Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-05-13

was steep, became attended with more
obstacles as he advanced, the soil being
composed Of clay which the rain hac
rendered so soft lha, his feet slipped
every step. By the utmost care, hi.
difficulty was finally overcome wiibnu
any accident, and he found himself il
front Of decent looking farm house
The watch dog began barking, whicl
brought tile owner, of the mansion to
the door.
'Who is there 2 said he.
"a friend who has lost his way, and
is in search Of shrItpr,' was the reply.
Come in added the first speaker
sand whatever my house will afford,
you shall have with weIcome.'
Il must first provide for the compan.
ion of my Journey remarked he.
But the farmer undertook The task,
and after conducting the new conner in>
TO the room, where his wiie was seated,
lie led the horse 20 well.store barn,
and there provided for him mos, bounti.
fully. On rejninins the traveller, lie OBJ
served, 'that'sa noble animal of you,s,
sir
YES was the reply, 'and am sorry
10 misuse him, so as to make it necessary
to give you much trouble with the care
Of him; but have YET to thank you foI
your kindness to both Of us
Il did no more than my duty, sir
said the entertainer, 'and therefore am
entitled to no thanks But Susan ad
ded he, turning to the hostess with
hall rnproachful look, why have you
not go' the gentleman something % ea,7'
Fear had prevented the good woman
fiom expr cising her well known bsnevo.
lcnce for a robbery had been commit
ted by lawless band OF depredators bul
a few days before in the neighborhoud,
and report stated The ruffians were
well, dressed, her imagination suggested
that this man might be one of them.
AT her husbands remonstrance, she
now readily engaged in fspairine her
error, by preparing "a plentiful repasl.
During The meal2there was much inter-.
esIiag
AS soon as The worthy: colnirynian per-
ceivedihat his guest had satisfied his
pppelite, he Informed him that it was
now the hour at which the family usu-
ally performed their evening dpvotions,
inviting him to be present. The invi-
,aton was accepted in these words:
III would afford me The greatest pleas
sure to commune with my Heavenly
Preserver after the events Of The day,
such exercise prepares US for the repose
which we ssek in Sleep
The host nov reached his Bible from
The shelf, and after reading a chapter
ad singing, concluded the whole with
a fervenl prayer. Then lighting pine
knos, conducted The person lie had en-
Icrtained to his chamber, wishing him i.
good nights lest, and retired 10 an ad-
joining apartment.
'J"hn, whispered the woman, shat
is good gentleman, and not Que of the
highwaymen as supposed
'Yrs, Susan said he, Il like him
be:ter'for thinking Of his God, than for
all this kind enquiries after our welfare.
| wish oul Peter had been from the ar
my 10 hear this man talk; am sure
Washing on himself coaId not say more
Ol his country, nor give better history
If thu hardships endured by our brave
soldiers
who knows now,' cnquired the wife,
but il may be himself, after all, my dear,
or. they say he travels, so all alone,
'orae'imes. Hark what's that 2
The sound Of IA voice came from the
chamber OF tn guest, who was now en-
jagged in his private religious worship
After thanking the Creator for his many
nercies, and asking d blessing on the
inhabitants of the house, he continued;
md now, Almighty Father, if ii is Thy
loIy will that wc shalt obtain place
md name among the nations Of the
arb, grant that we shall be enabled to
how our gratitude for thy goodness by
ndeavoring 70 obey thee. Bless us
With wisdom IN our councils, success in
'httle, and let our victories b. tempered
With humanity. Endow alsp our ene-
nies with enlighted minds, that they
nay become sensible of their injustice,
nd willing to restore US our liberty and
'eace. Grant the petition of thy ser.
ant, for the sake of him, whom thou
last called thy Son, nevertheless, let no,
ny will but thine be done, Amen
The next morning, the traveller de.
lined the pressing solicitations 10 take
reakfasr, with his host, declared that it
1as necessary for him to cross the river
al the same time Offering