Divine Service on Parade Ground Sunday at 10:34
A notice states a religious service will be held on Parade Ground near the Depot this Sunday the 7th at 10 34 a m Rev Joseph Brooks Chaplain Rifle Battalion will officiate. The item also notes the 3d Regiment U S RB OC issued a humorous sheet from the printer boys and thanks several ladies societies in the east for shirts and mementoes sent to soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brooks
Rifle Battalion
Sweeny
3D Reg. U. S. RB. OC
Taz
Col
Bayles
New York
Massachusetts
Appointment Of Colonel D Bayles To Command Military Post
The Post announces Col. D Bayles has been formally appointed commander and will work with civil authorities to uphold law and order. It notes his eagerness to enforce civil regulations now that he has proper authority. A National Flag made by St. Louis ladies will be presented to Capt. McFaul's command next Saturday.
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Col. D. Bayles
St. Louis
R. M. Case
J. Brooks Chaplin
Rifle Battalion
O. P. Walker
Bayles
Madison
J.L McNair
Moore
South
United States
Virginia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Fourth of July Celebration at Nella Town Meeting
On July Fourth amid rumors of attacks, Mayor convened a special council meeting. Col Bayles led military drill with several companies, and a speech by Col Bayles and remarks by J L McNair defended Union principles and condemned secession as unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella
Speech On Freedmen Convictions Sparks Civic Reflection
The speaker urged remembrance of wartime rights and urged youth to defend political and religious freedoms. He called veterans to keep swords drawn for rights until secured, praising officers and soldiers for a rapid, exceptional service on short notice. Later, a social at the Tiffany House featured Colonel and officers enjoying a mazy dance.
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Wilson
Tiffany House
Gen Price mocked for lax discipline in Missouri battle
A cracked quip filled with satire about General Price during the Boonville engagement. The piece notes Price’s diarrhea and laxity, contrasts him with General Lyon, and mocks his military conduct and popularity while hinting at a broader Missouri destabilization and Confederate hopes.
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Missouri
Price
Lyon
Gen. Price
Boonville
Atlanta Confederacy
Harper’s Ferry
Weso
Gen. Lyon
U. S
Price’s Boonville action tests his Mississippi maneuver
A Missouri paper argues Gen. Price is not bound down and praises his policy at Boonville. It notes little federal casualties, calls his warfare worse than a skunk’s, and hints at his storied speed and vanity on the field while warning visitors to tread carefully.
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Missouri
Gen. Price
Grand Rounds at Camp Sweeny Sentinel Drills
An officer of the night leads a drill with sentinels at Camp Sweeny covering duties, bearing, response to approaching figures, and handling a crossing by a lady. The dialogue reviews vigilance, discipline, and readiness for possible attacks.
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2D Sentinel
3D Sentinel
Quez
Ans
Qnes
Market notes from Camp Sweany Noy in Rolla
Daily Review of the Rolla Market lists items like butter eggs corn bread and potatoes with prices and notes on supply. Soldier life terms appear in quips about muskets negroes and quarters while private ships from Rolla to St Louis and general sales commentary form the rest of the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Review OF the
Jeff. Davis
St. Louis
Camp Sweeny soldiers complain of delays and poor rations
A Camp Sweeny solider writes to the Camp Sweeney Spy from Rolla Missouri detailing a failed Missouri expedition. He blames officials for delays in ammo arms wagons and letters home, laments hard bread pork and poor clothing, and requests guidance on how to fight back against political and logistical obstacles. He signs as Any Ordinary Man seeking a reply.
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Sweeny
Arkansas
Price
Jackson ¢ Co
Sweeney
Springfield
Rolla
Recesh
Gov. Jackson
Gama
Battle near Camp Sweeny spurs town alarm
A night skirmish near Camp Sweeny involved a U S assault force and secession scouts firing on patrols. The U S troops returned fire and held the line. no injuries were reported as Corporal Baves led a disciplined battalion through town amid the clash.
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Sweeny
Spr
Tzrrivic Barrre
London Times
U. S
Yelley
Relley
Wiser and
Bravermen
Corp. Baves
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Citizns
E. G. Morse
E. W. Bishop
D. Bayles
G. P. Walker
Liest
Lyon Guards
Lient
Hail
Hibler
Bowén
McFaul
Heyl
Col Bayles
Sterling Price
Prentice
Tibet
Jackson
LYONS
General Lyon
Arpres
James
A. Ward
Sams
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