The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1833-11-23

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our Peter had been home from the army,
II it was only to hear this good man talk I;
| am sure Washington himself could not
say more for his country, nor give bet
ter history Of the hardships endured by
our brave soldiers"
"Who knows now" inquired the wife,
shut it may be himself, after all, my dear;
for they do say he travels Just SO, all a.
lone, sometimes. Hark! what's that"
The sound of a voice came from the
chamber Of their guest, who. was now en-
gagged in his private religious Worship
Alter thanking the Creator for his many
mercies, and asking blessing on the in
habitants Of the house, he continued, "and
now Almighty Father, if it is thy holy
will that we shall obtain a place and a
name among the nations OF the earth,
grant that we may be enabled to show
our gratitude for thy goodness, by our
endeavois 10 fear aud obey thee. Bless
us with wisdom in our councils, success
in battle, and let all our victories be temp
cred with humanity. Endow, 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, ior the
sake Of him whom thou hast called thy be-
loved son nevertheless, not my wlli, bu.
thine he done. Amen.
The next morning the traveller, dcclln-
ing the pressing solicitations to breakfast
with his host declared il was necessary
for HIM to Gloss the river Immediately at
the same time offering part Of his purse
us compensation for what he had receiv-
ed, which was refused.
"Weli, sir" continued he, "since you
will not permit mo to recompense you for
your trouble, it is but just that should
inform you On whom you have conferred
40 many obligations, and also add TO them,
by requesting your assistance in crossing
the river. had been out yesterday en-
deavoring to obtain some information re-
specling our enemy, and being alone, ven.
tured too far from the camp. On my re-
turn, was surprised by a toraging party,
aud only escaped by my knowledge Of
the roads and the fleeiness Of my horse
My name is George Washington"
surprise kcpt thc usteucr bucut LOT
moment then, aiter--uasuccessfuily rc-
pesling the invitation TO parlske Of some
refreshment, he fastened 10 call two ne
grocs, with whose assistance he placed
the horse on small raft Of timber tina,
was lying in the river near the door, and
soon conveyed the general 10 the opposite
side, where he left him to pursue his wny
to the camp, wishing him safe und pros
porous journey, On his return to the
house he found that while he was eng Jagged
in making preparations for conveying the
horse across the river, his illustrious Wis.,
itor 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 hazards
encountered by this truly great patriot,
for the purpose Of transmitting to posteri-
ty the treasures we now enjoy. Let Us
acknowledge the benefits received, by our
endesvors TO preserve them in their purity;
and by keeping in remembrance the great
Source whence these blessings flow, may
we be enabled to render our names wor-
thy Of being enrolled with that oft "Fa'
ther Of our Country" IN. Y. Mirror.