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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1859
Page
2
Saturday records show county vote tallies with multiple figures including 8,089 for Lynde 1,224 for Negiile and 2,790 for an unspecified candidate. Mentions Pettengit & Co as authorities and Langdon as founder. Notes agents in Chicago and Pisilesteintin with dated subscriptions and advertisements.
A long review of voting rights and a registry law in Michigan’s past contours. The piece argues against universal suffrage limits while supporting safeguards to prevent fraudulent votes. It notes party tensions across states, the Supreme Court’s rulings, and the strain within Free Labor versus Slave Labor ideals shaping currents in Wisconsin politics. It also touches on editorials about Spiritualism and local crime notes, including a missing Miss Dutcher found postmortem.
The official mayoral result stands as declared. Edward V. Whiton, Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, died at his Junceville residence after a long public career. Born in Massachusetts, Whiton emigrated to Wisconsin, rose from lawyer to circuit judge, and then to chief justice before his death at age 85. His death is mourned as a public calamity with widespread respect and affection for his integrity and service.
Reports describe rising emigration to Wisconsin with families arriving daily. Migrants praise land near Baraboo chosen as future home and note government price land offers easier wealth than Pike's Peak. The piece urges eastern settlers to relocate to Wisconsin for reliable rewards.
Reports from Green Bay on sawmill activity and summer fire risk. Winter conditions praised in northern Ohio and Jyichang. Alice Bursall of Cohoes burned to death from clothing fire. Liberia Packet to sail May first with liberated and free people of color from several states. Daniel Webster heads toward Canada amid Philadelphia fears. Historic coin sale notes in Boston and Washington's era. Grant County news of a boy’s fatal injury after a fall. Drake and Riwusey detained for counterfeit currency in Marquette County. New York women’s club at Cooper Institute discusses domestic economy. Kansas and Nebraska land openings await large acreages. George C. Saith elected county supervisor chairman in Oakland. Perches promising a good harvest in Cincinnati area. Albany boy sued by guardian for theft. Double coffin found at St Peters Church excavation, linked to Lord Howe burial. US Army recruitment paused as tanks fill, pay noted. Female burglar caught in New York. San Juan Cuba report on Buchanan crowd reaction. Paraguay population figures. Indians and mixed breeds. London court milliner death and wealth. New York bill favors married women owning property and earnings. Western crop weather concerns and Buffalo dry goods shift to women workers. Lewiston pork office closed. Amelia Donnell sues Wm E. Cramer for 10000 in damages.
From Pi Peak news comes a cautious view on the El Dorado rumor mill and Pike’s Peak mining fever. The El Dorado story may lure thousands yet promises scarce provisions and harsh wages. Emigrants are warned to seek full certainty before venturing, as reports vary and economic risks loom.
A 1859 travel correspondence from Sr. Josefi Missouri to Milwaukee describes river voyage aboard a packet boat on the Missouri and the Pike's Peak craze. It notes muddy water, frontier towns, and settlers seeking gold with few finds. The piece shifts to the Wisconsin election where Mr Lynde loses by ten thousand votes, provoking Democratic excuses and Republican caution, with commentary on party reputations.
The Chicago Times notes Lynde's defeat and Paine's victory reflect a war between Freedom and Slave Power. It argues Wisconsin citizens rejected Buchananism and Fugitive Slave Act, urging a broader anti slavery coalition while warning Northern Republicans against uniting with southern factions.
The Madison State Treasury reports the quarter ending March 31 shows total funds on hand of 221 215 48 with allocations to Wisconsin Carones Madison City Banks and various funds including Normal, School, University, and land related accounts. The notice also discusses President Buchanan and Union newspaper transfers, Bowmans role, and remarks on wealth distribution and the 1858 English Missionary Society receipts. Carl Schurz declined invitation to the Joerson Boston celebration.
A meeting in Massachusetts on March 29 adopts a resolution offering a 160 dollar premium for the best recitation. It asserts the Bible gives no warrant for the enslaving of sinners. The award committee includes Rev Samuel Hunt, Richard Waters, and Jepelibyin Wes ester. Manuscripts are to be sent to Rev Henry Cheever in Jayrett City, Conn.
Market notes from Whitewater list current prices and conditions for goods and services. The text mentions Agim Vath and Par noy and references Chicago trading, with scattered garbled phrases about prices, vendors, and market activity.
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