Missouri must avoid secession and civil war fallout
In Rolla Missouri the piece warns against secession as a disaster for the state. It argues the conflict would pit neighbors and threaten peace, urging armed neutrality and criticizing Governor Jackson and the legislature for pushing conventions and forced choices. Gen. Rivey of Wright County is cited endorsing cautious stance.
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Missouri
Kentucky
Virginia
Lateher
Old Dominion
Sams
Jeff Davis
Kansas
Lane
Lloyd. Garrison
Horace Greely
Ducuta
Cirolin
Gen. Rivey
Wright County
Rolla
Legivizsure
Jackson
Union
Ilis
Misore Mes Attempted Rolla Organization
An article notes a company styled body in Rolla to protect citizens from aggressions. Leaders reportedly released a hint of the institution's designs, stalling strong support. The piece anticipates a future statewide protective company born from current unsettled times.
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Phelps
County Minute
Rolla
Jg. Xuew
On, Inc
Citizens For Home
Governor Jackson Not a Secessionist in Missouri Row
Republicans claim Claib Jackson is convinced secession is impracticable for Missouri now. July interest will be promptly met, easing the money market and State credit. Paper money, recently worthless, will regain value.
Missouri Politics and Civil War Threats in 1830s Rhetoric
A fragmentary wartime letter argues against state debt funding for arms, proposes hemp and rope use against abolitionists, and promotes local production of powder to deter Northern influence. The text notes Missouri’s stance, mentions Gov. Jackson, vigilante rhetoric, and a May issue of a monthly.
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Jackson
Missouri
Dar
Physician Card for Dr Burns in Rolla Published
The card for Dr Burns, a physician recently located in Rolla, appears in the Phelps house feature. See card on the first page for details.
Weathering Rains Boost Crops Amid Turbulent Market
The recent steady rains revive vegetation and green fields while the money market tightens and public works halt. Fear of secession overruns public life as exchanges note a promising wheat crop on the horizon.
Rolla Mayor D R Parsons Holds Court Schedule
Reported court dates show Mayor Parsons in Rolla presiding as justice of the peace with bi monthly sessions. Fort Pitkin reportedly opened fire on workers at fortification sites amid a clash that allegedly killed about three hundred Confederate troops.
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D.R. Parsons
Rolla
Fort Pitkin
Confederate Proclamation Invites Privateering under Jefferson Davis
The document proclaims mobilization against Lincoln's invasion threats, inviting privateers and letters of marque. It details bond requirements, vessel specifications, and crew obligations, urging civil and military officers to enforce laws and defend the Confederacy. A report notes Gen Scott's resignation and a union demonstration in Jefferson City.
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Monveoent
Abraham’ Lincoln
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Confederacy
Jefferson’ Davis
Ambrica
Thersin
Confederate States
Confederaté States of
Aimetica
Jefferson
Davis
Robert Toomps
Union rally backs secession resistance in Wheeling
In North West Virginia the Wheeling Intelligencer notes Union supporters gathered in Wheeling with two military companies formed and a third in planning. Chester D Hubbard spoke urging calm brave action and loyalty to law while a provisional government was expected from western counties and the mayor was praised as a trusted Union man.
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Chester D. Hubbard
Dade
Minutain
Recruiting at St Louis and Washington Civil War dispatches
Telegraphic dispatches report Gen Harney leaving St Louis for Washington, medical resignations, brisk recruiting at the Arsenal, Missouri quotas, Beauregard in Richmond urging removal of families from Washington, and cannons on heights. Vermont and New York regiments being raised, pledges of support for the Union, and tense security measures in Baltimore and Lexington.
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Cushing
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Mesaras Spragus & Co
Philadelphia
P. Sprague
Troopa
Philadel
Baltimore and Maryland prepare for Union defense amid rising tensions
Reports from New York and Baltimore detail mobs attacking Union supporters and officials as towns organize militia. Maryland officers and volunteers muster en masse with plans to arm regiments, pressure on Governor Curtin and General Scott to strengthen lines, and Confederate threats fueling rapid troop deployments and naval measures along the coast.
Marriage Notice from Buwwensyc O Bur Mirnes
In Mirnes county Moon and 17th Avril, by Rev Father Goutten, Mr QW dnten BoaMINGHaM and Miss ELLen Oisure AN.
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Mirnes
County, Moon and
17Th
Avril
Goutten
Dnten Boamingham
Ellen O’isure
Postmasters Named in Missouri by President Lincoln
The president appointed Missouri postmasters including Peter L. Roy St Louis John B Alexander Lexington AY P Richardson Jefferson Chas L Miller Hannibal Win Pyncheon Independence Stephen Hazlett Kansas City John L Bittinger St Joseph Thomas M Campbell Boonville Benjamin Rive Springfield. Potatoes sold in Missouri at twelve and a half cents per bushel in a local Wagonstat sale.
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Péter
L. “Roy
Sti ‘Lonig
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Lexington
Ayp
Richardson
Défférson
Cry
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Hannibal
Pyncheon
Independence
Stephen
Hazlett
Kansas City
John.l. Bittinger
St. Joeseph
Booneyile
Benjamin Rive
Springfield
Cdina
Nox County
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