Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1833-09-28

tons, inviting him at the same time t
be present. The invitation was &C
'cepted in these words.
| 1T would afford me the creates
pleasure to commune with my heaven
ly Preserver, after the events Of tn,
day; such exercises prepare US for tai
repose which we seek in sleep
The hos: now reached his Bibl'
from the shelf, and after reading ;
chapter and singing, concluded thu
whole with a fervent prayer; ther
lighting a pinc-knot, conducted the
person he had entertained to his cham
Der, wished him good nights rest
and retired to the adjoining apart
ment.
john whispered the woman, that i:
Il good gentleman, and not one Of the
'highwayman, as supposed.
yes, Susan,' said he, like HIM bet
ter for thinking of his God, than for all
his kind inquiries after our welfare.
l wish our Peter had been home from
army, lift was only to hear this good
man talk; l am sure Washington him.
self could not say more for his country.
nor give better history ofthe hard
ships endured by our brave soldiers.
who knows how inquired the wife
bet it may be he himself, after all, my
dear, for they do say, be travels just
CT oI ynyn Il, -. ~
that?
The sound Of voice came from the
chamber Of their guest, who was now
engaged in his private religious wor-
ships. After thanking the Creator
for his many mercie., and asking a
blessing on the inhabitants f the house
he continued, and now, Almighty Faith
er, if ii Is thy holy will, that we shall
obtain a place and a name among the
nations ofthe earth, grant that we may
be enabled to show our gratitude for
thy goodness, by our endeavours to
fear and obey thee. Bless US with Wis
dom iii our councils, success in battle.
and let all our victories be tempered
with humanity. Endow also our ene-
mics with enlig htene minds, that they
may become sensible of their injustice,
and willingly restore our liberty and
peace. Grant the petition Of thy SER
want, for the sake Of him whom thou
hast called thy beloved son neverthe-
not mi will, but thine be done. Amen.
The next morning, the traveller, de-
clining the pressing solicitations to
breakfast with his host, declared it
was necessary for him to cross the ri
yer Immediately; at the same time Of
(ering part of his purse, as a compen-
sation for the attention he had received
which was refused.
well, sir, concluded he, since you
will not permit me TO recompense you
for your trouble, it is but just that l
should inform you on whom you have
conferred SO many obligations, and also
add to them, by requesting your assis-
lance in crossing the river. l had
been out yesterday endeavouring to
obtain some Information respecting our
enemy, aud, being alone, ventured tool
ar from the camp on my return was
BY a foraging party, and only
escaped by my knowledge of the roads
and the tleetness Of my horse. Myi
name is George Washington.
Surprise kept the listener silen. for
\ moment, then, after unsuccessfuliyi
the invitation to partake. of
'ome refreshment, he fastened to call
.wo negroes, with whose assist ance be
placed the horse on a small raft tim.
Der that was lying in the river, near
he door, and soon conveyed the gen.
srai to the opposite side, where he left
liin to pursue his way to the camp,
him safe and prosperous
Journey. On his return to the house,
nc found that, while ne engaged inI
preparations for conveying the
horse across the river. his illustrious
visitor had persuaded his wife to &C.
,ept token Of remembrance, which
he 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
70 posterity the treasures we now en-I
oy. Let US acknowledge the bene-I
its received, by our endeavours TO
preserve them in their purity; and by
keeping in remembrance the Great
Source whence these blessings flow,
nay we be enabled to render our names