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A general history of Connecticut - Ramapough Lenape Nation

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176 HIS TOR 'Y 0 F<br />

der <strong>of</strong> the General Aifembly, for fnch <strong>of</strong>fenders<br />

as they chufe not to hang. The<br />

prifoners are let down on· a windlafs into<br />

this difmal cavern, through an hole, which<br />

anfwers the triple purp<strong>of</strong>e <strong>of</strong> conveying<br />

them food, air, and--' I was going to fay<br />

light, but it fcarcely reaches them. In a<br />

few months the prifoners are re1eafed by<br />

death and the colony rejoices in her<br />

great humanity, and the mildnifs <strong>of</strong> her<br />

laws. This conclave <strong>of</strong> fpirits )mprifoned<br />

may be called, with great propriety.<br />

the catacomb <strong>of</strong> Connetticut. The light<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Sun and the light <strong>of</strong> the G<strong>of</strong>pel are<br />

alike !hut out from the martyrs, wh<strong>of</strong>e<br />

refurrection-!l:ate will ecIipfe the wonder<br />

<strong>of</strong> that <strong>of</strong> Lazarus. It has been remarked<br />

by ·the candid part <strong>of</strong> this religious colony,<br />

that the General Affembly and C.onfociation<br />

have never allowed any prifoners<br />

in the whole province a chaplain, though<br />

they have fpent much <strong>of</strong> their time and<br />

the public money in fpreading the G<strong>of</strong>pe!<br />

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