Canadian unrest and Loyalist response amid mayor turmoil
Reports describe a tense period in Canada with Loyalist assurances to the Governor General, protests over indemnity and annexation fears, attacks on officials, and public meetings. Montreal and Toronto scenes reveal rioting, police actions, and calls to recall the Governor as Upper Canada faces potential civil conflict.
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Moyrrear
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Allan M’nab
Dngland
Papineny
Gonal Drummond
United States
Allan M.nab
Upper Canada
Canadian Affairs Restored and Tensions Persist
May 3 report from Toronto notes peace efforts after riots and measures to preserve order. British party appeals for calm while ward organizations grow for future actions if England signals need. Lord Elgin reportedly would return but did not arrive. Legislative council ministers face setback as partisan attempts to address the Home government falter. Debates are postponed for two weeks amid parliamentary strategy. Upper Canada roads halt sittings to transfer sessions to Quebec.
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Pache
George Moffatt
Moffat
Canadas
Lord Elgin
England
Upper Canada
Qalet
Moxraran
Binco
Lund Elzin
Covernor
Cty
Viaren
Ciriher
Assembly
Almamenty
Montreal Riots and English Credit Threats in 19th Century Debate
The Pilot argues riots aim to injure public credit and thwart Canadian railways, noting Montreal voters and Upper Canada support for measures, and that Quebec port arrivals prompted tariff scrutiny. It details public unrest with bells, incendiary handbills, and Conservative leadership. special constables were organized amid masked ringleaders and rising tensions.
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Montreal
Upper Canada
Quebec
Parliament House
Feual Bigia
Gazelle
Guthaerin
Riot in Montreal and Cholera Reports Spread
Last night in Montreal a disturbance erupted in front of the Ottawa? House on Grand Street as a deputation from Toronto arrived. Windows were broken and shots fired until military intervention restored order, with one Miller reported wounded and others injured. Meanwhile Cincinnati and Chicago health boards updated cholera data, noting multiple deaths and rising cases, as Cincinnati reports six deaths in 24 hours and 28 new cases. The Illinois and Georgia notes mention further cholera figures with continuing increases. A separate line reports Julia A. Quineon’s tavern-keeping charges in a state case.
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Nous
Finding out their Mistake and Political Flings
A Portage Sentinel item surveys Democratic reactions to Gen. Taylor’s presidency and his party pledges. It notes Philadelphia Democratic Taylor supporters pressing for a cabinet appointment, Virginia’s Democratic sweep, and Whig tactics. It also mentions Circleville’s mayoral win, exchanges over California policy, and a noted transport to the Cape with Mitchel’s prisoners.
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Lippard
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Fenton
Death of Judge Brough in Cincinnati era
The death of Charles H. Brough, a longtime Cincinnati attorney, editor of the Enquirer, and recently elected President Judge of Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, is reported. He fell to cholera this morning and died at 5 o'clock. Brough, a Pennsylvania native, helped found the Ohio Eagle and co edited the Cincinnati Enquirer. A vigorous legislator and Civil War officer, he rose from printer’s apprentice to premier judge, leaving a legacy of integrity and public service. The obituary notes his amiable manners and professional respect.
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Cincinnati
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Hamilton County
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Great Riot in New York Military Called Out
A violent riot erupted at Astor Place Opera House in New York on May 11 as actor Macready faced inflamed crowds and projectiles. Police and militia battled rioters. 20 to 27 dead reported by 2 to 7 PM, with further injuries and fears of arson. Macready reportedly left town. City ordered troops on duty as authorities vow to uphold laws amid escalating unrest.
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Not the Instigator of This English Prejudice
The brief notes a New York protest described as a violent display of anti English sentiment. It condemns the mob and acknowledges the loss of lives while praising the quick suppression of the disturbance.
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New York
Waa
Arrival of the Hibernia and shipping news
The steamer Hibernia arrived at Halifax at 5 PM and brought £33,000 in specie. Reports from Europe cover the Navigation Bill, Denmark and Prussia, Sardinia, Austria, and France, with updates on war actions, cholera in Paris, and political moves in Turin and Paris. Emigration to the plains from Ohio and St Joseph is described, with concerns over provisioning and timing as hundreds travel with stock toward California. Local notes include a Wheeling bridge project, Patents appointments, and locust forecasts for Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
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Correspondence From the Frontiers April 21 Letter
In Isperespence a Missouri Republican correspondent reports that nothing notable has occurred since the last letter. He describes crowds, quarrels, and dueling talk amid a gambling room visit where sixty gamblers pursued a fortune at six tables, hoping to finance their journey to the gold line, with many already losing.
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