents a formal note from Rochester about a project titled Volunteer a well executed sheet in quar to form edited and published by Wm. Lyon Mackenzie Esquire. The item notes editorial leadership and the act of issuing a periodical. It reflects early publication activity and local press aims in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lyon Mackenzie
Esquire
Rochester
Debate in New York Legislature on McLeod case sparks denouncement
In Swanton on May 5 1841 readers are informed of a lengthy New York Assembly debate over McLeod and U S versus Canadian law. Speakers address Canada Britain rebellion Caroline incident and cross border justice with strong American nationalist tones and calls for trial rights.
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New York
McLeod
McLead
Conrad Swackhamer
U.S
England
United
United States
Canada
U. S
Michael Hoffman
Herkimer
Alex McLeod
Caroline
Schlosser
Navy Island
Free
Republic
Iowa
St Istervals
Upom
Ireland and England War Dilemma in Irish Opinion
The Dublin Pilot quotes Irish sentiment opposing war with England or France, arguing Ireland should not shed blood for distant masters. It urges neutrality between England and the United States, stresses loyalty to Irish rights, and recalls past wrongs by Britain while acknowledging strong friendship with America.
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McLeod
U. States
Culver
United States
Allen McNab
Connecticut
Chatfield
Hoffman
Great Britain
Simmons
Essex
Hubbell
New York
Niagara
Dublin Pilot
O' Connell
England
Ireland
France
América
America
Towanda
Fortifications Ordered as War Efforts Intensify
The War Department orders immediate fortification of New York and the American Fort at Nitgars. Detention and defense measures prompt rapid coastal works. A British cruiser overhauls the brig Richmond at St Helena and fire is exchanged with an American vessel off the Brazilian coast.
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Phi
Fox
Sea Board
Cremian Ae
Reah
Pro
Ges
Secretary of War
New York
Nitgars
Richmond
St. Helena
Sarah
Rose
Briviah
Martial Law Proclamation Issued for Lower Canada
Archibald Earl of Gosford proclaims martial law in the Montreal district amid a traitorous conspiracy labeled Patriots. Sir John Colborne empowered to arrest and punish rebels, with death or other penalties allowed, as rebellion spreads and civil courts fail. Dated December 5 1857 in Quebec City.
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Montreal
Lves
Agan
Montres
Archibald
Gosford
Sail
Lower Canada
Executive Council
John Colborne
Quebec
Snd
K.C.B
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London
Sretis
Latreille
Chau
Vim
Billette
Languedoc
Marcous
Barteon
Geers
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Upper Canada
Mammon
Swanton
John Austin
Derces
Ce Village
Demaiselle
Marineau
Mr. Joseph
L' Aurore Des Canadas
Canadien
Province of
GosFond
Earl of Gosford
Worlingham
Beccles
St. Lewis
Mary Lotwel
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