James S. Chambers (publisher)

James S. Chambers (1821—1904) was a 19th-century American co-owner, editor, and publisher of the Philadelphia Bulletin as well as Navy agent for the Port of Philadelphia on behalf of the U.S. Government, appointed by President Abraham Lincoln; he is the namesake of the USS James S. Chambers.

[1] By March 1860, when partner Alexander Cummings sold out[2] and, with increased ownership, the co-owners voted Chambers publisher.

[5] On August 10, 1861, Chambers was appointed Navy agent for the Port of Philadelphia by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

Very respectfully, GIDEON WELLESSecretary of the Navy[7] The letter formed part of Johnson's defense against impeachment proceedings.

Chambers was an unabashed supporter of Lincoln, not only due to his own position as Navy agent but also because his aged father had been made superintendent of warehouses for the Philadelphia customs service.