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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1861
Page
3
The Charter of the Home Collegiate Institute has passed both houses of the Legislature. It is now law with only minor amendments. Gratitude is given to Lieut. Gov. Noble and Hon. W. Spooner for facilitating speedy passage.
The press column notes uncertainty on the Associate Justice election with early returns showing a small lead for Cole by about 2,000 votes. It suggests a final result will be decided in a few days while reporting Madison County results and statewide legislative action on a railroad bill moving toward Portage City.
The Milwaukee Free Democrat, now a quarto from a folio, is praised as one of the state’s finest papers under Judge Smith. The Daily is not described. Clerk Mr. Dewing provided a table showing town by town votes for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and for County Judge.
Milwaukee and Madison papers report D C Jackson of Madison named U S Marshal for Wisconsin and J B D Coxgeswell as District Attorney. While Coxgeswell pleases many, readers hoped Hon RB Cheney Jr would receive the marshalship, though Jackson is expected to serve efficiently and gain general satisfaction.
The article argues for strong government action over the coming crisis with the Robots. Wisconsin Republicans back enforcement of laws and fort reinforcement and pledge central cooperation with President Lincoln. It predicts economic stability from a decisive policy and notes $22,600,000 in gold shipped from England last season.
The article reviews legislative appointments to the U S Senate and notes farm, bank and business developments. It lists banks facing bills, warns readers about money market shifts, reports local commerce totals, and mentions the Geneva Lake Mirror closure, cadet appointments, a seduction case, local business notes, and an imminent adjournment of the legislature.
Correspondence from Finalle Wisconsin recalls the Eagle Summit School exams held over two days, praised for thorough testing, with Principal A D Vendrickson receiving community support. The evening program at Pittman Kline’s hall featured declamations readings music and a large turnout, with the Severance Band aiding the entertainment and orderly conduct observed until midnight.
Deacon William Potts born in England and trained at sea died quietly aboard a carriage near Elsborn while traveling to his Whitewater residence. A former British Navy officer and longtime Baptist deacon, he was esteemed by many and leaves an aging widow and daughter. The community mourns his death and prays for his resting place in God.
A fragment from the Register letters discusses a visitor editor and a lively, humorous visit with the Bigfoot community. It mentions springtime, plans, and reflections on national unity, selfishness, and civic duty amid political tensions. The piece notes local items about Bigfoot Academy, a Humboldt dam incident, and a few brief notices on people and events in Madison and Chicago.
In Wukewaren May 25 61 a writer notes early spring returns with maple sap, green grass and house cleaning, yet cold snaps chill hopes as wood prices rise. Whitewater Paper Mills at Crombie & Gantley praised for quality and system. Plans for a Farmers Home College progress with 31660 subscribed, offering classical studies plus manual labor, gym, military drills, music.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports on the Wisconsin Life Insurance Company, noting its strong Trustees and officers, broad client base including state officers, merchants and professionals, and its sound financials. Agent Milton Rowley markets policies in the region.
The local Milwaukee Free Democrat praises the Milwaukee Prairie du Chien Railway for thrift and growth. At Madison the line lays a rock and gravel bed across the lake arm. At Prairie du Chien, grain from the Northwest is handled efficiently with barges and boats feeding elevators and cars. The line aims to ease freight and travel, signaling expanding business and lower travel costs.
Hon. S. W. Benson of Bloomfield Walworth County is described as a medium sized upright merchant turned farmer. A liberal minded dependable figure, he is respected for honesty, quiet service in the Assembly and frequent alignment with right side votes. He serves on the Claims Committee with arduous, successful labor. His constituents applaud the 1861 choice of S. W. Bannon as their representative.
The United States Patent Office issued several patents in March 1861 to Western inventors. Names include John Codky Tafton Wis for Gorn Planters and W. S. Ueaton Salon Ind for Cultivator improvements, among others in farming tools, machinery, and fruit preservation. A Boston drunkenness case recalls a physician who squandered $450,000 over eight years.
Fragmentary OCR reads listing farm products and supplies such as corn, potatoes, pork, chickens, lumber, and wood at a FLOUR winter market. Detected text is garbled with misread words and lacks clear quantities or dates.
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