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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1858
Page
2
A fragmented notice urges local readers to subscribe for a newspaper and highlights political alignments. The text promises payment in grain and invites neighbors to join, praising the paper as a necessary service to the community. The garbled wording suggests a plea to support a local press and roads, with references to market prices and subscription terms.
The article compares President Buchanan's Kansas policy with Secretary Stanton’s address to the nation. It argues Buchanan’s message omits key frauds in Kansas and frames the issue as slavery versus freedom, criticizing his stance on the legality and permanence of a slave state under the Lecompton Constitution.
A chaotic scene in the House of Representatives features Southern Sage Drivers as aggressors in a rare personal clash. Keitt apologizes later, claiming responsibility for Friday’s disorder, while observers note the incident reflects broader tensions over slavery and decorum.
The letter writers praise John F. Potter of this district for his vigorous defense during a key Congressional clash. Reports from Cincinnati and Trideme corridors credit Potter Washburne of Wisconsin and Washburne of Minnesota with bold action against Southern intimidation, signaling future resolve. The mood at home endorses Potter as standing firm in the face of violence, and his conduct is seen as shaping Republican resolve against coercion.
A Washington dispatch cites J D Williamson testimony before a committee investigating tariff trends. It notes the potential for further statements if permitted, referencing European and British manufacturers and the possible impact on night imports.
Williamson intimates possible disclosure of corrupt or disreputable transactions in Iowa related to the recent treaty with New Grenada. He implicates Mr Buchanan and Mr Cats, warning that such revelations could startle the nation and that a government selling to British free traders leaves the country ruined.
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce resolutions by Noble opposing Kansas statehood under the Lecompton Constitution unless fully voted on by the people. They urge rejecting a constitutional convention without fair representation and caution against any slavery compromise. The piece also notes Steever’s anti popular sovereignty stance, debates over the Dean resolution, Walker’s Mobile revelations, and calls for a thorough Land Grant fraud inquiry.
February dispatch notes Gierk tensions at Fort Scott with free-State men amid cattle thefts and detentions. Court reports Mary Jane Cribbet wins $10,600 against William Mathers for breach of promise. Wisconsin items cover the Segister’s candidate talk, the Waukesha Republican Club, and Daniel’s leather tanning patent. Wisconsin Fruit Growers officers named. Illinois bank bill redemption noted. Local lectures praised. civic notices and agricultural society actions summarized.
Citizens urge immediate action to secure a location for the State Normal School in Whitewater. They report readiness to donate land and funds, noting March reports by commissioners and the town’s expected growth and immigrant influx tied to the institution.
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