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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1862
Page
2
The speech discusses colonization, moral support for Hayti, and a Confederate threat. It argues for freeing enslaved peoples, predicts Union victories, and envisions a divided South Carolina as a potential negro territory. It also comments on patent medicines and Wisconsin venue changes in a legislative act.
The Whitewater Register reports the battle near Corinth Mississippi where 60 000 rebel troops under Johnston Beauregard Bragg and Jackson clashed with Grant s 38 600 Federals. By Monday the Union recovered and pressed the attack with Buell s help claiming a decisive victory at a terrible cost.
A proposed amendment by Mr Blair to levy a $200 per person tax on enslaved individuals to fund the war failed 62 to 47 in the House. The piece argues the burden should fall on those who promoted war and slavery and urges voters to support representatives opposed to slavery and to confiscate rebel property. Also notes appointments in Wisconsin including Judge Spooner’s trusteeship at the Insane Hospital and anticipated election outcomes in La Crosse County.
The Senate approved a joint House resolution urging national aid to initiate emancipation. The vote 82 to 10 included strong support from New England and western free states, with Virginia Kentucky and Missouri pivotal. A second Indiana-led resolution proposed a nine member committee to study gradual emancipation and colonization options.
The Milwaukee Sentinel questions Sumner style views that rebel States cease to exist and become mere territories under federal reconstruction. It argues a state can revert only to a territory, not a new status, citing South Carolina and Tennessee as case points and noting Andrew Johnson’s Tennessee governorship as indicative.
The piece discusses whether the President can restore seceded states to government without Congress by any means other than formal admission. It notes unsound points in a prior extract and mentions a new poison sale law requiring pharmacists to log purchaser details with penalties. It also references Senator Doolittle’s Emancipation speech and a planned lecture by Parson Brannfon in Milwaukee.
The text records a 1862 Wisconsin act amending section 44 of chapter 165 to criminalize willful disfigurement poisoning and destruction of property with penalties including county jail terms and fines. It includes enactments postponing 1862 tax sales until September and delaying assessments and related duties until August. It also introduces a constitutional amendment proposal for governor’s salary and sets voting procedures.
Legislative acts from 1862 cover banking law amendments voting on the act, allotment commissioners duties and pay, and a graded teachers certificate system. Provisions set voting ballots, compensation limits, reporting duties, and certificate standards for teachers across counties. The acts were approved in April 1862.
The act adds a provision allowing a superintendent to examine and certify teachers who cannot attend regular tests due to sickness or absence. Certificates remain valid until the next district examination, with proof required for absence. Repeals conflicting acts and declares the act effective on approval.
The New York Tribune reports a 1600 point two match series, Foley and Kavanagh each won one, Foley narrowly prevailing by 34 points in the second game. The crowd numbered about 1200 with Rev Henry Ward Beecher among spectators. Betting favored Foley earlier, with Buffalo to host a potential third match.
Special notices state St John’s ulige eo holds regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month Visitations by brethren are expected by order of the W. M.
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