From "Holbrook's Pocket Guide 1872":

The Morning Journal and People’s Paper took its rise as the English portion of the New Jersey Volksmann when that paper changed hands in May, 1871.  In consequence of a liberal and increasing patronage, the publication of one paper in two languages ceased, and in November of the same year, the Journal under the same vigorous management that led to the change, took its place as a separate daily morning newspaper.  There was abundance of room for another good morning paper in the city, there being only one in the English language in the field.  Its appearance therefore was cordially welcomed, and liberally patronized.  It is also Democratic in its views, moderate and courteous in tone, and conducted with much ability.  Its columns are always full of interest, and its circulation, already large, is steadily on the increase.  It is under the same editorial and proprietary management as the Daily Journal and the Volksmann.