Five Dollar Bill Sparks Widespread Gentleworks Tale
A lengthy tale recounts a five dollar debt paid by a Philadelphia lawyer to an apprentice, triggering a day of small acts that relieve a sailor, a widow, and a sick wife. The money circulates, aiding workers, a ship captain, and a poor family, restoring health and hope. The piece ends urging that small bills can unleash broad kindness and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalty
James W. Alexander
Jeff
Adda
Harkee
Fehall
Knapp
Tagt
Tamin
Chancery
Mr. Lust
Yinghe
Furnace
Bayame
Tere
Jack
Joe
Secra
Sao
Jie
Lani
Peter Chancery
Mr. Last
Jug
Adventure of a Spy in the South Described by a Rebel
Audacious confession from a covert observer lately returning from the South. The writer claims identity as a spy and describes disguises amid Confederate camps while mocking abolitionists and Northern leaders. The rambling narrative exposes loyalties, blames Lincoln and Grant, and praises Southern society.
Night Flight of a Spy Along a Dark River
A first person narrative recalls a spy’s perilous night near Northern lines. He treks along a riverbank, evades a bloodhound, boards a skiff, and confronts danger as he reaches the shore with a bloodhound close behind and a revolver drawn. The scene blends fear, stealth, and resolve under moonlit peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Waa
Jeff
Davis
Yollay
Rebels Rout at Manassas Junction With Heavy Losses
Portable dispatches report a fierce battle near Manassas Junction lasting from dawn until mid afternoon. Union forces claim decisive success capturing batteries and cornering the enemy, with many killed or wounded on both sides and water supplies cut off to rebel forces.
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Gona
Manassay Junction
Arcanal
Bull's Run
McDowell
Manoqiaa
Troopa
Bird
Johnson
Beauregard
Tts
Herald
Zi Jeff. Davin
Managses Junction
Col. Cowden
Washington
Mukean
Farnham
John Couger
Colt Hunter
Col. Storm
Ire Lewis
Gov
Sprague
Maj
Ballou
Rhode Island
Times
Washington Dispatch
Patterson
Winchester Road
Alexandria
Washiwatox
Scott and
Mansfield
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Pies
Wisconsin
Faves
Halter
Urescott and
Pert Iv
Prescott Ag
New
M.D
Keon
Utie
Prescott
Walter
Lefleesen
Azuin
Dt Wels
Strom Tipes
Premour Library
Alrie Mills
Stouneds & Langdon’s
Randolph St
Chicago
Nrecetenenae
Aro
Utlantia
Wwadhns
ESI
Cross
Reiman
Lot Valetos Rerannaio
ST Croix
Ms Allen
Isaac Gray
Winn Cviion
Pairbanks
Ohirago
New “Illimery
Mars
Peesentt
New York
Baston
DEII
F. Paul
Blank Book Manufactory
O'S Bookstire
Third St
Ever Coomb's
Felate
Pion
M. Howington
Franklin Wits
Marmatbelle Willase
Pierce Caniry
Wisconsia
Girent
Stephen N Collins
John Warwell
Dot Howell
Danbees Grocery
Tlekzog
Empire Store
Orier
Hector Sale
Velwedde Selivat
Cuatman
SL Broadway
Wilso
Wiliamsburch
Howe’s
Fachtervoort, Dickerson.& Co Tin Plate
Wabesd Avenue
Chinago
Ita
Scott
Beaureguard
New Orleans
Crmp
Wasuixor
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