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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1861
Page
2
Mrs Partington visits a Civil War battlefield marquee and jokes about guard arms and tents. A small amused officer offers a stool while the governor arrives, prompting her pity for the aged leader and a toast to steady nerves amid dust and cannon.
Lieut Col Joslyn of the 36th tells a joke about General Price marching with 60,000 men causing panic. Officers joke that Bart the quartermaster and Joe the sutler could deter Price with their charges. Some sentries have fallen asleep on posts and face severe penalties, up to death, unless pardoned by the President. A lieutenant forgot the countersign and nearly entered camp, illustrating the need to recall the magic password for night entry.
Saturday afternoon in Alexandria a telegraph official rode in with two or three orderlies and an officer. Dressed shabby yet handsome, he posed as a Georgia colonel to amused young ladies. They followed, brought friends and perfumed cards, and planned to sing rebel songs under his window before he left for Washington.
On September Sth government facilities at the post were expanded by Capt Swany and Geo C Stax. Two 100 foot storage buildings and a companion forage shed were erected near the railroad, with workshops for blacksmiths wagon and harness makers and carpenters. The Court House, now a general hospital, received updates to aid patients. Quarters for teamsters and stock shelter are under construction. An advance enemy force of 7,500 was found at Wilson Creek before retreat. Gen John B Wyman was named Provost Marshal of Springfield and martial law imposed. enemy strength reported at 63,000 under Gen A S Johnson.
Col Greusel and his command arrived from Biputaalons with 9 prisoners and livestock including hundreds of cattle and about 40 horses. The rebel flag was hauled down and the stars and stripes raised at the Court House. A proclamation warned of another visit if order did not hold. Capt Wood with 129 cavalry moved toward the Arkansas line to press the rebels. Prisoners include Lieut Col S A Taylor J L Campbell Lewis Black James F Tatt Marion Stanley James Richmore Spencer Mitchell. Two rebel scouts were killed.
A messenger returned from Springfield with intelligence indicating rebel forces around 800 at Wilson Fresk, and rumors of larger columns feared up to 20 000 troops nearby. Scout reports suggest the great battle may be delayed and lines remain strictly guarded with passes required to travel west.
Major Josephs and Gamble's militia routed Rebels near Bear Creek Pratt County. About 400 Rebels encamped were attacked with five skirmishes and one battle lasting about ninety minutes. 50 to 60 Rebels killed, 10–15 prisoners, many horses and camp equipage seized. Six men wounded slightly. Federals pursued Rebels, then returned to St Joseph in high spirits. Also a planned flank push by Gen Sumner from California with 8,000 troops.
The Creek Indians reportedly massed thousands against the Southern Confederacy under leaders like poth-le-ho-la and Melo tosh. Fort Smith and Van Buren fear widespread alarm as villages are ordered evacuated and the Confederate flag replaced by the Stars and Stripes.
The Whig reports Gen Dick Williams, formerly of Texas, recounting a 1200 mile overland journey and harrowing scenes he witnessed of secessionist violence. He claims in Texas Arkansas and Tennessee that about a thousand loyalists were hanged by those supporting secession.
The New Orleans Delta exults over the confiscation of six hundred shares of the Bank of Louisiana owned by Wa B Astor. The stock once worth 150 dollars per share would value his loss at about ninety thousand dollars.
General Hunter assumes command of Federal forces at Springfield. Beauregard’s army estimated at 100000 with artillery. rebels near Vienna and Fairfax Court House. Union prisoners reported near Santa Fe Missouri. local politics in Pelora County favoring Democratic Union ticket. Lincoln era military mobilization and transport details amid ongoing clashes. various minor notes on health, logistics, and equipment including Enfield rifles arriving in Louisville.
The Marshal of Illinois lists secession merchants in Missouri and a large embargoed shipment was stopped at Quincy. A man from the 36th Illinois Regiment accidentally shot himself while cleaning a gun. Gen Wool may assume command after Gen Scott’s resignation, with McClellan favored for the post.
The account recalls Scotland's long rebellions against rulers, including the murder of James V and imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots. It notes the Scots selling Charles I to the English, a rare historical act reflecting public sentiment and devotion during wartime turmoil.
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