Potash fertilizers and Tennessee political banter in Nashville
A jumble of ads and dispatches covers agricultural notes on potash and fertilizers, a Nashville political feud over McMillin's gubernatorial bid, Carmack’s stance, and war reminiscences. It recounts reform pitches, a Green's August Flower endorsement, and local notices amid frontier-era rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Honton
Green
Bolton
Carmack
McMithia
Nashville
Washington
Banner
Congress
Tennessee
Tennessee Rebels Burned Bridges in 1861 Hazard Plot
The account describes a Civil War era conspiracy led by Capt. Young and others to destroy railroad bridges along the East Tennessee line. It details the planning at the Mathos Hotel, messengers, and the failed attempt at London Bridge due to an incomplete ladder, with associates including Dickons Morton Young Gate Crowder and Willian Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rok. Byrd
Towne County
Tennessee
Lattanooga
Bristol
Carter
Washington
Minnton
Preemurton Young
Walaby
Evan KB
Youta
Morton
Med East Tonendde
Mintiv
Tiene
Old East Sonninow, Virginia & Georgia
Gary
Young
Byrd
Mathos Hotel
Barhowraville
Pirst
Second
Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Thowe
Leite
David Pry
Lin Niele Young
Pry
Surielil
Willian Crone
Knoxville
Digkons
Strawberry Plaine
London
Freemorton
W. B. Carter
Kingston
Teen
Enterprise
Bobby Will James
Loudon County
Roane County
Mr. Carter
Williams
Bridges Burners and Secrecy in East Tennessee Conflict
A Civil War era account details a covert plan to destroy bridges that succeeded quietly, causing Confederate demoralization. It notes arrest rumors, Crowder's escape, and later troop movements or lack thereof, with several men later taking military roles. The piece reflects on the enduring secrecy and the elusive roster of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crowder
Ooltewah
Chickamauga
Crowder
Mr. Carter
Zollicoffer
Jacksboro
Rey
Carter
W. ©. Pickens
Tennessee Cavalry
Alfred N. Cate
James G. Spear
William H. Crowder
Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
David Fry
Robert Rogay
William T. Cate
Freemorton Young
Wm. Stone
John Rhea
Ene
East Tennessee
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Retina
Mali
Ike
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Watertown
Sucgrass
Guv
McMillin
Senate
Thorah
Chamberlain
Forsalest City Drug Store
South Africa
England
Russia
Afghanistan
China
Burmah
Thdia
Ashanti
Abyssinia
Persia
Basutox
Egypt
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Wataugea
Gen. Catter
Dick Robinson
Tutt
Strawberry Plains
Pickens
William Cate
Mr. Cate
Alfred N. Oate
Tennesesona
Hinaswon
Chickaimmuga Creek
Clarleston
Lyons
Mark
Isoc
Ity
Hamilton
Tenn
W. P. Hamilton
Prommron
Electric Bis
J. D. Houston
Exeter
DR. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
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Washington, Carter, Sullivan
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Mowor
Palace
Plano Manufacuring Company of
Chicago
Allen
They Allen
Stampa
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Leroy, N
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Joshua Slocum
Nnparaloas
Ericsson
Brazil
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Starr
Hadley
Yale
Winthrop L. Marvin
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Ali Drusprota
Mili Pain
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Yashyilie
Chattanooga & Bt
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Western and Atlantic Ry
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Lyon
Professional Cares
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Opera House
KS Miller
King Streets
W J. Miller
Walauga Avenue
E. A. Long
Duricw
D. Cox
Public Square
Walnut ST
J. W. Cox
Johnson City
Brown Building
Over City Drug Store
Will Hart
Roantreet
Mice
Redence
Lek
Renves & Rehv
Reaves
Johnson City, Ton
Haskiel H. UD £Er
Manky Sr
Robt
Buri JW
Storneys
Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unicoi
East Tennent
Thad
A. Cox
Faw Block
Market Street
L. Williams
Jo Es Bows
Ss. BH. Miller
Chancery
Special Abyiitio Elrections
R.R. Ammert
Exwix, Tryy
Lyle
Justice of the Peace
Orrick
Russell & Walden
Proportier Main
Humita
Hotel Piedmont
Southern Depot
I P. Brewer
O. BL. Tongley
Nat Hyder
Aasie Ote
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Teae Pte Honea Nolptbad
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