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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1857
Page
2
The Whitewater Register and Fond du Lac Commonwealth clash over the Fugitive Slave Law and Republican principles. The July 4 notice celebrates independence, while editorials defend opposition to extending slavery, abolition of slavery where Congress governs, and equal rights with jury trials.
The Massachusetts Republican Convention nominated Hon. N. P. Banks for governor on the first formal ballot with 387 of 431 votes cast, later making the nomination unanimous. Resolutions pledge fidelity to the Philadelphia platform, oppose the Dred Scott ruling, urge reduced state expenditures, and condemn slave power encroachments. The Boston Journal and most Republican presses endorse Banks’ nomination, seen as a unifying, pro freedom move for 1860.
The piece defends abolitionist views within constitutional limits and endorses using editorials to shape public opinion. It argues for openly discussing suitable gubernatorial candidates, rejecting fear campaigns, and supporting the Philadelphia Platform while judging candidates by merit.
The piece chronicles a westward journey from Madison to Prairie du Chien and up the Mississippi toward St Paul, admiring river scenery and islands. It mentions the Milwaukee packet, weather, and a brief note on Elkboro Independent, plus updates on local presses, the Wisconsin Deaf Institute report, and a mix of editorial opinions on postmasters, Union dissolution, and regional affairs.
A Montreal to Quebec steamer carrying nearly 500 passengers with many emigrants caught fire near Cape Rocque after departing at 4 PM. Many leaped or were thrown overboard as flames spread, 125 were rescued by the steamer Napoleon, with 16 dying soon after. Total loss expected around 400 to 800. Survivors and bodies were brought to Quebec and Montreal as officials prepare a coroner’s inquest.
The Boston coverage reports a S500 test of spiritualism with a thirteen member circle including the Fox Girls and notable figures such as Mr. Allen Pirte nam of Roxbury and Professor Pierce. Rappings confound both sides as a Cambridge committee facilitates, while spirits fail to move a table and writers doubt marvels.
The Leavenworth Times accuses Gov. Walker of duplicity after praising Free-State pledges in Topeka and then opposing them at a Big Springs Pro-Slavery rally. It argues his views shift with audiences and questions his shrewdness while condemning the apparent inconsistency.
Chronicle of disputed Delavan subscription to the Kaneas Aid Fund and his alleged shipments of clothing and temperance documents for gratis distribution. Notices of a gas apparatus exhibition in Cincinnati, potential price savings for private gas, and local Washington items on payments, Ute expedition, and post office site talks. Includes festival gossip from Waukesha and a brief word on a blind Exchange broker.
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