Doings at Rolla Honor General Warmorn Before Departure
Brig. Gen. Warmorn and his command were honored at headquarters in Rolla with a farewell gathering. Veterans and citizens praised his civil law restoration efforts, loyalty to Missouri, and leadership of the militia as he prepared to join the Thirty-second Missouri Volunteers for active service.
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Warmorn
Second Missouri Artillery
Morgan Mare
Getray
Missouri
Mason Walter Ann
United States Service
Thirty-second Missouri Volunteers
Glover Emerges as Preferred Senator Candidate in Missouri
In a Missouri county, supporters urge selecting S. T. Glover for Congress, citing his sober conduct, eminent legal reputation, and long abolitionist record. They argue personal ties must yield to national interests amid civil war and party strife.
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Congress
Missouri
Broadhead
S. T. Glover
Glover
Delors
Terrific Battle Near Fayetteville Arkansas
A fierce clash occurred on the eighth near Fayetteville Arkansas between about 7 000 Union troops under Generals Blunt and Herron and 25 000 Confederate forces led by General Hindman. The Confederate army, four divisions strong under Parsons Marmaduke Frost and Rains, was well armed with eighteen artillery pieces and held strong positions. The battle began at ten in the morning and ended later that day with heavy casualties. Union losses reported at 600 killed and wounded, while Confederate losses exceed 1 500 according to their own account.
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Fayettes
Ville
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Park
Blunt
Herron
Hindman
Parsons
Marmaduke
Frost
Rains
Dari
Sound logic concerning a sound man
Article compares Hon. S. T. Glover to Lincoln, opposing revolution and favoring lawful gradual change. It cites the St. Louis Union praising his views, supporting Proclamation and vigorous pursuit of the rebellion, while urging caution to protect vested interests.
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Treasury
Godey Magazine Lauded For January 1863 Volume
Praise for Godey s Lady s Book as a richly embellished, ably conducted publication with a new January 1863 volume. Writers commend its long standing reputation and urge patronage for readers who admire quality periodicals.
Guerrillas Continue Troubles Near Memphis
Guerrillas remain troublesome near Memphis burning cotton and forcing presses into Confederate service. They have also abducted several stragglers from the rear of the army.
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Memphis
Dur
Mystery Knife Link to Washington Legend in Old Lodge
A fragmentary note claims the Masonic Lodge in Alexandria preserves a knife once given by Martha Washington to urge George Washington away from naval service. The item is tied to family lore and early American history.
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Alexandria
Washington
Banks Expedition Troops Depart for Campaign
The New York papers report Gen Banks forces embarked Saturday and Sunday, with the last regiment aboard by Monday night. The nine months volunteers, long in camp on Long Island, show no reluctance to leave, and are described as well disciplined and superior in class and education, mostly from New England. The destination is believed to be Texas, a claim that has been widely discussed.
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Imost
Neiv
England
Major Kelly Leads Charge at Horse Creek Battle
From Greenfield Dade County Major Kelly with the 4th M S M attacks a rebel group at Horse Creek. He and Capt. Parke and Adjutant Robinson charge ahead, seize five prisoners, and kill Lieut. McMabee amid a running prairie pursuit. Rebels flee as troops recover their pace.
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Springfield
Major Kelly
Kelly
Parke
Robinson
McMabee
Army of the Frontier encamped near Wilson's Creek
General Herron’s division camps about 15 miles south of the city near the Wilson’s Creek battlefield. Other divisions are nearby. A large cavalry scout is active. About 1,300 men are ill in local hospitals, a small share given the regiments in the area. The army’s movement remains undisclosed and weather has been poor.
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Army of the Frontier
Herron
Wilson’s Creek Battle Ground
Change Comes Over The Spirit Of Their Dreams
A Burnside army correspondent reports Northern Virginia has shifted toward Secessionist disaffection after three months. Emancipation Proclamation spurs change as freed Black labor becomes common with wages around 12 dollars monthly. Some former slave owners express reluctant approval, noting sharper work and better pay for ex slaves. St. Louis Union.
