Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-06-05

AFTER conauefine the new conner into a
room whers bis wife was seated, he
led the horse to a wcllst barn.
and there provided for him most bounti-
fully. On sejoining the traveller. he OBJ
served THAT'S noble animal Of yours.
sir"
EYES," was the reply, and ! am sorry
that was obliged to misuse him so. as 70
make IL necessary TO give you so much
trouble with the care Of him; but have
yet 70 thank you foryoar kindles TO both
OF Us" N
IL did no moro than my duty. sir" said
the entertainer. and therefore am entitled
TO no thanks. But Susan" added he,
turning 10 the hostess. with half re-
proachful look, "why have you not given
The gentleman something TO eat?"
Fear had prevented the good woman
from exercising her wellknown bencvo-
lence; for . robbery had been committed
by Iawless band OF depreda,ors, but
few dayA before. 10 that neighborhood.
and as report stated that the ruiiians were
al well dressed, her imagination suggest.
ed that this man might be one Of them.
AZ the husbands remonstrancc, she
now readily engaged in repairing her er-
ror, BY preparing plentifal repast. Du-
ring the meal. there was much interesting
conversation among the three. As soon
as the worthy countryman perceived that
his guest had satisfied bis appetite. he in
formed him. that IL was now the hour at
which the family usually performed their
evening devosions. inviting him at tho
same time 10 be present The invitation
was accepted in these words:
at would afford mo the greatest plea.
sure 10 commune.with my heavenly Pre-
server; after the events or the day, such
exercises prepare Us for the rcpose which
we seekin sleep"
The host now reached tho Bible from
the shelf, and after reading chapter and
singing. concluded the whole with fer.
vent prayer; then lighting a pine knot.
conducted the person be had entertained
to his chamber, wished him a good nights
rest, and retired to the adjoining apart
mont.
'sJohn.' whispered the woman, "fhatis
a good gentleman; and not one Of the
as ! supposed"
Eyes, Susan;s said he, al like him bet
Ter for thinking OF bis God, than for all
bic kind inquiries after our welfare.
wish our Peter had been home from the
army, lift was only 10 hear this good man
talk; am sure Washington himself could
not say more fer his country, nor give q
better history Of the hardships endured BY
orr brave soldiers"
"Who knows now" inquired the wife.
"but il may be him himself. after all my
dear; for they do say he travels justso.al
alone, sometimes. Hark! what's that2p
Tb81on6sd Of voice came from tho
chamber aftfeir guest. who was nav en-.
ragged In His private religious worship
After thanking the Creator for his many
nercies and asking q blessing on the inha.
,itants Of the house, he continued, "snd
low, Almighty Father, If It 10 thy holy
will. that we shall obtain place and
'ame among tho nations Of tho earth.
rant tlat we may be enabled TO show
mr. gratitude for thy goodness, by our en-
Ieavors 10 fear and obey thee. Bless ns
With wisdom in our councils, success ia
'attle, and let all our victories be temper.
d with humanity. Endow, also, our en-
mics with enlightened minds, that they
nay become sensible OF their injustice,
nd willing 10 restore our liberty and
eace. Grant the petition OF thy servant.
Or the sake Of him whom thou hast cal
ID thy beloved son: nevertheless, not my
vill. but thine be done. Amen.
The next morning the traveller, declin-
ng the pressing solicitations 10 breakfast
nth HE host, declared il was necessary
or him 10 cross the river Immediately; at
he same tire offering . part of his purse
. compensation or what he had rccci
ed, which was refused.
"Weli. sir" continued he, "since you
,ill not permit me 10 recompensey you for
our trouble. il is but just that should
form you on whom you have conferred
D many obligations, and also add 10 them,
y requesting your assistance in crossing
10 river. had been out yesterday en-
eavoring TO obtain some information re-.
pecting our enemy. and being alone, ven
ired TOO far from the camp. On my re-.
urn, was surprised by foraging party,
nd only escaped by my knowledge ofihe
Dads and the fleetness ofmy horse. My
'amc 10 George Washington"
Surprise kept the listener silent for
then. after unsuccessfully re-
,eating the invitation TO partske ofsome
efreshment, he fastened TO call two ne
,roes, with whose assistance he placed
he horse on small raft of timber that
1as y ing in the river, near the door, ard
pom conveyed the General to the oppo-
he side, where he leh him 10 pursue bic
ray to camp, wishing him safe and pros
eIous journey. On his return 10 the
ouse, be found that while hc was engag-
q in making preparations for conveying
70 horss across the river, his hlustrious
isitor had pursusded his wife to aceepta
ken Of remembrance, which the family
re proud OF exhibiting TO this day.
The above is only one Of the hazards
BY this truly great patriot,
y the purpose OF transmitting to posteri-
the treasures we now enjoy. Let Us
knowledge the benefits received. by our
,deavors TO preserve them in their purity;
I'd by keeping in remembrance The great
PURGE whence these blessings flow, may
. be enabled to render our names wor.
" OF being enrolled with that ofthe "Fa-
Ter Of bis Country. "--.M y. Mirror.
CleanKness-Suffer no unclealiness