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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1858
Page
2
In the Whitewater Register a critique claims the Slavery Propaganda movement will push to allow slaveholders to move slaves into any U S territory, arguing slaves are property like livestock. The piece urges readers to consult a Washington Union article and predicts that if the pro-slavery program advances unchecked, free soil will vanish from the states within a year.
A Milwaukee meeting outlines a plan for the State to assume City Town and County railroad bonds and Farm Mortgage debts. It proposes six million dollars in five percent bonds, exchange for state bonds, cancellation of certain bonds, and a sinking fund. Critics fear farmers lose stock value. supporters urge preserving state credit amid rail growth and immigration.
The Chicago Times quotes a Democratic platform that defends slavery and white supremacy, opposes Black Republicans, and supports states rights and Dred Scott logic. It contrasts this with Republican aims and notes a looming political deathbed for a respected Illinois figure. Also mentions elections, travels, and political commentary of the era.
A Richmond Enquirer editorial urges unity but presses slavery in the territories as a constitutional and political must. It cites Supreme Court rulings and the Kansas Nebraska bill, argues Congress must protect slave property until territories form states, and calls for Judge Douglas to clarify his stance against congressional intervention. The piece anticipates a response from Douglas or his supporters and notes forthcoming replies from Philadelphia Press and Chicago Dimes.
The Mobile Register argues that Douglas policy would destroy the Democratic Party as a national force and render it Southern sectional. It warns Southerners to reject Douglas, favoring defeat to preserve Southern rights, and urges alignment with a distinctly Southern constitutional defense of interests.
The next session of Congress opens December 6 and closes March 4. Hon John F Potter, current member and governor elect from this district, departed for Washington Saturday with best wishes from three quarters of his constituents. He pledges faithful representation of the district and defense of justice.
Berd A Leonard formerly of the Waukesha Republican begins law practice at Rochester Minnesota with best wishes. A sixty dollar reward is offered by Judge Upton of Howard County for a horse thief named Bay. A stray elderly man, about sixty, residing Whitewater Wisconsin is sought by the sheriff of Jefferson County for unknown town connections. Also noted is a primer titled Tittle George on his Mineret by Mrs. E C Sampson Hort, from the Journal office Madison, with proceeds to Mount Vernon Fumi society.
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