Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-19

which the family usually performed their de-
volions, inviting him at the same time TO be
present.
The invitation was accepted in these words;
''Il would afford me the greatest pleasure
TO commune with my HeavenlyPreServer, al
ter the event Of the day: such exercises pre-
mare US for the repose we seek in Sleep"
The host now reached the Bible from the
shelf, and after reading chapter, and sing
ing, concluded the whole with tervent pray
er; then, lighting pine knot, conducted the
person he had entertained to his chamber,
wishing him good nights rest, and retired
to an adjoining apartment.
"John," whispered the woman, "that is
good gentleman. and not one Of the highway
men, as supposed"
ayes, Susan" said he, 81 like him better
for thinking OF his God, than all his kind in
quires after our welfare. | wish our Peter
had been at home from the army, if it was
only 10 hear this good man talk; am sure
Washington himSelfcould not say any more
for his country, nor give better history OF
the hardships endured by our brave soldiers"
"Who knows, now," inquired the wife,
"but j. may be himself, alter all, my dear
for they say he does travel Just So all alone'
some times"
clark what's ihaG2"
The sound of voice came from the cham
Der of their guest, who;was now!engagediin lis
private religious worship. After thanking
| his creator for his many mercies, and asking
a blessing on the inhabitants o the house, he
continued:
! "And now, almighty Father if it be Thy
holy will that We shall obtain place and
name among the nations Of the earth, grant
J that we may be enabled to show our gratitude
| for Thy goodness, by our endeavoTs TO fear
and obey Thee. Bless US with wisdom IN our
council, success in battle, and let our vlcto-
ries be tempered with humanity. Endow, ,aso
our enemies with enlightened minds, that
they may become sensible Of their injustice
and illing TO restore liberty and peace
Il Grant the petition ofThy servant, for the sake
j of Him Thou hast called Thy beloved Son ;
nevertheless, not my will, but Thine be done.
: Amen"
The next morning The traveller declining
the pressing solicitation 10 breakfast with his
host, declared it was necessary for him 10
cross the river Immediately, at the same time
I Offering part Of his purse as compensation
for what he had received, which was refused
| "Well, sir" continued he, "since you vii
not permit me to recompenSe you for ycul
trouble, il is just should inform you upon
whom you have conferred so many Obligations
and also added 10 them, By requesting youl
assistance in crossing the river. | had been
out yesterday, endeayoring 10 obtain some in
formation of our enemy, and being alone, ven
tured too far from the camp. On my return,
was surprised by q fNragiEg party, and only
escaped by my knowledge OF the roads, and
the feetneSs OF my horse. Ny name is George
Washington"
. Surprise kept the listener still for nome
then, after unsucceSsfully repeating the nvl
D tation to partake of some relreShment, he has
II tened to call two negroes, with whose asSS
5 tance he placed the horse on small ra!t 0
!, timber that was lying in the river, near tn
| door, and soon conveyed the General 10 tn
II opposite side Of the river, where he LETT hI
, to pursue his way 10 the camp, wishing him
safe and prosperous journey.
On his return to the house, he found tina
c while he was engaged in making preperaio
for conveying the horse across the river, hl
+ illus,rious visitor had persuaded his wife t
d accept token of remembrance, which tn
$ family are proud Of exhibiting to this day.
II The above is one Of The hazards encounter
ed by this great patriot for the purpose
+ transmitting to posterisy The treasures we no'
n enjoy. Let us acknowledge the benefits re
y ceived, by our endeavors to preserve them i
II their purity; and keeping their remembrance
: the great Source whence these blessings tlo'
IS we may he enabled to render our names worth
u of being enrolled with that Of the father
> his country,