[1] The paper was likely founded as part of Joseph Smith's presidential campaign.
It resembled other contemporary Mormon newspapers, from which it often published excerpts.
[2] Other editors included George T. Leach, Samuel Brannan, A. E. Wright, and Parley P.
[3] In July 1845 the paper's format and name changed to become the New-York Messenger, which lasted until the end of the year.
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