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New York Weekly Messenger

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New York Weekly Messenger
CategoriesNewspaper
FrequencyWeekly
FounderBarber Badger
Founded1831
First issue1831
CountryUnited States
Based inNew York City
LanguageEnglish

New York Weekly Messenger was a weekly periodical that was established in the 1830s in New York City.

Early history[edit]

Badger's Weekly Messenger was established by Barber Badger on July 4, 1831, in New York City, New York until July 11, 1832.[1] It was soon continued as the New York Weekly Messenger from 1832 to 1833. From 1833 to 1836, the publication underwent a name change, becoming the New York Weekly Messenger, and Young Men's Advocate.[2] In 1836, the publication shortened its name back to New York Weekly Messenger.[3]

The publication was committed to covering topics in religion, literature, science, agriculture, commerce, and public affairs.

The editor, Barber Badger, launched the project after having been the editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church's weekly newspaper, The Christian Advocate starting in 1826.[4]

The New York Weekly Messenger was first published by Barber Badger and William Burnett. In 1832, the publishers Burnett & Smith published the newspaper at 17 Ann Street in Manhattan.[5] It was later published by Abijah Abbot from 1836 to 1837.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Research Catalog: Badger's weekly messenger | New York Public Library". nypl.org. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  2. ^ "New York County (NY) newspapers on microfilm and paper at all NYS locations". nysl.nysed.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  3. ^ "Results for U.S. State: New York | Library of Virginia". lva.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  4. ^ "The Talk of the Day; The Christian Advocate; 1896 - Newspapers.com™". newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  5. ^ "Green Mountain Annals. A Tale of Truth. By G. V- H. Forbes, Assistant Editor of Badger's Weekly Messenger". tile.loc.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-30.