Manton Marble
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Manton Marble was a New York journalist. He was the proprietor and editor of the New York World
from 1860 to 1876.
on November 16, 1835. He graduated from the University of Rochester
in 1855, at age 20. He joined the Boston Journal and also became editor of the Traveller. He moved to New York City
in 1858 and joined The Evening Post. In 1859, he went to the Red River Valley
as The Evening Post's correspondent. He contributed three papers on his journey, to Harper's Magazine
. He joined the New York World
upon its establishment in 1860; he became its proprietor and editor
in 1862. He retired his editorial position in 1876. In 1885, he went to Europe
as a delegate to the Bi-Metallic Congress. He became president of the Manhattan Club in 1888. Marble died in England
on July 24, 1917 of old age at age 82.
was formed in 1860. Marble became its proprietor and editor in 1862. He turned it into a free-trade Democratic Journal. He vigorously opposed Horace Greeley
's presidential campaign in it. Marble's "World" building was not attacked during the New York City Draft Riots of 1863, unlike the Republican newspapers "The Tribune" and "The Times." He retired his position in 1876.
In 1864, the World was charged with fraud. It had published communications from President Lincoln that turned out to be forged. Lincoln arrested Marble and placed the "World" under military guard.
Marble, and the World, was allowed to resume publication three days later.
He died in England
on July 24, 1917, at the age of 82.
New York World
The New York World was a newspaper published in New York City from 1860 until 1931. The paper played a major role in the history of American newspapers...
from 1860 to 1876.
Life
Marble was born in Worchester, MassachusettsMassachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
on November 16, 1835. He graduated from the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
in 1855, at age 20. He joined the Boston Journal and also became editor of the Traveller. He moved to New York City
New York City
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in 1858 and joined The Evening Post. In 1859, he went to the Red River Valley
Red River Valley
The Red River Valley is a region in central North America that is drained by the Red River of the North. It is significant in the geography of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba for its relatively fertile lands and the population centers of Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, and Winnipeg...
as The Evening Post's correspondent. He contributed three papers on his journey, to Harper's Magazine
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Magazine is a monthly magazine of literature, politics, culture, finance, and the arts, with a generally left-wing perspective. It is the second-oldest continuously published monthly magazine in the U.S. . The current editor is Ellen Rosenbush, who replaced Roger Hodge in January 2010...
. He joined the New York World
New York World
The New York World was a newspaper published in New York City from 1860 until 1931. The paper played a major role in the history of American newspapers...
upon its establishment in 1860; he became its proprietor and editor
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
in 1862. He retired his editorial position in 1876. In 1885, he went to Europe
Europe
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as a delegate to the Bi-Metallic Congress. He became president of the Manhattan Club in 1888. Marble died in England
England
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on July 24, 1917 of old age at age 82.
New York World
The New York WorldNew York World
The New York World was a newspaper published in New York City from 1860 until 1931. The paper played a major role in the history of American newspapers...
was formed in 1860. Marble became its proprietor and editor in 1862. He turned it into a free-trade Democratic Journal. He vigorously opposed Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley was an American newspaper editor, a founder of the Liberal Republican Party, a reformer, a politician, and an outspoken opponent of slavery...
's presidential campaign in it. Marble's "World" building was not attacked during the New York City Draft Riots of 1863, unlike the Republican newspapers "The Tribune" and "The Times." He retired his position in 1876.
In 1864, the World was charged with fraud. It had published communications from President Lincoln that turned out to be forged. Lincoln arrested Marble and placed the "World" under military guard.
Marble, and the World, was allowed to resume publication three days later.
He died in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
on July 24, 1917, at the age of 82.
Publications
- Marble, Manton. A Secret Chapter of Political History. The Electoral Commission. The Truth Concerning Samuel J. Tilden, President, De Jure, Disclosed and Stated against Some False Representations of His Action, Advice and Conduct During the Winter of 1876-7. 1878.
- Marble, Manton. Fraser River. New York: Dexter & Brother and Ross & Tousey, 1858.
- Mercer, Alexander G., and Manton Marble. Bible Characters, Being Selections from Sermons of Alexander Gardiner Mercer, D.D. (1817–1882). New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1885.
- Marble, Manton, and Abraham Lincoln. Letter to Abraham Lincoln. New York: Priv. Print, 1867.
- Marble, Manton. To Red River & Beyond. S.l: s.n, 1860.
- Marble, Manton. Freedom of the Press Wantonly Violated: Letter of Mr. Marble to President Lincoln, Reappearance of the Journal of Commerce, Opinions of the Press on This Outrage. New York: s.n, 1864.
- Marble, Manton, and Abraham Lincoln. The Papers of Manton Marble. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1852.
- Marble, Manton. The Ancient and Modern Idea of a State. 1855.
External links
- Marble, Manton (Harper's Magazine) at harpers.org
- HarpWeek: Cartoon of the Day at www.harpweek.com
- Archives of Manton Marble at Senate House Library