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Original Amecdote of Ethan AUeo.-An o1a gentleman in Vermont has told us an anecdote of Ethan Allen, the revolutionary hero, which we have never seen in print, but which is nev. ertheless historically true. About 40 years since, Allen was sued for note of about ona hundred pounds. As it was not convenient for nm to pay It, he employed Chittenden, the law. yer, to manage the case in Court, and get it put over to the next term. When the case came on Chttenden accordingly appeared, and, as the note was signed by witness, who lived at a distance, he got up and denied the signature. knowing that the witness could not be nro. duced during the session, and he should thus obta'n the delay his client wished. The denial of the signature, therefore, W IS mere finesse. and perfectly yunderstood by the Court but Al. len chanced to be in the court house at the lime ana he viewed tho matter in more serious light. Rushing up to the bar of tn. Court. and clenching his gigantic fists, he made the fo,. lowing address :-" Lawyer Chittcnden did not employ you to come here and tell bare. faced lie did sign the note, and won't de. ny 1t, may 1t please your honors that's my s;o- nature' and that's good note. Honestly owe the money, and mean honestly topay it. All want IS that your honors should put it over to- the next Court, and by that time shall have the cash from Boston, and will pay every far. 'hlns oflt." The result was that by consent of parties, the case was continued to next term Such were the notions of olden times that he eo"'d not bear eren fiction of lar to deny the ob- 'sat'on ot raper to wh1cA h;s signature was at, tached.-Dedham Patriot.