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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1860
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices with delayed payments and agent commissions, advertising rates by duration and column width, and exemptions for religious notices and certain obituaries. It specifies commissions for agents, payment rules, and address details for Walker, Rolla, Missouri, with renewal reminders tied to an X mark on names.
From Rolla Missouri November 26 1860 reports describe rising Southern sentiment for immediate secession with actions in Alabama South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia. Dispatches note secession meetings coalitions and preparations for a state convention while Kansas Missouri violence and a railway accident are also mentioned.
A New York Tribune article on peaceful secession is cited to illustrate Black Republican conservatism. The Springfield State Journal asserts the incoming administration’s stance, claiming South Carolina could resist duties or forts but that coercion or loyalty to federal law will be enforced, signaling Lincoln’s potential coercive measures to quell secessionist aims.
The Rolla court of J I Marsh handles daily arrests in magistrate hearings with cases ranging from self defense with an ax to alleged fraud and larceny. Peter Spoon defends himself amid mischief. Peter Keveny faces false pretenses charges with C C Wiley as accomplice. William Martin fined for chastising a French cook. a stranger charged for lacking an owner. jail holds Davis Runnells Arthur and Long awaiting trial or bail. A pleasant party gathered at the Southern Hotel Wednesday evening.
By reference to another part of the paper readers learn that Mr T C Harrison has filled Dr J G Marshall's new store with a large assortment of drugs and medicines. Dr Marshall is at the store ready to prescribe or wait on customers. The establishment is recommended for all who want items in a drug and medicine shop.
The county jail is small and already crowded five inmates await trial after three weeks since court adjourned. If courts stay efficient, the facility may need an addition by the next circuit session.
Reports state Peter Keveney Wiley Davis Jacob Runnells and John Arthur escaped from the Phelps County jail Friday evening while the jailer Mr Weber was at supper. They climbed to the roof then descended by a ladder en route to the next circuit court term.
The sale time for the Dillon town lots advertised on November 31 has been moved to December first. In other news, Albert Neuman has opened a picture gallery in Rolla and, based on early specimens, shows promise as a local artist.
Henry Van Fleet has built and opened a new livery stable in Rolfa to serve the public. The facility is described as one of the town's greatest conveniences.
Notice urges travelers to use Burden and Woodson coaches, praised for excellent management on the shortest route from St Louis to the Southwest, a three day ride to Springfield.
The advertises Boerhaves Holland Bitters as a safe pleasant cure for nervous or sick headaches. It soothes throbbing heads corrects stomach acidity aids digestion and builds appetite. It is touted as popular across Wisconsin New York Michigan Illinois and Indiana with a notice to see another column.
S G Williams authorises that he will attend to entering lands and proving up on Government lands and to handle business related to the railroad or government lands. The South’s political troubles have strained the money market. A Home Journal writer recalls Irving with lingering tribute and calls for more patriotism.
Peterson's Magazine announces a December issue with 100000 circulation and major 1861 improvements. It promises 1000 pages, 14 color fashion plates, 12 Berlin work patterns, embroidery, crochet, and 800 engravings. Subscriptions cost two dollars a year with discounts for club orders and premiums for publishers forming clubs. Address Charles J. Peterson Philadelphia.
The region endures several days of severe freezing conditions causing ice hazards and travel disruptions. Officials urge residents to limit travel and prepare for possible power outages as temperatures remain well below normal.
Wholesale prices from Rolla include corn shelled 90 cents per bushel wheat oats and new potatoes 75 cents and 30 cents for green apples dried apples 50 cents and beeswax 40 cents per pound. Meat and livestock prices cover beef in brine pork bacon hams and hides with various per unit rates. Tobacco nails and flax prices also appear with yard and barrel rates for several goods.
Dillon notes the terminus of the T South West Branch of the Pacific Rail Road. Context dense OCR fragment leaves the exact station or date unclear but points to a railway extension or closure item involving Dillon.
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