Home Collegiate Institute proposed at Whitewater meeting
A public gathering at Mechanic's Hall on the 29th formed a Corporators group for a Home Collegiate Institute in Whitewater. Officers elected include S. E. Cobb as President and Wm DeWolf as Vice President. A constitution was adopted and a subscription drive planned to fund location and building, with strong civic support projected.
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Mechanic’s Hall
Whitewater
H. L. Rann
T. D. Weeks
Bronday
Board of Corporators
P. Cravath Esq
E. Cobb
D. 9. Cook
N. S. Murphy, Esq
Committee On
Simeon E. Cobb
Wm Do Wolf
D. 3. Cook
Treawerer. Ie Co. Hall
F. Starin
Prosper Cravath
Tts
Nto
Ahan Swere
Madison Higher Law
Whitewater Register
Biale
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Home Collegiate Institute
F. J. Bturgy
Hall
Wm. de Wolf
Cook
P. Cravath
Home Colegiate Institute
State Senate and Assembly
Wire Easin
Privilegra of Said
Pres
Whitewater Constitution Plan Scrutinized by Readers
The newspaper notes the incomplete proposal and promises further details if the citizens plan advances. It indicates limited scope in current discussion but commits to broader information for readers should the plan be enacted.
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Whitewater
Our New Senator Howe of Green Bay Wins Wisconsin Seat
The Wisconsin Legislature elected Judge Timothy Otis Howe of Green Bay as U S Senator for six years from March next. He secured the Republican vote of ninety two while H L Palmer of Milwaukee had the Democratic support. Howe, praised as a foremost lawyer and powerful public speaker, is hailed as a man of integrity and firmness likened to James R. Doolittle. Born 1813 in Oxford County Maine, Howe moved to Wisconsin in 1845, built a legal career, and became judge of the circuit and supreme courts in 1850.
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Wisconsin
Timothy Oti
Howe
Green Bay
U. S
H. L. Palmer
Milwaukee
Mows
Northwest
Republicaniss
James R. Doolittle
Madison Journal
Benator
Timothy Otis Howe
Oxford County
Maine
Washburna
Rudfield
Kennebec County
Lot M. Murritt
Senate
Lincoln
The Right Platform Platform in Senate Upholding Constitution
Senator Clark of New Hampshire proposed a Senate resolution outlining the true national policy during secession troubles. It asserts the Constitution suffices to safeguard the Union and property, urging enforcement of existing laws over new guarantees or concessions. Conservatives are urged to rally behind constitutional obedience.
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Clark
New Hampshire
United States Senate
Wisconsin Congress Resignation Debate Echoes in State
A mixed group of Southern and some Northern members circulate a Washington paper urging all current Congress to resign so voters can judge compromise plans. Wisconsin representatives enjoy strong local support and would likely be reelected. The piece notes editor Hoyt resignations, upcoming Wisconsin events, and publications like The Tripuxe Atwaxic and The Markesan Journal closure at Mackford.
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Congress
Sickles
Florence
Washington
Tripuxe Atwaxic
Cougar & Day
The
Tribune Association
N. Y
Wisconsin Farmer
Madison
Messrs
D. J. Powers & Co
M. M. Cullaton
Argus
J. W. Hoyt
Masses’ judgment on secession era leaders in perilous times
The Wisconsin Farmer notes a public mood that blames elected rulers for ruin and treason while urging unity under divine providence. It laments fraud and loss of munitions, cites Charleston dispatches on deplorable conditions, and warns that treason could implode from within if left unchecked.
Destitution Report From Charleston Reported In Boston
A traveler from Charleston reports Charlestonites overestimate their strength and northern distress. They blame Northern suffering on others while predicting bread riots, factory stoppages, and a civil war if coercion by the General Government occurs. They favor independence for the Slave States and oppose Republican power.
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Boston
Charleston
Bell- Everett
Determined to Rebel Despite Constitutional Debate
A Virginia senator refuses to say whether he would back government and laws if Congress passed amendments meeting Southern views. The exchange underscores a union fracture as slaveholders push toward rebellion and reject concessions or constitutional compromise.
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Senate
Hunter
Virginia
Baker
Oregon
Congress
Unter
State Finances From the Milwaukee Sentinel
The quarterly examination of the State Treasurer shows funds in hand totaling 201,447 all in the treasury. The debt is 100,000 with no outstanding liabilities. Expenditures include military costs as Wisconsin prepares for emergency.
