Press Opinion on Lincoln Election Sparks Southern Tensions
The Whitewater Register reports on rising Southern unease over Lincoln's victory, blaming Republican misrepresentation by Northern papers and Democratic press for secession era tensions. It notes fugitive slave law disputes, Kansas troubles, and calls for a constitutional convention in Illinois amid partisan strife.
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Gulf of Mexico
South Carolina
Toombs
Yancey
South
North
Kansas
John Crown
Abraham Lincoln
New York City
Meonle
Wilweker
Republican Party
John Brows Abolitions
Mason & Dixon
Pir
Fohn Harris
Pike's Peak
Rocky Mountain
Harris
BD. C. “Rippe
Whitewaster
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
the Sentinel
Trippe
James Clarke
Congar & Lay
Whitewater
State Canvass Shows Presidential and Congressional Votes
The state canvass lists total votes by county for Presidential electors and Members of Congress from the last election. It records Breckinridge leading in several counties, along with majorities for various congressional candidates and notes a state total of 119,612 in 1856, up 32,428 in four years.
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Congress
Milwaukee
Wahworth
Wookosha Racing
Breckinridge
Bells
Douglas
Rece
Doula
Tatat
Taneela
Ove
Laneelins
John F. Potter
Waukesha Co
Boston Statesman
Statesman
Winkesha County
They Will Never Stop Civil War Era Editorial Clash
A partisan editorial attacks Democratic presses for lying about Republican principles while defending Republican stance on political equality. It taunts Democratic editors to reread the Chicago platform and warns against conceding to slaveholders to preserve the Union. The piece criticizes resistance to Lincoln and Hamlin, urging patience and constitutional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Poople
Madison
Chicago
Republican Party
The
Madison Patriot
People
Pras
United States
North
Union
Congress
Hiss
County Legislature Afternoon Session Debates Sheriff Bills
The County Legislature convened with quorum, debating bill items and sheriff charges. Discussion covers tobacco, suip, printing, and various accounts while committees reevaluate allowances and adjourn to morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Davis
Real
Stone
Wiswell
Porter
Burgit
Hulse
Chapin
Mery
Cole
Moody
V. Nuys
Perkins
Ueath
Palmer
Read
Arnold
Dr. Palmer
Grotebeck
Linn
Jlotehkiss & Leland
McCraw
County Board Proceedings Report on Tax Assessments and Finances
The Board discussed petitions on unjust assessments and approved two bills for extra services and property descriptions. It set budgets for 1861 expenses, debated jail inspection, bond requirements for the Poor Superintendent, and authorized land disposal near Dock Lake. Messages note committee plans for county offices and adjournment.
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Puinay
Chupin
Morly
Chapin
Superintendents of the Poor
Puoper
Aly, Lathan
Wrialt Nndeo
Moody
Billy
Hee Allowanes
Linery
Tax Times
Bradish
Arnold
Jewett
Phoehsgirnan
Palace
Unise
Barbour
Sheiff Stone
Mr. Arnold
Sheriff Stone
Palmer
Menzie
Superintendent of the
W. D. Chapin
Teller
Hollis Latham
Latham
Treimmendeus
Reed
Milwaukee Circuit Court
Emery
Miller
Sherman
Steve
Tu Board
Dewng
Colleck
Thomas
Spon
Pevendarf
Sheriff Stave
Burgit
Frm
Treasury
Conwittes
Mbite
Acronis Albay
Beechem and
Isitense
Dock Lake
Geneva
Board of Supervisors
der. Palmer
Lbs
Menior
Dr. Palmer
Edwin Jtodges
Uollis Pathan
Peter Golder
D. B. Devendorf
Mer. Devendorf
Yellon
Pahner
Bonday
Dee
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Whitewater Register
Rann
Inn
S. M. Pettengill & Co
New York
Beatons Edward Miller
Renmds & Langdon
Thor
Nevelihon
Lincoln
Randall
Ilinois
Doug
Bas
Potter
Sloan
Ollk
Artituli
Tanehett
Deven Sloan
Ashi
Yao
Crawford
Pat Stan
Dartystas
Olly
Washington
Manitowa AL
Marellette Warshire
Shawano Poor St
Rowand
Winnebago
TAS
Coon
Washington Constitution
Buchanan
Hamlin
Electoral College
County Legislature
Sesson
Folk
Paluer
N. B
J. Mc Muead
Walworth County
William Hunter
Phitully
Warren Cule
Yeszekiah M. Santers
Lycurgus Edgerton
Michael W. Hogers
Walter J. Alateb
Sunnel Field
Wisconsix
Alworely
Elk Horn
Acd Conanty
Alice
Wirtewater
Fon Pavitt Noggie
Walworth
Elkhorn
Henry Cotisins
N.S. Mureny
Plhantit
Whitewuer
Wierumsa
Clerk of Land Court
Im Uo
Norverte
Michael Wrogees
Walter L. Hatuh
Tuttle
J. Tuttle
James HM. Sholta
Lytia A. Sinelt
Atiakisitat Salman
Allah
Orbh
Jaraes M
Lydia A
Shulty
Ak Wiutewaters
Wits
Peter EL
Gaiet Mai
Winrewater
Thomas Patt
Easseny
Santi
Arency Ghams
Foter GE Mitly
Uheava
Whitewater Creek
Tedane
Songra Massy
Perth
Rhenee
Said Creek
Janusville
Nev
David Suggi
Harrington
Loss and Gan
Lynde
Boston
Thayer & Widridge
Washington Street
Bostod
Tragrington
Lynn
Davery
Joseen
Libarcan
W. le Connor
Iniworth
Degen
Caele Toni—Dostun
Bening Chexedte
Ammense
Chase
Sipe Wopies
Post Patel
Antiwoss Thayer & Eldridgs
Bosto
Mankind
Ala
Ci Pato
Bas Henpor
Selleng Gool S
Galit & Cole’s
Anil
Esterly's
Tedches
Rown
N.P. Willis
Galli
Troches Brown
Besry Ward Beecher
Brown
Hayes Jrious
Chemiat
Covena Te
F. W. Lane
Biston
H.W. Warrii
B. Anderson
Brown's
BO Cotte
Paor
Stacy Johnson
Grange
Tien Brown
Mar
Swabia
Vega Ae
Pipraya
Moy
Lyk
Wytte Dover
Milwaukee & Miss
Baling
Sill Feuye Whiewater
Tellus Comne
Birnie
Maveliscy
Vonrowe
Madina Lewin
Nistit Xpress
Ashy VM
Why OM
J. OM
Iud
Lak Cuehy
Puiata
Uby Ream
Milyos
Tienes
North-Western
Cincontla
Misie Gap
North Western
Neresciy Nl
Mhlsanleev
Lismianie
Dec
Ak Stove
Reddy
Sikare
Ieee
Rhs
Sint
Rowley
Whitewater Bel Yi
Simeatley
Wood
Caunex
Worthle
Putin
Irene Anlesy
Blair
St Ia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
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