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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1858
Page
2
UH pifetvaine Argister. February 20, 1858 edition discusses the Milwaukee Free Democrat stance on abolishing slavery in Kansas, the Lecompton Constitution, and Dred Scott implications. It covers opinion pieces on slavery as property, editorials on Lowell, and local Wisconsin banking debates including central redemption and comptroller duties.
The Madison Argus asserts its full duty in examining alleged frauds tied to the passage of the Lord Grant Bill for the La Crosse Railroad. It challenges attempts to discredit the inquiry, defends the new committee members, and calls for a thorough investigation amid public belief that funds or favors may have been misused.
The piece argues that Congress is urged to approve the Lecompton Constitution to allow abolition of slavery by state action. It contends property in slaves is a fixed right, and Supreme Court and administration favor slavery as a natural right. It warns that Lecompton’s adoption advances slave power and narrows freedom, urging continued opposition to ensure liberty.
The piece criticizes the Land Grant Investigation as biased and selective in witness choices. It argues the Argus pretends neutrality while protecting certain politicians and calls for subpoenas against prominent Republicans to reveal broader corruption.
A reader-letter style piece rebuts claims that the committee targeted only Democrats, listing witnesses who have appeared and noting Republicans refusing to answer. It argues Republicans have cooperated while Democrats show bias, and criticizes Speaker Orr for the Lesompton inquiry setup. The text cites members Simpson Mason and the Democratic trio steering the investigation, along with a Madison Journal opinion.
An ad stresses that neglecting a cold can lead to fatal pulmonary disease and urges prompt use of Dr Hall's Balsam for the Lungs. It advertises sales through Congar Day in Whitewater and local county agents, highlighting quick action to arrest illness.
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