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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1861
Page
3
A. D. Seaman's extensive furniture warehouse on Huron Street burned down Wednesday evening. The loss is estimated at 80 000 to 100 000 with 40 000 insured on stock and building. The structure dated to 1857 and cost 20 000.
The House approved the Senate amendment to the Kansas admission bill by a decisive vote and only await the President's signature to enact it. The piece lauds six years of struggle against the Slave Power and calls readers to honor those who stood firm and endured oppression.
The Milwaukee Press quotes the Preamble's aims to establish justice and defend the union while criticizing theNorth's embrace of the Crittenden Compromise. It highlights the plan to allow slavery south of 36 30 and denounces the apparent inconsistency in that position.
A rumor in The Sentinel mentions Milwaukee Postmaster Steever may have been removed for dishonoring U S credit, with a government agent reportedly in town. A New York Times dispatch notes the Postmaster faces a $4 000 draft of the Department forfeiting office, no explanation given, and a special agent to take possession. Defalcations are expected before March 4.
Washington correspondent criticizes Florida Commissioners as pursuing a collision to embarrass Union supporters. The piece condemns Northern press for urging concessions and notes Seward and Lincoln era appointments, with references to Tennessee’s Hiheridge and Florida details amid postwar tensions.
The document publishes President Buchan’s Special Message with Virginia Legislature resolutions. It criticizes the claim that a Convention will protect slaveholding rights and argues the North will not accept a Slave Code. It notes political exchanges, treason rumors against Secretary Toucey, and various regional editorials on secession, rail threats, and public notices.
Counterfeit three’s on the North River Bank New York and two’s altered to twenties on the Merchant’s Bank of Westfield New York are in circulation. The Illinois State Board of Agriculture plans the next State Fair in Chicago if grounds and buildings can be secured. Lincoln received a gold headed cane from an old client in Springfield and a returning Californian. Governor Denver is favored for the U S Senate from California, while Broderick’s friends oppose him. An earthquake and six inches of snow hit Knoxville Tennessee on the 8th, first in twenty years. Ex President Van Buren contemplates a history ending with this year. Democratic papers advocate Illinois division should the Cotton States secede. Possible candidates for Seward’s Senate seat include Greeley Grinnell Hunt and Governor Morgan. Madrid’s Espana mocks Buchanan’s Cuba policy and hints at buying South Carolina instead. A Continental Express Company is formed with 1,006,000 capital. Elkhorn gains a telegraph office. Rhode Island repeals personal liberty law. New York Senate sets February 8 for Seward’s Senate election. Banks hold 36 million in specie with growth expected. Northern Pacific route favored in Pacific Railroad bill. Secretary Dix orders coast guard readiness in case of attack. Louisiana sugar duties debated to aid planters. Wisconsin Fruit Growers meet Feb 12–14 to discuss soils and fruit culture.
Illinois legislators press revision of state banking laws and seek a Chicago clearing house under bank control to stabilize currency. A two thirds to three quarters collateral limit may curb risk. liquidation under comptroller if needed. Chicago is proposed as Northwest financial center for central redemption and clearing. A Cincinnati correspondent notes political confusion over a personal liberty law.
Hon. C. Washburn is lauded by the Janesville Daily Gazette for long service to Wisconsin. Washington reports his support of a minority report on slavery protection and New Mexico admission, praising his steadfast republican principles and honorable retirement from the committee of thirty three.
A Charleston letter criticizes Col. Hayne’s representation of Gov. Pickens in Washington. It argues diplomacy replaces the sword, notes dissatisfaction among Major Anderson’s supporters, questions reports about Fort Sumter, and suggests harbor blockades and coal shortages affect Charleston trade. It mentions shipping risks, customs issues, and potential profits from sea enterprise.
The South Carolina Legislature considers a bill to raise 1 647 496 for current year expenses, citing a prior year deficiency and large military needs. It proposes broad direct taxation on land, property, incomes, and various goods, with exemptions and new duties to fund government costs. Strong focus on private property impact and state arming efforts.
President James Buchanan endorses Virginia's plan to appoint commissioners from secessionist and non secessionist states to meet in Washington in February to seek a peaceful settlement. He notes limits of his power, urges Congress to act, and expresses hope mediation may preserve the Union without arms. Dated January 28 1861 Washington City.
The Dubuque Times reports on Republican and Southern tensions with incidents in New Orleans and Kentucky. It notes threats against a New York and Erie Railroad agent, warnings to Kentuckians, and the broader fear of economic and social ruin if disunionist action continues. The piece also cites Corwin’s House Report proposing constitutional and legal measures related to slavery, fugitives, and state rights, framing them as threats to Southern stability.
A speaker denounces admitting New Mexico as a state, opposes strengthening a two party Senate, and argues Union dissolution would prevent reconstruction on current terms. He warns whether by secession or war, survivors would inherit a free country after conflict ends.
A column rails at Timothy Howe’s U.S. Senate nomination with GOP and abolitionist jabs and calls for opponents, then reports a grave family accident in Sauk County as Senator Curtis informs of his daughter’s fatal skull fracture. London Daily News comments on Northwest Republicans as steady. County Judge records burnt offices and destroyed books.
Scattered OCR text lists items such as FLOUR WINTER WHEAT SPRING WHEAT CORN CHICKENS MAPLE LUMBER SHINGLES LATH and other goods. No clear event or entities emerge beyond cataloged commodities.
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