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Syme, John W. Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 45 (June 5, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.26.01 Author/Creator: Syme, John W. Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 5 June 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 63.5 x 46.5 cm. Order a Copy

The Killing of Ellsworth, Proclamation by Wilcox, The Fairfax Fight, The Fight at Aquia Creek.
Important naval intelligence includes a lengthy list of dismissals and resignations from the Navy and Marine corps. An article describes the Confederate army uniform. An account of a recent flag presentation by the ladies of Raleigh includes a poem about "North Carolina's daughters."

Originally the Raleigh Register, the paper started printing a semiweekly version in 1823, which ran through 1830. From 1830 to 1839, the paper was not printed, but resumed again in 1840 through 1868. The paper was associated with the Weekly Raleigh Register, the Daily Raleigh Register or Daily Register, North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, North Carolina Gazette, and State Gazette.

The paper was edited by John W. Syme and Hall, named Printers of the North Carolina Convention in 1861 and 1862. Syme was also editor and proprietor of the Daily Intelligencer.

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

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