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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1861
Page
4
The dispatches note a Congress bill authorizing confiscation of any property owned by oath refusers. A uniform national plan is urged to ensure action nationwide. Supporters argue life is forfeited by treason and confiscation is justified, with extremes proposed to cripple the rebellion.
The article notes Honorable John H Phelps will not attend Congress. It details Price's army on Tuesday evening with centres at Osceola 4000 men right wing at Stockton 6000 left wing at Clinton 6000 totaling 15000 rationed. Price seeks engagement as Union troops elude him.
The piece cites a New Orleans Crescent confession reprinted in the Memphis Ap pes, arguing Lincoln underestimated Hessian resources. It notes a vessel recently entered New Orleans and suggests that many more passed blockades elsewhere, comparing to the War of 1812.
Fifty of Tom Freeman's raiders, described as ma raudera, robbed several stores in Steelville last week prompting Major Bowen to dispatch cavalry. Gen. Hunter remains at Fort Leavenworth with a staff including Capt. Mark Parrot and Major Barnes. New uniforms appear among Illinois volunteers and Forty-fourth.
Delos Stoddard and George M. Bird of Holman’s Sharpshooters were in Springfield yesterday aiding patient McCulloch’s route toward Ironton while reports of Confederate movements prompted vigilance. Col. Born has recruited two new companies since Pilot Knob, mustered into his regiment Saturday.
A roster of prisoners brought to St Louis last Sunday includes Allen Stephen Hopkins A J Alison Joseph Hopkins J L Broom Jackson Crawford WJ Cyrus John M Dodd N M Avis J G Eidgon Barney Eidson James Eidson Roony Eidson William Lidson Robert Emlett Albert Givens Sam Givens Charley J Garrett William Hall James Hamilton Geo Hawkins James Hyatt David Kinton James Harvey David Humphrey Highton Casne Keeney Nicholas Lawson Sease Nichols John Phillips James Richmond James Reed John Richardson H C Reedy James Stewart Roaves Bugg James Scott Brownlow Saunders Peter Thompson W B Towny Edmund Williams Winningham Hiram Leo Link William Barns James Caldwell James Jackson E B
A Salem message says Maj Bowen's cavalry were attacked at four am while sleeping. Capt Stevens' men on the floor were fired upon. rebels killed and wounded several. Rebel force about 300 under Freeman and Turner. Bowen rallied, charged, rebels driven from streets with casualties and prisoners. Turner said to command 130. Ayres of Company A reported dead. Wounded listed include Cartwright Randolph Hooper Mattock. Bowen sent for surgeon and 50 reinforcements.
In camp a rumor spread that Col ved planned to resign as commanding officer. Officers drafted a resolution urging him to stay, signed by all officers. The regiment later cheered him at their quarters, and he vowed to live and die with them. A letter from McLean, New York praises Col Greusel of Missouri and cites his Texas Proclamation.
A note advises measles patients to avoid exposure and liquor, focus on diet, and follow an old grandmother’s remedy using a new cider infusion and nourishing head substances. The article suggests this tonic as a traditional treatment despite modern cautions.
A man was shot in Fulton county for staying with his sick family rather than join enemies of the country. Col. J. M. Richardson is recruiting 100 mounted men under Governor Gamble’s call as rebels in Arkansas harass Union supporters who have always lived under the federal government.
An 1861 dispatch from Van Buren details orders to Ist Division officers to assemble armed troops with gun gear, ammunition, clothing, knapsack, canteen, and provisions. It notes securing arms from local sources, seizing private weapons if needed, and pressing wagons and supplies for military use. The piece condemns Confederate aims and mentions congressional action and a bill proposal on rebel property and slave-state freedom.
The steamer Penguin captured the schooner Albion from Nassau en route to Charleston carrying Salt Oil Tin Fruit Arms Ammunition Saddles Cavalry Equipment and more valued at about 100000. Col Kenigan of New York 12th faced treason trial and was sentenced to be shot. The president is said to have signed the warrant. Fort Warren houses about twelve hundred prisoners. The New York Herald estimates four million four hundred sixty three thousand five hundred nine in fighting age, with only five hundred thirty nine thousand eight hundred in service.
The closing of J Prices proclamation urges secession supporters to arm and mobilize. He promises supply lines for clothing tents weapons and rations and asserts Missouri will be freed. He appeals to Missourians to rise for liberty with a plan to indemnify losses and defend the cause as Sterling Price, Major General, calls for fifty thousand armed men.
An informant who recently traveled from New Orleans to Bowling Green reports southern fear and unrest amid the war. He notes scarce troop presence between New Orleans and Memphis, high prices, and scarce specie with Kentucky money commanding a premium, while Union sentiment is suppressed by rebels.
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