Biography:

Founded by Mordecai Manuel Noah in September 1833, the Evening Star was published in New York until August 1840. Noah invited Thomas Gill, previously the business manager for The Evening Post, to handle the financial end of the Star. Founded after Noah had a serious falling out with his once-ally President Jackson, the paper was an early promoter of Whig politics. It endorsed William Henry Harrison for President in 1836 through his loss to Martin Van Buren, and again in 1840, likely heavily influencing the outcome for Harrison in New York.
Just after the 1840 elections, Gill passed away, and Noah was left unequipped to handle the paper’s business alone. He sold it to the Commercial Advertiser in late 1840.