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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1862
Page
2
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Col. Boyd Maj. Goff Maj. Wilkins and Rev. Mr. Grant attended the ceremony at Maramec Iron Works. The group returned by train to Rolla with conductor C. Allen recognized for long service. Evening featured music and dancing at the hotel with lively participation by local youths.
A wartime column defends union loyalty and vows swift action against secessionists. It details a governor's commission to assess fines for outrages on Union families, assigns responsibility to county commissioners, and notes returning oath violations by some soldiers.
Rolla reports a Sunday School organized with teachers and many scholars. A civic library of books was provided by generous residents. The Bible class welcomes all regardless of denomination under the M E Church supervision. A cheerful Sabbath group studies the Word of God while avoiding street wildness.
The Hall of the Rolla Lodge A F and A M was serenaded by regimental musicians on Tuesday evening. Maj. English proposed a collection, and members visited Green & Co to purchase items for the hospital fund, giving aid through proper channels.
Camp Lincoln intelligence in front of Richmond gives cheer. McClellan’s forces prepared for a potential general engagement as enemy movements suggested an attack. On Wednesday Union pickets advanced on the left, Heintzleman’s corps and part of Keyes’ gained a noted advantage with little loss. Porter silenced batteries on the right, enabling better dispositions.
Mr. W. J. C. Taylor opens a General News Depot near the Rail Road Station. He has built a neat, comfortable house opposite Harding's store, a creditable improvement for the area. We wish him success in the venture.
A dispatch from General Hindman urged Captain Fry to destroy cotton and to open fire if citizens interfered, illustrating the patriots of the South sacrificing property for their new government and its popularity as a striking example.
Richmond reports seventy deserters from the Confederate army with notices in the Richmond Dispatch on the twelfth. Savannah ads offer rewards for deserters. Southern papers push substitutes amid editorials. Rolla Methodist church gains two lots for a new site and appeals for donations to build.
Printers nationwide shift schedule for the coming week as work slows before the Glorious Fourth. No paper will be issued from this office next week to depart from standard production.
Prof DeMotte will present another rope walking show in Rolla between four and six on July 4. His prior performance here drew a large crowd and satisfied attendees. the entertainment is expected to be interesting.
The article notes that about 8,000 Missourians have joined the Confederate army and that the rest are seeking some means to return.
The recreant Clark Jackson and Gov. Rector fled to Texas with their families amid ongoing conflicts.
General Order No 18 warns of rebel activity in Missouri and calls for strict vigilance against insurgents. It outlines rewards and penalties, offers amnesty and oath options for those who surrender, and requires military authorities to protect loyal citizens while pursuing disloyal ones.
The St. Louis Democrat reports Capt M P Small promoted to colonel in the volunteer service. An officer from Fortress Monroe, he led the commissary department here with noted ability. The paper promises further details on the department’s immense business.
A St Charles Arkansas piece defends strong punishment of Union supporters amid Civil War violence. It cites hangings, shootings, and ironed men, notes rebel uniforms found in houses, and details pilots harmed for Union views. The writer condemns mercy toward perpetrators and warns war will scar life histories.
Benn D Hartwell is named president and Gko Fairchily serves as secretary in the organization’s latest officers.
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