Newspaper advertising agents listed for 1859 paper
Whitewater Register reveals authorized agents for subscriptions and ads. Mitter of the North Western Type Foundry is tied to obtaining subscriptions in Midunessthroe. Pettergill & Co. and 4 Hounds & Langdon are listed as agents in New York and Cincinnati respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pettergill & Co
Citi
New York
Boston
Edward Mitter
North Western Typ: Foundry
Qahrized Sarent
Midunessthroe
Hounds & Langdon
Ciycuye
Pepe
Chlokester & Sanford
Phitedelpeta Awl Galfloegne
S. B. “Poitingill & Co
Mount Vernoh
New York Ledger
Bonner
Misrepresentation of Republican principles in democracy
The piece argues that Democrats misstate Republican beliefs on racial equality and argues Republicans never endorse social or political equality of races. It contends equality is political, not social, cites the Philadelphia platform, and condemns intermarriage and amalgamation as incompatible with white supremacy. It critiques Democratic mischaracterizations and defends segregationist views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Me
N.S. Murphy
Philadelphia
P. Bish
America
South
Congress
Ani
Democratic Party
Paesek
Lysdu
Wen
Mie
Judge Paine
Gu Lbird
Republican Party
Sny
Supreme Judge and the Canvass in Presidential Race
The piece discusses Judge Smith possibly withdrawing in favor of Byron Pine, leaving five candidates and the Republicans to choose. It notes Smith’s withdrawal would push Pine, while the Mandison Argus comments on Mr. Brown and the Kee Democrat article, referencing past remarks about a desire for a Christian gentleman in Congress. The text critiques political positions and implied alliances, with skepticism toward shifting loyalties and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Smith
Byron Pine
Pune
Lynde
Mandison
Congress
Brown
Kee Democrat
Lac Direh
Free Democrat
Travel Jottings Describe Climate and Prices in Frontier Towns
A correspondent from March reports Wisconsin warmth comparison, Kansas and Missouri routes, and notes on spring emergence. He describes winds bringing fine dust from adjacent plains, an 1830s emigration mood, local courthouse debates over funding press dispatches, and the rising cost of basic goods with wages for laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whassis Croy
Mareh
Wisconsin
Grese
Mitsouri
Kansas
Outol
Savenibur
St. Louis
Chicago
5 Louis
Tage Cato
Gyenty
Miyols
Dm Damiery
Gherry
Leiead
Nora
Laywyenes
Hreconpton
Pwill
Martor
Roy
Doogki
United States Senate
Buchanan
Rann
Sickles Murder in Washington Causes Scandal and Shock
The New York Examiner denounces the Sickles murder of Philip Burton Key as a public outrage by a high-ranked diplomat’s wife’s lover. It portrays fashionable society as morally degenerate, notes the confession and Sickles’s arrest after the shooting, and questions indictment prospects while warning readers of vanity and libertinism’s ruinous influence.
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New York Examiner
Baptist
Nationa
Ben
Washington
Losear
Horace
Revere
Jen
Philip Burton Key
Daniel E. Sickles
Bertine
Sickles
New York
Stakes
Mr. Butterworth
N. Y
Key
Butterworth
Attorney-General’s
Hanselhohl
Georn
Spirib
Cada of Honor
Vane
Public debate on justice and revenge after Sickles case
Commentary argues that revenge cannot substitute legal justice in the Sickles incident. It decries mob passion, urges penalties that publicly shame the offender, and warns that unchecked anger corrupts society. The piece notes the trial may reveal deeper Washington circles and moral rot.
