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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1862
Page
2
A heated extract discusses the 1861 act authorizing arming and disarming troops and enforcing state control. It criticizes Governor Jackson and allies for war preparations, cites Camp Jackson, and questions motives behind arming measures and loyalty tests amid secession tensions.
A fragment expresses hope that credits will be properly applied once political accounts are balanced, suggesting a financial settlement or reimbursement tied to campaigns or political dealings.
Rebels hanged Jesse B. James and Riley Brown on September 11 1861 in Ozark County for Union sentiments as a mob of about 280 men carried out the act. The widow of James, living in Rolla, faced insults and robbery as she and her four children sought support and protection. A Shannon County man fled for his life after exposing persecution for his country love. Some hangers are jailed in St. Louis and deserve punishment. such actions threaten peace.
The convention will adjourn soon and an August general election is anticipated though postponement to October remains possible. An ordinance on voter and civil officer qualifications was discussed, with the body refusing to extend the Provisional Government after two days of debate. More prisoners arrive as Major Tompkins brings in suspects linked to rebel outrages. Body hangs from trees reportedly show the severity of secessionist fear.
Notice reports the death of George C Reed of Reed and Wheeler after a brief consumptive illness. Wheeler named administrator of Reed's estate and will resume business at the old stand in Rolla, with Reed once a respected partner and citizen.
Robert Ratliff James Martin names Elkin M C Trout and John Trout of Texas County were captured by Col Clayton s command and brought to Rollaby by Kansas Cavalry scouts. They face charges of siding with rebels and guerrillas and allegedly aided Union men who looted their homes last summer.
Colonial era letters and military dispatches describe Col Henry Almstedt and Major Theodore Wilkins with the 2d Regiment Missouri Artillery visiting Rolla. Reports detail Gen Halleck and Gen Buell casualty estimates, skirmishes near Harrisonburg, gunboat actions, and a local school reopens under Mrs R T Latham. Town notices list readers and post office letters.
Advices from Cairo say Memphis remains quiet while trade shows early revival. Traders refuse Confederate shrimp. Much cotton has been burned in the vicinity by order of Gen Hindman with 400 bales burned at Madison and 40 miles west of Memphis.
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