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Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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Report from Plattsburg Republican on October 21 details British military strengthening at Isle aux Noix, transport of 60 cannon up St. Lawrence, and expected arrival of eight regiments in the Provinces. Urges US preparations against potential British aggression, referencing Gov. Prevost's prior threats.
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We understand the British are employed in strengthening their position at Isle aux Noix. Heavy ordnance, &c. have recently been brought up for that purpose. 60 pieces of cannon have not long since been taken up the St. Lawrence. A gentleman residing in Montreal, informs us that eight regiments are expected to arrive in the Provinces this season.
We mention these preparations, not as indications of hostility—they are designed, no doubt, for a Peace establishment. But we ought to be admonished of the necessity of meeting these exertions by a corresponding preparation; lest the British government, finding us off our guard, should renew its determination, as expressed by Gov. Prevost last autumn, of driving our Chief Magistrate from the Presidential Chair.
British Preparation—Of the armaments of Britain in Canada, especially on the lakes, the Southern Patriot makes some comments in his usual sprightliness and cogency; urging the necessity of precaution on our side. "England, says he, can contemplate us only with the disappointed malignity of a Shylock—and
"If she once can catch us on the hip,
She will feed fat the ancient grudge she bears us."
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Isle Aux Noix
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Oct. 21
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British strengthening position at Isle aux Noix with heavy ordnance; 60 pieces of cannon taken up St. Lawrence; eight regiments expected in Provinces this season; preparations viewed as for peace but urging US corresponding preparations against potential hostility as per Gov. Prevost's last autumn determination; comments from Southern Patriot on British armaments in Canada especially on lakes.