, 1841-03-06

commune with my heavenly preserver, aftel
the events OF the day: such exercises prepare
us Tor the repose which we seek in Sleep
The host now reached the bible from the
shelf, and after reading Il chapter and sing
ing concluded the whole with a ferven'
Prayer-then lighting a pine knot, conducted
the person he entertained to his chamber
wishing HIM a good nights rest, and retired
TO an adjoining apartment.
John whispered the woman, shat is 6
good gentleman, and not one of the highway,
men, as | supposed
yes, SUSAN said he, u like him better fol
thinking ofhis God, than ior all his kind in
qulries about our welfare. | wish our Peter
had been from the army, if it was only to heal
talk, | am sure Washington himself could
not say more for his country. nor give a bet
Ter history Of the hardships endured by ouI
brave soldiers.
who knows now,' inquired the wife, 'bu,
it may be he himself, after all. my dear, for
they do say he travels just so, all alone, some,
times. Hark! what's thatr
The sound ola voice came from the cham
Der OF the guest, who was engaged in his pri.
vate religious worship. After thanking his
creator for his many mercies, and asking a
blessing on the inhabitants of the house. he
contlnued-'and now Almighty Father, If ii
is thy holy will that we shall obtain a place
among the nations of the earth, grant we
may be enabled TO show our gratitude for
thy goodness. by our endeavors TO obey thee.
Bless us with wisdom in our councils. success
IN battle, and let our victories be tempered
with humanity. Endow also our enemies
with enlightened minds. that they may be-
come sensible of their injustice, and willing
TO restore our liberty and peace. Grant the
of thy servant for the sake of him
whom thou hast called thy son; nevertheless,
my will, but thine be done.-Amen.'
The next morning the traveller declining
the pressing solicitations to breakfast with
host, declared it was necessary for him to
cross the river Immediately. at the same time
n part of his purse as n compensa-
ton for the attention lie had received which
was refused.
We'll. sir concluded he, 'sirce you will
permit me TO recompense YOU for your
trouble, Ii ia but just that | should inform Won
on whom YOU have conferred so many obi
and also 20 add 10 them by request
lng your assistance in crossing the river. ]
had been out yesterday e~ntcavorinG to OBJ
tain some information respecting our enemy.
and being alone. ventured too far from our
camp; Oh my return, | WIS surprised by 4
party, and only escaped by my
knowledge of the roads, and the ieetness of
my horse. My name is George Washington.
Surprise kept the listener silent for a mo-
then. after unsuccessiully repeating
the invitation to partake OF some refresh
ments, he FASTENED to call two negroes, with
whose assistance he placed the horse on a
small raft of timber that was lying near the
door. and soon conveyed the General to the
opposite side; where he left him to pursue
his way to the camp, wishing him a safe and
journey. On his return 10 the
he found that while he was engaged
making preparations for conveying the
horse across the river, the illustrious visitor
had persuaded the woman to accept a token
Of remembrance, which the family are proud
If exhibiting to this day.