Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1840-11-21
ATALE OF TRUTH.
, REVOLUTIONARY RgMINIscENcE

| One pleasant evening in the month nl June, man
was ob,eryed ,nleriny he borders of wood near
the Hudson river; his appearances was that oil aper-
/ son above the common rank. The inhabitants OF
/ a country vlege would have dIgnlhed hun win Tue
name o Squire, anj ON his manner have promo IN
! ced him proud but til use m,re accustomed 10 sect
civ. would inform YOU there was something ike
military air about him. His horse painted as il il
| had been pushed lor some miles, yet from The owa-
ers frequent stops 10 caress the patient sntnal he
| could not be- charged with want OF humanity, but
seemed To be actuated by some urgent necessity
| The rider forsaking good road flr bypah leading
| through the woods indicated desire 10 AVOID The
gaze Of other travel. rs He had not ett the house
where lie rnqured the direction Of the above laen-
toned path, more than twh hours before the quiet
ude of tie place broken BY The noise o. distant
thunder He was soon after obliged TO DIS onnl,
travelling becoming dangerous ms the darkness con
ceaIed surrounding objects, except where the hight
ninrs terrific flash afforded a mnmen,ary view 81 his
situation A peal louder and Of longer duration than
any oftha preceding, which now burst over hls head
seeming as il i would rend the wood asSunder was
quickly followed kV heavy fall Of rain, which pen
eraled the clothing Of the stranger, ere he could OBJ
Tain The shelter Of large oak, which stood at IT.
tie distance
Almost exhausted with the abors Of the day, he
was about making such dispositions Of the saddle aud
his own coat, as would enable HIM to pass he hlght
with what comfort circumstances would aGml', when
he espied a light sinmerlng through the trees. An
imaed with the hope of bet err lodgings he deter
mned o proceed Tie way, which was steep, be-
came attended with more obstacles the farther he
advanced, The soil being composed OF clay, which
the rain had rendered solt that his eet slipped ev-
cry step. BY the utmost perseverance, this difficult
" was finally overcome without any ascldent, and
he bad the pleasure Of finding himself in front OF a
decent booking farmhouse. The watch dog began
barking, which brought the owner to the door
who is there said he.
"a friend who has Iasi his way ana is in search Of
shelter" was the reply
Come in" added the first speaker, "and what
ever my house viii afford, you shall have with wei
come
Il must provide for the weary companion of nv
Journey" remarked the other.
But the farmer undertook the task, and after con-
ducng the new conner into n. room where hls wife
was seated, he he'd the horse to a well stored barn,
and there provided for him most bounlilully. On
| reie"ia., thn lraoe.r he observed "thai's noble
| annual Of yours, sir
"Yes." was the reply, ''and am sorry 10 be oh
ged 10 misuse him, to make II necessary togVe
| you much trouble with The care Of him, but have
vel to thank YOU for your Kindness 10 both otuS,
II do no m1re than my duty, Slr" SAID The enter
tainer aud therefore am entitled to NJ thhhks.-
! But Susan" added he turning 10 lhe hostess with
hall reproachiul hook why have you not So' Y Z
| gentleman some hing 10 cal!
Fear had prevented The good woman from ex,f
cisny her well known benevolence; or robbery
| had been committed By awless band Of deprcdalors
but few DAYS before in The neghborhooj, and as
report stated the ruians well dressed, her ma
ginatlon suggested that this man might 10 one Of
| them,
4 lon cha 0ntu
engaged in repairing her error By preparing pe'i-
GlnI repast. During the meal there was much inter-
esiinr conversation between the three. As soon as
The worthy countryman perceived that his guest had
satisfied his appetite, he ininrmed him thai It was
now the hour al which the family usually performed
Their evening dev0tions, inviting him 10 be prescnt
The invitation was accepted in these words:
II would afford me the greatest pleasure 10 COM
mune with my Heavenly Preserver after the events
Of the day such exercises prepare Us for The repost
which we seek IN sleep
The host now reached his bible from the shelf anc
nlter reading chapter and singing, concluded The
whole with a IeTvent praver--then lighting pine
knot conducted the re he emit rlaned to hi IAN
ber wishing him good nights resi-, and renred u
an adjoining apartment.
nJohn" whispered tie woman, +" that is GOO
gentleman, and not one Of the highwaymen as sup
posed.
"Yes. Susan, said he, Il like him better for hlnk
inc of his God, than for all his kind inquiries alle
our welfare. wish our Peter had been from the ar
nv, iflt was only 10 bear him talk, am sure Wash
inpton himself could not say more for his country
, nor give a better history Of the hardships endured
by our brave soldiers
"Who knows now" enqnired the wife, ''that
NAV be he himself atlet all my dear, for they do sa!
he rarels Just &C all alone some times. Hark what,
llal.n
5 The sound Of voice came from the chamber o
E the guest who was now engaged IN his private re
+ ltcous .worshp. Alter thanking the Creator 70
Il hIs many merces aud asking a blessing on the IN
4 habl,anls OF the house, he contnued-"and now Al
. mighty falher, il il is thy will that We shall obtsln
u place and name among the nations, grant that W
, NAV be enabled to show our gratitude for thy good
L ness by our endeayors 10 obey thee Bless Us wit
9 wisdom 10 our councils, success IN bpttle, and le
4 our victories be tempered with humanity Endos
also orr eneuies with enlightened minds, that the
NAV become sensible Of injustice, snd wiling to res
= ire our liberties and peace. Grant The petition
Il thy servant for The sake Of him whom thou hast cal
ed thy Son: nevertheless, Bol my Win DOL IhlDe
u done. Amen"
g The next morning, the traveller declining the pres
s sing solicitations to breakfast with the host, deca'
!, ed It was necessary for him TO cross the river mm'
!, datey at the same time offering part Of bis purs
as compensation for he attention he had recelve'
y which was refused.
Of well, sir" concluded lie, "slnce you will NJ
ie permit me to recompence you for your trouble, u
H. but lust that should inform Won on whom you nav
e. conferred so many obligations, and also to add
a them by requesting your assistance ~ crossing y
!. river. | had been out yesterday endeaForing 70
" tain souo infDrYnstion Respecting our enemy, and O.
.e IL escaped by my knowledge Of the roads and u
lie leeness Of my horse. bly, name 10 GEORGE " As
=, EGTos.'