Warn against Pike's Peak gold delusion and unrest in Wisconsin
The Whitewater Register discourages emigration to Pike's Peak and Cherry Creek amid reports of no gold and hardship. It cites violence and suffering, urges readers to abandon mining schemes, and notes political commentary from Milwaukee and Walworth County about gubernatorial candidates and the Republican Convention focusing on merit over locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Peak
Fort Kearny
Pike's Peak
Whitewater
Register
Milwaukee
Walworth County
Hichorn
Walworth
Republican
Roel
Massachusetts Restriction Exposed and Partisan Fallout
The article denounces Massachusetts voters approving a constitutional amendment barring foreign born citizens from voting or holding office unless two years naturalized, claiming it echoes Know Nothingism. It blames German Wisconsin readers for political naivety, defends Republicans, and cites Bromid criticisms of Bond-era corruption and local press reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
United States
Commonwealth
Wisconsin
Lorofoces
Republican Party
Buchanan
Milwaukee Correspondence Commends Whitewater Prosperity
A Milwaukee correspondent reports Whitewater shows broad prosperity with booming plow and reaper works. He notes Winchester DeWolf & Co and Win Birga stores crowded with customers and claims goods can be bought as cheaply there as in Milwaukee. He plans another visit and asks for a Register copy for local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HU. L. Rass
Dar Sin
Winchester, DeWolf & Co
Winchester
Daniel Beszett
Geo, Esterly
Exterly
Win
Birga
Winchester, DeWolf & Co's
Milwaukee
Whitewater
Ereong
Oba
Sore
Hart
WY. Cole & Co
Ls . Cushing, Sheadland & Stevrars
R.mter
P 1Llen Co
Wright & Cass
Change in the Policy of the Methodist Church
The Layman's Association of the Cincinnati Conference urges reform in church government and itinerancy. They advocate lay representation in general and other conferences, arguing ministers alone should not govern. They say longer pastor stays would benefit the church, its members, and the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashford
Jactson Argus
Argus
Cincinnati
Variety of 19th Century Local News Snippets
A collection of brief items notes dog slaughter counts in Madison, a Kentucky minister sought by reward, Salem fines for street smoking, Grace Church progress in Providence, a Winchester merchant’s daughter joins in business, land entry in Menasha, railroad disruption at La Crosse, Racine lighthouse protections, a strange pillar of light over New York, Calhoun’s ghost predicts Douglas, Canadian postage shifts, Farrington Bank robbery, Dr McNab’s churn patent sale, and a remark on butter maker Sura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Patriot
Holland
Kentucky
Thomas Whitlock
Salem
Mass
Grace Church
Providence
Winchester
Miss Firginia
J. Wysong
Congress
la Crosse
Black River
Racine
New York
Weddoson East Medium
John C. Calhoun
Stephen A. Douglass
United States
John C
Farrington Bank
Madison
James McNab
Berlin
Claim Against Dr. Burdell Case Dismissed in New York Surrogate Court
The New York Surrogate Court dismisses Mrs. Cunningbars claim to Dr. Burdell's property linked to his murder. Reports note Italians in New York seeking to return to Europe to join the war for Italian liberation and miners facing starvation en route to possible rail attacks. Additional items cover agricultural advances in La Crosse and Manitowoc County plans, plus a supplementary assessors circular detailing property valuation and notices for Board of Equalization meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibis
Sparta
Manilowoc Co. Agricultural Association
Mr. Perfume
I Ton
Temple Clark
Destructive Oshkosh Fire Leaves Town in Ruins and Loss
A late night fire in Oshkosh destroyed six blocks along Ferry Street. The Oshkosh House barn, Post Office, and Kellogg & Fitzgerald Banking House burned. losses exceed $500,000 with no insurance on many properties. Firefighters arrived late and a son of Mr. Garrett was killed by a falling chimney during efforts. The fire is blamed on possible arson and rapid spread fueled by wind. A Fond du Lac relief train arrived but came too late to save much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmwosh
Vo? Mark's Exchange
Oshkosh House
Washington
Altoma Streets
Ferry Street
Winnebago
City
Kelloge & Fitzgerald
Oshkosh Hai
IK. MM. Hutchinson & Co
I - Briggs & Till Lad
L. H. Gottrell
Doe
Uarlow & Co
Ken & Billings
Page & Go
Groct
Baldwin & Cameron
Democrat
Adams House
A& A
Garrett
Hutchinson «S Co
Fond du Lac
Steamship Pers sails and market turbulence reported
Report covers Pers steamship departure at 9:30 and 10:00 AM on the 30th with market turmoil on the London Exchange. It notes stockbroker panics, Indian loan declines, and various European war updates affecting France Austria and Sardinia. Mentions parliamentary elections and naval movements, with financial details from Liverpool and New York markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Exchange
London Herald Assur
France
Thr
Green
England
Modena
Parma
Sardinia
Ticino
Fee
Mount Denis
Geno
Ugaris
Ministry of the Police
Tracpas
Italy
Liverpool Exchange
Robert
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BA Yo Are Et
Appleton Cresent
Minsvaukes
Methodist Church
Secretary of State
Gon
Dy Rugales
Fortis
Tina
Agili de
Gront
Wadison Journal
Charleston Mercury
Douglas Equatter
North
Charleston
Europe
Mayrrowoc & Mu. RR
Manitonos Tribune
Achinet
Gage
Tacob Leups
Tse
Charles T. Congden
Boson
Tam
Consta
Gale
Galena Company
Lea
Independent
Geneva
NEW Advertis
Thosias Dow
de Wolf & Cots
Tevine Brank W
NPM
Buckingham
Vnc
Charles
Sleson
Lane Teil
Whitton
Eiduer
Dewolf & Cy
Edward Truslow
Wilglesale
Birge
Wwwaaarnhe
BOOTS
Willpacker, Wes
West
AP Tile
Birgh’s
Whitewater Cloth & Clothing Store
Main Street
Whiteeater
Janesville
Bassett's
Bassetts’s
Trish Oranges & Lemons
Prise
Wm. Berge
L. A
William Birge
Tanner
L. A. Tanner’s Cash Store
York
L A. Tanner
Web Place
Ancy and Staple Dry Goods
Ny Iis
Iron and Steel
Glass
Valencia
Greag Variory
L. A. Tanner's
L. A. Tanner
OM Claus
Sumner Stirs
the Lest
Ick
I. A. Tanner's
Tanner’s
Lass
Putey & Patata
Feliera
Vable & Pocket Cutlery
Warramted
Carpenter & Blacksmith
Toels
AMD Chalys
Lota Racre
Waisewaly
May
Whitewater Priges
R. 0
Conner
Froon
Amea
Ula
Abe
Dei
Oars Afkiss
Hichwines
Milwaukee & Miss. Railroad
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