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November 24, 1820
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Philadelphia on November 15, the figurehead for the warship 'N. Carolina Seventy Four'—a bust of Sir Walter Raleigh sculpted by Mr. Rash—was viewed and praised for its quality and national significance by the Commissioners of the Navy.
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THE N. CAROLINA SEVENTY FOUR.
PHILADELPHIA, November 15....We yesterday had the satisfaction of viewing the head intended for this superb ship of war. It is the figure of SIR WALTER RALEIGH, the first founder of the State of North Carolina, executed by Mr. Rash, of this city, whose skill and judgment in the science of sculpture, is known and admired in every part of the world where Philadelphia vessels are known. It must be an additional satisfaction to our fellow citizens of North Carolina, after having the fortunate lot of giving a name to one of the finest vessels in the world, to have her prow ornamented with a masterly likeness of their original founder, by one of the ablest artists of Pennsylvania.—The bust of Sir Walter is acknowledged, by the ablest judges, to be an admirable portraiture from the first prints extant. The Commissioners of the Navy, in ordering this significant head for this noble ship, have evinced a judgment that reflects credit upon their understanding and national feeling.
[Gazette.]
PHILADELPHIA, November 15....We yesterday had the satisfaction of viewing the head intended for this superb ship of war. It is the figure of SIR WALTER RALEIGH, the first founder of the State of North Carolina, executed by Mr. Rash, of this city, whose skill and judgment in the science of sculpture, is known and admired in every part of the world where Philadelphia vessels are known. It must be an additional satisfaction to our fellow citizens of North Carolina, after having the fortunate lot of giving a name to one of the finest vessels in the world, to have her prow ornamented with a masterly likeness of their original founder, by one of the ablest artists of Pennsylvania.—The bust of Sir Walter is acknowledged, by the ablest judges, to be an admirable portraiture from the first prints extant. The Commissioners of the Navy, in ordering this significant head for this noble ship, have evinced a judgment that reflects credit upon their understanding and national feeling.
[Gazette.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Military
What keywords are associated?
N Carolina Seventy Four
Sir Walter Raleigh
Figurehead
Mr Rash
Philadelphia
Navy Commissioners
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Walter Raleigh
Mr. Rash
Commissioners Of The Navy
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
November 15
Key Persons
Sir Walter Raleigh
Mr. Rash
Commissioners Of The Navy
Event Details
The figurehead for the ship of war 'N. Carolina Seventy Four' is a bust of Sir Walter Raleigh, sculpted by Mr. Rash of Philadelphia, praised for its accuracy and the judgment of the Navy Commissioners in selecting it.