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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1861
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms with commissions for agents, advertising rates by column and square for various durations, and free entries for religious notices. It warns about X marks indicating expired subscriptions and urges renewal, addressed to C. P. Walker in Rolla Missouri.
Rolla Missouri January 7 1861 advertisement states the Central Missourian will supply Peterson's Lady's Magazine to subscribers under the same terms as last year.
Reminder that subscribers must remit cash to obtain journals. Peterson's Magazine costs 1.50, Godey 2.00, Harpers Magazine 2.25, Valley Farmer 50 cents per year.
Last Monday evening about 5 1 2 o clock the Rolla citizens saw the first passenger train arrive at the Tittle depot. The South west branch of the Pacific Railroad now terminates here bringing trade from state regions and nearby territories. Local towns like Dillon James town Knobview have benefited as the line expanded. The completion promises increased business as the country develops and settles.
Observers note the arrival of the first train with Thos McKissock inspecting timetable adjustments. Local development includes new buildings near the depot and merchants Faulkner Graves Campbell Co. profiting from increased traffic as preparations for a larger business season begin.
A New Year’s Eve gathering at the Tiffany House, recently reopened by former proprietor EH Tiffany, drew a full crowd. The event featured excellent music, lively merriment, and ample supper, with Tiffany again earning a reputation for hosting memorable entertainments.
The Prairie Farmer announces a new volume and year with unprecedented prices. Subscriptions drop to one dollar in clubs of twenty and twenty five cents per yearly copy, with extra copies for club builders and various multi copy deals offered by Excry & Co in Chicago.
A newspaper notes it will not comment on judicial proceedings without evidence and urges dropping the quarrel. It admits Reporter’s article shifted blame to the man nearly beaten and facing costs of two suits, and states it has not seen Reporter or decided on publicizing his name.
In another column readers will see Hewston advertisement about a splendid farm for sale. The item mentions Shiras Vinntad in connection with the listing.
The South presses for a peaceful secession while Washington receives delegates for talks. Maj Anderson fortified Fort Sumter after spiking guns at Fort Moultrie. Charleston troops pour in as Fort Moultrie and Castle Pinckney change hands. Postmasters resign, Holt seeks $75,000 remittance, Floyd resigns as war secretary, Holt becomes war secretary, and rumors swirl of new customs chief and naval stations. Citizens and militia reportedly block Sumter communications. A Baltimore dispatch notes three three committee agreement on national settlement, sparking public celebration.
The Marshfield Lxpress changes name and owner to Webster Sentinel with W m C Webb as editor and proprietor. Former owner Mr Stone retires to private life and laments the Union's peril amid heated political debate following Abe Lincoln’s election.
residents claim Ayer's Acug Gunn acts as an apostle against malarial fevers in the waterlogged region. local neighbors report relief after using the preparation amid swamps and miasma blamed for agues and fevers.
Letter from K. W. Bishop dated December 31 1866 disputes a published account of an assault involving Terrel and claims the article misrepresented events. Bishop asserts he did not assault Terrel and questions the reporter’s motives while urging public judgment after reviewing evidence.
Washington December 19 adjourned meeting of the New York delegation held tonight without city delegates present. J H Reynolds offered a resolution affirming constitutional rights and Union obligations and urging that grievances be addressed under the present Constitution with due observance of the laws. The vote was unanimous and the language urged prompt and energetic action.
Government vows to enforce all laws of the General Government to safeguard the country during the present crisis and to preserve the Federal Union. The statement frames federal action as essential for national safety and unity.
The Missouri House met January 10 1861 with Mrs Ament presiding and voted for speaker. Results show McAfee Shelby 74, Boyd 42, Rice 1. adjourned to Jan 11. January 2 caucus settled differences and adopted party platforms. Breckinridge Democrats lead speaker and offices. Gov Stewart message read. National day of fasting observed.
Acknowledgments for brandy sent to an office and mentions C J Corwin becoming Associate editor of the Jefferson examiner. Also reflects on political shifts with two new parties and admonitions about spending and personal virtue. Includes stray observations about Missouri slave state voting.
In Rolls on the 4th instant after a brief illness died John O Webber eldest son of Mr John Webber at this place aged 19 years.
The Rolla Markets price list lists rates for goods across categories. Propues corn oats green apples dried apples walnuts eggs butter lard beef pork and other staples with per unit or per barrel prices. Livestock butter and tobacco prices along with irons nails and miscellaneous household items are included.
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