Rolla Express in Rolla, Missouri

Federal Fugitive Slave Law Enforced in DC District

The President declares enforcement of the fugitive slave law in the District of Columbia. The House approved varied appropriations including a wagon road from Denver to Salt Lake via Clear Creek. The army bill allocates 420 million dollars for the year ending 1863, with debt around 700 million. The First Minnesota Regiment received three rifled 6-pounder cannons from Minister Sanford. Horace Greeley officiated for Rev Capin in New York. Missouri gubernatorial candidate Judge Birch to address Rolla on the 29th. Phelps County court adjourned after probate business. next term in August. J G Myers jeweler praised. Mail contract awarded to Case York and Hudson for daily service Rolla to Springfield. Rolla to hold municipal election for mayor and council on Monday week. Francis Munson returned from Pittsburg Landing with a stand of colors. Sterling Price presumed killed, ambushed by the Fifty-first Illinois.