NP, SW 11/27C/1861

From the Southern Watchman (Athens, Ga.)
 
November 27, 1861
 
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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