April 1838: Canadian prisoners face treason charges in Toronto
The document details arbitrary bail and imprisonment practices by the Attorney General during an April 1838 crackdown. It notes multiple prisoners released or confined without consistent criteria, with fines up to 16000 and selective liberty. F.A. LaRocque is jailed for reprinting an article, while others face hangings or transportation. The writer condemns the actions as unjust and calls for continued resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shen
Sone
F.A. LaRocque
Montreal
London and Westminster Review
England
Louyt & Maranns
Toronto
Ion
LaRocque
Ward's Legislative Forder on Canadian Prerogative Exposed
Mr Ward challenges government on Crown prerogative usage, contrasting Canada with Australia. He cites past inquiries and Lord Durham's report to argue for broader colonial governance reforms and greater accountability in the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
House of Commons
Morning Chronicle
Mr. Ward
Canada
Australia
South Australia
Si G. Grey
Lord Durham
Canada land policy blamed for colonial decay and emigration woes
Debates accuse the imperial prerogative in land disposal of wrecking Canada’s provinces. Emigration failures, clergy reserves, and rampant land alienation across Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island are cited, with calls for reform and criticism of Durham’s inquiry outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Canada
Lorkeard
Upper Canada
Lower Canada
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward's Island
Northumberland
New Zealand
Dirham
United States
Mr. Ward
Labouchere
North American
Mr. Labouchere
Vengeance is mine saith the Lord in Birmingham scene
A fragment from The English News references biblical vengeance and a mob scene at Birmingham where upstanding men faced expulsion by aggressive priests. It portrays a charged atmosphere with strong religious and political overtones, insinuating persecution and exile to America amid Tory hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
America
Beelzebub
Trio of Colborne Prince and Wetherall Toasted Then Accused
In a late gathering and carousal the trio Colborne Prince and Wetherall were toasted as worthy men but reports now claim they have been ordered home to face murder charges. Colborne is accused in the Duquette killing with a brutal act, while Prince faces charges in the Wind sor prisoners case. General Wail Was is described as less guilty yet a Tory of Canada, prompting a broader critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colborne
Prince
Wetherall
Montreal
Duquette
Windsor
Wail
Plattshurzh
North American update. subscription rates and martial law note
Swanton September 4 1939 postal practice details allow a postmaster to frank letters containing others money for subscriptions to a newspaper. North American notes price changes for half year payments and reminders for six month subscribers. A proclamation ends Martial Law in Lower Canada as Sir John Colborne faces harsh judgments against Canadian liberty supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Canada
John Colborne
Colborne
Fagland
British Atrocities Recited in Biography of Mr Boudreau
On the biography's first page a Catholic Priest of Ste Marie sought troops from Colborne to harass and plunder neighbours not tied to the rebellion. Favored by Col Lemay and others, the commission led to assaults and abuses including rape of a daughter of the late L Rainville, with Charland the Vicar allegedly pointing the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boudreau
Ste. Marie
Colborne
Col. Lemay
P. Davignon
Joseph Pattenaude
Sexton
Benj. Franchere
Trefle Franchere
Chas. Lemay
Careau
Ls. Rainville
Charland
Atrocities by British Troops At Ste Marie And Beyond
The account alleges brutal violence by soldiers against civilians, including the wife of Malo and others, with fatalities and no punishment for the assailants. It also accuses Colborne and Major Richardson alias Stevens the Spy, describing his alleged cowardice and spying along the Vermont New York Michigan frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Richardson
Stevens
N. Y. Frontier
Michigan
Sorel L.o
Montreal
Champlain
Col. Gagnon
Canada
Gagnon
LeBlanc Marconnay
N. Y
Destruction and desertion spark fears over tyranny
The text notes the sale of property of six men under death sentence in Montreal jail for seeking liberty, leaving their families destitute. It condemns tyrannical acts and warns that despotism in America threatens the Union. It also reports seven soldiers captured at Odelltown for desertion and returned to Montreal, lamenting their fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leclaire
Bouc
Rochon
Odelltown
Montreal
Brutal orders and hangings reported in Montreal trial scene
The text recalls Sir John Colborne ordering a public hanging of Mr. A. G. Morin amid bloodthirsty officers. Morin, wounded and confined to bed, is dragged to the gallows as his mother struggles to aid him. The report condemns tyrannical actions, arrests, and alleged treason trials in Montreal including Viger and Beausoleil, and questions the justice of imprisonments and property seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colborne
A. G. Morin
John
Montreal
Hoo
H Viger
Bonaventure Viger
Beausolei
Robitaille
Varennes
Last Days of A Patriot Reflects on Domenics Ancey
Southwick's Family Newspaper laments the life of Domenics Ancey once a printer and editor who supported Canada’s liberty. An officer with the People colt expedition, he died at the scaffold alongside Von Schoultz and Woodrud. The piece defends his motives as pure and patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedon Canada
Peo Colt
Mr Abbey to His Son from Fort Henry 1838
Fort Henry dispatch dated December 11 1838 to Mr Abbeys son reveals a fatal expedition outcome. The letter speaks of forced duty and a resolve not to desert brave fellow men. It notes dealings with Wood Wiley and executors and potential sale of tea estate and village property.
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MR. Abbey
Fort Henry
Fortiude
Eavi
Universal Freedom
Wood
Wiley
Doxrerucs Asstt
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Bishops
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Warwick
Duke of Wellington
Lord Melbourne
House of Lords
Melbourne
Manchester
Louis Philippe
London Spectator
Arthur
Mackenzie
Amos Rexoane
Post Office Department
Malo
St. Louis
Gingras
Charles Lemay
Faolan Delode
Joseph Bousquet
Napierville
Benoni Verdon
St. Edward
Sir John
J. B. Plamondon
Dunas
Cor
Plattsburgh
Col.g
Dugas
Gen. Wool
Mr. Gagnon
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