The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1779-03-30 00:00:00, page 1

TUESDAY, March 30, 1779* THE (Number 740.'
CONNECTICUT COURANT,
AND THE
WEEKLY intelligencer.
Messrs Printers.
IT will be remembered, that there appeared in your
courant of the gth cf February last, a paper sign
ed John Faffett jun. Cnnra ffioner cf sequestration,
alledging, that the lubfcriber was an enemy to his
country, and of course notifying the seizure of my
estate, by dire&i{>n of a pretended court of confisca
tion in the Stale of Vermont. - To this base and in
human attack and procedure, I afk'd a suspension of
the public opinion, until the dark flagitious design
might be developed and my character vindicated---
to this purpose, let the following find a place in your
free paper
Know then, that feme time since, my brother Col.
Ethan Allen (if he merits the title) controverted
with me for feme lands in Vermont - that I gave
him my obligation to give hima deed of the fame;
provided he paid me the monies agreed for within a
certain time limited, which he elapsed-- tfoat lately,
---from what principle the world will fad^e -he
pretended to make a tender of the nominal sum, in
bills and to infill upon my deed ; this I thought fit
to reftife him, upon the old maxim, <' hethat would
" have equity, must do equity," the confluence
Was, in my absence, without delay of law or equity,
which is hardly mature in rhe new diftri& he con
trived the fare and more convenient remedy of con
fiscation an excellent invitation for a BLOOMING
state I To affs& tl e scheme to the best advantage,
the court must be imposed apon, and the commissi
oner tool'd,-- .This was eaftly done; but that foms
th w of formality might ufh<r in the solemn process,
at any rate, I must be publ find an enemy to my
country, and submit to an inquiry- a mo* unlucky
pierequifite this '- I happened to hear cf it though
it was not intended I should (for iuft at that time I
was to proceed on a journey to Virginia) how
then was this Ingrate of a brother abashed and de
feated, when he found me on the spot the day ap
pointed with my council and exhibits ready to in
cownter every insinuation that malice had invented !
the truth is, neither court or commdTioner, jury or
witness ever appealed at Arlington, cr any where
else to accuse, hear or inquire of the matters charged
in Mr. Faffett's fpkndid notification ; but the whole
turn'd out a piece of solemn mockery, fraud and
deceit, mitigated by the said Ethan and his coadju
tors, under colour of law, to ruin my reputation and
rob me of my eftafe.,
Is it possible ? Can this be the man, for whom so
many were ready to drop a tear while he endured
chains ond captivity for his oppretd country ? cr,
is he no sooner at liberty than unmindful of his be
nefaaor, like the serpent in the fable, he would fling
him to the heart. Let him confefp, let his letters
shew, who it w^s that laboured by continual appli
cation for his relief a!id enlargement ? Can he forget
my voyage to Halifax afterwards to New York,
and the infuhs, imprifonmen's and fufferings sus
tained and the cash advanced merely to restore him
to his country and friends ? But I will go no fur
ther, and only refer the public to the following af
fidavits, certificates and letters, and without any
comment leave them to judge of my private as well
as public character, and of the designs and demerits
cf those who have attempted my ruin.
LEVI ALLEN.
Dutchefs County, State of New York,
March 20, 1779.
Major BEBE E's Depofirion.
The Depofiuon of Bezaleel B^ebee, of Litchfield, in
the S ate of Conne&icut, is as follows :
THAT while the deponent was a prisoner in
New-York, and sick with the small pox, (on or
about the firft of January; <777) Mr. Levi
Allen came to his quarters, and upon the said Mr.
Allen's, being informed by this deponent, and other
American officers, of the deplorable condition of the
Ameru an prisoners in that city, he, the said Mr.
Aden immediately attended to their dUlreffes and
feared neither pains nor money in relieving them by
day and night; and disregarding all rilks of puffing
she Bririfh guards set over the pfifocers was, once
HARIFO RD: Printed by HUDSON and GOODWI N, near the Great-bridge.
confined (as I underflood,) And this deponent
further fays that to his certain knowledge, the
said Mr. Allen at one time took near twenty
American prisoners out of the most filthy goals,
ftrtpt them of their old lou r y rags, and at his
own expence eloathed and fed them and got
them into private lodgings, and procured for
them a physician, medicines, and many other costly
article# for their comfort; which fa&s the deponent
fays he was fully acquainted with, as he gave
his receipt for said prisoners upon the^r being re
leafed from said goals. This deponent also fays,
that the said Mr. Aden was at that time indefatiga
ble- in providing for other American p, foner sin
that city, until his money was exhausted ; and that
he then understood, that Mr. Alien procured on
pledges a farther sum, to expend for the fame chari
table purposes ; and that this generous conduct of
Mr. Alien wan much talked cf. and greatly applaud
ed by the American officers in the city of New
York, who drew up a thong recommendation and
petition to General Wafhurgton, praying hit Ex
cellency to appoint fad Mr Levi Alien procuring
agent for said dift?effed prisoners in New York ana
Long Island, and that f^d petition was generally
signed by said officers.
Tlrs deponent also fays, that after said Mr Alien
left New York he saw an order signed by a Bri sh
Colonel in the hands, of one of his ferjeants to arr^it
the said Allen, and carry him prisoner to New York.
The ferjeant was seen by this deponent searching
with a guard for Mr, Allen on Long Iflind.
Connecticut. 24th Feb. 1779.
Then personally appeared Maj. Bczaleel Beebee,
the above named deponent and made solemn oath
to the truth of the above n^ .Oen. And I hereby
further certify that I have a perfbnal acquaintance
with the said Major Bebee and know that he is a man
of undoubted honor and veracity. Certified by
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Assistant.
