 In 1864, Bennett promoted George B. McClellan against Lincoln, but officially endorsed neither candidate.In addition to the powerful newspapers, New York City was the site of the printing presses of several other important periodicals, such as "Harper's Weekly", "Frank Leslie's Illustrated News", and "New York Illustrated News".The political cartoonist Thomas Nast became a well-known commentator on the war, and his efforts helped stir patriotism and fervor for the Union.