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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Montpelier newspaper reports rumors of an impending serious US attack on Lower Canada, with Gen. Dearborn's army marching to Plattsburgh and militia ordered to Burlington for preparations.
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The Montpelier paper, of the 10th inst. says: 'Information from various quarters induces a belief that a serious attack is soon to be made upon Lower Canada. Gen. Dearborn with his army, is said to be on the march for Plattsburgh, near the Canada line. About 30 of the U. States' Light Dragoons passed through this place last week for Burlington. The drafted Militia, in this and other parts of the State, have received orders to march immediately for Burlington, where great preparations are said to be making by the troops for a visit into Canada.'
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Plattsburgh And Burlington, Near Canada Line
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10th Inst.
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Information from various quarters induces a belief that a serious attack is soon to be made upon Lower Canada. Gen. Dearborn with his army is said to be on the march for Plattsburgh, near the Canada line. About 30 of the U. States' Light Dragoons passed through this place last week for Burlington. The drafted Militia in this and other parts of the State have received orders to march immediately for Burlington, where great preparations are said to be making by the troops for a visit into Canada.