23 Apr 1859
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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1859
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists authorized agents and cities Vo Tork and Mex for subscriptions. Mentions Ronides Bangdou Spe Fowlers and Chichester Sanford as agents. Provides unclear references to Mort Western Tupel and Phateetatphae Brstviore with cur agials.
Governor Randabyte named Hon Taher 5 of Portage City to the Supreme Court bench. The Ninth Circuit judge was praised as capable, honest, and impartial, with golden opinions from diverse quarters, as his brief tenure earned him recognition.
The newspaper presents Judge Lowe's letter about his stance in the recent Fedora election and notes plans to publish further letters. It signals intent to analyze his State Rights doctrine once Nehee clarifies his views, promising continued discussion in later columns.
A Wisconsin correspondent reports on the governor race, naming Rinald B Holton and Samuel L Tinstings and debating Alexander W Rand al as possible candidates. The piece criticizes political maneuvering and notes local figures Reuben Rockwell N S Murphy and Merony, highlighting party loyalties and public sentiment across Portage Madison and Whitewater.
The brief but comprehensive address by Carl Schurz in Boston showcases eloquence and broad statesmanship. The speaker is praised as a foremost figure whose life would endure with his high principles and integrity guiding his abilities.
A fragments filled political echo discusses revived Whig influence led by a New York Central Committee and Edward Bates, contrasting with reactions to the slavery question. Megalonyx and the imagined Armies of Freedom are invoked in a florid polemic about party aims, public sentiment, and perceived moral battles.
The Galena Advertiser notes My Iskern of Dodgeville has just returned from Cherry Creek. The piece mocks overstatements, cites bread shortages in the area, and criticizes post office guides as unreliable. It also chides Madison Journal for misattributing articles to the Whitewater Gazette and others for vanity credit.
A satirical note from the La saint Banner comments on lager drinking debates in McGregor. It ridicules locals like Rann, Rounds, Swineford, Balfoy, Clutter ton and Pomeroy, defending water over beer while praising the town’s spirit and the Times office. Judge Keep’s illness is noted as a matter of public concern.
A collection of brief items mentions Marsha's Vineyard population 606 with sixteen churches, Washington Irving completing a Life volume, favorable peach crop prospects in Cleveland Dayton and Zanesville papers, John T. Kirk assisting in a historian's life, oyster catches at Fair Haven Connecticut, muskoot root incident near Oudensburgh, Paine office start date question, Philadelphia judge on commitments, Quimbe Appo found guilty of murder with mercy recommendation, cigar and cigarette figures for Prince, bigamy conviction in Raleigh with branding, steamboat travel declines in the West, slavery in Pike's Peak region, West Street New York three-story buildings damaged, ex-Governor Bouck seriously ill, a Canadian court death sentence for a man, California Chinese population estimate, Wisconsin Republican press wars with the Chicago Tribes, and Jefferson Day observances in Boston with speeches by prominent figures.
Judge Howe explains his 1850s era stance on State rights and party duties in response to the Daily Free Democrat. He states he did not vote for Judge Paine and outlines why he urged both parties to nominate, noting his preference to test candidates by the ballot. He defends his opposition to nullification and denies aligning with the Free Democrat’s characterization of his views. The piece closes with Howe pledging to address Wisconsin voters when time permits.
Carl Schurz argues Jeffersonian Democracy rests on three principles: equality and rights, extending freedom to virgin lands and opposing slavery, and limited federal power with strong state rights. He cites Wisconsin victory, praises Constitution, and notes German Republicans backing liberty while resisting slave expansion.
A 1859 correspondence from Washington highlights German sympathy for emancipation and calls for swift action against government corruption. It condemns private correspondence violations and urges an investigating committee to expose officials. The piece cites port office abuses, review of sealed letters, and rumors of improper pay for printing contracts.
In Minacara on April 22 a grain market update lists prices for wheat oats and barley with notes on demand and stock. Several figures appear garbled but indicate spring activity and adjustments in price per bushel and per pound for mixed grains and related products.
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