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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1858
Page
2
The Whitewater Register notes December 12, 1855 issue stating Milleaukes, Hounds & Langdon, Type Mounders are authorized agents in Chicago to obtain subscriptions and advertise for the North Western Type.
Editors debate the next Republican standard bearer as nominations approach. They favor a strong, capable candidate but warn against premature touting of names like Seward Banks Hamlin Fremont or Crittenden. The piece urges unity and patience until the national convention while stressing talent and party cohesion.
A travel note recounts a Milwaukee to New Lisbon run over the LaCrosse road, praising New Lisbon as a growing hub for cranberry trade with Stol Masoners Wells & Rice running a sharp local paper. It highlights the Georgia House hotel and Martford in Washington County as a moral, industrious town with a Republican majority and strong civic effort led by Mr Thom son.
The piece notes the removal of Stephen A. Douglas as Chair of the Committee on Territories with Mr. Green of Missouri replacing him. It criticizes Douglas, praises the change as a Republican win, and endorses Harrison Reed for the Senate clerkship, hoping Reed is selected for party service.
Pliny Nokrekvoess appeals to youth in urging active, enterprising effort to sustain the republic. He highlights gifts from nature and forefathers, praises printing and education, and calls for advances in religion, westward settlement, and abolition of slavery. He warned that much is given, much will be required.
The Whitewater Nurseries discuss fruit tree selections for Wisconsin, listing varieties suited to winter hardiness and climate. They note Rhode Island Greenings, Northesn Spgs, and several early and late apple types, with plans to plant thousands of trees alongside roses and other ornamentals. The piece also references a local celebration and several periodicals, including notices about future plantings and a note on the Milwaukee birthday event.
A new bank named the Exchange Bank will commence operations at Racine under the auspices of Dr. J. W. Poster and James J. TBman, Esq. The article lists assorted items including legal troubles of a U. S. Marshal deputy, railroad receipts, and various regional notices. It notes Embezzlement charges against a Chicago official and a stray obituary in Wisconsin, with broader mentions of political and financial events across the region.
A condensed review outlines the Post Office, Interior, and related departments. It notes mail routes, a three and a half day service between New Orleans and Washington, proposed postage reforms, and a uniform five cent rate. It covers land policy, public lands income, and tribal questions, with figures on land surveys, sales, and patents.
The piece derides the Senate committee assignments as South dominated and North betrayed, highlighting figures like Clay, Davis, and Yulee. It argues the Democratic North bears insult as Southern chairs control key posts, and laments sectional favoritism in federal arrangements. Chicago Tribune tone condemns the distribution and calls for redress.
The General Land Office outlines how land warrants may be used for pre emptions in Taunting Jande detailing 80 160 and 320 acre warrants and how multiple warrants can be combined with cash to satisfy quarter section claims. It notes that each warrant location must describe exact tracts and describes surrender options for fractional parcels.
Report from Savasyan dated December 13 describes the Wanderer raiding near Brunswick with three men later seized by District Attorney Ganahl and jailed on charges of Afr. Ganal seeks bail denial. Examination likely Thursday. Wanderer may be towed to Savannah but captain refuses. Rumor locals say Arigana landed on Jekje Island and crew distributed via the river to plantations. Cargo reportedly included three enslaved people.
A fragmented retail market record lists goods and prices including apples, corn, sugar, molasses, and flour. The itemized totals show quantities in pounds and units with varying prices, reflecting a mid 19th century local exchange. The text mentions apples priced at 8 50, corn and wheat, syrup, molasses, and other staples with associated quantities.
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