The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-22
Rev. J. 1. WARD, Assistant Editor.
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10 appear interesting IN his eye.
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 cold conduct Of the
family and the minister. Taking from his,
saddle bags well worn Bible, he seated
himself in chair, and was soon buried ia,
thoughts holy and eevating, and had food
to eat which those who passed him by
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 that was
served below. t
Towards eleven o'clock, the young min
'ster came up stairs, and without pause or
prayer, hastily threw off his cIothes, and
got into the very middle Of a small bed,
which was to be the resting place Of the
old man as well as himself After awhile.
the aged stranger rose up, and after partial
ly disrobing himself, knelt down and re-
mained for many I.inutes in lervent prayer.
The earnest breathing out Of his soul soon.
fixed the attention Of the young preacher,
who began to feel some few reproofs Of
conscience fol his own neglect of his duty.
The old man now rose from his knees, and
after slowly undressing himself, got into
bed, or rather upon the edge of the bed, for
the young minister had. taken possession Of
the centre, and would not, voluntarily,
move an inch. In this uncomfortable situ-
alton the stranger lay for sometime in si-
silence. At length the young preacher
made remark, to which the old man re-
piled in a style and manner that arrested
his attention. On this he moved over an
inch or two, and made more room.
tHow far have you come to-day, old gen.
tleman p
'Thirty-fve miles,
From where?'
From Fairfield
'Ah, indeed You must be tired after SO.
long journey, for one of your age.' aa
yes, this poor old body is much worn
down by long aud constant travelling, and
] feel that the journey of to-day has exhaus-
ted me much
The young minister moved over little.
You do not belong TO Springfield, thenl'
mo. have no abiding place. .a
sHow =
q have no continuing city. My home is
beyond this vale of tears
Another move of the minister.
'How far have you travelled on your pre-
sent journey''
From Philadelphia
From Philadelphia lin evident sur,
prise.) The Methodist General Conference
was in session there short time SINCE
Had it broken up when you left'' .gg
1T adjourned the day before s,arled.'
'Ah, indeed! (moving still farther over
towards the front side Of the bed, and al
lowing the stranger better accommodation.
Had Bishop George left when you came
out,'
'Yes--he started at the same time did.
I'VE left in company ia.,s
Indeed - vgr
Here the circuit preacher relinquished a.
full half of the bed, and politely requested
the stranger to occupy the larger space.
'How did the Bishop look J He is get
ting quite old and feeble, is he not p
He carries his age toIerrbly well. But
his labor is hard one, and he begins to
show signs Of failing strength
HE is expected this way in week or
two. How glad | shall be to shake hands
with the old veteran of the cross But you
say you left in company with the good old
man-how far did you come together?
sWe travelled alone for long distance.,
You travelled alone with the Bishop''
yes we have been intimate for years. e
you intimate with Bishop George'
yes, why not"