Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-11-09

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blacksmith's for repair. Meanwhile, the
family did all in their power to render
their guests as comfortable as possible.
Late in the afternoon, the broken axle
tree, neatly meuted, was re-ftted to the
carriage, and ia readiness for the road, but
it was now late, and the kind. hearted father
insisted on his guests tarryiug until morn
ing, and then, after an early breakfast, they
could make good days journey. To this
the travellers readily consented, and while
mine host was showing the gentleman over
parts of his neat and fruitful farm and
orchards, his wife and daughters were
amusing their lady guest by walk in the
beautiful garden, then to the spring,
showing her the neat and clean spring
house, through which the spring water was
passing, keeping the milk and butter cool
and sweet. The Southern lady became so
pleased with the place and the family, that
she expressed herself willing to remain
with the farmer and bis family, instead Of
going to the Springs; but they had engag-
ed to meet some of their friends at the
Springs, and therefore must Co.
The guests were now summoned to the
dining room, where they sat down with
the farmer and his amiable family, to q
supper, such as wealthy farmer is proud
to set before his friends. While sapper
was being discussed, the time was enliven-
ed by generous conversation.
As the time for rest was now drawing
on, all the family with their guests being
seated in the parlor, 'the good man of the
house" opened the "good old Book" (as
he was wont to call it, and read, for the
instruction Of all present, the hundred and
fourth Psalm. Then in short, but ap-
propriAte address to the Throne of Grace,
committed bis charge to the care Of Him
who never sleeps. After which, all retir
ed to enjoy "tired natures sweet restorer,
balmly sleep"
Next morning the guests, rising from
their comfortable resting place, found
waiting their appearance, = breakfast COM
posed Of rich variety Of the good things
Of life, and while our guests we're engaged
in doing ample justice to their breakfast,
servants we're engaged in Harvesting the
horses, now rested, we'll fed and smoothly
curried and rubbed down.
AL things being now ready for motion,
our travelling gentleman approached "mine
host" with "My bill, sir, if you please"
"Your bill? Sir, I never made bill
against traveller in my life. don't know
how to do it, sir. God bountifully pro-
vides for his creatures, and while we have
enough and to spare, l believe it our duty
to express our gratitude by obeying his
word, especially the injunction BE not
forgetful to entertain strangers, and there
fore have never charged a stranger call
ing at my house, for the bounties which
God has graciously given me-"
"But, sir, l have been both trouble and
expense to you, and being abuudantly able
to compensate you for your extraordinary
kindness, insist on paying you, and am
resolved on doing so, before l leave your
hospitable roof"
"Well, sir, as you insist on it, though !
never before charged traveller anything,
I will charge you something"
"That's right, sir, that's right-now my
bill, sir, and l will pay it."
"Well, sir, this is your bill All ask
in compensation for what I have done for
you, is: That you will do unto others as
you would have others to do to you, and if
ever poor weary traveller calls at your
house, on dark, gloomy, rainy evening,
and begs for shelter, only in one Of your
negro houses, don't turn him away All
l ask, is, that you take him in and do by
him as have done by you. If you will
do this, we are even."
The traveller was dumb-almost suffo.
Gated and for time could not utter
word. Then recovering himself, said, in
subdued and mortified tone, care you
the man ?"
81 am; I knew you the moment saw
you, and acting on principles taught by
that same good old Book from which 1
have already given you few quotatious,I
felt bound to render good for evil T
have done only my duty, I am satisfied,
paid in full, and wish you a prosperous
journey, a long and happy life, rendered
useful by acts Of kindness to your fellow
man whenever you find him in need"
"Oh =! sir, l am mortified, l am asham-
ed, and promise never again to withhold |
good from my fellow man when 1 have it
in my power"
"Then, sir, am more than amply COM
pensated for all 1 have so gladly done for
you, and rejoice in bidding you God speed"
"But,sir, you will accept this from me-"
holding in his hand $40 note.
"No, sir, not farthing, am already
moro than fully maid" !"