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Madison Whig Advocate
Canton, Madison County, Mississippi
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Rumors reported in Boston on the 5th inst. of Provincial outrages in Maine's border areas, including an express to Gov. Fairfield and possible armed incursion on disputed grounds, though deemed unlikely post-negotiations. Troubles attributed to lawless marauders burning barns.
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The Boston Courier of the 5th inst. says there were rumors in the city yesterday of recent outrages committed by the Provincial trespassers, and it is stated that an express from the Frontier had passed through Bangor for Gov. Fairfield's residence in Saco. We have nothing definite on the subject.
There are other rumors that a large armed force from the Province had marched on to the disputed grounds—this we believe to be only rumor, it is not likely after the negotiations and understanding between Gen. Scott and Sir John Harvey, that such a step would be taken by the Provincial government, unless some intrusions and outrages had been committed by the citizens of Maine.
'Tis true there has been border troubles in the way of burning barns, &c., these outrages are the works of lawless marauders of both countries acting without the sanction of authority.
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Maine
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5th Inst.
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nothing definite; rumors of outrages including burning barns by lawless marauders of both countries acting without authority.
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Rumors in Boston of recent outrages by Provincial trespassers; an express from the Frontier passed through Bangor for Gov. Fairfield's residence in Saco. Other rumors of a large armed force from the Province marching onto disputed grounds, believed unlikely after negotiations between Gen. Scott and Sir John Harvey unless intrusions by Maine citizens. Border troubles involve burning barns and similar outrages by lawless individuals.