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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1862
Page
2
An 1869 Ro ll a meditation condemns lounging critics as hypocritical threats to virtue. It argues reform should come from genuine reformers, not bitter fault finders, urging society to shed such envious, careless voices and preserve true morals.
The Express reports a 25 percent rise in paper costs with more increases expected in a month. Editors note subscription and job rates must rise or firms fail, citing higher waste chemicals labor and taxes. They plan to keep a $1.50 yearly rate and urge prompt payment as dollars stretch less in printing offices.
The Cairo Gazette reports a week of steamboat activity with notable traffic and scheduling details. Readers see emphasis on vessel movements and port operations during the period.
The notice touts a new firm at the New Store Bales Reis Ware with full stock and very low prices. Charley promises satisfying meals, while Rolla area readers are urged to visit John Butler and Frank Deegar for rival daily arrivals. War impacts Missouri prices as Faullmer Graves shipped goods from the metropolis, expanding wholesale reach across the street.
The wedding on November 25 at the bride’s father’s residence, Gol. Benj. Wishon, followed by a festive reception. Attendees include Brig. Gen. Warmoth and staff, Col. J. M. Glover, Lieut. Col. Graham, Major Atherton, Capt. Clark, and many residents from Phelps and nearby counties. The couple are Mr. Joshua C. Mienzx and Miss Josix E. Wisnow. guests enjoyed a bright mansion, good things, and lively dancing.
The notice announces an upcoming effort to contact debtors and patrons of the establishment. It describes preparations to call at debtors places of business and hints at collecting owed amounts, expressing mixed expectations of being received or compensated.
The Leavenworth Bulletin reports bands of outlaws along the Kansas border with secret organizations and by laws. Their chief activity is stealing horses and their emissaries are in every town. headquarters are believed to be in Leavenworth.
Our friend Mrs Beal invited us to a thanks giving dinner last Thursday. A present showed high appreciation for the delicacies prepared including turkey plum pudding mince pie sweet cake and nicknacks which disappeared with rapidity. The guests were notably complimentary about the rare treats.
In Rolla at the Military Hospital on the 6th inst day Jon Bourys a 45 year old refugee from Douglas County Missouri died. Amy Herken knows the relatives of the deceased and asks friends to inform kin of his death. Information about Robins misfortunes may be obtained from E. W. Bishop.
The Spanish government demands punishment for Montgomery officers who violated the Spanish flag off Cuba. Our Madrid minister reported to the queen that the act was not authorized by the U.S. Government.
A forthcoming column describes a congressional act offering loyal male settlers twenty one or older the right to acquire clear title by homesteading eighty acres of public land within view of Rolla. The measure emphasizes inducements to establish homes and settlement on the surveyed acreage.
From the 1861 tax books the roll shows 1999 polls in Phelps County. The county contains 161418 acres of land with total town property valuation. Slaves number 105. Money notes valued at 177241. Other property valued at 167719. Total taxable property 766910. Total tax due for State and County 5478.52.
Gen. Schofield and his Springfield guard arrived in Rolla last Saturday and left Sunday for St. Louis. The general remains quite ill, though supporters hope careful treatment will allow him to resume leadership of the army in southwest Missouri soon.
Late California papers claim sugar and syrup made from Chinese cane surpass imported varieties and have been produced in sizeable quantities within the state. Tular county is expected to supply its population with sugar and molasses locally.
Little Delaware, a slave state, shows Union support in early returns with Fisher favored for Congress by a small margin and Cannon winning Governor by about one hundred votes reflecting the state’s cautious alignment.
Gen Jim Lane crossed the Father of Waters from St. Louis last week bound for the White House.
There are currently 1,079 inmates housed in the Detroit and Myrtle Street prisons in St. Louis, reflecting the facility population at this time.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue orders stamps for playing cards express telegraph life and fire and marine passage tickets and protest. Use begins December 1. Penalties apply for wilful neglect.
Federal act approved May 20 1862 sets preemption criteria for heads of families or 21 plus U S citizens who have declared intention. It allows entry of up to 160 acres at $2.50 per acre with five year residence and cultivation proof, with protections for widows and infants and prohibitions on multiple entries.
A Hartsville messenger reports a Government train of about 30 wagons en route from Houston to Hartsville was attacked 24 miles from Hartsville by Bur mis led Rebel forces, estimated at 1500. The escort retreated, six were killed and ten wounded among Rebels, twenty five wagons burned, mules and loot taken, and graves found in the brush. Federal cavalry were not yet pursuing due to infantry dominance.
The Springfield Missourian estimates the Senate will have twenty two Emancipationists and eleven opponents. It also projects a House majority of twenty for Emancipation.
A large sergeant complains bunk width is insufficient for two men as he wakes to crowding. The captain responds with a terse remark about the situation and the difficulty of shared sleeping arrangements.
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