William Eusebius Andrews
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William Eusebius Andrews (1773-1837) was an English journalist
and editor who created a number of Catholic
newspapers.
, England, 6 December, 1773; died London, 7 April, 1837. His parents were Catholic converts.
He entered the printing office of the Norfolk Chronicle as an apprentice. He rose to be editor of the paper, a post he held from 1799 to 1813. In 1813 he went to London to devote himself to advancing the Catholic cause by means of the press, and in July of that year he established the Orthodox Journal and Catholic Monthly Intelligencer. He was materially aided by Bishop John Milner
, but in 1820 he was obliged to suspend publication.
During this period he began the publication in Glasgow
of a weekly pamphlet, The Catholic Vindicator, but its losses compelled him to abandon it after one year. With the assistance of Bishop Milner, he established in December, 1820, a weekly newspaper, The Catholic Advocate of Civil and Religious Liberty, which was discontinued nine months later. In January, 1822, two periodicals were established, one, The Catholic Miscellany, devoted to Catholic interests, with a nominal editor, but under the control of Andrews; the other, The People's Advocate, exclusively political, under his avowed editorship. The Advocate lived only seven weeks, and after two months the sole editorship of the other devolved on Andrews. He continued it for several months. In September, 1824, he established a weekly paper, The Truth Teller, which lasted for twelve months, and was afterwards continued as a pamphlet, but finally discontinued in 1829 through lack of support. The Truth Teller was noted for the vigour with which it assailed Daniel O'Connell
.
On 2 April 1825, across the Atlantic, The Truth Teller began publication, as New York
's first distinctly Catholic paper. There is no direct information extant as to whether the idea was to have it as a sort of local edition of the London publication. The first six issues, however, do bear the imprint of "William E. Andrews & Co." as the publishers. Then the name of the publishing firm is changed to George Pardow and William Denman, without any reason being assigned. George Pardow was an English Catholic and so was Denman, both having emigrated to New York a few years before. In the early issues of the New York Truth Teller there are constant references to the work of Andrews in London, showing an intimate relationship, but never, however, giving any positive statement as to a business connection.
Andrews again revived the Orthodox Journal, which he subsequently continued as The British Liberator, and later as Andrews's Constitutional Preceptor. From 1832 to 1834, he issued as a weekly paper, Andrews's Penny Orthodox Journal, which after three months became The London and Dublin Orthodox Journal. It was continued after his death by his son.
In 1826 Andrews had established a society known as "The Friends of Civil and Religious Liberty", which in a little more than a year distributed nearly 500,000 trac
ts. This society was the parent of the "Metropolitan Tract Society" and many similar organizations.
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and editor who created a number of Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
newspapers.
Life
He was born at NorwichNorwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
, England, 6 December, 1773; died London, 7 April, 1837. His parents were Catholic converts.
He entered the printing office of the Norfolk Chronicle as an apprentice. He rose to be editor of the paper, a post he held from 1799 to 1813. In 1813 he went to London to devote himself to advancing the Catholic cause by means of the press, and in July of that year he established the Orthodox Journal and Catholic Monthly Intelligencer. He was materially aided by Bishop John Milner
John Milner (bishop)
John Milner was an English Roman Catholic bishop and writer who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Midland District from 1803 to 1826.-Early life:...
, but in 1820 he was obliged to suspend publication.
During this period he began the publication in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
of a weekly pamphlet, The Catholic Vindicator, but its losses compelled him to abandon it after one year. With the assistance of Bishop Milner, he established in December, 1820, a weekly newspaper, The Catholic Advocate of Civil and Religious Liberty, which was discontinued nine months later. In January, 1822, two periodicals were established, one, The Catholic Miscellany, devoted to Catholic interests, with a nominal editor, but under the control of Andrews; the other, The People's Advocate, exclusively political, under his avowed editorship. The Advocate lived only seven weeks, and after two months the sole editorship of the other devolved on Andrews. He continued it for several months. In September, 1824, he established a weekly paper, The Truth Teller, which lasted for twelve months, and was afterwards continued as a pamphlet, but finally discontinued in 1829 through lack of support. The Truth Teller was noted for the vigour with which it assailed Daniel O'Connell
Daniel O'Connell
Daniel O'Connell Daniel O'Connell Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 – 15 May 1847; often referred to as The Liberator, or The Emancipator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century...
.
On 2 April 1825, across the Atlantic, The Truth Teller began publication, as New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
's first distinctly Catholic paper. There is no direct information extant as to whether the idea was to have it as a sort of local edition of the London publication. The first six issues, however, do bear the imprint of "William E. Andrews & Co." as the publishers. Then the name of the publishing firm is changed to George Pardow and William Denman, without any reason being assigned. George Pardow was an English Catholic and so was Denman, both having emigrated to New York a few years before. In the early issues of the New York Truth Teller there are constant references to the work of Andrews in London, showing an intimate relationship, but never, however, giving any positive statement as to a business connection.
Andrews again revived the Orthodox Journal, which he subsequently continued as The British Liberator, and later as Andrews's Constitutional Preceptor. From 1832 to 1834, he issued as a weekly paper, Andrews's Penny Orthodox Journal, which after three months became The London and Dublin Orthodox Journal. It was continued after his death by his son.
In 1826 Andrews had established a society known as "The Friends of Civil and Religious Liberty", which in a little more than a year distributed nearly 500,000 trac
Trac
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ts. This society was the parent of the "Metropolitan Tract Society" and many similar organizations.
Works
In addition to his work as editor, Andrews wrote:- "The Catholic School Book" (1814);
- "The Historical Narrative of the Horrid Plot and Conspiracy of Titus Oates" (1816);
- "The AshtonControversy", eighteen pamphlets (1822-23);
- "A Critical and Historical Review of Fox's Book of Martyrs" (3 vols., 1824-46);
- an abridgement of Francis PlowdenFrancis Plowden (barrister)Francis Plowden was an English Jesuit, barrister and writer.-Life:He was the son of William Plowden of Plowden Hall. He was educated at St. Omer's College and entered the Jesuit novitiate at Watten in 1766.When the Society was suppressed, he was teaching at the College at Bruges...
's History of Ireland; - "The Catholic Vade Mecum";
- "Popery Triumphant" (a satirical pamphlet);
- "The Two Systems";
- and edited "The End of Religious Controversy", by Dr. Milner (1818).