When was it published?

March 18, 1789 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News March 18, 1789

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

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Rhode Island Independence, North Carolina Secession, American Union Separation, State Flags, Confederated States

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A correspondent reports that yesterday marked the separation of Rhode Island and North Carolina from the American Union and each other, placing them in a state of independence like Vermont or European nations. Rhode Island sea captains will now sail under state protection alone, as the eleven confederated states constitute the United States.

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Yesterday, says a correspondent, will form an important era in the annals of this country: Yesterday severed the States of Rhode-Island and North-Carolina from the American Union and from each other; they now stand in a state of Independence similar to that of Vermont; in a state of Independence comparable to that of Great-Britain and France—From yesterday all sea Captains belonging to this State, will sail under the sole protection of the State of Rhode-Island—having no claim to the flag of the United States; For the Eleven confederated States are in fact, the United States.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Rhode Island Independence North Carolina Secession American Union Separation State Flags Confederated States

Where did it happen?

Rhode Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Rhode Island

Event Date

Yesterday

Outcome

states of rhode-island and north-carolina achieve independence from american union; rhode-island sea captains sail under state flag only.

Event Details

Correspondent reports that yesterday severed Rhode-Island and North-Carolina from the American Union and each other, establishing their independence comparable to Vermont, Great-Britain, and France; eleven confederated states now represent the United States.