Halifax Riot of 1805

Basic info is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impressment_(Nova_Scotia)

My question is: This does not appear to be an isolated incident, let alone in the maritimes. Abuses appear to be fairly widespread as well. Why did events never escalate beyond just some isolated riots? I know Halifax itself was a major military/naval base, but out in the hinterlands why was there not a more prolonged rebellion (for lack of a better word)?
 
Probably a mixture of fear of reprisals, loyalty to the crown and understanding that Britain was fighting Napoleon.

The Maritimes never seemed to keen to join the American Revolution, and 30 years later, as awful as they were being treated, they were still largely loyal.
 
Even if they didn't join up with the states (I was always under the impression that the Maritimes were closely tied to New England but I could be wrong), I'm surprised independence wasn't more of an option. After all, their southern neighbors had done it and I'm sure at least one foreign power would offer to help them. Or at least rebel enough to get people's attention and reach some sort of compromise.

As for with Napoleon, was there a peace faction in England in regards to the wars with Napoleon? Like a Neville Chamberlain type?
 
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