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Newspaper

North American

Location

Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1840

Page

3

Election clash and uprising near Pointe Claire

The text reports disputes with the North-West Company opposing James Stuart’s election, followed by an insurrection near Pointe Claire. A military force dispersed the uprising, bringing prisoners to Montreal. James Stuart conducted the trial and, by his professional skills, obtained acquittals. To be continued.

Canadiner North-Weat Company Messrs Roy Portelance Velois Viger Papioran James Stuart Pointe Claire Ciny Montreal Gok T Cnangel

The North American Debate on Liberty and Sovereignty

An excerpt discusses the core questions of republican government and the balance between liberty and state safety. It questions whether a people can sustain sovereignty and whether liberty can endure without endangering the state, reflecting early views on democracy and governance.

Hawan Speerlain Mowerch van Niles

The Cloven Foot Is Discovered and Patriot Guns Sold

A sensational account alleges a so called fair transaction where Patriot guns were sold to pay private debt. The party swears the affair involved William Caine and Henry Asselstyne, with guns taken from Canadian Patriots and later dispersed to cover a large claim.

William Caine Patriots

Darkest Side of the Plot Unfolds in Town Trial

In a North American scene a man known as Mr A claims ownership of property as collateral for a debt. A writ is issued through lawyer Caine against the speaker, patriot guns are seized, and eleven guns with bayonets are sold for twenty dollars to settle a private debt. The testimony hints at broader conspiratorial danger for the town.

Caine Asselstyne

Mutatis Mutandis on Canadian Rebellion and American Patriotism

The piece argues Canadians rebelled against colonial rule drawing American sympathy but notes a shift as patriotism faded. It condemns pretenders who feasted on spoils of alleged patriotism, praises honest editors like Flanders, and denounces spies and traitors who steal manuscripts from a newspaper office.

Canada

Rumor of Boundary Talks and Global Trade Notes

The Halifax Times cites a rumor of England directing negotiations for the New Brunswick boundary through the Governor General of the Canadas. Spain makes a reciprocal commerce treaty with the Republic of the Equator. Sweden cuts export duties on Sineiron. The Emperor of Russia gifts Mademoiselle Tagtions a grand sledge with horses.

Halifax Times England Canadas United States New Brunswick Spain Republic of the Equator Russia

Return of Defaulters Highlights Richmond and New York Movements

The text notes Dabney returning to Richmond for an investigation and possibly turning state evidence, with William M. Price seen in New York City amid what is described as fair business transactions elsewhere.

Dabney Richmond William M. Price New York

Disputed Territory Ultimatum and Canadian Prisoner News

The report cites an unofficial British offer of 150000 pounds to buy disputed territory. Earl of Mulgrave bears the ultimatum while Sir Richard Iskeon commands Canadian forces. Montreal jail detainees D. B. Viger and John M'Donnell seek bail amid alleged preparations for amnesty and a war. A drowned boy linked to Benjamin Mott’s family adds tragic note.

Earl of Mulgrave Norman Richard Isckeon Canada D. B. Viger John M'Donnell Sfme Montreal

Britain China War Critique and US Arms Stockpiles

A Philadelphia American Sentinel commentary condemns Britain for pressing opium trade with China and warns of war risk. It critiques English moral strength, cites a Washington letter on Maine boundary talks, and notes vast US arms stockpiles and European refugee movements amid tensions. Also mentions a Scottish dream tale of a seven year wanderer and return.

Washinton Richmond Enquirer

Errata and probate notices from Swanton May 1830

Errata corrections appear for names and lines on the Wisconsin or Vermont page, with corrections to Tarsse-ih, Lamenais-Silite, WT H Scott listed as died, Amanda daughter of Lvmmed Tarver, and AlGuidio daughter of FW Stougtvan. Probate court in Swanton Vermont district notes a probate proceeding dated May 25 1830, with Adam B Manzer and Calvin Harvey signatories.

Tefe Lemenais H Scott Amanda Tarver AlGuidio Stougtvan Adam B. Manzer Calvin Harvey Swanton J. P. Ladd North Hera Swansen Fracklin County Augustus Knight

Far reaching claims for Bang's Renovating Mixture cure

A pair of certificates from 1840 recount miraculous recoveries using Bang's Renovating Mixture. One husband claims his wife recovered from severe leg swelling and pain after four to five weeks of treatment, with health lasting eighteen months. The second patient asserts gout like symptoms and other ailments improved after starting with two teaspoons then increasing dosage, despite initial lack of relief from physicians.

Uber Weber Bang Francis Welsh Stanbridge L. CU

Renovating Mixture and Mercury Cure Claim Ad

An advertisement touts Renovating Mixture and mercury remedies for numerous ailments believed to arise from impurities of the blood. It claims rapid, permanent cures with directions to take 1 to 2 teaspoons before meals, adjusting if stomach upset or laxative effects occur. It emphasizes the medicine’s efficacy over uncertain medical practice.

Ohio Howe

Vermonters and New England Post Masters Listed

A fragmented listing names postmasters and agents across Vermont New Hampshire New York and Wisconsin. Contains numerous towns individuals and titles with scattered titles and affiliations, indicating an administrative or appointment notice to assemble postmaster agents.

Vermont Montpelier J. A. Vail Troy R. S. Orn North Troy L. C. Moore Canaan Nathaniel Perkine Canbridge Brush Ee Eater Eee Highgate H. O. Green Burlington—Ledger Duvernay New Hampshire Marlow Seiten Brown Fitzwilliam Josiah Ingalls Hanover N. H Sias K. Williams Stuartstown H.wm. Smith Columbia, Coos Co

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