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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1858
Page
2
The report questions a 4000s charge for five years’ work in the Supreme Court by three gentlemen, arguing five hundred dollars each is excessive and urging retrenchment in state spending. Officials and Mr Noblie are urged to justify or oppose the expenditure.
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes Democratic attempts to derail a session over Col. Sumner and other political skirmishes. It mentions a stampede at the House, a post office doorway stand, and questions of truth in wartime orders. It references Ohio Congressman Cox and western Democrats opposing Lecompton, plus a Green Bay printing press boast and a man sentenced to life in state prison for murdering his fiancée.
In a late session the Assembly refused to hear Moses Strong, detaining the matter through the night amid Democratic attempts to derail the inquiry. The report notes Strong’s contumacy, the jail threat against the corespondent, and the ongoing political maneuvering by local figures and papers.
The fragment praises a Republican journal named the Representative as well printed and well established in Jefferson. It notes support from Republicans and urges use of advertising to reach Jefferson readers. It mentions Judge Loring’s removal by Gay Banks and comments from the Boston Journal and Green Bay Advocate on salaries for the governor and state expenses.
The Lecompton bill cleared the Senate by 82 votes to 25 on the night of the 28th. The roll call shows many noted names in support and a few dissenters. The chamber was densely crowded. applause and hisses followed the tally. The House fate remains to be seen as reports question the bill’s prospects.
The article critiques the push for central redemption in Wisconsin, arguing it risks an unsecured currency. It cites editorials and a Bankers Convention verdict, urging adherence to existing state banking law. It references Holton’s letter, New York experiences, and NY Superintendent’s findings about note redemption and panic effects.
A Wisconsin paper debates the folly of central redemption for currency. It argues Milwaukee’s high capital to circulation ratio worsens the evil, endorses amendments to restrict bank charters to towns with substantial votes, and dismisses Wildcat banks. It concludes the plan is dangerous, undemocratic, and unsupported by banks or people. A separate local item reports a German man’s attempted murder of a woman near South Pesmeville, followed by his suicide attempt and the woman's serious injuries.
A proprietor assures the public that Dr falls Balsa for the Lungs is not pat ative but a thorough remedy. It relieves by clearing the lungs and removing accompanying symptoms. The product is for sale in Whitewater by Congay and Daw and through local agents.
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