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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1862
Page
2
Fragmentary notice announces Thomas C. Fletcher of Jefferson County as a candidate for a district race. The ad stresses payment and submission of fees with the copy, reflecting typical 19th century campaign or advertisement conventions.
The editor urges citizens and volunteers to join and fill the old regiments, arguing seasoned units offer better training, health protection, and leadership. Reports include guerrilla clashes near Rolla, prisoners’ fate, and local war mobilization notes from Jefferson City and surrounding counties.
Reports from Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock describe Rebel advances and Union responses as McDowell’s and Pope’s troops engage. San Francisco census data shows 90,000 population. Oregon migration and mining excitement noted. Chicago carries word of Cherokee leader John Ross and a push for troops to clear the frontier, with Des Moines reporting Springfield’s destruction on the Iowa frontier.
Washington reports discontent in Maryland with loyal Union support seen wavering. Rebels are said to be organized in every county and ready to take up arms, prompting calls for immediate disarmament of oath-averse individuals.
In Memphis via Cairo on August 28 reports say the Benton captured the steamer Skylight below. The vessel carried around 7,000 arms destined for Hindman, with Guinessvn banding noted among the cargo.
A fragmentary city rumor suggests General Sigeli fired on General Pa during a battle at Warren. Details are unclear and the report lacks corroboration.
Ivshplit applies at the next term of the County Court for Marigs County for final settlement of the estate of William Korsdsmeyer, deceased. The hearing will begin at the Court House in Visnos Pon on the second Monday in October 1862, under administrator Obermyer.
A list of names and initials appears as remaining letters in the Rolla Missouri post office with instruction that the above-named letters will please say Advertised. The notice directs recipients to claim at the post office and reference.
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