Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-09-30

that the hearl OF the poor woman ihrobbed with
a pleasure that unwonted.
do not despair" said the benevolent stranger,
think only of recovery and Of preserving lie
that Is precious 10 your children. Can write
prescription here2'
The poor woman took little prayer book from
the hand Of the child who sat with her on the bed,
and tearing out blank leaf, Il have no other pa
per-" said she, "but perhaps this will do.''
The stranger took pencil from his pocket, and
wrote few lines upon the paper.
''This prescription SAID he, you will find OF
great service TO you. If IT is necessary, | will
write you second. have great hopes Of your
recovery"
He laid The paper on the table and went away.
Scarcely had he gone when the elder son re-
turned.
"Cheer up dear mother" said he, going TO her
bedside and affectIonateIy kissing her.--"See
what kind, benevolent stranger has given US.
1t will make rich for several days. 1t has en-
abled to have physician and he will be here
in moment. Compose yourself now, dear
mother, and take courage.
"Come nearer, my son, answered the mother,
looking with pride and affection on her child,
Come nearer that may bless you-God never
forsakes the innocent and the good, O may He
still watch over you in all your paths! ply
stefan has just been here. lIo was q stranger,
but he spoke TO me with kindness anu compass
sion that were balm to my heart. When he
went away he lett that prescription on the table
sec if you can read IT,"
Henry glanced at the paper and started back
he took il up, and he read it through, again
and again, a cry Of wonder and establishment es-
capped him
"What is it, my son?' exclaimed the poor wild
ow, trembling with apprehension she knew not
what.
ooh, read, read mother! God has heard us."
The mother took the paper from the hand Of
her son, but sooner had she fixed her eyes up
on it, than "mv God!' she exclaimed, 'sit is
WAsnrNGroN!" and fell back, fainting upon her
pillow.
The writing was an obligation from Washing
ton, (for il was indeed he,) by which the widow
receive the sum Of one hundred dollars
from his own private property, 10 be doubled IN
case Of necessity.
Meanwhile the expected physician made his
appearance, and soon awoke the mother from her
faIning fit. The joyful surprise, together with a
good with which the physician provided
her. and a plenty of wholesome food, soon restor-
ed her to perfect health.
The influence Of Washing ton. who visited Them
moro than once, provided for tho widow friends
who furnished her with constant and profitable
employ ment, and her sons, when they had arrIv-
ed at the proper age, they placed in proper situ-
atoms, where they were not only able to support
ihemsev CO. but to render the remainder of their
mothers life comfortable and happy.
Let the children who ready this story, romem-
Der, when they think of the great and good WASH
incton. that he was not bove entering the dwell
ling of poverty, and carrying JOY and gladness to
the hearts of its inmates, This is no fictitious
tale, but IT is only one of q thousand accidents
which might be related Of him, and which stamp
him one Of the best Of men.