This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1859
Page
2
Authorized agents Hounds Langdon and Founders are set to handle subscriptions for Reve Purposes. Baynara Miller appears linked to North Western Z in this regional notice.
An Elkhorn Independent critique of Spring Prairie clashes over press freedom and opinions. The piece defends editorial independence, rebuts alleged misrepresentations, and urges tolerance for divergent views while defending the paper’s right to publish. It emphasizes that editors invite open debate and reject coercion by partisan factions.
A 1859 correspondence from the Iowa State Treasurer cites bank controller powers to withdraw securities from custody, urging legal amendments. Hastings reports stock withdrawals from January 3 to January 20 amounting to 78,190 dollars as countersigned notes were returned and coin or circulating notes deposited.
The article reports that from January 8 to January 20 bank securities worth 391,000 dollars were withdrawn from the State Treasurer’s office by order of the Bank Controller, who certified coin was deposited to cover the withdrawal. It notes confusion over specie on hand, cites an Investigating Committee finding, and questions the security of the Controller’s administration while urging reform.
A Washington NYT correspondent says Douglas will not push for the Charleston nomination but may not control the choice. The writer predicts Seward or Douglas likely to be elected in 1840 and asserts Seward’s nomination by Republicans is a foregone conclusion, while sources and authority are questioned.
The Madison Argus rebuts accusations about Geo B Smith and defalcation, denies calling him a drunk or gambler, and defends its reporting of the Treasury theft claim and Janssen term books. It criticizes the State Assumption scheme and calls for daylight in constitutional changes while noting a Haitian revolt and Goffcard’s republican proclamation.
A Baltimore correspondent reports sweeping accusations against Mr Sherman of Ohio and other officials. Bid discrimination for Allaire Works machinery, forged guarantees, and secret payments alleged. Philadelphia and Brooklyn Navy Yards blamed for political use and inflated expenditures. Calls for investigation cite widespread graft since Buchanan’s era.
A Washington writer reports on a private meeting at the St Lawrence Hotel where leaders of Douglas reception discussed inviting Douglas to accept an independent post for the next Presidential election regardless of Charleston Convention. Attorney General Knox opposed the move preferring to press Douglas claims before the Charleston Convention and avoid party fracture.
The Albany Journal cites a column listing various party names and state figures. It notes Hunter of Virginia as Finance Chairman, Clay of Alabama as Commerce Chair, Yulee of Florida handling post routes, Brown of Mississippi in a bid to dissolve the Union, Pearce of Maryland on Library matters, Gen. Davis of Mississippi as Military Affairs chair, and Green of the Border Ruffians as Territories chair.
The piece presents excerpts from letters by David Kellogg and Q. E. Pango about gold prospects near Pike's Peak. It warns settlers against false reports of easy profits, notes routes, supplies, and dangers, and urges caution about leaving home for mining ventures.
Col Forney editor of the Philadelphia Press, a Douglas ally, condemns the Senate plan to allocate thirty to thirty million dollars for Cuba purchase under President Buchanan. He argues current finances are strained, revenues lag expenditures, and Congress should not grant such powers to a leader under loss of public confidence.
A highly important letter signed by ex Governor Walker and ex Secretary Stanton reveals forged Oxford county returns from 1857. The piece argues these forgeries influenced Kansas territorial politics and claims Walker Stanton actions were misrepresented by supporters of the Administration. It notes judge Bull Jones did not sign the returns and asserts impeachment of the forged document. The article links these frauds to the Lecompton Constitution and presses for congressional exposure and hearings. It cites Senator Hammond and President urging sanction of the forgery, urging South to condemn the frauds and proclaims possible trail for the authors of the counterfeits.
The Patis correspondent reports on Paul Morphy, hailed as the world’s first chess prodigy, recounting a Morphy Anderssen match moment where Morphy declined a knight capture to avoid a stalemate. The commentary notes their friendship and Anderssen’s praise, calling Morphy possibly the greatest player ever.
The 1859 outlook is bright with expanding banks and confident credit restoration. Government actions are restrained, banks promise ample currency for legitimate needs, and paper money is deemed safest in the current climate. Currency circulation is rising as commerce anticipates broader expansion.
Reports on Captain Montgomery’s surrender over Kansas turf, Lyon County clashes, and a Missouri hunt for Brown or Montgomery. Notes on Lang’s mediation offer, border tensions, and a gubernatorial reply. Various anecdotes follow with Morphy, Stevens and census musings amid winter ice and shipping updates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.