Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-09-28
From the New York Mirror.
GENERAL WASHINGTON.

GENERAL WASHINGTON.
One pleasant evening in the montl
Of June, in the year II, man wa
observed entering the borders Of ;
wood, near the Hudson river, his ap
pearance that ola person above tn,
common rank. The inhabitants of Z
country village would have dignifieo
him with the title of'squiIe, and from
his manner, have pronounced hin
proud; but those more accustomed t.
society, would inform you, there wa:
something like military air about him
His horse painted as lift had been hard
pushed for some miles, yet from the
owners frequent stops to caress the
patient animal, he could not be charg.
ed with want Of humanity; but seem
ed to be actuatcd by some urgent Ne
ccssity. The riders forsaking a good
road for by~path leading through the
woods, indicated desire to avoid the
gaze Of other travellers. He had moi
left the house where he inquired the
direction Of the above mentioned path
more than two hours, before the quiet
ude Of the place was broken by the
noise Of distant thunder. He was
soon after obliged to dismount, travel
ling becoming dangerous, as darkness
concealed surrounding objects, except
when the Iightning's terrific flash al
forded momentary view Of his situa-
tion. A peal, louder and Of longer
duration than any Of the preceding,
which now burst over bis head, seem
ing as If j, would rend the woods as
under, was quickly followed by hea
Wy fall Of raih, which penetrated the
clothing Of the stranger ere he could
obtain the shelter Of a large oak which
.toUd at a little distance.
Almost exhausted with the iabours
Of the day, he was about making such
Of the saddle and his own
coat, as would enable him to pass the
night with what comfort circumstances
would admit, when he cspied "a light
through the trees. AMI
mated with the hope ofbetter lodgings,
he determined to proceed. The way,
which was somewhat steep, became at
tended with more obstacles the faith.
er he advanced; the soil being CON-
posed Of clay, which the rain had rem
dered so soft that his feet slipped at
every step. BY the utmost perscyer-
ance, this difficulty was finally over
come without any accident, and he had
the pleasure Of finding himself in front
OF a decent looking farmhouse. The
watch dog began barking, which
brought the owner Of the mansion to
the door.
who is thecey said he.
a friend, who has lost his way, and
in search of a place Of SHELTER was
the answer.
Come in, SIR added the first spea-
kcr, and whatever my house will af.
ford, you shall have with Welcome.
Il must first provide for the weary
companion Of my Journey remarked
the other.
But the former undertook the task,
and after conducting the newcomer
into room where his wife was seated,
he led the horse to a well-stored barn,
ard there provided for him most boun-
tifu!ly. On reforming thotraveiler, he
observed, that is noble animal Of
yours, sir.
Yes was the reply, and am sor-
~ that was obliged to misuse him so,
as to make it necessary to give you
much trouble with the care of him
but I have vet to thank you for your
kindness to both Of US.
Il did no more than my DUTY, SIR
said the entertainer and therefore am
entitled to no thanks. But Susan,
added he turning to the hostess, with a
haIfreproachful look, why have you
not given the gentleman something to
eat!
Fear had prevented the good wo-
man from exercising her weil-knownI
for a robbery had been
by lawless band Of de-
predstors, but few days before, inI
that neighborhood, and as report stated
that the ruffians were all we'll dressed.
her imagination suggested that thi.
man might be one ofthem.
At her husbands remonstrance. She
row readily engaged in repairing her
error, BY preparing a plentiful repast.
During the meal, there was much in-l
tcrest'ng conversation among the three.
A. soon as the worthy counsrvmaR|