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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1865
Page
1
A mosaic of poems and excerpts begins with a tale of love lost after a decisive rebuff, then shifts to patriotic anthems praising America and freedom. The pieces mix romantic lament, hopeful national pride, and a sermon on universal suffrage urging education as the path to democracy.
An old couple claiming kin to Vice President Andrew Johnson seeks a Washington pass and reveals he is their brother. The piece then recounts a sensational Deathbed Marriage scheme and offers a portrait of General Wilson as a disciplined, humane officer and a beacon of “Young America,” praising his character, leadership, and integrity.
The piece argues that among three southern classes the colored population deserves first consideration for suffrage because they proved loyalists and trustworthy for the future. It warns that excluding colored men from the vote risks poor governance and suggests white Unionists may dominate if enfranchisement is denied, citing Virginia as a recent example.
The piece traces Richard Oglesby and Thomas Freeman from childhood dispute in 1850 to Civil War roles and political rise. Oglesby, an abolitionist and future Illinois governor, serves as a central figure after a Shiloh wound and wartime leadership while Freeman backs the Confederacy and is captured.
A visitor recounts a peaceful tour of Mount Vernon, noting the Ninth Corps guard detail, preserved grounds, and restored buildings. The Washingtons. graves, the old mansion, and the carefully rebuilt features reflect careful stewardship since the war amid gardens, servants, and a view of the Potomac.
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