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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1857
Page
2
A regional political notice calls for a district convention to nominate candidates for state offices and a federal seat. It urges Republicans to attend, back a principal slate led by Gen. John W. Boyd for Senate and Wentworth for Attorney General, and warns against factional split. The item also references farmers and grain market talk surrounding a Milwaukee dealer.
The Madison Patriot reports on reaction to Republican amalgamation doctrines amid a heated fall dispute. It notes editorials by the Age Demacevo Lae and references to Brownlow, Linus, and public figures as the piece discusses alleged dangers to Democrats and Christian ethics, including rhetoric about race and slavery. It also covers a Madison County convention with details on credentials, balloting for district attorney, and committee appointments, culminating in Wentworth’s nomination and subsequent discussion of Randall’s votes by the Manitowoc Herald.
A village gathering featuring Mrs. Adit Leonore Coan entertained residents with questions and readings on Tuesday. Citizens, including Messrs. Pratt and Bann, convened to judge spiritual manifestations while noting poor humor and mixed answers from alleged spirits. The Argus criticizes Randall’s Republican critique as weak and hypocritical.
The piece corrects a News story accusing Judge Randall and associates of false charges linked to Governor Bashford. It portrays Republican critics as using forged or misrepresented allegations about land grants, school lands, and administration to undermine Bashford. It cites Cal. Jones and state officials disputing the accusations.
The State Officers claim the News lied about school bond losses and defend Democratic actions. Reports cite California prices and mint defalcations, plus updates on fires, massacres, and political events from Oregon to Guatemala.
A lengthy anti federal intrusion piece laments using army power to influence Kanen elections. It argues the federal troops threaten liberty, imply war like enforcement, and critique Washington for overruling local voters and the sanctity of the ballot. The author condemns persistent central authority and warns of corrupted franchise.
The article discusses the danger of using federal troops at the polls, contrasting English neglect of rights with American independence. It cites the Third Congress and Captain William Preston’s troops near Montgomery during an election, suggesting their presence influenced votes. It argues this military interference violated free suffrage and asserted a strong warning to demagogues against suppressing voters.
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