The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-31

The host now reached the Bible from the
shelf. and after reading chapter and singing,
concluded the whole with a feryent prayer ];
then, lighting pine knot, conducted the per-
son he had entertained to his chamber, wish
ing him good nights rest. and retired to an
adjoining apartment.
john whispered the woman, that is a
good gentleman, and not one of the highway
men. supposed"
Yes Susan" said he. II like him better
for thinking Of his God, than all his KIND IN
quires after our welfare. l wish our fe'er
had been at home from the army. II It was
only to hear this good man talk am sure
Washington himself could not say more for
his country. nor give a better history of the
hardships endured by our brave soldiers
"Who knows now inquired the wife.
.but it may be himself after all my dear; for
they do say he travels just SO all alone. some
times Hark. what's that2'
The sound Of voice came from the cham
Der Of their guest, who was now engaged in
his private reii sious worship. After thank
ing the Creator for his many mercies, and
asking a blessing on the inhabitants Of the
house, he continued. And nov, Almighty
Father, il il be Thy holy will, that We shall
obtain place among the nations Of tire earth,
grant that we may be enabled to show our
gratitude for thy goodness. by our enieavors
to fear and obey thee. Bless Us with wisdom
in our council. success in battle, and L. our
victories be tempered with humanity, En-
dow also our enemies with enlightened
minds, that they may become sensible Of their
injustice. and willing to restore liberty and
peace. Grant the petition Of thy servant. for
the sake of Him though hast called thy be-
loved Son; nevertheless, not my will but
thine be done. Amen"
The next morning the traveller, declining
the pressing solicitation to breakfast with his
host, declared il was necessary for him to
cross the river Immediately; at the same time
offering part of his purse as compensation
for what he had received. which was refused.
well, SIR continued he. '.since you will
not permit me to recompense you for your
trouble it is Just that | S oud inform you on
whom you have conferred many obga-
tons, and also add to them, by requesting
your assistance in crossing the river. | had
been out yesterday, endeavoring to obtain
some Information respecting our enemy. and
being alone ventured too far from the camp.
On my return, | was surprised by a foraging
party, and only escaped by my knowledge of
the roads. and the fee.ness of my horse. Ny
name is George Washington"
Surprise kept the listener silent for mo-
invitation to partake of some refreshment, he
hastened to call two negroes, with whose as
sistance he placed the horse on small raft of
timber that lying in the river, near the
door, and soon conveyed the General to the
opposite side Of the river, where he left him to
pursue his way tho camp, wishing him a
safe and prosperous journey. On his return
to the house, he found that while he was en-
gaved in making preparations for conveying
the horse across the river his illustrious visitor
had persuaded his wife to accept token of
remembrance, which the family are proud of
exhibiting to this day.
The above is only one of the hazards en-
countered by this truly great patriot. for :he
purpose of transmitting to posterlty the treas
ures We now enjoy. Let acknowledge the
benefits received. by our endeavors TO pre-
serve them in their purity, and keeping in
remembrance the great Source whence those
blessings flow. we may be enabled to render
our mes worthy of being enrolled with that
of the father of his country.