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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1840
Page
2
Fragmentary 1840 message from Swanton quotes debates on sovereignty and governance. The text references public concerns, tempo of events, and reactions to imperial authority, with mentions of a regional assembly and societal aims. It preserves names like Niles Register and partially legible phrases about rights and duties.
Patrons are informed the paper is undersigned due to non delivery this season and the confirmed illness of Mr. Thomas. The note states the necessity of testing half sheet this week to address the disruption and protect readers.
WO War reports Lrox Macceszie has been released by President Van Buren and is in Washington. Coase and Van Ranselier are freed, but Johnson remains jailed. Amid British troopships at Halifax and troops arriving in New Brunswick, we sense possible powder.
A heated critique questions arms sales at sheriff sale in Swan ton, accusing noted Patriots of treachery and demanding explanations. The piece references Molt and others, pledging exposure of any scheme while urging readers to seek justice and redistribution of ill gotten spoils. It also includes a publisher notice and collected subscriptions and payments from readers.
The letter addresses the public about current dangers facing the nation from political factions and likens recent history to the Revolutionary era. It notes the long interval since a major conflict and references past wars and ongoing prosperity despite earlier tensions.
The text argues that Britain seeks to subjugate the United States through bribery and cultural influence. It calls for a protective system for American manufactures, urging non consumption of foreign goods to balance trade, preserve republican institutions, and thwart English aristocratic influence abroad. It warns of looming dependency and loss of national identity if policies fail.
A bill advances to a second reading authorizing the secretary of the treasury to hire three steam vessels for the Revenue Service one for Lake Erie one for the Gulf Coast and one for the Atlantic Coast. A concurrent resolution requests compensation for the Maine militia that rushed to the border last year to deter a British action. The Maine militia would likely welcome payment.
The Fort Covington Gazelle notes Mackenzie's pamphlet now appears in a larger form with generous columns and few ads. It lauds Mackenzie for fearless integrity and patriotism, calling for strong support of liberal principles and republican institutions.
The Spirit of 76 reports Capt. Drew faces a Court Martial in Upper Canada on charges by Captain Sandon. Editorials hint at harsh punishment, while American press debates the insult to national honor. Also notes Indian disturbances in Missouri, Nishnebotina settlers seek military aid, and SP Bill Johnson’s Albany imprisonment awaiting presidential appeal. Van Rensselaer time expired Tuesday.
Swanton Vermont April 1840 report by Stanbridge resident Frank Welsh and Doctor Bangs notes a knee and leg ailment lasting two years with painful sores varying by area. Treatment with Bangs Renofa or Mixture plus daily use led to full restoration and eighteen months of health. Prepared and sold by John E. Bangs Stanbridge and available locally.
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