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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1860
Page
2
Advertising rates listed for one square to column spans, with commissions for agents at 25 percent and payment in advance. Notices covering executors, administrations, settlements, stray animals, and religious or obituary notices described. payments due on proof of publication. Subscriptions and renewal prompts noted. WalkerRolla address included.
The piece discusses the outcome of the presidential election, potential disunion threats, and questions about Southern states like Georgia and South Carolina seeking independence. It questions policy toward any separate republics and the role of the United States government in safeguarding union.
AP Work Again notes its progress as a small town paper relying on reader support. The editors describe frugal living, debt repayment, and a straight business course while asking readers to consider the costs of enlarging the paper and funding further expansion.
The passage asserts that South Carolina and other states may petition Congress to leave the Union if the compact binds them unjustly. It warns that turbulent secession harming citizens becomes insurrection, while the right of petition for grievances is a preserved constitutional right not to be denied by the General Government.
Readers see an advertisement for a Furniture Manufacturer in Rolla praising Mr. John Nuslein as a skilled workman. Collings pieces can be made to order with the shortest possible notice.
A Ciuxese maxim outlines four traits of a woman: virtue in the heart, modesty on the brow, sweetness in speech, and industry in work. The fragment notes that these standards guide behavior for women.
A brief notice in Dillon reports a sale event titled towards sale. The ad lists details sparsely, with limited readable information about timing or exact items for sale, reflecting a local classifieds snippet.
Subscriptions offered for Peterson's Lady's Magazine at 2 dollars a year with club discounts and premiums. American Agriculturalist promoted for farmers and families at 1 dollar yearly with a special twentieth volume offer. Godey's Magazine advertised as the oldest Lady's Book at 3 dollars annually. Addresses provided in Philadelphia.
Oregon City Arzus reports exciting rumors of rich silver discoveries on the Molalla headwaters. Parties are flocking to stake claims with several 100 foot front claims taken, and estimates of vast ore quantities reach into hundreds of billions of dollars depending on ore richness. The Cincinnati Press comments that dissolution is seen as the South’s worst solution to their troubles.
The article lists the 1860 race results by state with Lincoln leading in Free States Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa. Bell leads in Kentucky Tennessee Missouri. Breckinridge carried Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas. California and Oregon awaiting reports. Missouri county returns show Lincoln ahead in 92 counties while Breckinridge leads remain noted.
In Maries County Breckinridge 309 Douglas 98 Bell 95 Lincoln 7, a 211 lead over Douglas. Phelps County shows Breckinridge 130 Douglas 254 Bell 19 Lincoln 37, employees’ rail vote boosts Squatter Giant support. In Phelps the railroad stance swayed after the vote, per local observance and Republican notes. St. Louis Bulletin comments on Douglas losses and rural migration.
In a Charleston area report dated November 14, book sellers in Cuannesronx and Savannah back northern publications while a push to ban them grows. Foreign consuls contemplate secession to begin negotiations with full government authority. The Mayor warns Northern Steamship Lines agents that steerage passengers may not land without company guarantees to support possible vagrants. The secession movement widens with South Carolina expected to leave the States after New Year.
Fragmentary notes discuss fevers and their broad meaning. The author explains fevers include febrile illnesses like smallpox and eruptive fevers, arising from varied causes and constitutions. Despite diverse forms, all fevers share general characteristics and development patterns.
Dr. A DeNorwanvin argues against fever sub divisions and naming fever types. He warns that fevers blend into one another and urges immediate treatment without fixation on names, inviting readers to open conviction on fever’s true nature.
The quote asserts A. Drummer is the fastest man in the world by beating time, arguing petticoat government is not more oppressive now but is twice as extensive.
At the Southern Hotel in Rotla on the 13th by Rev Bradley, Robertsons late of Tinton and Wiss Molly West daughter of Geo West owner of the hotel were wed. The ceremony was private with a modest turnout and refreshments afterward. The couple departed for their wedding tour escorted by J L Hutchinson and Miss Nelly West as attendants.
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