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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1862
Page
2
The Rolla Express in Rolla Missouri lists metal for sale and a job ad seeking an active intelligent youth aged 12 to 14 for a position. Applicants are instructed to apply at the office for information and guidance.
The Office of Provost Marshal in Rolla Missouri issues a notice demanding all male citizens of Massey Township aged 16 and up to appear by February 24 1862 to take an oath of allegiance to the United States or be declared rebels and face arrest and confiscation of property. The document describes raids and loyalty pressures amid Civil War tensions and references local misdeeds and Union military actions.
A band led by Beccar Ourgaces and John Lenox attacked James O Neal's place at Meramec Iron Works on a Monday morning. They demanded six horses from John Wolf, broke in when refused, and looted boots, domes, and other goods totaling about $600. They also plundered nearby homes in Crawford county as part of a broader crime wave.
The county lacks a board of county court justices and a peace officer, prompting accusations that loyal citizens hesitate to act under Provisional Government pressure. Union supporters denounce traitors and pressure others to assume duties amid reports of skirmishes near Springfield and Federal advances.
The 18th Judicial District moves to speedily organize counties without county officers Under provisions the circuit court clerk is to be appointed by Judge John B Waddill The sheriff county court justices are to be appointed by Governor Gamble The court appoints a county clerk Union men urged to take oath of allegiance with Capt Small supervising Government employees to subscribe.
A Civil War era report describes a federal salute fired at Fort Wynnan in honor of Union victory at Fort Donelson and Roanoke Island. It notes illumination and processions in Rolla, Missouri, inviting citizens to join, plus scattered local messages and casualty mentions.
Reports say Wise was ill and absent during the engagement. Norfolk gunboats escaped up a creek, others were lost. Richmond telegraph confirms 5000 troops on Roanoke Island exposed to Burnside’s fleet, surrender after 15000 men landed and surround.
Special dispatches recount Federal forces capturing Fort Donelson and a pursuit of Price in Missouri. Reports confirm 15 000 prisoners at Donelson and heavy Confederate losses, with ongoing moves toward Savannah and disciplined action by Union commanders.
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