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that there were large body Of men, holding
the same belief with themselves, resident in
England, and that il would be highly accepta.
BILE fthey would send out copy OF their law
and some other communication. They earge "
seized at the proposal and in few days furn-
ished him with copy Of the law and letter,
both in the Samaritan character and dialect, the
the latter giving full and curious account OF
their customs.
Huntington at once despatched these docu-
ments to Oxford, where meeting Of the col
lege faculty was at once held to consider these
valuable prizes. With a zeal for learning as
worthy as any faculty meeting ever displayed,
they determined to disregard any squeamsh con
scie ltiousness, und in order to keep up the de-
ception as long as practicable, they ntrusted to
Robert Marshall, their Rector, the task OF reply
ing to the letter. He acquitted himself won-
derfully WELL The letter which he wrote, was
in Hebrew, written without points, and gives
the most admirable imitation of oriental style we
have ever seen. He showed knowledge Of
the Israeltish scriptures equal to any Rabbi's,
and uses typical forms and expressions in the
most successful manner. In answer to the
somewhat inconvenent questions about the
high priest Of the English Samaritans, he makes
most ingenious reply, explaining that their
high priest is of the order Of Melchizedec, and
making some vague illusions to the life and re-
surrecion of Christ, which must have sadly puz-
zled his correspondents, who, however, do not
appear by their answer TO have had airy suspi-
cions of the truth f., m This part of the letter.
They were not perfectly satisfied with his
letter however. He had neglected TO convey
sufficient reverence to Mt. Gerzin, the test Of
their faith, (see John a, 2O) and they ask some
further explanations. Mr.. Burritt has not given
any more the English letters, which we re-
gret,as their ingenuity makes them quite as
curious as the simplicity of the others. The
correspondence thus skllfully and learnedly be-
gun was continued for upwards OF fifty years.
A small remnant of the Samaritans yet re-
mains. DR.. Robinson, in his recently published
work, gives curious account of an interview he
bad with them.
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PIOUS LITERARY FRAUD.

In the last two numbers of the American
Eclectic, tri-monthly journal, which attempts
to present an abstract of the literature OF the
world, we find a curious article by Mr.. Elisha
Burritt of Worcester, the gentleman who has
acquired such reputation for his acquisitions in
the languages made at the same tine that he
was engaged in working in blacksmlths shop
on the history and literature Of the samaritans,
This article contains succinct account OF
curious literary fraud which will, We believe,
be new to most of our readers.
The Samaritans have version Of the Penta-
touch made into their own language from the
original, at a very early day, some centuries be-
fore our era. In the seventeenth century great
exertions were made in Europe to procure cop.
les ofths version, which was of course very
valuable to critics and theologians in their stud.
les on the different points Of our Hebrew text
Robert Huntington, an English minister, who
visited Sichem or Mt. Gerzim, the seat of the
remnant Of tho Samaritan nation, in 1871, fin.
ding them very curious about the English Is
Ieali,ce, succeeded in making them believ.
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REVOLUTION IN MExIco.-The New Or.
leans papers confirm the news the success
Of the revolutionary movements, undertaken
under the direction Of Santa Ana, the hero
Of Jacin,a. The means by which he accom-
plished his object are not very fully ex-
planned. l, is not probable that much else
was required than the power Of intrigue,
which Santa Ana long slnco showed himself
20 possess, and the revolutionary disposition
of the people, together with the mismanage-
mcnt and inefficiency Of the govermen. Tie
conqueror will probably find that i, was much
easier TO pull down a weak government than
TO replace il with stable one. He promi-
ses great things-the reconquest of Texas,
Campeaci,y, and Tobasco. These promises
NAV have aided him in overtlirowing Gen
Bustamen,e, and the regular government, but
tits much 10 be doubted whether lie posses.
the vigor to fulfil them.
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PROCLAMATION,