General IT 0 LC 0 T T's Certificate.
Connecticut, February 24, 1779.
I HEREBY certify, that I have known Mr. Levi
Alien since the prefect war with Great Britain ren
der his personal f^rvice in favour of the American
contest ; a&d that I fully believe that the said Mr.
Alien is firmly attached to the liberties and inde
pendence of this country.
OLIVER WOLCOTT.
Col. PORTE R's Certificate.
SalUbnry Lc field County, March 4 1779.
THESE certify that I have been acquainted with
Mr. Levi Alien, for many years, and particularly so
ever since the prefint war with Great-Britain ; and
so far as my knowledge ex ends, he hath been called
a friend to the American cause by all his acquaint
ance.
JOSHUA PORTER.
Colonel S HELDO N's Certificate.
Salisbury, February 26, 1779.
I FULLY believe Mr. Levi Allen is firmly at
tached to the liberties and independence of this
country.<
ELISHA SHELDO N.
Colonel BURRALL'a Certificate.
THESE may certify all it may concern, That I
have long been acquainted with Mr. Levi Allan of
. Salisbury, and have always conceived him to be an
uncommon enterprizing genius ; and since oar pre
sent contest with Great Britain, have ever efieemed
him to be a real friend to the cause of our country;
nor have I ever heard he was thought to be cner
ways, until I saw an advertisement, in a late Hert
ford paper, finned "John Faffett; jun." and was
really surprised at the contents.
CHARLES BURRALL.
Canaan, February 26, 1779.
Major STODDA R D's Deposition.
LUIHER STODDARD of lawful age tedifieth
and faith, That the n^x-tmorning after Col. Eban
Alien returned from his captivity, he waited on him,
and among other layings, told him it was a „reat pity
his brother Levi was gone fru. m as e had
often heard said Levi ex,rd. /c't d- fixe to centra
tulate said Ethan on his rein n &c. Cl. A pen
replyed ' Gd damn his lube warm foul." Beng
surprised at thi, answer, told him his brother Levi
was e^emed one of our wa^m Whigs. Said E tan
rep'y'd " I do^orthink him an enemy to his coun
try but he ought to have taken a mere acVv~ part,
and have commanded a^eg merit by this time "
Qje ion, -liked by Mr Allen, What is your 0-
pin on of my political principles ref, airtg the p&
sent con eft?'
Aniwer, Always friendly to the American cause
Sworn, &c.
LUTHER STODDARD.
C done! A LLE N's Letter.
New L u% Lo^-Island 27 J ly, 177%
Dear Brother,
IDohtreby certify you tha|l have wholly revered
my cont tituHon ; have a clear exetcife of icafon,
and enjoy a phi! fcphic serenity of mud under the
c rcumfhicc3 of it; pt rfor.mrn+ —-— I retain a just
sense of your fr endfh p, manffifted in your unwea
ri,d search after me. Lie c fhwas a very feafona
bie relief ; a'd provided an axewangle does no soon
take place, Bill need fustier assistance. The death
of my hide boy cliffy affe& the ender passions of
my foul, and by wns give- me the most ferfible grief.
Do not fail to have an eye on the condition of my
family ; fee that the girls be well schooled.
I perceive that Ticonderoga like other tenements
and peffeffions of this chaßg^bie world, it fnatch'd
from land to hand. lam with refpe&, your affec
tjo;.a:e brother a d humble frvarr
ETHAN ALLE N.
To Mr U- Alien
io SOLD
AT PUBLIC. AUCTION.
On the 13th of Apr I next a 10 'cl ck A. M. at
the howis es Capt. John Elsworth in Middle
tow ;
A PARCEL of HOUSHOLD FUR
NITURE airi,ft which are a genteel
Sofa, a r¥hh..-f,ny Engl sh made D-& ? 0 Book
Case, Cheftopon C ed. Tables Cha rs, an excellent
Clock, wit' a el-gan: Mahogany case t^me -ted;
a number of , laz'd PiAurrs, Looking Glasses &c.
&c. Aho an Electrical Machine -- and a quantity
of Ha r Powder.
M ddletown, March 17 1779.
E- NTERTA'iNMENT k p for Gentlemen,
by MOSESyMOR^S labour hiry rods
north of the C r Hu. fe --Also, to fell or ex
change G rod Sheeps Wol v%y rcafo<able f r
Gam of any kind, or Fi 11% Ons Hj Wood,
Pork Baiter Ch.%fe. &c. A'Rm Sugar, Tea,
Cuffe Pepper. A number M ? s S oes.
Hirtfard Marc 24 17-9.
r^ H E Sulfcr&r it pr^' fed Adrribflra/or,
I on hretta.e^ GEORGE POWERS.
THOMAS SELLECK a r d EBENEZER
SELLECK who have ;o red the enemy of the
United S.a -•>
DANIEL BOWT O N.
S ,mfr-w F-.?~ I'o
SihAYcD 0k . O^EN i €6. < ^f,
l&ft tight, a BROWN MARE ahon fix years
cid. fourteen haud< igh; a frhai wlihc-fop down
her face, ttynt hind foot wh e, a white spot under
her mine about as lar,ea c a filvro dollar. Whoever
will take said mare ara the-f and return them to the
fubferber, hviriß in Salem, Wbuhe^er county,
shall receive One Hundred Dollars forthe mare
culy, Fifty Dollars, and ail redtunable charges
paid, by me
JOSIAH BROWN.
Salem, March 1 1'79
r\ ow 7 ARGE OX 15 ES,
& to be Exchanged for IN DInN
CORN. Enquire of the PRINTERS.