Annals of Cleveland

Foreign Relations | Border Raids

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941

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 November 1864 (ed; 15 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

941 - L. Nov. 5; ed:2/1 - It is becoming more evident that the followers
and sympathizing friends of Jeff Davis now in Canada are at work along
the northern frontier and are trying to bring about a state of border war-
fare between the United States and Canada. "These border raids may just-
ly be regarded as among the symptoms of those desperate paroxysms which
precede the utter dissolution of organized rebellion. We trust the Gov-
ernment will deal with them as it deals with rebellion in the South.
This is not a time for a hesitating or doubting policy." (15)

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*Border Raids; Canada; Davis, Jeff; South

942

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 December 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

942 - L. Dec. 15; ed: 2/1 - Much has been said about British and Canadian
sympathy with the Rebellion. The decision made in the case of the St.
Albans raiders is outrageous and has aroused the indignation of the
people. These robbers and cutthroats, through the judge's decision were
permitted to go free and unpunished. "Never was there a grosser and more
flagrant insult offered to our nation. The time is coming, however, when
the Canadian authorities who now abet and sympathize with robbery, arson,
and murder will be compelled to make restitution a hundredfold." (4)

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St. Alban, Canada

943

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 December 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

943 - L Dec. 16; ed: 2/1 - The reported sensation in Canada over the re-
lease of the St. Albans raiders is an excellent example of diplomacy.
"We predict that the judge who rendered the decision will be retained
in office and the raiders will never be recaptured. Meanwhile the de-
nunciation in Canada of this act tho' insincere, shows that its out-
rageous character is appreciated even there." (3)

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Canada; St. Alban, Canada

944

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

944 - L Dec. 19, ed:2/2 - Order No. 97 issued by General Dix, relating
to the pursuit of raiders into neutral territory, has been revoked be-
cause of the disapproval of the President.
"Short-lived as this order has been, it has most effectually accom-
plished the cause for which it was issued. Taken in connection with
the prompt action of Congress in terminating the Reciprocity Treaty,
and in placing proper naval armament on the lakes, it has convinced
the Canadian Authorities that the Government and people of the United
States were no longer to be trifled with." (12)

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Dix, General; U. S. Congress

945

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 December 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

945 - L Dec. 21; ed:2/1 - The release of the St. Albans raiders by the
Canadian authorities has caused great excitement in Canada and the
United States. The order of General Dix, authorizing military officers
to pursue and capture the raiders, was applauded by the press in most
cases. "These facts are evidence beyond all doubt that Canada has
learned to respect the Republic, and to tremble in anticipation of its
righteous vengeance." - (8)

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Canada; Dix, General; St. Alban, Canada

946

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

946 - H Dec. 27; ed: 2/2 - Our Canadian neighbors are shielding and
honoring Confederates who have fled from the South.
"We trust our government is wide awake to the wrongs we have suffer-
ed from Canada. There is no more excuse for our Canadian neighbors
than an individual who... secretes a criminal...." Canada, in this, plays
the fool as well as the knave... for she ought to know that once the
riot of war enters in her territory, she falls from the parent tree
like mellow fruit.... "Nations cannot let each other alone, for the
acts of individuals grow into national offenses. We hope, however,
that Canada is opening her eyes to the situation; and is coming to be of
better mind." (17)

Index terms:

Canada; Confederate Army; South