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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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The Plattsbierg Republican reports British efforts to strengthen their position at Isle aux Noix with heavy ordnance and 60 cannon up the St. Lawrence. Eight regiments expected in the Province. Seen as peace preparations but warns of need for US vigilance against British threats to the President, as per Gov. Prevost last autumn.
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From the Plattsbierg Republican, Oct. 21.
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 Province 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.
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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 cannon taken up St. Lawrence; eight regiments expected in Province this season; preparations for peace establishment but US urged to prepare against potential British hostility to drive Chief Magistrate from Presidential Chair, as per Gov. Prevost last autumn.