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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1839
Page
3
A fragmented wartime monologue rails against persecution and exile, warning of singling out a community. It laments punishments and appeals to avoid shipping a disenfranchised group to Botany Bay, proposing Saguenay as a preferable settlement. The text critiques colonial policy, calls for dignity, and condemns lingering discriminatory laws.
The Aurore des Canadas reports that twentynine political prisoners were transported to the ship Buffalo bound for Quebec while two were sent to Bermuda, with strict travel restrictions and hefty bail sums. Dr. Newcombe, aged 64 and frail, remains among the condemned with steadfast endurance.
Correspondent from Montreal reports that 58 exiles were shipped at two o clock to Quebec aboard a steamer amid sorrowful scenes. Wives stayed in the jail yard, weeping as the prisoners were led away, while some displayed silent courage and others wept at the injustice of persecution.
The Franklin Gazette reports 58 political prisoners from Montres purged to Botany Bay aboard a lownd slip. Dr Newcombe, frail and aged, is condemned to a harsh exile for seeking liberty, treated as criminal by British justice and American guardians urged to oppose such tyranny.
The Liverpool reached New York on the 10th with London dates to the 20th and Liverpool to the 21st of September. Items include the Pique sailing for Quebec with dignitaries, Major Hall aboard, O Connell planning repeal agitation, the King and Queen of Belgium leaving London, and notices of financial protests in France. Reports from Ireland and Switzerland note harvest failure and Zurich revolution, while France acknowledges Texas independence and Don Carlos affairs. Several farm burnings in Canada and U S blamed on accidents, with political commentary on Tory actions. An oration by J B Bowdish is referenced.
Readers favor a North American history weekly. The Canadian Rebellion's expenses are discussed with an estimate of 70 million dollars for the first year. Vic is changing governors frequently, paid too dear for the whistle as the paper notes.
A Swanton column condemns Louis-Joseph Papineau and Canadian independence voices, arguing he has abandoned the cause and denouncing British rule and sympathizers. It recalls 1837 events, cites royal rewards for Papineau and Mackenzie opponents, and criticizes leaders in Canada and Jamaica for colonial policy failures.
Fragmentary note discusses a person named Ausable Perks and fears his brother John Mee was killed. It requests readers in several towns to advise via Alexander McGee and mentions subscription money received through agent Davignon. It notes irregular receipt of North American and proposes mail or post office delivery to restore regularity and avoid expense. Some readers may discontinue if distant from a post office.
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