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June 12, 1834
Martinsburg Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Announcement of a new newspaper, the Phoenix Gazette and Spirit of the Times, proposed for Shepherdstown, Virginia, by Washington Evans, former editor of the Martinsburg Gazette. The piece highlights the town's need for a local paper and hopes for community patronage.
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New Paper in Shepherdstown.—In our advertising column of this week, will be found the prospectus of the "Phoenix Gazette and Spirit of the Times," a new journal proposed to be established in Shepherdstown, by WASHINGTON EVANS Esq. former editor of the Martinsburg Gazette. We know of no town in Virginia of the size and importance of Shepherdstown without a public newspaper. With a population of more than 1500, and situated in the midst of a prosperous, wealthy and intelligent community it is almost discreditable that former enterprising publishers have been compelled to abandon their efforts for want of patronage. Mr. Evans has the advantage of many years experience in his vocation, and we trust that his efforts to establish a permanent useful paper in our neighbouring village may be suitably encouraged.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper
Shepherdstown
Phoenix Gazette
Washington Evans
Martinsburg Gazette
Virginia Newspaper
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington Evans Esq.
Where did it happen?
Shepherdstown, Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Washington Evans Esq.
Location
Shepherdstown, Virginia
Story Details
Prospectus for the Phoenix Gazette and Spirit of the Times, a new journal to be established in Shepherdstown by experienced editor Washington Evans, addressing the town's lack of a newspaper despite its size and prosperity, and calling for patronage to support this effort.