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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1860
Page
2
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The paper notes receiving a lengthy telegraphic synopsis of the last Annual Message of President Buchanan. Errors from telegraph transmission prevent printing the synopsis now. The full document will appear next week and no comments will be offered until readers can peruse the complete text.
The report states Lincoln leads with 181 electoral votes, Breckinridge 72, Bell 29, and Douglas 12 after seventeen states vote for Lincoln and eleven for Breckinridge. New Jersey split between Lincoln and Douglas. Lincoln’s overall majority is 67 electoral votes.
The Chicago Tribune is hailed as the best journal in the Northwest with notable talent and strong conduct. Readers are directed to the advertisement for terms.
The Hartford Frome League praises Hon. L. F. Frisbee of Washington as a potential Speaker of the House while noting doubts about election. They suggest Frisbee would fit as Judiciary Committee chair, or support Gen. Atwood or Alexander Graham for Speaker, with Judge Spooner also mentioned as a capable candidate.
The piece reviews Capitol papers the State Journal and Patriot Carpenters’ publication, noting their legislative reporting and rates. It mentions congress organization, secession tensions, proposed Homestead and tariff revisions, and abolition of the franking privilege, with regional political commentary and local notices.
The Farmers General Home League of the Mis and Miss Railroad accuses directors of fraud and mismanagement, calling for relief for farm mortgage holders. They allege deception on debt and dividend figures, loss of interest, mispricing stock, and unlawful liens. A new corporation plan is proposed to protect mortgagees or pay them off. Also notes changes at Janesville Democrat and a poisoning arrest connected to Mapes family. Appleton Crescent doubts C and N W RR completion by January.
The New York Tribune lauds James Kerrigan a brave New York Democratic congressman from the IVth district. It recalls Kerrigan shielding himself from Fernando Wood’s supporters at Syracuse, earning a gold watch from delegates for preventing bloodshed. Kerrigan campaigned honestly, saying he had no money to buy votes, and his humility aided his election. Also noted is Capt. W S Cross of Milwaukee, commander of the propeller Dacetet, lost on Lake Michigan, a longtime state settler and veteran.
In Wasmorox and Washington joint sessions open with prayers and calls for a quorum. Members including McKenna Barrett Young Brown take seats. committees prepare to wait on the President as both Houses meet to receive his message and discuss the crisis and potential secession.
Lawmakers discussed Boteler's resolution with amendments as votes showed 145 in favor and 38 against. Several members declined to vote citing state actions while others argued the debate was out of order before adjournment.
Albany canvassers complete the state tally with Orange and Sullivan counties pending. They adjourn to December 7 to finalize the state ticket. The piece also reports on political commentary in Mississippi and reflections on Columbus remains in Havana.
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