The Brutal Monastic Torment of Du Calvet’s Imprisonment
The account details harsh treatment of Mr. Du Calvet by Canadian monks led by Parnan Braey in Montreal. Monks subjected him to constant infections, filthy conditions, and deliberate neglect from April to August, while legal and financial attacks ruined his estates. The piece condemns authorities and Governor Haldimand for allowing prolonged captivity and inhumane punishment.
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Dull Calvet
Farwea Beanery
du Colvet
Ie Jalionary
Sonset
Puise
Mr. du Calvet
Parnen Braey
Cerberus
de Calyet
Montreal
London
Scarcrly
France
Sven
Quebec
Haldimand
du Caivet
America
du Calvet
du Calves
Ther Ufter
Lam
Hyethet
England
Canada War Threats and British Policy In Canada
A British rhetoric piece argues war with the United States could result from Canadian coercion and criticizes Lord John Russell’s policy. It warns of military conflicts, economic ruin, and the aristocracy profiting from misgovernment in Canada, with reflections on America as a freedom battleground and looming imperial actions. The article emphasizes history and possible parallels to Canada in 1774 and predicts distant conflict four thousand miles away.
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United States
Great Britain
Canada
Congress
van Burens
Websters
Clays
Maine
Vermont
New York
Michigan
Canadas
Colborne
Arthur
Texas
Lord John Russell
America
London
True Sun
John Russell
Lord North
Fragmented plea echoes in age faith and family bond
A garbled passage expresses insistence on staying together with loved ones, emphasizing children as near and dear. The fragment hints at fear of separation and a strong attachment to family, but lacks clear context or identifiable names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Tyne
Windsor Vermont Grand Jury Hears British Conspiracy Claims
The report details Vermont Grand Jury proceedings amid accusations of British influence in US affairs. It references Grogan and West cases, Canadian testimony, and alleged press manipulation by British interests, urging vigilance to protect American liberty and suppress Tory influence.
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England
Canada
Perraud
Lorimer
U.S
Toronto
France
Windsor
Messrs, Grogan
Burlington
Jory Dynasty
Columons
Dean Lin
Gen. Went
J. W. Grogan
Refugee Letter from Plattsburgh Reflects on Oppression
A May 20 1859 communication from a refugee in Plattsburgh denounces Republicans aiding British tyranny. The writer says many have suffered oppression and cruelty, calling for action to avenge their countrymen and criticizing Americans who support British interests and Queen Victoria.
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Plattsburgh
Durance
America
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de Calvet
Tara
Worth
British Capital
Marihel
Pitere
Jed Jury
Bris
Cropyy' Cave
Iluetriongs
Nyy Jong Ax
Cape
Friends of Humanity
Ker. Clark
Caldwells Manor
Grand Navy
Corrig ‘Tion
Browne
Grand
Grogan
Linca T
Tom
Towne
Pla.burgh
Highyx Fall
R. L. Paddock
Heman Lowry
Thomas
Furmct
Jack
Ndsor
North
B. Bowdisil
P.S
Witnesves
Vail
Noreny
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