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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1861
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising rates for legal notices subscriptions and public announcements, with charges for display columns and half columns. It notes advance payment requirements and that the publisher isn’t liable for agents’ payment delays. It lists rates for six and twelve month insertions and mentions obituary and marriage notices with charges.
The report lists county results with numerous vote counts for Craw oxk-dames, Tolt, Todd, KH, Beadlee, Hill Taylee AG, Ly, Headlee, Vrazier, Pthinnenoy GAY, Dent and others. It notes Mossva Panieros Thode as defeated and describes the election as generally Union ticket successful with some secessionist concerns.
Reports from Missouri describe the Union ticket carrying St Louis by a large margin and winning Maries District by about 1200 to 1500. Delegates Scott and McClurg are described as submissionists while Knott advocates Southern Rights. A petition urges the legislature to investigate alleged favoritism in the Pacific Railroad Southwest branch freight and tariff practices.
The event drew a large company to Osborn's in a mood of union support. Guests traveled by an extra chartered train to St James Depot for the address of Mrs. Dines Fo e. The room decorations and attire impressed guests, with strong sentiment favoring the Union at the gathering amid lively music and sociability. A legislative section notes Missouri deliberations on state policy and calls for a convention to express public will in federal matters. The speaker urged focusing on railroads banks and prisons rather than abstract issues.
The article describes Maries County's reform efforts, Lane's Prairie and Spanish Prairie areas seeking reintegration into Phelps County. It notes Union support, a 60 foot flag with 34 stripes and 16 stars, and strong local enthusiasm for the Union and secession candidates amid a heated regional dispute.
The text appears as a corrupted historical document with garbled phrases about electors and a pledge to faithfully support the Constitution. It references figures like Washington Jefferson and Madison, discussing compromises and the intent to treat institutions with respect while avoiding further devolution.
The text describes a rousing Kentucky gathering where speakers assert courage and goodwill, praised by supporters who crowd to greet the speaker in a spirited reception.
The Secretary of the Treasury reports liabilities due before March 7 total about 10?0 million with near 2 million revenue estimated, eight million to be borrowed. Drafts exceed 500 thousand on hand. 2 thousand is outstanding. A loan ad is required by mid March. $200,000 is allotted to replace seized ordnance. Davis arrived in Washington en route to Montgomery with remarks on war and peace.
A fragmented notice records a January 31 event in Ateyn Iria and Osage linked to Perry, Ange, Mosby, and others in Rolla. It mentions Miss War y and Miss Lezzie Jr West with likely marriage intentions or ceremonies in a rural Missouri setting.
Readable fragments show a long list of goods with varied prices per unit or weight. Items include wheat, potatoes, apples, beeswax, eggs, coffee by the sack, molasses, whiskey, fish, mackerel, butter, tallow, beef, pork, bacon, hides, feathers, sugar, salt, tobacco, and nails. Prices are given in cents per pound, per bushel, per sack, or per yard, reflecting a broad rural commerce listing.
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