Billy Harris Drives the Drumfish to Market Tale
On a hot day at Bankhead Spring on Chaptico Bay Maryland Billy Harris recounts in a Down East style tale how he roped, towed, and finally sold a team of drumfish after landing them near Alexandria. He narrates the long chase from salt works drums to market with old Blair listening in and marveling at the feats.
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Abolition of Capital Punishment Debate Reflected in Plainfield Letter
A Plainfield Gazette letter argues against abolishing the death penalty, citing Old Testament commands and the need for deterrence. The author contrasts New and Old Testament views, asserts divine will behind punishment, and contends justice requires punishment by the state.
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John Lockwood
Liberty Street
New-York
New York
Messes
Christ
Casar
Cnemas
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