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Monroe Democrat (1848-1852)
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
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Temporal Coverage | 1848-1852 |
Description | The Monroe Democrat, published in Aberdeen, Mississippi, from 1848 to 1852, served as a Democratic four-page weekly in Monroe County. Its predecessors included the Mississippi Advertiser, reflecting a lineage of Democratic newspapers in the region dating back to 1842. Talented newspapermen, often interconnected through familial or professional ties, transitioned between these publications, ensuring a continuity of Democratic voice in Monroe County. The Monroe Democrat, like its antebellum counterparts, featured a typical mix of content including news, general interest articles, legal notices, and advertisements. It supported Democratic Party ideals and provided insights into local and regional affairs, covering topics such as the annexation of Texas and the California Gold Rush. Following Reconstruction, subsequent newspapers like the Aberdeen Examiner and the Aberdeen Weekly continued the tradition of Democratic advocacy while also reporting on local developments and advocating for causes like temperance and prohibition. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1849 of this newspaper. |
Online Computer Library Center | 10196172 |
Library of Congress Control Number | sn83016869 |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Jurisdiction | United States of America |