Second Volume and Policy Hope Amid Reported Threats
The express journal hints at labor for sound policy over the past year despite prophecies and opposition. It plans to improve typography and grow patronage as the only paper between St Louis and Springfield. This issue notes limited news space due to the editor's absence and the President's Message taking space, which is deemed worthy of perusal.
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The
Express
St. Louis
Springfield
Thirteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers Arrive at Rolla
The Thirteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers arrived in Rolla on Sunday the 7th. Commanded by Col. John B. Wyman and Lieut. Col. Part ridge with Major H. M. Porter and Adjutant H. Porter, the unit includes numerous tradesmen. Report notes many printers among the ranks, suggesting a skilled corps ready for duty.
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Illinois Volunteers
Rolla
B. H. Messenger
Quincy McNeal
Brinkerhoff
Mayo
G. M. Cole
G. H. Gardner
H. Samm
L. Wadsworth
Blanchard
Provision Wagons Head South West for Troops
On last Friday morning about twenty five to thirty wagons belonging to the troops marching south west started in that direction loaded with provisions. It appears the fox hunters are intent on obtaining food for the expedition.
Expedition of Wednesday forces pursue rebel supplies in Missouri
An expedition of about 120 men under Major Partridge pursued suspected rebel supply wagons between Rolla and Salem. The wagons held powder lead crackers whisky and army stores. Salem’s Confederate recruitment station was emptied of goods. A prisoner John Lambe resisted an oath but now pledges support for the Constitution. Local volunteers urged Missourians to join a new infantry company for the General Government with Mr Chestine Miller aiding recruitment.
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Cole
Mayo
Wyman
Rolla
Salem
Partridge
McBride
Lambe
Missouri
Chestine Miller
Miller
Fatal Affray Near Yowell's Store Kills Soldier
Two Rolla soldiers traveling together got into a quarrel near Yowell's store on Little Piney. One man was killed, the other wounded, in a fatal confrontation assessed as an affray. The incident occurred Friday as they left Rolla.
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U.S. R.C
Rolla
Southwest
Yowell’s
Little Piney
Drummer John O'Neil Reaches St Louis After Battle
The drummer with Col Seizle reports fleeing under heat and fire after Seizle's command was captured by state troops. He recalls a comrade, fifer Kelly, killed at Boonville and warns against returning to the area. A private letter from Carthage dated July 7, 1861, notes 7,000 secessionists against 2,000 Union troops with 25 killed on our side and 400 to 700 on theirs, with reinforcements expected from Springfield.
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John O'Neil
Seizle
Kelly
Boonville
St. Louie
Vernon
Sir
Carthage
Springfield
Wolf
Salomon
Ballance
Frep Casseu
Carzo
Memphis
Missouri
Point Pleasant
Bird’s Point
Pillow
Col. Atkinson
Sum in Proportion in Rebel Strength
A historical note questions if Company Seigle with 1100 men can defeat Fox Jackson whose force is five times larger. It asks how many rebels are needed to establish the Southern Confederacy, implying a proportional calculation of opposing forces.
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Co. Seigle
Fox
Jackson
Terrible Slaughter of State Troops at Carthage
News from the West reports a long battle near Carthage between Col. Seigle's 1100 men and 5000 state troops under Jackson Parson and Price. Seigle won the field but retreated after twelve hours, with heavy loss on the state side and over a thousand dead reported in rough counts. Gen. Lyon expected, Confederate forces moving toward Fayetteville and Camp Walker, while political upheaval narratives surround Governor Jackson.
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Jackson
Parsons
Price
Carthage
Seigie
Seigle
Springfield
Rolla
Serragfidto
Parson Young
Lis
Stara
Lyon
Neosho
Pool's
Prairie
Walker
Arkansas
Owen
Rona
Emmis MacDonald
Wm. C. Price
Col
Pico
Millrrany Moor
Memphis
Chester Ashley
B McCullough
Fort Smith
Fayetteville
Geo. Johnson
Camp Walker
State Line
Missouri
Granby
Maryland
Jefferson
Anniversary of American Independence Observed in Camp
In the shade of a camping ground sentinel rests as voices and forest hum fill the air. The write about eighty fifth anniversary of independence and faith that the nation will endure fiery trials under Divine guidance. Gen Pillow planned to move to Columbus but Gen Butler warned the State Guard. The note mentions Jack son Missouri claimed as related to the fastest runner in US history.
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Sweeney
Pillow
Columbus
Butler
United States
Jackson
Missouri
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