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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1865
Page
2
The quote warns that any union dissident willing to destroy the Constitution should face the fate of Arnold and suffer American scorn until they abandon a country they no longer deserve to enjoy. Silas Wright delivers a stark, politically charged rebuke.
The New York venue was destroyed by a fire deemed incendiary. P. T. Barnum has sent an agent to Europe to arrange a new museum. Missouri consolidates its military districts into one statewide district with HQ in St. Louis under Brig. Gen. Williamson. General Sazzman argues for negro participation in the struggle and the ballot after revolt.
The Missouri Republican reports Rolla’s revival after fire damage with new buildings and resumed trade with St Louis. It notes strong agricultural yields in Phelps County and accuses opponents of intimidation to derail the New Constitution, claiming irregular voting and rebel influence in Rolla and surrounding areas.
The St Louis daily reports General Sickles returned from South American republics where he studied reactions to the Monroe Doctrine. His mission, it is said, prepared for an official announcement when enforcement time arrives. With a larger Texas cavalry, the administration may press Maxamillian to depart if he does not comply. Andy Johnson is portrayed as steadfast in Monroe Doctrine support.
The Missouri State Times laments the transfer of about 175 Federal prisoners to the state penitentiary for terms up to twenty years. It criticizes the disparity with rebel prisoners released or commuted and condemns President Johnson and officials for alleged bias against Union soldiers.
Fragmentary note reports Mason from Virginia claiming he favors secession long ago and calls himself a candidate for the first halter. The item suggests he should be notified that the halter is now ready.
Two cent and ten of 1 S500 20 a oerTSLevve notes of all denominations named will be promptly furnished upon receipt of subscriptions. The notes of this third series are similar in form to the Sevens Thirties already sold, except the government reserves the option to pay interest in gold coin at 6 percent instead of a 16th in currency. Subscribers will deduct interest in currency up to July 16 at the time they subscribe.
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