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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1863
Page
1
Dispatches from Murfreesboro describe a Civil War engagement on Snow Hill. Gen Stanley with 2000 cavalry and Col Mathews infantry attacked eight Morgan and Wharton regiments, repulsing rebel pickets and driving them back along Dry Fork. The Rebels fled after being pressed by Minty and Newell’s battery.
From Lexington April 4 1863 the army disperses to advance posts as raids end. Col Gilbert concentrates a scattered brigade for paymasters at Mt Vernon while Conkle replaces the 19th Ohio battery. Major McDowell arrives with paymasters to ensure soldiers are paid up to February 28.
In Wharton County a wealthy bachelor’s estate sale after death realized high totals. The Galveston News reports prices for enslaved people by age and sex, with a family group of 45 years old mother and seven children fetching eighteen thousand dollars. The 138 enslaved individuals totaled about two hundred eight thousand dollars. Mules and oxen sold strongly. eight pairs of horses and harness brought one hundred forty six dollars. rest sold in proportion.
Fragmented reflection on the Old Dominion's devastation and enduring patience during the Confederacy. The piece extols Virginia’s fidelity, perseverance, and gallantry in war and politics, urging future generations to honor its trials and independence.
W Burden has disposed of his interest in the Depot Drug Store to Robberson and Smith. The firm, reputed for honesty, presents a strong appearance in Rolla. Dr Robberson, from Springfield, brings a respected medical background and many former patients now nearby in Rolla speak highly of his skill and demeanor.
Old residents of Rolla are invited to hear Rev. R. R. Witton preach tomorrow. School at 9 o'clock will precede the service by one hour. The preacher hopes to guide the rising generation away from sin toward a more pious path.
Rev Smith discussed Episcopal denomination and a potential church in Rolla. He reported Bishop contributions and a meeting at Dr Thrailkill's store to organize building funds and facilities for a house of worship.
The Spaulding arrived from Hilton Head reporting the fleet had left for Charleston. A flag of truce left at City Point with prisoners and provisions noted, while debt and supply terms of the United States are mentioned amid wartime movements.
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