The Albany political newspaper founded in 1788 by one-time apprentice Robert Barber. Taken over by his brother, John Barber, and later produced by their brother-in law, Solomon Southwick.

"Covertly" opened at this time to begin to support the biographical treatments of the above.

Ran from October 13, 1788 to May 1820.

Its offerings have been cited and reproduced in numerous historical works.

Following the war of 1812, Thurlow Weed became a foreman at the paper.

Miscellaneous items from July 13, 1819. At that time, it was published by Israel W. Clark, At the Sign of Faust's Statue, No. 22, Hudson Street.

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