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22 HISTORY BEAVER COUNTY PAPERS. The "Kepublican" suspended May 6, 1835. The "Argus" ill its issue of May 16, had the following to say about it : "The 'Eepublican' has ceased to exist. Notice was given in that paper on Wednesday last, that that number closed its brilliant career, and it is now classed with the things that were. One of the editors has out a prospectus for a new paper to be established on the ruins of the llepublican,' to be called the 'Democratic Watchman,' but we understand the prospect of success is not flattering. The editors complain that they are not adequately supported, whilst the party think they have the worst of the bargain." Beaver River Gazette. Amid the discouragements and uncertainties of the Democratic journals, one appeared on the scene of news- paper activity in 1834, that had decided promise of long life, but it was almost as short lived as it was brilliant. Dr. R. B. Barker and Eeece C. Fleeson, started the "Beaver Eiver Gazette" February 11, 1834, Vol. I. No. 1. The following motto appeared at the head of the paper : "In proportion as the structure of a Government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened." The card at the head of the first column was as fol- lows: "The 'Beaver Eiver Gazette' is printed and pub- lished on Main street, Beaver, by E. B. Barker and E. 0. rieeson, on a superimperial sheet, every Thursday at $2 per annum, if paid within the year; or $2.50 if payment