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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1862
Page
2
A candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District is appealing for support. The notice references local advertisements and the need to accompany transient notices with cash deposits and proper handling at the office.
A large portion of printing materials including 200 pounds tong primer 160 pounds minion 9 ondes 4 composing sticks brass galleys job chases ink forcing stones and leads plus other essential printing office items offered for sale by application before the end of next month. The materials suit a newspaper establishment and include a complete outfit for a newspaper rise of the Express.
Citizens must carry certificates proving compliance with General Order No 19 and age or exemption status. The Pacific Railroad Company forms a Militia Regiment under Col Geo R Taylor with Lt Col T McKissock and others at St. Louis. Rolla drill times are 1 20 o clock Saturdays. refusal or leaving without leave leads to punishment.
A Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune reports growing McClellan support in the army and political circles. He notes President and Halleck unchanged in opposition yet acknowledges pressure to fight under one commander and hints at the political costs of victory or defeat in Maryland.
The notice extols tailor Peter Schwartz for making fashion garments that satisfy wearers and promises services in the latest styles. It also mentions land sales near Rolla, a real estate disposal by Sheriff Miller, and stock sales by the Board of Assessors for Phelps and neighboring counties. General Price’s Missouri return is discussed with Rosecrans pursuit and implications for Missouri’s populace.
Report from Lowsville says Louisville remains safe from Bragg's forces. General Wright arrives from Cincinnati to take command, reinforcements arrive, and 40 000 troops defend the city. Refugees return as confidence is restored and Louisville quiets. A wealthy Westerner proposes to hire thousands of freedpeople to cultivate cotton on a West Indian island with housing, schools, church, and government support.
Col McNeil of the 3d cavalry and Col Guitar of the 9th cavalry in Maine have been promoted by Governor Gamble to Brigadier General of the enrolled militia for meritorious service in the northern part of the state.
Cairo reports a sweeping victory by Gen Grant over Gen Price with heavy casualties on both sides. It notes Rosecrans pressing Price near Eastport and a large Rebel retreat, plus further combat details around Iuka and Sharpsburg with extensive fatalities, prisoners, and strategic movements toward Tennessee and Maryland.
A retiree visitor to the Excelsior quartz lead on Sugar Pine Creek says a drifting hand uncovered a vein rich in gold. The informant estimates the rock could yield $20 000 per ton. The company recently produced 95 pounds of amalgam in five days and 101 pounds of refined gold in six days, with the claim paying over $2 000 daily for months.
From Cairo September 24 reports say the War Eagle left Helena after a night of heavy fighting. Fifteen Federal pickets were killed near Helena and enemy forces were seen moving. Memphis remained quiet.
Poindexter surrendered to military authorities in Macon City after being wounded while attempting to escape from the guard transporting him to St. Louis. The incident prompts calls for better care of prisoners.
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