Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-07-06
MISCELLANY.
ATALE or TRUTH.

ahJst the rpuiuyon ram. i lie inhabitants OF
Z q csuaify s,lasrc wonld have d,gnif,ed hIsa
With the h1ne ~ Squire, and from his man
ner have prunounccd him proud: hut those
more accustomed to society, would inform you
: there was something like military air abou;
3 him ~. hofse painted as ifi had be- hard
pushed for some miles. yet from the owners
& frequent, stops To csrcss the p1iien, animal,
: nc ron't NOT BIZ charged writ wsnf Of human
ny, but seemed TO DC aoiuaied by some urgent
secessiiy. The riders torsaking good road
Tor bye-pl,h leading through the woods, m
dic3iod desire 10 avoid the gaze OF other iray-
elers lie hal not left the house where he
Z inquired The direction Of the atove mentioned
/ path more than two hours before the quetudo
Of the place was bruken by the noise OF dis.
I tan, thunder lie was soon after obliged TO
dismount. travelling becoming dangerous. as
darkness concealed surrounding objects, en-
| cepi where the lghtnipg's terrific flash affur-
ded documentary view OF his situation. A
peal OF louder and longer duration than any of
the preceding, which Tow burst over his head
seeming as II II would rend the woods asun-
der. was quickly followed by heavy fall of
rain, which penetrated the clothing Of the
stranger. ere he could obtain the shelter OF
large oak, which stood at a little distance.
Almost cxhaueicd with the labors Of the
| day, lie was about making such dispositions Of
| the saddle aud his own coat, as would enable
him 10 pass the night with what comfort cir
| cums,antcs would admit, when he espied
! light glimmering through tho trees. Anima-
ted with tho hope of better lodgings, he deter
mined To procccd The way, which was steep
became attended with more obstacles the fur
Their he advanced, the soil being composed of
clay. which the rain had rendered so soft that
his feet slipped every STEP BY the utmost
perseverance this difficulty was finally over
come withou, any accident. and he had the
| pleasure of finding himself in front Of a decent
! looking dwelling house The watchdog be-
| gan barking. which brought the owner of the
mansion 10 tie door.
who is there . said he.
"A irienJ who has los, his way and is in
search Of Shelter was the reply.
Come in said the first speaker, and what
ever my house will afford you shall have with
welcome
i mus, first provide for the weary compan-
ion of my Journey remarked the other.
Bat tile farmer undertook the task, and af-
ter conducting the new conner into the room
where his wife was seated, he led the horse 70
awcll stored barn, and there provided for him
most bounifiliy. On rejoining the traveller
lie observed, that's noble animal Of yours,
SIR -.-e seul.f 'i
Yes, and ] am sorry to be obliged to mis-
usc him 80 as 10 make 1t necessary to give you
so much trouble with the care Of him but
lave yet To thank you for your kindness 10 both
ofus. a.u
i did no more than my duty, sir, and there
/ fore am entitled to no thanks. But Susan
added lac turning to the hostess with halfre-
, proachful look, why have you not given the
gentlcm,n something to eatr
! Fear had prevented the good woman from
4 ~ ctgtp tlrr oil hono f,r
I robbery had been committed by lawless band
of depredsiors but few days before, in the
! ncishbor,ooJ, and as report stated that the
rulfians were all well dressed her imagination
, suggested that this man might be one oftllem.
/ AT her husbands remembrance. she now
readily engaged in preparing a plentiful re-
past. During the meal there was much in
ieresiing conversation among the three. As
soon as the worthy coun,ryman perceived that
his guest had satisfied his appetite, he inform
! cd him HAT II was now the hour in which the
family usually performed their evening devo-
tions, inviting him at the same time to he pres
en'. The invitation was accepted in these
words. i7
i, would afford me tho greatest pleasure to
commune with my heavenly preserver; after
the events OF the day, such exercises prepare
US for the repose which we seek in Sleep itt
The host now reached his bible from the
shelf, aud after reading chapter and singing
concluded with a fervent praver--then lighting
pine knot conducted the person he had enter
tanned 10 his chamber, wishing him GOOD
nights rest, and retired to the adjoining apart
ment.
JOHN whispered the woman, that is a good
gentleman and not one of the robbers as SUD.
posed.'
'ies, Susan said he, Il like him better for
thinking Of his God, than for all his kind in
quiries after our welfare. | wish our Peter
had been from the army, If i, was only TO
hear this man talk | am sure WASHINGTON
himself could 40, say more for his country.
nor give better history of the hardsbips en-
duTed by our brave soldiers
who knows. now, inquired the wife, sbu, II
nay be he himself, after all, my dear, for they
do shy he travels Jus, so all alone, sometimes
Harkl what's iha,'
The sound OF voice came from the cham
Der OF the guest, who was now engaged in his
private devolions After thanking the Crea-
tor FOR his many meteies, aud asking a bles-
sing on tie Inhabitants of the house, he con-
,inued, 'and now, Almighty Father. II IL is thy
holy will, that we shall obtain q name and a
place among The nations of the earth, grant
that we may be eaabled 10 show our gratitude
Tor Thy gopdness, by our endeavors 10 obey
thee. bless US with wisdom in our councils.
success in batile, and let our victories be tenn.
pered with humanI'y. Endow also our enc
mics with enlightened minds, that they NAV
: become sensible Of injustice, and willing 10
restore our liberty and peace. Grant the ne.
itIon Of thy servant for the sake Of him whom
thou hast called thy son, nevertheless, not nv
will bot thine be done. Amen
Iha newt t.Narninu tiaA traxalfo, iarftrt,r