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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1857
Page
2
The Thirty-Sixth Congress convenes Monday in Washington with focus on the Kansas crisis thecurrency question Brigham Youngs Utah polygamy and the Cuba dispute The paper warns of Republican stronghold and predicts clashes with pro slavery interests and administration policy in coming debates.
The article lauds Charles Durkee James Doolittle and John Potter as stalwarts for liberty in the upcoming Congress. It extols their integrity devotion to equal freedom and opposition to tyranny. It asserts Potter will defend Kansan rights against proslavery forces and represent a Free District in Washington.
The Washington Union argues that the Constitution protects slave property across states and demands honest Northern Democrats answer if they back federal protection of slaveholding. The piece links this debate to a fatal Marlboro Poor House fire where 85 year old Mss Lucena Lyman died from clothes catching fire, with her mother perishing in a similar room years earlier.
The Madison Argus and Manchester Guardian debate the origin of a controversial word used in East Indies and later in American papers. A Calcutta letter from 1837 references the term, with various editors and correspondents recalling its early usage and origins amid longstanding controversy.
In a furious editorial tone the piece lauds the defeat of Tiemann as a sweep against corruption. It notes Tiemann’s large city-wide majority and quotes state figures, while discussing Hastings Habich votes and county results. It also touches on molasses trade, Treasury estimates, and political moves in Wisconsin.
Items of news report a call for a national convention of Kansas friends in Cleveland on December 16 and 17 to decide strategy against pro slavery efforts in Kansas. It notes Senator Douglas may push a new Neutral Wing Act after Congress organization, voiding the Kansas Convention and prompting a new constitutional convention.
Lawrence Nov 20 The Free State party calls a delegate convention at Lawrence on December 2 at 16 o'clock to select two delegates per state legislature member. The meeting aims to address the Territory's political position, urging broad representation as pivotal questions arise before the convention.
New York reports the steamship Northern Light arrived with California mails to November 5 bringing about 1.25 million dollars in specie. San Francisco held a large meeting mourning the Central America disaster while California speculates on a Great Basin territory creation. Nicaragua and Costa Rica are at war with President Martinez preparing to lead forces. river and lake steamers remain in possession with no major operations yet.
From Washington on Nov 29 1857 Governor Walker had a second interview with President Buchanan both sticking to their opinions and little hope of compromise. Walker opposes advancing Kansas to vote for the constitution arguing Minnesota bill approach for a territorial state government would avoid controversy. Letters show strong opposition to the constitution and discussions with Hon Fateh of New York who predicts Congress will accept a constitution free of the slavery clause but reject one with it. Secretary Floyd was attacked near his residence by men awaiting someone. the intruders drew back after hearing his voice and he entered his home.
The Pepin Dunn County independent notes uncertain returns from Bana County with Randall Moore and Mears tallies. It questions completeness and reliability, suggesting the overall majority aligns with prior estimates and may not be fully trustworthy.
James G Birney died yesterday morning at Eagleswood Perth Amboy aged sixty five after long paralysis and heart disease. Born 1793 in Danville Kentucky he was a lawyer planter and anti slavery reformer who freed his own slaves and later supported the Liberty party. He lived in New Jersey Me Birney moved with his son to access Theodore Welds school and was twice married. Funeral will be held at Eagleswood tomorrow at 11 oclock.
A reader reports a frugal method to sleep soundly using old newspapers as light, cheap coverings. Two half dozen weekly papers weighed about three pounds and were kept in place with pasted edges. The author claims cooling warmth, low cost, and suitability for rich or poor, inviting others to try the experiment.
SPECIAL NOTICES claim 10,009 patients cured annually by Metri beth Genuine Preparation of Fluid Extract of Buchu. It is described as a powerful and specific remedy for distressing ailments. Readers are directed to read the advertisement in another column headed Ushaboll's Genuine Preparation.
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