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November 27, 1860
Newbern Weekly Progress
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The American Eagle newspaper in Gordonville, Va., issues its final edition in mourning, announcing its own end alongside the dissolution of the Union.
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The American Eagle Dead.—The American Eagle, a paper published at Gordonville, Va., in its last issue, clothed in the weeds of mourning announces its own demise and that of the Union.
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"The dissolution of the confederation of States, and the death of the American Eagle; causes a feeling of parting sorrow, and makes this paper appear, in this the last hour of its existence, in the solemn garb of mourning. The American Eagle bids a final adieu to its patrons and to the Republic
Alas! Poor Yorick."
Hear it:
"The dissolution of the confederation of States, and the death of the American Eagle; causes a feeling of parting sorrow, and makes this paper appear, in this the last hour of its existence, in the solemn garb of mourning. The American Eagle bids a final adieu to its patrons and to the Republic
Alas! Poor Yorick."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
American Eagle
Newspaper Demise
Union Dissolution
Gordonville Va
Where did it happen?
Gordonville, Va.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Gordonville, Va.
Outcome
demise of the newspaper and the union
Event Details
The American Eagle, a paper published at Gordonville, Va., in its last issue, announces its own demise and that of the Union, appearing in mourning and bidding adieu to its patrons and the Republic.