The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-29

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bags q well worn bible, he seated himself
in the chair. and was soon buried in
thoughts holy and eevaiing, and had food
to eat which those who passed by him in
pity and scorn dreamed not of. Hour
after hour passed away, and no one came
to invite the old, worn down traveller to
partake of the luxurious supper which
was served below.
Towards eleven O'Clock the minister
came up stairs, and without pause or
prayer, hastily threw off his clothes and
got into the very middle of small bed
which was the resting place of the old
man as well as himself After a while
the aged stranger rose up, and after par
tally disrobing himself, knelt down and
remained for many minutes in fervent
prayer. The earnest breathing out of his
soul soon arrested the attention Of the
young preacher, who began 10 feel some
few reprools of conscience for his neglect
of this duty. The old man now rose
| from his knees, and, after slowly undress-
ing himself, got into bed, or rather
upon the edge of the bed, for the young
preacher had taken possession of the
centre and would not voluntarily move an
inch. In this uncomfortable position the
stranger lay some time in silence. AT
lenglhn the young preacher made re-
mark to which the old man replied in a
style and manner that arrested his atten-
lion. On this he moved over an inch or
two and made more room.
How far have you come to-day, old
gentleman .
'Thirty-fve miles
From where ?
From Springfield
'Ah, indeed You must be tired af!e
so long a journey for one of your age
Yes, this poor body is much worn
down by long and constant travelling,
and feel that the journey of today has
exhausted me much
The young minister moved over lit
tie.
Then you DO not belong to Spring
field ?
Mo- have no abiding place
How p
/ have no continuing city. My home
is beyond this vale Of tears
Another move Of the minister.
How far have you travelled on your
| present journey .
From Philadelphia
From Philadelphia In evident sur
prise.) The Methodist General Confer
ence was in session there short time
since. Had il broken up when you left.
1T adjourned the day before started
'Ah, indeed !'-movlng still further
over towards the front side Of the bed, and
allowing the stranger better accommodate
ton. Had Bishop George left when you
came OUT!
'Yes--he started at the same time did
we left in company
Indeed !
Here the circuit preacher rellnquished
a full half of the bed, and politely re.
quesied the stranger to occupy larger
space.
How did the Bishop Iook--he is get
ting quite old now and feeble, is he not !!
He carries his age tollerably well
But his labor is hard one, and he be-
! gins to show signs, of failing strength
He is expected this way in week OF
two. How glad shall be to shake
| hands with the veteran of the cross Blu
, you left in company with the good olt
= man,--How far did you come together (!
I'VE travelled alone for long dist
ance.'
Q You travelled alone width the Bishop.
Yes; we have been intimate 70
4 years
4 You intimate with Bishop George ?
] Yes, why not!
: Bless me ! WHY did not know that
t But may be as bold as to inquire you
l name
: George
a 'George George Not BiSnop George!
# They call me Bishop George meek
D y replied the old man.
e Why-why-bless me Bishop George.
g exclaimed the now abashed preacher
: sprnging from the bed. You have ha
;, no supper | will Immediately call u
e the family. Why did you not tell u
i who you were! ?
o 'Slop--stop, my friend, said the Bish
g op gravely, Il want no supper here, an
should not eat any if it were got for me
t Ii an old man; toll worn and weary
a iainting with travelling through all tn
i long summer day, was not considere
g worthy meal by this family, who pre-
h TESS TO have set up the altar OF God i
l. their house, Bishop George is surely no