Canadians oppose clergy in Canadian politics and loyalty
In a detailed critique, the piece argues Canadians distrust clerical meddling in politics, recounting events from 1837 to 1887. It cites parishioners abandoning services over bishops urging political silence, names resolutions by various parishes, and condemns church leaders for aligning with British rule while insisting on religious liberty.
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England
Canada
Lower Canada
House of Assembly
Montreal
William IV
Victoria
Queen Victoria
Eiher George IV
Can
Church of Rome
Vaudrevil
Vaudreuil
Antoine Lanthier
Purcell
Lord Gosford
Earl
Chambly
St. Cyprien
Napierville
Lacadie
Ireland and Europe poised for upheaval and reform
The piece argues Ireland will soon direct freedom movements in Europe. It predicts a swift change in the old country led by influential Irish figures linked to Emmetts and Tone era ideals, as Europe ripens for revolution and England remains oppressive.
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Ireland
Trelech
Egmnett
Europe
Furbelows
St. James
Treland
Emmetts
Tones
Fitzgeralda
Montgomery
England
The Newspaper Press as the Chronicle of Liberty
Bulwer's address on the Lincoln Tradesman's News Room extols the newspaper as a sleepless watchman for liberty. It frames the press as guardian of public opinion, a conduit of information to power, and a bond uniting people across distance while serving as a law book, sermon, and library for all readers.
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West End
Earth
Dionysius
Conte
Carriee
Bulwer
Lincoln Tradesman’s News Room
Oregon Territory Joint Resolution on Settlement and Posts
A detailed summary of a Senate and House joint resolution concerning occupation and settlement of the Oregon Territory. It authorizes official measures to fix U S military frontier posts from Fort Leavenworth to the Rockies and grants 1000 acres to qualified white male settlers who cultivate for five years. It also empowers appointing an additional Indian agent and outlines protective measures for citizens in the territory.
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Oregon
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Pacific Frontier
Fort Levenworth
Rocky Mountains
Oregon Territory
Lew
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