True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-12-31
BISHOP GEORGE, AND THE
YOUNG PREACHER.


gently urging on his tired beast, just as
the sun was dropping behind the range of
hills that bound the horizon of that rich
and picturesque country, in the vicinity of
Springfield, Ohio. 1t was a sultry August
evening" and he had journeyed distance
of thirty five miles, since morning, his
pulses thrObbing under the influence of a
burning sun. At Fairfield he had been
Hospitality entertained, by one who had
recognized the veteran soldier ofthe cross,
and had ministered 10 him for his Masters
sake, ofthe benefits himself had received
from the hand of Him who feedeth the
young lions when they lack; and he had
travelled on refreshed in spirit But many
weary mile had he travelled over since
then, and now as the evening shades dar-
kened around, he felt the burden of age
and toll heavy upon him, and he desired
the pleasant retreat he had pictured to
himself when that days pilgrimage should
be accomplished
1t was not long before the old man
checked his tired animal at the door of the
anxious looked for haven of rest. A mid.
die aged woman was at hand, to whom he
mildly applied for accommodation for him
self and horse
81 don't tlsnown said she coldly, after
scrutinzng for some time the appearance
of the traveller, which vas not the most
promising, "that we can take you in, old
man. You seem tired, however, and III
see fthe Minister of the crcuit who is here
10 night will let you lodge with him"
The young circuit preacher soon made
his appearance, and consequently swagger-
ing up to the old man, examined him for
few moments inqnisiiivey, then asked a
few impertinent questions finally af-
ter adjusting his hair halfa dozen times,
feeling his smoothly shaver chin, conSen-
ted that the stranger should share his bed
for the night, and turning upon his heel
entered the house.
The traveller aged, and weary as he was,
dismounted, and led his faithful animal TO
the stable where with his own hand, he
rubbed him down, watered him, and gave
him food, and then entered the hospitable
mansion, where he had expected so much
kindncSs. A Methodist family resided in
the house, and as the circuit preacher was
10 be there that day, great preparations
were made @ entertain him, and a number
ofthe Methodist young ladieS in the neigh
borhood had been invited, so that quite
party met the eyes of the stranger as he
entered, not one Of whom took the slightest
notice of him, and he YEARLY sought a va
cant chair in the corner, ont of direct OBJ
Servation. but where he could notice aIlthnt
was going on. And his anxious eye
showed hath was no careless observer of
what was transporting around him
The young minister played hispart with
all the frivolly and foolShness of city
beau, and nothing like religion escaped his
lips. Now he was chattering and handy
ing senselcSs compliments with this young
lady, and now engaged in trifing repair
tee with another, who was anxious TO ap-
pear interesting in his eyes.
The stranger, after an hour, during which
no refreshment had been prepared for him,
asked TO be shown to his room, TO which he
retired unnoticed grieved and shocked at
the conduct Of the family and minister.
Taking from his Sadde-bagS a well worn
bible, he seated himselfin chair, and was
soon buried in thoughts holy and elevaiing,
dtQ lou 10 cat WHICH AiAoSt NAu ilttnotu /
him by in pity and scorn, dreamed not /
of-Hour after hour passed away, and no 1
one came 10 invite the old, worn down 4
traveller, to partake Of the luxurious sup /
per which was served below.
Towards eleven o'clock the minister
came up stairs, and without pause or pray 4
er hastily threw of his clothes, and got 4
into the very middle ola bed, which was
10 be the resting place Of The old man as
well rs hint. After a while the aged
stranger ros and after partially disroo-
ing himself Lei down, and remalped Tor
many minutes in fervent prayer. The
earnest breathing ont Of his soul, soon ar
rested the attention ofthe young preacher,
who began 10 feel some few reproofs Of
conscience for bis own neglect Of duty.
The old man now rose from bis knees, and
after undressing himself got into bed, o.
rather upon lhe edge Of The bed, for The
young preacher bad taken possession ofthe
centre and would not voluntarily move an
inch. To this uncomfortable position, The
stranger lay f0r some time, in silence. AZ