A Thick Patch of Moral Rancor and Punishment Discussed
A dense excerpt discusses vengeance and justice after a betrayal, condemning violence yet acknowledging a blunt old style of retribution. It reflects on public opinion, conscience, and fatal consequences for the betrayer, then shifts to a Madison to Fort Laramie letter describing frontier travel, mining rumors, local punishments, and early Denver-Auraria growth with harsh frontier law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darr
Gsprese
Fort Laramie
Janad
Dees
Smoky Bill
Epring
Platte Tver
Fort Kearney
Leavenworth City
Iowa
Omaha
Waler
Crow
Auraria
Platte
Cherry Creek
Alroady
Tadiaus
Charry Creal
Denver City
Loyo Cabinz
Litza
Jedidu
G. Reed
The Wedding Ring Speculation and a Saint Louis Lawyer’s Death
The item notes Mrs. Sickles’ mental distress and Mr. Sickles’s decision to return the wedding ring, broken but a symbol of enduring memory. It also reports the death of Hon. Henry S. Goyer in St. Louis, following a sudden heart event. Additional notes cover the arrival of the overland mail, smuggling complaints at Senora, and early gold finds near Fort Yuma plus quartz yields in El Dorado County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sickies
Mrs. Sickles
Mr. Sickles
Sr. Loss
Henry S. Goyer
St. Louis
Col. Benton
U.S. Senate
Overland Mail
San Francisco
Senora
Colorado
Ines
Fort Yuma
el Dorado County
Political clash over Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates
A Wisconsin democratic convention nominates William Lynde for Associate Justice, pledging fidelity to Buchanan democracy and the Fugitive Slave Act. Republicans rally behind Byron Paine, citing his integrity and stance against federal encroachments, urging votes on April first to uphold liberty and state rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian P. Lynde
Offes of Associa
Supreme Court
Republicana
Byron Paine
Lynde
Buchanan Democratic
Paine
Supreme Cour
Douglas
Dred Scott
Dadge Miller
Tudge Aliey
District Court
Tyron Paine
Smith
Miller
Supreme Court of
Flavur
Uberty
Tadze Millex
Abey
Shivanet
Judge Smith
Lonor
Partizan
Eupreme
Fox Byron Paine
Congress Adjourned and Bills Pass in Wakening Session
From the New York Trial comes a grim summary of a adjourned Congress where appropriation bills were trimmed after investigations and treasury strains. Passage included military and naval provisions while major reforms failed, Oregon admission moved, and the Homestead bill stalled in the Senate amid veto threats. Mileage limits and congressional compensation reform collapsed, with extra session mileage likely charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
BIB Naval
Lnilown
Istharis
Parcann
Charleston
Oregon
House
Senate
Congress
Canvneree
Mexico
Central America
D.a
Ameri
Clouse
Cubs
Farmers Meeting in Walworth County Wisconsin
Last Thursday afternoon farmers in Walworth County met at Whitewater. A motion urged a pay-as-you-go system and concerted action by producers and non producers. Steps were taken to form a farmers club at Whitewater with plans for other clubs across the county. Wisconsin will stand by the platform to maintain prices and prosperity.
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Walworth County
Wis
Whitewater
Modili
Wisitowater
Wisconsin
Dia
Chicago Mariner
Death of P M General Brown and railway accident report
The Post Master General died this morning after last rights with the President. His final moments included a reference to a department aide, stirring sorrow across society. A separate accident near DiIton involved a passenger car derailment on the side track, conductor Geo Price injured. Remains of Ira J Thurston were found near Toledo after a fatal fall.
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Brown
Dilton
Geo. Price
aAladisos
Argus
Sth
Ira J. Thurston
Adrian
Tlotode
Whitewater Market Price List Amid Local Goods
The stationery listing shows prices for staples including corn, wheat, potatoes, sugar, molasses, syrup, salt, and lath. It references a Tallfay and a registered market record dated March 1, 1830, with various small-year amounts and units scattered through the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Register OF Five
Povit
Lsgelal
Ital Glover
Ariel Captain Haskins Arrives Detroit to Baltimore Ice Free
The Ariel under Captain Haskins arrived at Baltimore last night, reporting Detroit’s Sew Baltimore harbor clear of ice. The vessel will resume its regular trips at once.
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Detnoit
Detroit
3Th
Haskins
Baltimore
St. Glair
Arial
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Whitewater Register
Purday
the Argus
Wen of Llood
Sickleshoe
Forney
Mr. Fornex
Haskin
Hatterworth
Rey
N. S
Aspasia
Pericles
Isles
Cavatry Asaumas
Smour
Debanehne
Eny
Mr. Sickley
Thas Melo Rao Memienrie
Pike's Peak
Madison
Electors of
Rufus King
A. Booth
Farmers’ Meeting
P. M
Diereb
Leer Windsor
Ty Ti
Mice
Rawny
Milwaukee & Miss. Railroad
SS 5
Janceville
Weing Bay
Geing West
Leavo Whitewater Way
Erin
Tam
Mao
Montour
Pais
Towson
Whitewster
Buller
Wintermcte
Ilternter
Whitewater Library Association
Metropolitan
Enlil
Montagu
Kufis Cheney
Acti Oveiick
Julius C. Birge
Annie Melomis
Axty
Popalne Sangs
Flyward Roethe
Collins
AN Kim
Edward Rene Warteenter
Jase
Conuar
Marehal
Wailroad
Nuardwolt & Hewitt
Cote, Cash
St. Wh
Hathavway & Belden
Whatine
Dna, Co
Daniel Xunhall
Clive
Willian
Whitewaters Ue
Whitewater Meat “Market
Brest
Ronuur
Masons Oy Luex
N. A. Hazel[ton
William McMahan
Garrison
Grant County Herald
Thomas Carter
Tancaster
Grant County
Wiezconsin
Willian Carter
Lancaster
Judge Wakely
Andrew Jackson
Usth
Desoto Library Association
Desoto
N. T
Sun
Virginia
Richmond
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