Boynton Versus Sherman Memoirs Debated by Critics
An 1860s pamphlet review contrasts General Sherman memoirs with War Department records. It argues Grant and Halleck timed moves correctly, credits Buell Rosecrans Thomas and Johnston battles, and contends Sherman misstates key events from Shiloh to Bentonville.
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Gen. Boynton
Sherman
Wilstach, Baldwin & Co
Cincinnati
War Department
Gen. Sherman
Boynton
Forts Henry
Donaldson
Halleck
Grant
Shiloh
Chickasaw Bayou
Sooy Smith
Mobile
Thomas
Chicknamangna
Rosecrans
Durmside
Sher
Chattanooga
Rosverans
Army of the Cumberland
Bragg
Mission Ridge
Whitle
Johston
Rescea
von. McPherson
Buzzard
Delton
Bunke Creek
Johnston
Dalon
Phomean
Selofield
McPherron
Cothet
Kenesaw
Tcl
McWhernon
Atlanta
McPherson
Willon
Thorns
Atlantia
Augusta
Savannah
Savannnah
Arden
Nashville
Hood
Jus Marci
Mr. Stanton
Carolinas
Bentonville
Lee
Pigmy Skeletons of White and Warren Counties Revealed
A Nashville American report cites John B. Lillard's Smithsonian backed work on ancient pygmy remains near Sparta White County. Excavations describe graves, tiny skulls, six inch bones, conch shells, and evidence suggesting a race 2 feet 10 inches to 3 feet tall with ritual burial practices.
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Haywood
Istoulan
Medical
Nashville
John B. Lillard
White
Warren Counties
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Waywood
Lillard
Tennessee
Bens
Pinnall
Sparta
Lane
Ube
Lang
Hobbes
Mr. Lane
Bian
My. Wilson's
My. Lane's
Omer
Herodotus
Pliny
Strabo
Mela
India
Ethiopia
Terodotus
Jovions
Lipland
America
Sankey choir Christians in Moody and Sankey meetings
The Brooklyn Eagle reports intense discussion over Mr Sankey’s demand for singers who are Christians to join the Moody and Sankey revival meetings. The committee will select those aligned with his plan of salvation, balancing congregational duties and dedication to the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singhr
Brooklyn Eagle
Sankey
Messrs Moody and Sankey
Sankes
Uichair
Madricht
A Poor Day for Snakes and the Snake Hunt
LaGaaxun Missouri October reports a farmer near a ledge killed 210 black snakes emerging from a sunlit den. Three men waited unseen to ambush more snakes, estimating enough to fill a wagon box and weigh around 1200 pounds. The mystery: why they kept coming out after the first killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGaaxun
Town Fire Ravages Mills and Business District
A west wind fanned a blaze destroying the mills and hoisting works of Consolidated Virginia, Californian and Ophir. Water failed, hoses burned, and much of Austin Misia was burned with the entire business portion. Total losses estimated at 250000 with insurance claims. Suspected incendiary cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Virginia City
Territorial Enterpriss
The
Chronicle
Piper
Comstock Lode
Consolidated Virginia
Ophir Mint
Taylor Street
Bank of California, Wells & Fargo
Ophir
Virginia
Valle
California
Atcveta
Baste
Ouany Motaner
S Wells
Fargo Cove Agant
Lough
Tusuranes
Ambon
Eaace
Tna
Onius
Ebout
North Britih
Mereintils
Loandon Assurance Aiul
Agerey
Hartford & Vhs
Jo Angeles
Steney
Tft City
Besiuwine
Pssie
Californian
Misia
Hela
Austin
Misa
Monticello Seminary Endowment Drive and New Courthouse
In Monticello, the Board of Trustees of the Monticello Seminary aims to fund a permanent endowment, with pledges totaling 1,675 secured from church members. A new county courthouse, 48 by 80 feet on the ground, two stories tall, and partly paid by public funds, is under construction and set to be completed within two months. The project enhances local improvements and boosts pride in grounds beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosticenuo
Mia
Monticello Seminary
Chuni South
Methodist Church
Corr
Grand jury summons list and dubious news notes
The document lists individuals summoned as petit jurors for the Circuit Court criminal term starting December 18, detailing names and wards from Quincy and surrounding areas. It also includes a garbled aside about Jefferson Davis and a weather/ship note from the same issue, with references to a hurricane of Monday night and shipping figures in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
PL Brries
Quincy
Wm. Tong
W. A. McConnel
Virs
Quincey
Robert Montgomery
J. FF. Bradshaw
Fred Long
Wm. Messing
Jobin Beckard
Fall Creek
Addison Sigshow
Emington
John Struck
Liberty
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Boynton VS
Borzult
Anneoune
Shermika
Wea
Greut
the Piguirs
Tennesseee
Ise
Simon Doyle
Av Anderson
Gane
Diane
Sir. Anderson
Capt. Doyle
Civens
Mr. Anderson
Jacob A. Lane
Pipaiee
Ander
Eselpide
Jobo
Thore
Jenny Lind
Monticello, WO
Eden SE Daves
Vicksburg
Werald
Weferson Davis
Kite
Confederate States of America
Winnelgto
Davis
Rome
Iate Echooner
Visa Hive Point Durio
Belea
Chicano
Phoris
Abe
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