During the year which is now approaching 10 iis
close, II has pleased the All-wise Ruler Of the Uni
verse grsciousy to extend to the good citizens Of our
beloved Commonwealth the benignant smiles of His
Provldence--t0 avert from us the grevous calain-
ties Of foreign war; the deyh tuton of the pestence,
the horrors Of famine and the dreadful curse of in
tcsne conmotion to reward the abors OF the Spring
time with the golden fr its Of Autumn-to grant Us
health security and ranqiil yto continue to US the
enjoyment of our civil and religious Liberty and the
means Of intellectual and moral Improvement, ana
topernt us TO live quietly under laws framed ana ad'
ministered by the Repre- en,atives Of the People
l do, therefore, in compliance with custom, com.
mended to us alike by its antiquity and Us sSca, and
s.coND Sy DAYo DDRRPSSEMBER NEXT be OBJ
served throughout this state, as day " Public
Thank sgving PRAYER an Praise to Almighty God
Tor these, HI, nnn!i1'd ,nerces ana blessing do
sisent with the duties Of such an occasion, may,
that day, be abandoned that the People may as.
semble in their several places Of public worship, and
mark the expression Of their gratitude with the hui
millty, devotion, and solemnity which become
Christian Poole.
Let us, on that occasion, humbly implore our
Heavenly Father to continue 10 watch over US and
preserve us-to enable us to live in peace with the
Nntions.to give us wisdom to devise efficient meas
ures for the support OF our schools and Colleges, the
safeguards Of our Republican 1nstituions-to grant
that we may preserve invioaie our Independence as
State and our Union rs a Nation-to inspire the
American People with the noble resolution speedily
to number the institution Of Slavery among the for
saken iniqu'ies Of the world Ito bestow wisdom and
grace upon all who are called to rule over us, md
to incline hearts such an humble and faithful
compliance with the requshons of His Holy Word,
a. shall entltle US 10 the reward of the blessed
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State
in Executive Chamber at Montpelier, his
ninth day of November in the yenr Of our
L. 8. ] Lord one thousand eight hundred and for
tv-one, and of the Independance OF the
United States, the sixtv-siSth.
BY the Governor, CHAR les PAINE.
HRNaY HALE, Secretary.
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COUNCIL OF CENSORS.

