The New-York American, also known as the New York American, for the Country, was a semi-weekly (and sometimes an evening daily) newspaper published in New York City from 1819 to 1845.[1] The first issue appeared in March 1819 under the title The American, under which name it published for its first two years.[2] Shortly after its establishment it became one of the "front rank" of media outlets of the period.[3] The key editors were Charles King and David Johnston Verplanck.[1] Another key editor was Charles Fenno Hoffman (1830–33), who signed some of his articles with an asterisk.[4] James A. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, was reportedly involved at the beginning.[5] As of 1837, their offices were at 74 Cedar Street in what is now the Financial District.[6]

The N.Y. American typically supported Republican, National Republican, and Whig candidates for office.[1] The paper was an "important" voice for John Quincy Adams in 1828.[7]

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