4 pages. Front page advertisement for the sale of a negro family. State of North Carolina; A Proclamation by Governor John W. Ellis. General Orders No. 1, by D.H. Hill. The Legislature of North Carolina. The Blockade of the Southern Ports. Lincoln's Proclamation. President Davis. More Troops for Virginia. Latest News from the North. Numerous military advertisements for troops, goods, etc. Reward ad for Runaway Slave. Much more. Excellent early war North Carolina newspaper. Some typical chipping at left edge where it was once bound, but otherwise it is crisp, clean, and in great condition.