General J E Johnston remembered as prominent Confederate hero
Durham record recalls Gen J E Johnston as a leading Confederate commander from First Manassas to Appomattox. It notes his strategic choices during the Atlanta campaign and subsequent battles, compares him with Sherman and Lee, and honors his humane character and soldierly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ges
Joseph E. Johnston
J. E. Johnson
Confederacy
Shenandoah
Patterson
Manassas
Beuregard
Potomac
Johnston
Sherman
Hood
Atlanta
Nashville
Tenn
Hoods
Tennessee
Grant
Lee
Davis
Appomattox
Bennett
Durham
Gen
Richmond
Gen. Johnson
Charmed by a Dead Man's Dreadful Flood Tale
A Georgia report describes a voodoo inspired effort to recover drowned men in the Oconee a dress tied to a stick was used while a conjurer rowed the river crowds prayed and the dresses remained atop the water The piece also notes relentless rains and a family burial dispute adding to local unease and superstition surrounding the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millevill
Zion’s Chapel
Goa
Noble creature saves debtor with purse of pennies
Julia urges John from despair after a sheriff's visit tells him his wealth is gone. He fears ruin and poverty, but she opens a purse holding five pennies and a stamp, saying she walked home to save his fate. Hetherington praises her as he vows to resume business tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Julia
Hetherington
Ben Terrell Receives Warm Welcome in Monroe Alliance Speech
Ben Terrell spoke at the Monroe court house before a large audience despite bad weather. James A. Marsh introduced him as the Alliance representative. The two hour address covered current-day questions and was warmly received by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathotic
Leo Monrosg
N. C
Court House
Ben Cok
Sidaes
Jas. A. Marsh
Alliance
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