23 Dec 1861
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1861
Page
1
A dated verse memorializes patriotism and courage as volunteers rally. It praises noble daring, heavenly guidance, and love of homeland as men march from their homes toward danger in defense of a cause, invoking faith and duty.
A Black laborer Tom is accused of stealing a master’s turkey after a conversation with Dick. The exchange ends with Tom’s wit exposing the overseer’s flawed logic and the master’s punishment. The tale uses dialect to illustrate power and irony in slave-era dialogue.
The War Department orders levy on residents of St Louis for Union relief. Those in arms with the enemy, those who aided the enemy, and those offering shelter face a ten thousand dollar equivalent levy in clothing provisions quarters or money. Affected individuals to be named and taxed proportionally to guilt and property.
General Halleck orders a board of assessors to levy contributions from friends of the enemy, with notices via Provost Marshal General. Loyal citizens may prove loyalty within one week to reduce levy. failure triggers 10 percent increase. Collected funds go to the Sanitary Commission and sick soldiers, with strict accounting and military trial for resistance.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a smart boy asked to manage chores by a master. The boy lists tasks like milking geese, guiding turkeys to water, lighting flies to court, and cutting dad’s coat buttons as scolding rises. Names and playful insults appear in a rural setting.
The Madrid press reports talks of forming in America a union of all Spanish origin republics with Spain at the head. The Cortes address in response to Qui n’s speech has been read, aligning with the speech’s points.
The report argues that the United States raised a 600 000 strong Army and over 700 000 total forces since April, outperforming Napoleon in mobilization without extraordinary measures. It asserts government strength and urges recall of a controversial order while noting subscriber delivery faults and carrier issues.
In the first session, Kentucky regulations requesting Ireland relief were referred to Foreign Affairs. House members introduced naval yard and slave forfeiture bills sent to Judiciary. A provost court directive to retain rebel property pending further action is noted.
The piece praises Gen Halleck for levying 310000 on property of those tied to the Union in St Louis and distributing to loyal families driven from their homes. It urges further seizures until every sympathizer is gone, calling rebels secession chickens and urging punishment.
A religious pamphlet quotes Chaplain Chris tian Miller of the Thirteenth Illinois Regiment denouncing Charleston. He declares the city should be burned, its stones not left standing, plowed, salted, and its name erased as punishment for rebellion.
Fragmentary account describes a violent cavalry clash on a road involving 13th US Regiment troopers. Horses race in a frenzy, several limbs are injured or killed, alarming nearby travelers as distant miles pass.
Reports from Rolla and surrounding areas detail prisoners of war, paroles, and scouting activity. Mentions W. A. Giten, Captain Wood, and rebel actions in Missouri and Arkansas. Notes bakery operations, press ganging rumors in Nashville, and Price’s winter plan across four counties. Also lists a Union congressional candidate and wounded cavalrymen recovering. Military deployments and local reactions to draft measures are described amid chaotic battlefield news.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.