The Council Of Censors at their second ses.
sion held a, Montpelier, in October last, agreed
upon the following propcst ems Of amendment to
the Constitution of this State:
First--That Sheriffs shall be annually elected
by the freemen of their respective Counties, at
the same time and in the same manner, as Sc
majors are now chosen. The person having the
greatest number OF votes, shall be declared duly
elected.
Second--That Justices OF the Peace shall be
annually elected by the freemen of their respec.
tive towns, and until otherwise provided by law,
their election shs1l be made on the day that the
Representatives. of the General Assembly are
chosen; provided that no town having less than
1000 inhabitants shall have more than five Jus.
tees of the Peace, and no town having, not to
exceed 1900 inhabitants, shall have no more
than seven Justices of the Peace, and no town
shall have more than twelve Justices of the
Peace--provided also that any town may, at
their annual March meeting determine by vote
or resolution to elect less number OF Justices
at their next freemen's meeting, than the num-
her above limited ; and provided also, that said
Justices shall in all cases be elected by plu-
rality Of votes.
Thrd--That Senators shall be elected for
three years by the freemen of their respective
counties that the members of the Senate shall
be divided into three equal classes and so ar.
ranged that one third OF the whue Senate shall
20 out Of Office at the expiration of each year
The Tenators shall be appor,ioned TO the seve.
raj counties according to the population, as as
cer,ained by the census taken under the autho.
rty of Congress, regard being always had in
such appointment TO the counties having the
greatest fraction, always giving to each county
ore senator at least.
Fourth. That the Freemen's meeting for the
election of State officers and the members of
the General Assembly shall be holden n the
second Tuesday Of October annually forever.
And the General Assembly shall commence
session on the first Thursday Of the succeeding
January.
Fifth...That whenever any Council of Cen
sors shall propose any amendment, explanation
Or addition to the Constitution of this State, they
shall propose the same directly to the people
for their adoption, instead of calling Conven.
ton to adopt the same.
The Council of Cansors did not, at their ses.
sion in October, resolve upon calling Conven.
ton, but as they had several other propositions
of amendment under consideration, and as the
Constitution required that they should hold a
session after the risingof the legislature, they
adjourned to meet at Burlington, on the 9th
day of Febr lary Mex
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JUDoE Bennett The following simple
lines are submitted to you, As president o.
the Temperance Society. and If thought
advisable may be sung to night to the tune
Of Aud Lang Syne.
Come every one who loves his kind,
Come gather here TO night,
And let us all with right good will,
In one great cause unite,
To help each friend reclaim himself
From ways Of sin and pain,
Till every one shall be redeemed
And be man again.
We've seen the ways Of drunkenness
And dreadful are its ills,
1t rikes the strong man down 10 earth,
The young and old |, kills.
Then help each friend, &c.
OF all he slavery man e'er felt,
No -lavery can be worse
Than that which fills his soul with rage
And makes his life curse.
Then holp each friend, &c.
But let US sing with all our might,
AMI give our friends applause,
For TO- redeemed they're here 10 night
To aid the glorious cause.
To help each friend &c.
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Johnson, VT Nov l3.-Singuldr Deah.--
We are informed that on Wednesday OF las,
week, Son Of Mr. Stickney IIodgkins, or Be-
videre, named Cornelius, Ii years of age, came
TO his death by hanging in bride which was
suspended in the barn. and used by the children
of the family as a swing.-IIow he could
unintentionaly cnangle himself so as to pro-
duce death, seems rather mysterious but a
competent jury of inquest decided that he came
to his death by accidentally hanging Wing.
CAUTION TO WATER DR1NKERs--A woman
residing in the lower section of the country,
few days ago, placed her mouth over the spoul
or nozzle of small hydrant tor tie purpose OF
shaking her thirst but little time elapsed be-
fore she was taken with nausea and cast forth a
live eel about four inches long. Applicants at
hydrants should supply themselves with tum.
bier or some other convenient vessel, and there
by save themselves from the danger of swal-
lowing the things that might slips down as "sck
as an eel."--Phila. Gaz.
Destructive FIRE IN PErEnsBURG.-
The Petersburgh lnteIIigencer, contains the
particulars of destructive fire which visited
that town on Monday last. Cowell's hotel,
with great deal Of valuable furniture, the
Presbyterian Church, with much of the deco
ra,ions and hangings, 81 horses belonging to
the guests Of the hotel, the kitchen and stable
Of DR.. Jones the dentists Office Of DR.. Cairus.
and the BARRIERS shop of Shore&Fo ld-all
were destroyed by the consuming element.
MURDER IN NORWICH, Vt.--We learn from
handful, signed by Geo. p. Brooks, Dep
Sheriff. that on Sunday morning last, Mrs
Sweeney, resident Of Norwich, VT, was dis
covered in the garden adjoining her residence
with her head mangled in the most brutal man.
ner, and all signs Of life extinct. 1t is supposed
that she was murdered the night previous, by
her husband, James Sweeny, a man from Is t.
20 years Of age. He has fej, and the Sheriff
offers suitable reward for his apprehension
He is represented as being about 5 feet TO I
inches in height, thick set, hair nearly white
dark complexion, crosseyed, an lrshman b,
birth, and speaks with considerable of brogue
/ DIVORCE IN OHIo.-Ata reccniterm ofth
Stark county Supreme Churt, divorce wa
: granted to the wife of Jacob Cope, on tn
> ground Of cruel treatment. The Court d
creed TO the wife the use of the whole O
j Cope's real estate during her life, and i'm
posed pcaty of 500 on the husband, une
he restord all apparel previously withheld
Hon. WIN. c. Preston thinks seriously of resignir
IS his .eat in the United State. Senate, because Sou
n Carolina dislkes his Wing votes. Thus works Il
n doctrine Of Instruction Wings demur H. yet ODE
" while our opponents vehemently insist on it, y
rarely conform 10 in practice Its operation remn'
= us of the old epigram
. "Heaven takes the good, too good on earth TO SIT
" And leaves the bad, too I'D to take away"
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LOO X HE Il E!

MIR. EDlTOR-Will you please notify this COM
wi mnnity that the subscriber has opened Stove
Store first door west of J. & J. H. Peck & Co. where
lie has general assortment Of Cooking, Box and
Parlor Stoves Caldrons. aud Hollow Ware of the
superior Brandon Castings al Bucks Hot Air
Cooking Stove, which he is manufacturing in this
place The construction Of this stove is such that
h first and slarpesi heat comes directly under the
boilers and then passes round spacious and equally
heated oven and requirrs but compara.ivel litt'r
fuel to put in operation and bnkes equnl brick
oven. There might be List of signatures procured
ms long ms the recommendation of country P. NJ.
from the highest sources IN The sections where il is
in use hut preamble about Thu stove the Yankee
Not on useless, and il money continues scarce YOU
must use the less Of IT, so don't do without on that
account, but call and try the new Stove
Burline ton Nov 49, lS4l S.W TAYLOR
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LIVE AND LET LIVE"

TN II e suj scril er Id respectfully return his
thanks 10 his many patrons for The r favors during
The past FIVE year., and would also inform them Thai
he has repeni-hed his tick Of Stationery, Books,
Binding Stock, &c. and will e happy 10 wal, upon
all that sha favor him with their patronage, and no
TORT hi part shall be spared TO give satisfaction
Or STOCK cost money; therefore, we cannot give il
away, or sell il below cost, or al cost but what We
have 10 sell, IF we can get an opportunity At a,
small advance from cost a any one do and live
sy their business. individuals wishing 10 pufcha,.
Common School Books, Stationery, or Blank Book
ran have chance to test the sincerity of The suscr
rwnen he ,ay he will sell cheap fr cash by calm,
al the sgn ofthe Red Ledger, College street.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON,
Nov. 10, 1871.
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NEW GOODS.