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N. S. Times
Burnside
Lixies
Northern
Virginia
Jeff. Davis Confédéracy
South
Rebel general Holmes crosses into Mississippi from Arkansas
Memphis reports Gen Holmes and his force crossed the Mississippi border near Vicksburg last week. Only two of three buildings burned in Germantown. claims the blockade between Memphis and Germantown is complete and no one may pass north on any pretext. Local residents say the southern country around Memphis has been misled.
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Cairo
Memphis
S Holmes
Arkansas
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Germantown
Gianaild
Believ
Home and Abroad Full of Notable Local Items
A compact digest from Esse RZ Horratbec highlights events and people with regional significance. The item references a 1662 date, unusual spelling, and a focus on domestic and international notes presented in a period article style.
Return of Surgeon Wm H White to his Regiment
A Rolla Post Hospital meeting on December 7 adopts resolutions praising surgeon William H White of the 22d Town Volunteers for his care and conduct. The group sends copies to White and newspapers, lauding him as a capable physician, orderly and attentive.
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Wm. H. White
Post Hospital
Rolla
Stewart
Rolla Post Hospital
C. A. Hays
Heny Wigginton
Edwin Mears
John Dick
J. Murry
Wm. H H. White
W. IL. White
Rolla Express
St. Louis Democrat
Battle of Prairie Grove battlefield report excerpt
Gen Blunt reports the enemy pursued across the Boston Mountains and Arkansas river with 1500 to 2000 casualties and many dead. Union losses run about 200 killed and 600 wounded. two dozen infantry regiments and twenty artillery pieces faced action. Four enemy caissons captured. Twenty Wisconsin Volunteers suffered in a battery assault.
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Prairie Grove
Blunt
Boston Mountains
Arkansas River
Windman
Stubbard
Twentieth Regiment
Wisconsin Volunteers
Rolla Businesses Highlight Notable Stores and Foods
A local notice lauds Rolla commerce with S Levy clothing house on Eighth Street near the depot as a major west of St Louis store. It notes Flanagan's Eating Rooms and Saloon below Masonic Hall for drinks and meals, promising a well arranged, appealing dining and shopping district.
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Rolla
S. Levy
Eighth Street
M Headquarters
St. Louis
Levy
Flanagan
Bill
Burglary Narrow Escape In Fort Record
On Tuesday night relatives of R P B Faulkner were awakened by three intruders from the 6th Missouri Cavalry. Col Glover of the 3d Missouri Cavalry confronted the burglars, a loaded revolver fired but misfired. A scuffle followed and two suspects were arrested at the fort awaiting ball and chain.
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R. PB. Faulkner
Mo Cav
Col. Glover
3D Mo. Cav
Bam
Scampsters
Arkansas Report of Rebel Movements Near Little Rock
A Little Rock man telegraphs from Elk Worm that Hindman is moving his forces toward Little Rock to join Holiics. He reports enemy strength near Little Rock and the principal camp veins at Austin with General Herron receiving the information.
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Arkansas
sLittle Rock
St. Louis
Little Rocks
Austin
Rebel Army correspondent reports council of war near Nashville
Nashville correspondent notes Bragg Breckinridge Buckner Polk Cheatham Davidson Maury Palmer Wheeler Morgan and Forest in the vicinity. A council of war was held about a week earlier near the Rebel forces beyond Nashville.
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Nashville
Cincinnati Gazette
Martheesboro
Nashvile
Sitirdhy
Garbled OCR Folklore Note Signals Historic Rant
Fragmentary text shows a heated, old style political jab mentioning Yankees and Governor with obscure names. The legible parts hint at satire or protest language tied to historical tensions and a public discourse mood.
Bombardment of Fredericksburg Reported
Telegraph dispatches detail the bombardment of Fredericksburg Virginia with 176 guns in action. Fire broke out in the city as shells fell and the Aird was warned, leaving the town reportedly in flames.
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Fredericksburg
Ball at Rota for Catholic Church benefit
A social event to raise funds for the new Catholic Church in the area will be held on Wednesday evening the Ith instant. Ample arrangements are being made to ensure a good time for attendees.
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R. M. Wiggington
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Canady
Puringtons
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