The paper called the " Goshen Repository" was published in that village as early as August 14th, 1788.

First paper in Newburgh. The first newspaper in this village was " The Mirror," edited by Phihp Van Home, and published on 22d September, 1796. . . . Wlien the army was here the printing was done by a press at Fishkill in Dutchess, as appears by the printed orders of the Army of that day. Samuel W Eager, JVewburgh, JVov. 25, 1850.

First paper in Queens. The "Long Island Farmer" was the first paper pubhshed in Queens Co. I have seen the 2d number, dated " Thursday Jan. 11, 1821." The first or specimen number was printed a fortnight or so before, but the day of the week or month cannot be precisely stated, at least by me. I have a file of the " Farmer " from that day to this, with occasional breaks. The original editor emigrated west. H. Onderdonk, Jr., Jamaica, L. I., J^ov. 25, 1850.

First paper in Dutchess Co. There was a paper published in this place called the Poughkeepsie Journal as early as 1778 or 1779; for, a few years since I was shown some copies of it at the house of M"" Henry D. Piatt who resides at New Hackensack. At the time tliose numbers were issued the editor was State Printer, and the Legislature in session in this town, the Governor also resided here. I am a little inclined to think that paper was