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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1857
Page
2
A lengthy宣reamble outlines a newspaper’s political creed favoring the Republican Party, condemning pro slavery and federal policy, and pledging firm support for liberty and constitutional principles. It promises vigilant civic duty, moral clarity, and diligent reporting while inviting broad community news and mutual press goodwill.
A reprint from the St Louis Democrat relays Gov. Geary’s critique of the Pro-Slavery party in Kansas. It warns that without swift action the slave constitution plan may be imposed, urges federal resistance to Southern pressure, and calls on Kansans to aid freedom supporters amid a critical, volatile moment in the territory.
Local notes report a grand jury finding in Milwaukee over a criminal case tied to presumed fraud in slave era context, while discussions on sugar production emerge with plans for cane cultivation and molasses yields in Wisconsin counties. The Republican Rock County ticket, Kansas politics, and judiciary revisions also figure in a string of diverse items from Rochester Mills to Topeka.
A Kansas turmoil report details Gov. John W. Creasy resigning at Lecompton amid Pro Slavery outrages. Correspondence cites raids, robberies, and murders by proslavery factions. Hayes’ arrest and release, Sherrard and Jones confrontations, and a disputed account in the Republican.
Fragmentary account covers Confederate loyalty speech and Union stance in Louisiana, plus a Chicago Branch railroad accident where engineer Shannon died after being struck by a train and crushed by a fence. Also mentions public land sales and a New York firm facing liabilities.
Wisconsin adopts provisions to arrest and guard fugitives, detailing district attorney duties, habeas corpus writs, appeals, trial costs to the state, penalties for false claims, and penalties for obstructing officers. It outlines processes for writ issuance, hearings, jury trials, and enforcement, with federal act references and effective date.
A fragmentary historical notice records an official act deposited in the Office with a true copy statement and the Great Seal affixed at the Capitol in Madison on February 20 1807 witnessed by John W Hunt assistant Secretary of State. A later dated March 24 1277 references copartnership and a signed winter arrangement with a clerical error filled line about partners and offices.
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