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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1862
Page
4
A fragmentary 19th century column recounts Charleston’s devastating fire, Nashville losses, and rumors of further blazes. It denounces cotton burnings as misguided and mocks Southern flirtations with “Wise” parallels while criticizing pro‑Union zeal and Lincoln era politics.
A chaotic dispatch describes Gen Sackson with 15 quon? troops and 3,000 militia arriving near Huavesek. Reports of a major rebel attack repelled by volunteers, with Jackson’s regulars advancing and a front-line withdrawal. The note mentions a new fashion trend and a push for retrenchment in city salaries.
Indian Agent G A Cutler details defeats of Union Indians led by Albert Pike and Melntosh. Refugees number about four hundred at Mall River with many denuded of provisions and clothing. Opotholeyerho suspecting betrayal. many Seminarks Creeks and Chickasaws engaged in fights. horse purchases for quarreling quaters. old farmer cited for keeping government horses. Irish vippie tale at a bridge.
A December Port Royal letter recounts that after Caribbean forts were abandoned Black inhabitants refused to leave, selecting a governor to rule the enslaved population while white founders fled. Rebels were cornered by a governor’s force, surrendering under threat of execution, as pirate elements arrived seeking neglected property. A curious tale follows of a monkey and a boy misdelivering a letter, illustrating frontier chaos.
An official report from Gen. Ratleck states Major Hubbard’s cavalry attacked all rebel forces of QU0 at Suver Creek Howard County under Col. Poindexter on the 16th and routed them. Rebel losses were 40 killed and 6 wounded while our side had 9 killed and 19 wounded. We captured 160 horses 60 wagons 105 tents 100 kegs of powder 100 guns and 28 prisoners.
A disrupted gunfire incident in Memphis follows a French war steamer attempting to breach a blockade at New Orleans. A U.S. boatman fired twelve shots at the French vessel, provoking strong reactions and widespread discussion across nearby towns.
Historic military orders from Rolla dated 16th detailing officers appointed and duties, including overtrust marshal role, and strict prohibition of intoxicants in camps. It prescribes military justice for violations, reporting to headquarters, and enforcement to maintain discipline.
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