The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-10

mune with my Heavenly Prescrver after the events OF
the day. such exercises prepare US for the rePose
which we seek in Sleep" The host no " reached his
Bible from the SHELF and after reading chapter and
singing, concluded the whole with fsrvsnl prayeri
then lighting pine knot conducted the person he had
entertained to his chamber; wishing him good nights
rest, and retired to an adjoining apartment
john whispered The woman that's good gene-
man, and not one ofthe hghwaymen as Isupposed.'
Yes, Susan, said he, 4 like him better fol his think
ing of his God, than for all his kind inquiries after
welfare. wish Peter had been from the army, if
it was only to hear him talk. l am sure Washington
himSercould not say more for his country nor give
better history Of the hardshps endured by brave
soldie g. .......
r Who knows, now, inquired the wife, "but it may
be himself after ALL my deal for they do say he travels
just so- all alone sometimes. Hark! whats ,har 2
The sOuod eta voice came from the chamber ofthe
guest who was now engaged in his private religious
worship. After thanking the Creator for his many
merces and asking blessing the inhabitants ofhe
house, he continued: "And now, Almighty Father,
ifitis thy holy will that we shall obtain place and
name among The nations, grant that may be enabled
to show gratitude for thy goodness by endeav-
ors to obey thee. Bless US with wisdom in our coun.
ses success in battle and let our victories be temper.
ed with humanity. Endow also our enemies with en-.
lghtened minds. that they may become sensible Ofn-
JUSTICE ard willing to restore Liberty and peace
Grant the petition ofthy servant for the sake of Him
whom thou hast called thy SON. nevertheless not my
will, but thine be done. Amen. .....
The next morning, the traveller declining the pres
sing solicitations to breakfast with tho host, declared
was necessary for him to the river immediately
al the same time offering part ofhs purse as cum
pensation for the attention he had received--which
was refused. ... .....f g".y
We'll sir continued he, since you will not permit
me to recompense you for Your trouble it is but just
that should inform you on whom you have conferred
so many obligations. and also add to them by reques-
,ing your assistance in crossing the river had been
out yesterday eudeavorng TO obtain some information
respecting our enemy, aud only escaped by my know.
edge of the roads and festness ofmy horse. My
is George Washington" .- .....,.
Surprise kept the listener silent for moment; then
after unsucc sssdlly repeating his invitation to partake
ofsome reffeshmens he hastened to call two negoes
with whose assistance he placed the horse on small
raft Of timber that lying the door, and soon
conveyed the General to the opposite side, where he
left him to pursue his way, wishing him safe & pros'
porous journey. On his return to the house, he found
that while ho was making preparations for conveying
the horse the river. his ustrious visitor had pei
suaded the woman to accept token of remembrance
which The family proud ofexhibiling to this day.
The above is one the many hazards encountered
by this truly great patriot for the purpose otrausmit
ting TO posterity the treasures we now enjoy. Let US
ackuowledgethe benefits received by our endsavorG
to preserve them in their purity and by keeping in
membrance the great source whence these blessings
flew; and be enabled to render our names worthy o
being enrolled with that Of the Father ofhiS Country.