THE subscribers ore now receiving their second
J. supply of Fall and Winter Goods among which
Heavy Pilot do. Broad Cloth for Ladies' cloaks,
very cheapj Cassimeres. Satinetts, Fannels French
and English Merno' Alpaca cloths, Bombazines,
all wool plain N De LANES very fine; slks. cold
and Tasssls, mohair and silk FrnRes, Gimp Trim
mings, German woIreds, RibbonA Shawls, HdkiS
LacsA Lace Wells, &c. which are offered very low
for essh' BY Movie EN- WRIGHT & Co
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GROCERIES,, sc.

GKOCEKIES, Wt.
ISAAC WARNER keeps constantly for sale at his
L Store, opposite ). f. Towards Store.
Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, ST. Croix Rum,
Boston Rum low priced Brandy,
Baltimore Gin, Antigua Rum, Cherry do.
Wines, Of most kinds and prices, Moasses.
Loaf, Lump and Brown sugar.,
Hyson and Young Hyson; H, son SKIN and Black
Teas; Box Rsisns, Keg do.
Goldfish, Salmon, Mackerel, Sounds and Tongues,
Rice, Bar Soap Fancy do. Allspices
Pepper Ginger Nulmegs Cloves,
Cinnamon, Salera us, Poland Starch,
Mustard, Indigo Pepper Sauce, Coffee,
Chocolate, Table Salt ;Candles;
Spanish Seears, half Spanish do.
Decanters, Tumblers, Lamps, Jars. dc.
Also-500 Barrels Salt.
The Liquors are warrented to he the best that can
be bought in New York. Tavern! ecpers and Other q
will find for their benefit TO call and examine them
before they buy elsew here.
Burlington, Nov. 8. l64l.
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THE WORKING POPULATION OF ENGLAND
In recent debate in the British Parliament on
the Corn Laws, the necessity to bring forward
some immediate relief for the working popua-
ton was presented by Mr.. Crawford, represent
tative for Rochdale, and in support Of his en-
treaty he made the following thrilling statement
as to the condition of the manufacturing people
Of the town which he represented:
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BURLINGTON BOOK STORE
D. A. BRAMAN,
nooksELLER AND sTATIONER,

INFORMS his friends and The public generally, that
lhr y constantly making additions to his stock of
ROCKS, of all the new and popular pull LEGATIONS OF
the Jay from the most prominent publishing houses in
the colnirv His arrangements enable him 10 pro-
cure The latest literary attractions al an early day.
His present a sorrment Of Books embraces very
grea, variety of School, Classical, Lao, Medical,
Historical, and .Mscelion eous Uorks.
Among his stock will lie found a very great variety
of BLANK BOOKS and STATlONERY,all OF which
he : enabled to oler at prices viii cannot fail TO
suit the most economical.
Merchants, School Teachers, Sc. are respectfully
invited to call and examine his SCHOOL BOOKS;
which comprises all the late popular and improved
sdrion., IN every department Of learning.
August 81, lS4i
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Contrast this lameniable account with the cx-
penses of the Queens establishment for 1910,
amounting to the enormous sum of f69,765
and we will see one of the causes OF the suffer
ing, and see how much the English people pay
single item Of the bill for wine at the Queens
table, amounts to whole years salary Of the
President of the United States.
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n NJ WRIGHT & Co. will open within three or
r. for day, rom 1900 to 1000 yd- Extra snnerie,
ilonlle eroind), smperine tine and common all wool
Carpe,ings, which have cen pnrcha' e'l mostly IN
" YorI al auciIen and will sol al vey low rrme'.
Ako Twilled and plain Venetian siair carpel'ng,
Hemp and Cotton Competing, Oil cloths, Mats ETC
Nov. L.
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SUCK OF f1aruWare TOT saIcs
TINE subscriber offers for sale, nj large discount
l from the cost the entire stock Of Goods consist.
ing Of general assortment Of Hardware and small
assortment Of Me cines, belonging TO he Of the
late Robert Moody, together with two years lease Of
the store lately occupied by hun.
The location of the store, the profitable character
of the BUSINESS being the only Hardware store in the
place, and the terms upon which the stock is offered
render the opportunity Of investment, one of the
snfcst and most profitable in the state.
Terms of payment, unquestonnbe Endorsed paper,
ats, ~ lS, and y months. GEO. u. SHAW, Admr
BURLINGTON Nov TO- IS4i
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LYMAN & COLE

