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Newspaper

Rolla Express

Location

Rolla, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1862

Page

2

Frost Announces Senate Candidacy in 18th District

Cyrus H Frost announces his candidacy for Member of the Senate to represent the 18th Senatorial District in the next State Legislature. The notice also lists Thomas C Fletcher of Jefferson County as a candidate for Congress in the 2nd District and J F Day seeking reelection as Rolla Township Constable with endorsements urged from loyal citizens.

Cyrus H. Frost Senate Bald Conaness Thos. C. Fletcher Jefferson County J. F. Day Rolla Township Day

Printing Materials for Sale at Bargain Prices

Large portion of printing materials for this newspaper system is offered at cash prices. Listings include long primer and minion matrices, cases, composing sticks, galleys, bases, ink, stones, rulers, leads, and other printing office fixtures. Complete outfit available for a newspaper the size of the Express.

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Harrington Seeks Legislature Amid Fierce Personal Attacks

A public meeting at the Tiffany House features Maj. Walker's speech and Mr. Harrington declaring candidacy. The editorial denounces Harrington as a secessionist, accuses him of bribery and perjury, and backs Col. J. A. Glover and Perry in opposition, arguing Harrington opposes the Provisional Government and loyalty.

Harrington Mr. Harrington Missouri

Local meeting airs candidate clash over loyalty at Tiffany House

Citizens gathered at the Tiffany House last night where E Perky announced his House candidacy for the next Legislature. He attacked Harrington on loyalty, while Harrington defended himself and admitted wearing a rosette with fire-eaters in fashion.

Tiffany House E. Perky Epen Harrington S. G. Williams J. E. Chauvin B’hoys

Murder Trial in Paruis County Court Proceedings

The Paruis County Circuit Court met in Rolla with quiet dispatch as A G Rice a private in the Fifth Regiment Kansas Volunteers faced a first degree murder verdict. Prosecution ended with a moving appeal by E A Seay while defense by Sam Williams failed to win mercy. The crime involved Rice and Captain Clark threatening a widow and her daughter Mary near Springfield after guard patrols were stationed for protection. shots were fired when threats reached the guard.

Fifth Regiment Kansas Volunteers Sam. G. Williams E.A. Seay Warmoth Rice Clark Springfield Mary

General election vigilance and military district notes

Broadcasted warnings urge Union supporters to monitor polls for traitors as General Order No. 44 reorganizes Missouri into nine military districts. Brigadier General Henry C. Warmoth commands the Second District with Rolla headquarters, while Maj. Walker and Maj. Gallup change posts and duties. George F. Harrington withdraws, leaving Perry as the sole candidate.

Wm. D. Wood Missouri St. Louis Henry C. Warmoth Rolla Walker

Feprerat Troops 1x Possession of Pensacola

Gen Butler arrived at Pensacola with 7 000 troops according to The Columbia Times. The report speculates a march toward the Mobile Montgomery Pensacola railroad junction. Rebels cross Mississippi at Duck Island as claimed by Memphis Bulletin. Hindman jailed at Little Rock awaiting transfer to Richmond. Confederate War Secretary Randolph denies Hindman commanded in Arkansas.

Feprerat Pensacola Cairo The Columbia Ala Times of the 7Th Butler Mobile, Montgomery and Memphis Mississippi Duck Island Grenada Price Holy Springs Helena Hindman Little Rock Richmond Randolph Arkansas

Army of the Potomac pursuit near Winchester moves on Longstreet

The army of the Potomac closes on Longstreet with Burnside and Porter in pursuit. They expect the Confederate to retreat toward Winchester and then down the valley rather than press forward.

Sheriff Sale In Rolla Missouri 1862

The Sheriff of Phelps County Missouri announces a public sale by auction on October 29 1862 at Rolla Court House front door to satisfy an execution against Daniel R Parsons. Real estate includes multiple lots and blocks in Bishop's and James Additions Rolla with specified parcels. Auction proceeds go to the highest bidder cash in hand during court session.

Phelps County Missouri Morris Langsdorf Isaac P. Rosenstein Daniel R. Parsons Rolla Circuit Court Bishop James Rolls John McNeil John B. Gray Jacob Manthe Court HA House Rolls Phelps Phalps County Jacob Mauthe Rolla Pheps

Sheriff’s Base Chief Miller Reported by Dosivey Deputy

A 1862 sheriff notice from Qor 4th details Sheriff C Miller as the local law officer in charge, with J M Dosivey listed as deputy. The fragment appears to be a formal proclamation or appointment record from the era.

J. M. Dosivey Qor

Sheriff Miller Sells Jesse Fulsoms Land Under Execution

Sheriff TM c Miller announces a county sale of Jesse Fulsom's real estate in Rolla Phelps County Missouri to satisfy an 1862 circuit court execution in favor of Alexander Andrae. The sale covers lot 5 block 3 and fractional sections in township 37 range 8, at the Rolla courthouse on a Wednesday between 9 am and 4 pm, cash to highest bidder.

Circuit Court Phelps County Missouri Alex. Andrae Jesse Fulsom Phelps Rolla N. W S. E

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