09 Sep 1861
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1861
Page
1
A dispatch reports Europe weighing Mexico intervention by Britain and France over claims and insults to consulates. In Virginia a fight near Boone Court House leaves rebels routed by Federal troops with about thirty killed, many wounded, forty prisoners. Union forces suffer six wounded and burn the town.
A force of about 150 Rebels entered St Joseph a few days ago after withdrawal of troops and took two U S officers as prisoners.
The governor directs county sheriffs to publish notice of the November 1861 election to approve or reject the convention actions. The proclamation, dated August 3, 1861, references the Missouri ordinance extending interim offices and setting election procedures, with the Great Seal of Missouri affixed.
Stephen Lunsford of Crawford County recounts a dangerous kidnapping attempt four miles from Bourbon station on Monday night. He cut a vine with a pocket knife to escape, naming assailants Prim D. Marrig Reach Harrison Hansel. they fled. Col. Marshall led a cavalry detachment to Georgetown and captured Captain Magoffin, rumor suggests he was executed or shot as the regiment moved toward Lexington.
The account describes a planned ambush by secessionists of Gen. Sweeney's troops between Rolla and Lebanon to murder soldiers on a Springfield march. Citizens, posing as Union loyalists, uncovered the plot at the home of a noted secessionist and old man Smith. The army cornered the conspirators and they were sworn to allegiance rather than executed.
The Board of Trustees of the State Lunatic Asylum at Fulton announces the complete suspension of the institution. Pauper patients will be moved by September 1 and paying patients by September 30. The action follows a revolt linked to Governor opposing factions and fears of financial misuse. Meanwhile Kansas regiments march to Fort Scott and Wilson’s Creek veterans gain praise for their service.
Washington report notes Jel necnot planned to address Lexington on current issues at the urging of Kentucky trading men. Gen. Lane was reportedly marching Kansas forces toward Fort Scott.
The proclamation declares the governor's judgment that urgent need requires the commanding general to assume state admin powers. It cites disorder civil authority helplessness and threats from criminals to justify ending public safety and martial law to restore peace and protect citizens and property.
Fragmentary text describes military authority actions, loyalty declarations, and suspension of ordinary courts. It references detention or exile for alleged disloyalty, retention of public order, and a Commanding General directing measures for public welfare and county support.
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