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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1862
Page
2
The statement announces Thos. C. Fletcher of Jefferson County as a candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District. The notice is authorized and specifies the district and candidate name.
Large quantity of printing materials offered for cash before the first of next month. Includes 200 lbs long primer 150 lbs minion 9 cases 4 composing and job strikes 4 brass galleys newspaper and job chases ink imposing stones roles and leads and other office supplies. Complete outfit for a newspaper the size of the Express. Materials are all good.
Reports say rebels in Kentucky and Maryland move toward Washington while 100000 rebels gathered at Frederick threaten Union lines. Halleck claims Washington defenses strong. Indian hostilities harm civilians in Minnesota Iowa Nebraska as Springfield reports rapid troop arrivals.
Daily fresh troop arrivals at Rolla continue through the present week with units including the 99th Illinois, 94th Illinois, and 19th Iowa among those reported.
The Hartford Times argues avowed abolitionists are the underdog in Washington politics as Gen. Hunter is replaced by Gen. Mitchell at Port Royal and Gen. Phelps moves aside for Gen. T. Sherman while abolitionists are blamed for undermining the government.
A Dent county resident Mr. W. P. Williams was traveling from Rolla toward Salem when his pistol discharged near the Big Pond by Dr. Hyers. The shot entered his stomach and he was reported in a dangerous state at last accounts.
Reports from Houston say two to three thousand rebels under Gen. McBride gather at Thomasville. A small force entered Houston Monday evening, cut down a flag pole, searched homes, and seized clothing and other items before retreating.
A mail carrier on the Rolla to Houston route was robbed near Bluff Post Office on Monday by guerrillas, losing his horse and mail. The horse belonged to Mr. G. B. Hance, mail contractor.
The paper notes that by reference to another section, every person must obtain certificates of enrollment.
A brief notice states adherence to military duties and other business of importance will excuse the thin editorial presence this week. The item notes duties take priority over the newspaper’s normal editorial output.
A flag of truce from Gen Hindman arrived at Cross Hollows with 25 000 to 30 000 men and forty guns carrying prisoner exchange news. Lieut White of the 1st Mo Cavalry gathered details on Hindmans aim to push Union forces from Missouri. The Springfield Journal casts doubt on Hindmans exact location but notes possible Confederate movement soon.
The Palmyra Courier warns that 500 to 1,000 rebels inhabit Marion and nearby counties with barely any military pursuit. Bushwhackers, numbering about five thousand across Marion Lewis Clark and other counties, raid, rob, and murder Unionists as authorities remain inactive. Government policy and vigor are questioned as civilians flee toward Illinois.
A Civil War era reflection on the mortal costs of battle. The piece weighs the sorrow of loyal households mourning husbands sons brothers and sweethearts and urges readers to recall fallen soldiers fought for the best cause that sanctified a soldier's sword.
Brunswick Central City notes that rebel raids in Kentucky and Missouri boost Morgan’s recruiting, with Poindexter and others aiding Missouri. The piece argues ill winds may become good for Confederate efforts, reflecting a northern paper’s cautious optimism.
A camp of secessionists near Tipton was dispersed by Enrolled Militia a few days ago. One rebel was killed four wounded and many guns and horses were seized during the encounter.
Abolitionists press for reform while the presidency blocks progress. The conflict centers on legislative or executive obstacles delaying their goals and stirring public debate about emancipation and policy.
Dispatches from Covington and Fal mouth describe Confederate forces under Marshall and Kirby Smith moving through Kentucky. Estimates put Marshall’s army at about ten thousand with artillery and cavalry, while spies note rebels approaching Cincinnati with Union sympathizers inclining to join. The Fortieth Ohio is stationed at Louisa amid bushwhacker activity.
The Grenada Appeal reports the Manassas battle details with Longstreet and Jackson forming a V on the Warrenton turnpike. Confederates repulse Federal attempts, heavy losses on both sides, and thousands of prisoners and arms captured. Reports also note evacuations of Washington and Huntsville developments.
In Baltimore on September 8 authorities report the Frederick post master removed all United States mails and government funds prior to enemy entry, leaving no mail or funds behind in the city.
Washington reports private accounts of rebel forces crossing the Potomac on Friday night and yesterday morning, marching toward White Bark Springs near Frederick. They seized the Monacy bridge as a regimental guard evacuated the Point, with many Fredericksburg residents fleeing toward Pennsylvania and refugees arriving in Hagerstown. General Pope, relieved from command in the Valley of Virginia, is reassigned to lead the Department of the Northwest.
Washington reports near large rebel reinforcements passing from Ashby Gap toward Bincker's Ferry. Rebel columns include first cavalry then artillery and infantry with baggage. Valley residents aided the rebels with subsistence and information. Union troops at Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg are not heard from.
Washington reports rebels moved up the Valley with aims to enter Maryland. A detachment reconnoitered the Maryland side and returned to Virginia. Rumors and camp fires are seen as rebel deception. Tonight rebels are said to have crossed near Point of Rocks and occupy Frederick City in force. Military leaders view the movement as favorable for Union operations.
Major Lippert with the 13th Illinois cavalry two companies of the 24th Missouri volunteers and one howitzer attacked Col. White's force of about 1000 men twelve miles southeast of Pittman Ferry on Current river. After an hour of fighting, White’s men were routed, with wagons, ammunition, camp equipage captured and many prisoners taken along with horses and mules.
September 6 at Fort Monroe reports say Merrimac No. 2 was seen below Fort Darling steering toward Newport News. A reconnais sance by one or two gunboats on the James River is believed to have occurred recently. Later there is great excitement over the proposed encounter near Newport News with our gun boats driven back.
Harrisburg reports Gov Curtain calls all able bodied Pennsylvanians to organize immediately for state defense and prepare for marching orders at a moment's notice. Dispatches indicate Confederate forces under Jackson entered Hagerstown in force this afternoon.
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