Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-08-03

are to be borne by the officer IN his own !
on.-LoUeN Patriot.
.4aecdofe of Washington .4Hston.-
The strong devotional feeling Of this iate
distinguished artist, formed one oil the
most prominent traits of his beautilu'
character. Connected with this charac-
terstic is a remarkable incident IN his
early life. which has been related to US
by one of his few intimate friends. Mr.
Allston was member OF the Episcopal
church. Although in early life he was
ever constant attendant, he was rot
strongly attached TO religion. nor emf
nent for his piety. 1t wouIc lie two
much to, say that he was ever an unbe-
lever, or even skeptic Ia his views na'
he was won't to speak sllghtlnsIy oil re-
lisious things and even to, ENJOY Jess
at the expense of holy subjects ii's
feelings, however, underwent remarka-
bic change, in consequence OF singular
eyeEt in his life, which made very
strong impression, and was even reSaf-
ded by him as direct DIVINE interposl-
ton in his behalf.
Not long after his marriage with hIsI
first wife. the sister Of the late DE- Chan
ming, he made his second visit to Eu-
rope. After a residence there OF 1T
tie more than a year, his pecunlary wants
became very pressing and urgent--mlofe
so than at any other period OF his lie
He was even, at times, at loss Tor the
means Of purchasing the necessaries OF
life. On one of these occasions, as he
himself used to narrate the event, ne
was in his studio, rejecting, with a ieet-
ing of almost desperation, upon his con-
dition. His conscience seemed to tell
him that he had deserved his Affections,
and drawn them upon himself, by has IT.
religious neglect of religion, and by his
want of due gratitude for past iavors
from Heaven. His heart, all at once,
seemed filled with the hope that God
would listen to his prayers, if he would
offer up his direct expression OF penlt-
tence, and ask for divine aid. lie &C
cordingly locked his door, withdrew to
corner Of the room, threw himself upon
his knees, aad prayed for loaf Of bread
for himself and his wife. While thus
employed knock was heard at the door.
A feeling of momentary shame at being
detected in this position, aud feeling
Of fear lest he might have been observed,
induced him to hasten and open the door.
A stranger inquiries for Mr.. Allston.-Y
He is anxious to learn who was the fortu
nate purchaser of the painting Of the
Angel UrieI,' regarded by the artist as
one of his masterpieces, and which had
won the prize at the exhibition Of the
Academy. He is told that it has not
been sold. Can it be possible? Not
sold! Where is it to be had?' In
this very room. Here it Isl producing
the painting from a corner and wiping off
the dust. is it for sale-but its value
has never yet, to my idea Of its worth,
been adequately appreciated-and |
would not part with it, 'What is It's
price?' 4 have done alixing any nom
inal sum. | have always, SO far, ex-
coded my offers. leave it for you to
name the price, viii four hundred
pounds be an adequate recOmpense"-i
1T is more than have ever asked for
it, Then the painting is mine.' The
stranger introduced himself as the Mar
quis of Staford-and he became, from
that moment, one Of the warmest friends
Of MIR. Allston. BY him, Mr.. A. was III
troduced to the society of the nobility
and gentry-and he became one Of the !
most favored among the many gifted
minds that adorned the circle to which /
he was thus introduced, but in which he [
never was fond of appearing often.
The instantaneous relief, thus affor-
ded by the liberality of his noble visitor,
was always regarded by Allston, as a dl-
rect answer TO his prayer, and it made
deep impression upon his mind. 10
this event he was ever after wont to at
tribute the increase Of devotionav feel !.
ings, which became prominent trait i'll
his charac Boston .4tlaS.
A reformed inebriate says he has drank
nothing strcng, since the night in which
he attempted to snuff his companions
nose across the table, installing it for
the candle.
A New York editor gives the follow
ing as the correct method by which they
initiate Odd Fellows:
"Ride goat up stairs, without sad
die or bride, and if you don't slip oil,
you are an Odd Fellow. That's the way
to make 'em.'
Died,
In this place, on Tuesday morcing
last, Miss Catharine B0a0maaa, aged a.
bout SO years.
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