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The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Wisconsin Erreency
Avery
The Pro Slavery Rebellion and Charleston Steamer Marion
The Walton steamship from Spofford and Tileston’s Charleston line arrived with forty or fifty passengers including twenty three free colored men and four discharged workers from Fort Sumter. Reports describe Charleston civilians and troops as hospitable while rumors of Star of the West and mutiny swirl. The Marion’s alterations and orders to seize a pilot and his family are recounted, with Fort Sumter’s garrison described as well provisioned. The piece also covers exodus of free colored people from South Carolina, noting arrests, head taxes, restrictions on meetings and mobility, and talks of emigration to Hayti or the North.
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T.e New York Tribune
Walton
Spofford & Tileston
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Adkins Enya
Steamship Company
Chirleston
Capt. Whitby
Marion
Breaker Shoal
Whiting
Fort Morris
Fort Moultrie
Mesrean
New York
Sic
Star of the West
Jring
Morris Island
Anderson
Glass
South Carolina
Prince Pally Mechanics
Asme
Hayti
Str
West
Stan Weil
Seccasionista
Columbia
Senya
Inuti
Mr. Grahams Resolutions in Assembly on Union and slavery
Resolutions introduced by Hon Alexander Graham of Rock County Warren detail staunch Union loyalty and opposition to slavery expansion. They affirm devotion to the Constitution, reject secession, and urge support for laws aiding Kansas admission. Also notes on Fugitive Slave Law modification and Habeas Corpus, plus a tale of a lead purchase near a steamer.
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Alexander Graham
Rock Co. Warrens
Senate
United States
Union
Kansas
Congress
Com. Advertieer
Kansas Admitted After Four Years of Strife
The Kansas Bill passed the third reading by 35 to 10, admitting Kansas as a state after four years of political conflict. In a separate note, Miss Helen Gilmore was killed at Fort Atkinson when she was caught in a running mill shaft during a visit with two other ladies. The accident caused severe injuries and she died instantly.
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Bénate
Florida
Alabama
Mississip
Bale
Cameron
Boward
Green
Jefferson Territory
Fitch
Douglas
Seward
Age Fitch
Helen Gilmore
Fort Atkinson
Ila
Library Association
Congregational Church
Tuea
Crinesam
Eogenig Scoville
Deel
Polebimus
Pehate
Veeran
RK. Cheney
Ja. Elson Kellogg
Prosper Cravath
N. Mi Supe Bioun
T. W. Williams
J.M Mead, Ley
Repeal Move For Northwest La Crosse Land Grant
Madison State Journal reports Senator Sweat introduced a bill to repeal the Northwest Land Grant to the La Crosse Railroad Company. The aim is to place the grant in condition to fulfill its purpose and remove current embarrassments. Committee members Washburne and Tuppan sign a report upholding constitutional protection of public property and law enforcement over special interests.
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Senator Sweat
Northwest
la Crose Railroad Company
Marriages in Linn and surrounding Wisconsin towns
A composite notice reports several marriages across Walworth and Jefferson counties Wisconsin. Details include Dasma Can vey and Mice Eupamieia TUcer in Linn on Christmas Eve. Mr 8 Hasktn and Miss Seorces Sowlea in Oirfield January 16. Maaduues Hi Laweesce and Bliss Havvatm AtAtN in Oakfield. and Parer Eragroapt Ew of Viet Atkingun to Slins Nasco diantocx cohabiting in the same region.
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Linn
Walworth County
Wisconsin
Roget
Dasma Canvey
Mice Eupamieia Tucer
Hasktn
Seorces Sowlea
Jefferson County
Oirfield
Wis
Laweesce
Bliss
Oalkfield
Montonr House
Hey
M Kowles
Viet Atkingun
Slins Nasco Diantocx
Prices and Commodities in Whitewater Market Report
Market notes show prices for Winter Wheat Spring Wheat and Corn in the Whitewater area. Wood Maple Lumber and lumber costs appear alongside commodity figures and a brief commission bill, with several figures and notes scattered through the page.
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Wittewarst
PLOUR
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Grant Co. Herald
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la Crosse Railroad
Madison State Journal
Tur Cowchise
Tuirry-Tare
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Tuppan
Geneva Lake
Wa. Rein
Rinivanti
Thomas
Fianny Krisnan
Wserdwon
Coox
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Wintewater
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J. Benton
State of
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George Dann
Plaintus
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Henry Y. Williams
Dafend
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Montour House
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Wilson
George W. Wylie
Bhoriff
T. D. Wanna
Guardian
Walworth Apn
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Clara J Veil Jari Jarvis
Cam Jorarvis
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Currey
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Stroy
Milwaukee & Miss
Monroe
Mustiset
Maitland
Monroe & Marlinon
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