National Republican (newspaper) facts for kids
| Type | Daily newspaper (except Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | William J. Murtagh |
| Publisher | Lewis Clephane & Co. |
| Founded | November 1, 1860 |
| Political alignment | Republican |
| Language | American English |
| Ceased publication | June 1, 1888 |
| Headquarters | southwest corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 13th Street |
| City | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Circulation | 3,000 (as of 1883) |
| ISSN | 2158-8899 |
| OCLC number | 8791688 |
The National Republican was a newspaper published in Washington, D.C.. It was printed every day except Sunday, from 1860 to 1888. This newspaper was important because it supported the Republican Party and its ideas.
Contents
The Newspaper's Beginning
The National Republican newspaper started in November 1860. This was the same time Abraham Lincoln was elected as the first U.S. President from the Republican Party.
Why the Paper Started
A newspaperman named William J. Murtagh helped create the paper. He had worked for an Abolitionist newspaper before. The goal was to support President Lincoln's government.
Founders of the Paper
Besides Murtagh, other people who helped start the paper were Lewis Clephane, Martin Buell, and William Blanchard. Lewis Clephane said they started the paper because the city needed a voice for the Republican Party. They didn't expect to make a lot of money from it.
Changes in Ownership
The newspaper changed owners several times during its history.
From Murtagh to Clapp
William J. Murtagh sold the paper in 1877 to Almon M. Clapp. Clapp had started another newspaper called the Buffalo Express in 1846. He had also worked as the Public Printer for the United States government. Clapp owned the National Republican until 1880.
Later Owners and Merger
In 1885, a group led by Elias W. Fox bought the newspaper for $50,000. Later, Stilson Hutchins bought the paper. In June 1888, the National Republican joined with another newspaper called The Washington Post.
Key People and Circulation
Important people worked at the newspaper, and it reached many readers.
Young Editor: Harry Post Godwin
Harry Post Godwin became the Chief Editor of the newspaper when he was only 17 years old. He worked in this role until 1881.
How Many Copies Were Printed?
In 1883, a guide called Rowell's American Newspaper Directory said that the National Republican printed about 3,000 copies each day. This number is called its "circulation."
