Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-09-19


singing, concluded the whole with fer
vent prayer; then Lighting pine knot
conducted the person he had entertained
10 his chamber, wished him good
nights rest, and retired to the adjoining
apartment.
"John," whispered the woman, "thnt
is a good gentleman, and not one OF the
hiR Rhwny- as supposed"
eyes, Susan" said he, 81 like him
better for thinking of his God, than Tor
all his inquiries after our welfare. j.
wish our Peter had been home from the
army, if it was only to hear this good
man talk; am sure Washington h'm-
self could not say more for his country,
nor give better history Of the hard
ships endured by our brave soldiers.
"yyho knows now," inquired the wife,
"but it may he himself, after all, my
dear, for they DO say he travels just so,
air alone sometimes. Hark what's
that 7"
The sound Of voice came from the
chamber of their guest, who was now
engaged in his private religious wor-
ship. After thanking the Creator for
his many mercies, and asking blessing
on the inhabitants of the house, he con-
finued, Sand now, Almighty Father, if 1t
IL thy holy will, that we shall obtain n
place and n name among the nations Of
The earth, grant that we may be enabled
10 show our gratitude for thy goodness,
by our endeavors to fear and obey thee.
Bless us with wisdom in our councils,
success in battle, and let all our vlcto-
res be tempered with humanity. En-
dow also our enemies with enlightened
minds, that they may become sensible of
their injustice, and willing to restore our
liberty and peace. Grant the petition of
thy servant, for the sake of him whom
thou hast called thy beloved son; never
tteless, not my will, but thine be done
Amen"
The next morning, thc traveller, de-
crning the pressing solicitations to break
fast with his host, declared II was neces-
sary for him to cross the river immedI-
ntely; at the same time offering part Of
his purse, as a compensation for the at
tention he had received, which was re-
fused.
"Well sir" concluded he, "sincc you
will not permit me to recompense you Tor
yoar trouble, it is but just that should
inform you on whom you have conferred
so many obligations, and also to add to
them, BY requesting your assistance IN
crossing the river. had been ont yes
ferday cndeavoring to obtain some lnior-
nation respecting our enemy, and, being
4 tl.a
on my return ! was surprized by TO-
rigging party, and only escaped .y my
knowledge of tho roads nra Ine neetness
Of my horse. NJ name is George
nn..."..,."s,on..''
Surprise kept the listener silent Tor a
moment, then after unsuccessful'y re-
peating the invitation to partake Of some
refreshmeDt, he hastened to call two ne
grocs, with whose assistance he placed
the horse on a small raft of timber that
was lying in the river near the door, and
soon conveyed the General to the oppo-
site side, where he left him to pursue his
way to the camp, wishing him safe
and prosperous journey. On his return
to the house, he found that, while he was
engaged in making preparations for con-
veying the horse across the river, his H.
lustrious visitor had persuaded his wife
to accept token Of remembrance, which
the family are proud Of exhibiting to this
day.
The above is only one Of the many
hazards encountered by this truly great
patriot, for the purpose Of transmitting to
posterity the treasures we now enjoy
Let us acknowledge the benefits receiv-
ed, by our endeavors to preserve them
in their purity and by keeping in re-
membrance the great Source whence
these blessings flow, may we be enabled
to render our names worthy of being en-.
rolled with that Of the father Of his coun-
try.