From the Southern Watchman (Athens,
Ga.) |
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November 27, 1861 |
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A Salt Stampede and Its Finale |
Upon the reception of the news
that Gov. Brown was appropriating salt at other points, the article
became exceedingly active in this market. A multitude of drays were
engaged in transporting salt to the other side of the Savannah.
Somehow Gov. B. got an inkling of the movement and gave orders, by a
dispatch, to our authorities, that all the salt in the city in the
hands of dealers should be seized. Accordingly, over 700 sacks {between
2 and 8 carloads, depending on the sack weight} were seized
yesterday at the depot of the S. C. Railroad. Much had however, made
its escape to South Carolina, out of reach of the Gubernatorial
talons. |
Chron. & Sent. {Augusta} |
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