Mounted Lillexien exposes Rolla alarm as false rumor
In a Rolla edition a scare of a German regimental assault on the town is dismissed as an arus, praising Rolla citizens for readiness while noting no real threat. Agricultural outlook in Missouri grows brighter with wheat and corn prospering and favorable harvest expectations. Mrs. Phelps opposes secession, Missouri should refrain from war, while Virginia secedes. John S. Phelps prefers unity with the Union and votes against secession despite popular will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Dent County
Aussis
E. T. Wisgo
M. M. M-Spadden
W. Walliburton
P. i. Simmons
M. Nichol
Wm. Organ
W. H. Shuck
Ini Rolla
Aruse
Tinlla
Jiero
Rolla
West
Missouri
John
Phelps
Virginia
E. Y. Mitchell
Col. Wingo
St Louis Arsenal
Place for an Armory at Meramec Iron Works
ROLLA MO MAY 1 1861. The Meramec Iron Works offers ideal conditions for an arsenal with abundant iron for gun barrels timber for stocks coal nearby a water power spring and a naturally impregnable position. The article urges the Governor and Legislature to examine this site for cannon and rifle manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brate
Meramec Iron Works
Fresh vegetables from Auerbach & Co's via Adams Express
Favorns reports Mr H Paddleford, agent for Adams Express Co, provided a big basket of fresh vegetables. Auerbach & Co's offers a constant supply of produce to readers.
Excitement Over Secession in Rolla Missouri
In Rolla and surrounding areas the May term of the Circuit Court sparked intense secession fervor. Prominent speakers and a Confederate flag raising energized crowds, turning local opinion toward disunion while urging vigilance over new converts. Some residents fled homes, business slowed, and tensions rose as fear and loyalty shifted amid ongoing political upheaval.
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Rolla
EB. T. Wingo
Hyer
G. Williams
JL. Hutchison
B. Trigg
Mitchell
Repudiation and Secession Debate In Maryland and Missouri
Letter to the editor argues that secession would enable repudiation of state debts and debts to out-of-staters, labeling it a boon for insolvent individuals. It notes Gov Hicks may face civil conflict over a safety board, a seal in Annapolis, and possible appeals to Washington or the Pennsylvania line.
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Rolla
Expresa
Maryland
Hicks
Board of Safety
Washington
Pennsylvania
Annapolis
Chesapeake
Tennessee Secedes From Union Report From Memphis
Memphis dispatch says Tennessee has withdrawn from the Union with an ordinance passed May 1. The measure goes to voters for ratification and calls elections for a State Convention and Southern Congress seats. The Paducah Herald urges Kentucky to follow this example and aims for Confederate citizenship by June 1.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Union
Southern Congress
Kentucky
Confederate States of America
Paducah
Missouri Legislature Extra Session Promotes State Self-Defense
The Missouri legislature meets in an extra session to consider measures for defense and protection of the state. Seccession is not the objective. the aim is self-defense, with a well regulated militia and home production to meet needs.
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Missouri
Massachusetts
Illinois
United States
Washington
Legislative prudence urged to guide Missouri interests
In a Sunday Herald讷 editorial fragment, emphasis is placed on the need for the legislative body to act with high prudence to avoid horrors and miseries for Missouri. The piece hopes for grave, firm, discerning members who will follow the path the state’s interests indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sunday Herald
Notice forewarning purchase of certain promissory notes
A public notice from Rome, Missouri dated May 7 1865 warns that two promissory notes executed by Henry Anidiac and D R Far Bons as principals and secured by the undersigned are forbidden to be purchased. Each note is for thirteen hundred seventy nine dollars and eighty cents with due dates May 15 1861 and Aug 15 1861. The signer states not responsible for payment if conditions of security are not met and notes were served on L E Green around December 27 1860.
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Henry Anidiac
D. R. Far Bons
IL. E. Green
Dame Wan
L. E. Green
Roiua
E. W. Bishop
Edmund Mills
Harriet Mills
Recorder’s Office
Phelys County
Slisacuri
Rolls
Phetpxard
Rola
Aléxander Andrae
Alexander Andrae
Rolla
George F
Harrington
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Lillexien
Rolla, MO
Col. E. T. Wingo
J. L Hutchison
Dr.Moore
Mr. Nichol
W. G. Pomeroy
F. M. Lenox
J. M. McGuire
Clark
Franklin
Fruit
Ins
Lyon
U.S
St. Louis
Frost
Capitol
New York
Edwards
Richmond
Potomac
Harper’s Ferry
Herald
Alvo Anga
Maryland Committee
Baltimore
Fort Sara
F’ort Washita
United Seaies
Frowa’ Jacksons
Elijah Johns
Tie County Court
E Viizabete Johns
Express Bisconpor
Auerbach
Tameo Tyre
County Court of
Uses
Joln M Trr
Eworb
C. Simmons
Simmons
Notich
Ald Micheul Dunnivin
Enid Patate
Murzarst Criter
Phelns
John Webber
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