The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-09

fine his expanding mind TO the volume oil revelation,
though he had been taught by experience that that
contained heights and depths, and lengths breadths'
which no man comprehends lie was led TO look up
on the book of natures and he would regard the heav-
enIy orb with enquiing look, east his eyes on the
earth beneath his tread and regarding both as DIS
plays of his creative power and infinite intelligence,
would inquire about endless space and INFINITE dura-
lion. have often been amused when sitting with
him and others, who wished to hear his questions an
swered and descriptions given Of the majesty and ex-
tent and number of the works Of God; he would at
last rub his hands on his head, excaiming, 81 have
heard enough feel as il my head was too small and
as if il would swell with these great subjects
[Mr M. took Africaner with him visit TO the
Cape and as he had been known Of power
and cruelty, doubts were INDUCED to his safety
the journey. The description of part of the journey
is as follows:]
CARRYING at Pela (the place before stated, to
which some Of the people of Warm Bath had retired
when the latter destroyed by Africaner, 1--WE had
feast fit for heaven born souls, land subjects which
the seraphim above might have tuned their golden
Tyres Men met who had not seen each other since
they had joined in mutual combat for each others
wo; met-warrior with warrior, bearing in their
peace and love.
We spent some pleasant days while the subject of
getting Arcaner safely through the territories of the
farmers to tho Cape, the theme of much CONVEX
saton To some the step seemed somewhat hazar-
dous. Africaner and had fully discussed the point
before leaving the station and confident Of sue
cess. Though chief there need ofaying
aside auy thing like royalty, with a view travel in
disguise.
It might here be remarked once for all, that the
Dutch farmers, notwithstanding all that has been said
against them by some travellers, are, people,
ceedingly kind and hospable to strangers. Excep-
tons there are, but these few, and perhaps
rare than in any country under the Some of
these worthy people the borders of the colony con
graduated me returning alive, having often heard
they said, that had been long since murdered by
A(reaner. Much wonder was expressed at my mar
escape from such a monster of cruelty the report
having been spread that Mr. Elmer had just escaped
with the skin of his teeth. While some would scarce
ly credit my identity; my testimony TO the entire
reformation of Africaner's character and his
sion, discarded the efiusion frenzied brain
1t sometimes afforded little entertainment to Afi-
Gamer and the Namaquas, to hear farmer denounce
| ly few however, who skeptcal on this sub
ject. AT one farm, novel exhibited the state
Of feeling respecting Africaner and myself and like
wise displayed the power Of Divine grace under Pc
| culiar circumstances
| gave him in few words my views of Africaner's
present character, saying, 'lIe is truly good
man. To which he replied, 81 can believe almost
asy thing you say, but that cannot credit; there are
seven wonders in the world; that would be the
eighth IapPealed to the displays of Divine grace
in Paul, Nanassah. and ererred TO his expert
ence. He replied these another description Of
men. but that Africaner Of the accused
of Ham, enumcraiing some of the atrocities Of which
he had been guilty. BY this time, standing
with Alricaner at feet, whose countenance sat
smile, well knowing the prejudices of some the
farmers The farmer closed the conversation by say
| ing with much earnestness, "Well, if what you as
| sert be true respecting that man, have only one
wish, and that is, to see him before die; and when
you return,as the is heads,I will
go with you to see him, though he killed my uncle"
l was not before aware Of this fact, and now felt
some hesitation whether to discover to him the bect
of his wonder; but knowing the sincerity Of the far
mer, and the goodness Of his disposition, said
sThis, then, Africaner!'' He started back look
ing intensely at the man, as if he had just dropped
from the clouds 'sAre you Africaner'" he exclainl-
ed. He arose, DOTTED his cid hat, and making po-
lite bow, answered, 81 am.'' The farmer seemed
| thunder-struck; but when, by few questions, he
had assured himself Of the fact that the former bug
bear Of the border stood before him, now meek and
lamb-like in his whole department, he lifted up his
eyes, and exclaimed, go God what miracle OF
thy power what cannot grace accomplish The
kind farmer, and his no less hospitable wife, now a.
bundantly supplied wants; but we fastened GU,
departure, lest the intelligence might get abroad
that Aficaner with me, and bring unpleasant
visitors"