II W1 nN " OULE
HAVE received, in addition 10 their for stock Of
i Dry Goods, an extensive assortment Of Fall
and Winter Goods among which will lie fpnd
Lr>tre, very pretty article; Alpaca silk War;,
Caml ieieen, Plain Black Alpine, Fig'd TO-, Satin
Damask Brychella, Persian Cloth, French, German,
and English Mernos, Mouene de lane and printed
Saxones, a great variety and low priced; Goats
Hair and Imitation Camhci.
SILKS.
small assortment Of rich fs'j and str'pd Silks,
Heavy Black Canton, erode Swiss, and other silks.
WIS.
Lupn's lest scarle', lack, white, and colored;
few extra size Wors,eJ shawl Gloves ahd Ito >iery
large assortment; an unusually large assortment Of
Alporican prnt,; French and Enel, h do.
DOMESTIC GOODS.
Cotton >heeling and shiring; Tick g and Wad-
ding Bleached Cotton and Merrimac sheetng, very
low.
TA7L0RS TRIMMINGS.
Wors,ed Binding, silk do. Large round and square
Mohar Cords for Goals; silk Cord for dress
Wor>ted and silk S,rge figured silk and Velvet
Buttons, new figure sewing silk, Twist and Thread;
Padding, Canvass, selecias, Cord Jeans, Brown and
Black Linen; Wor>ted plaid for Facing Buttons for
over coats, &c.
FANCY HKFS.
variety Of rich de Lame, Chally, silk, and new
| style Fancy Hkfs. and Veil.
BROAD CLOTHS.
Heavy double mIled Broad Cloths; Baver and
Pilot Cloths Rich diamond Beaver Cloth; also a
general as orment Of Ellington Mill Cloths.
Gentlemen and Ladies invited 10 call and exam
inc our very extensive assortment, which we otter at
re.nced price, for Cash.
| Brrljnp,On % q 4. l9aI
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LOVELY f. SEYMOUR

HAVE Just reed from New York a large assert.
L L meni of Carpetings of every kind quality and
price.
English Drugetts, great variety of patterns Octa-
gon and Drab Peruvian F.oor Oil Cloth from 3s 10
80 wide, Rush Mating from a. to 81 WIDE Riggs
Manila and Alcoul Mats, Stair Rods &c. a larger
and at prices that cannot fail to suit purchasers.
Nov. 18th ls4l.
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AUCTION TOMORROW,
BY H. THOMAS.

HORSES and Carriages. Fat Cattle,
Also a large quantity Of Fur and Cloth Caps of
the following description, ION consignment, lots to
suit Mercanis) viz:
Plain Selet, Caps, Opera do. Navy do. Navy
Glazed do. Nvvy wi h Fur band do. Fur Seal do
Hair Seil do. Muskrat do Plain Cloth do. Spanish
do. Also Household Furniture.
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ESTRAY.

STRAYED from the snl scril about four or five
~ week, since a light rel yearng Heifer, Of good
size and in good condition. Marked with a white
stripe The hips, white on the enh of the tail and
bag, and a slit in the left ear. Whoever will give
information where laid heer may lie found 10 the
>b,crler on North street, or TO 4. w. HYDE, Pearl
street, shall lie >,iilalIy rewarded.
Burlington, Nov. Is, lS4l. ALEXANDER VAlO
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a-rThc Madsonan expressly con,radicts the ru.
aoat that any desire exists the part Of the
President his intimate friends to break the present
Cabinet. MIR Websters continuance is especial. de-
sired and assured.
MicHroAN. The Wings Of Michigan have elected
too Members Of the assembly one from Saginaw, and
another from Macinac.
WILLIAMS CoLLEGE.-The Trustees Of Will
iams College have resolved to rebuild the Col.
ege lately burnt, on the same foundation, but
of only three stories, and to erect another build.
ding of smaller dimensions, little distance
southeasterly Of the old College building.
The Senate of Tennessee, which had been in hot
debate for several day a resolution to 90 into joint
ballot for the election of United States Senators
the LIST of November, closed the di cnssion on the
evening OF the 2ls MT by rejection ofte resolution
voting against il TO man.