Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-22
LlTcHFlELD. CONN. THURSDAY. MARCH 22, 1855
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1 "Yes, Susan,n said he, $ I like him bet ter for thinking of his God, than all his kind 1 inquiries after our welfare. l wish our Pe- ter had been at home from the army, if i! was only to hear this good man talk am sure Washington himself could not say more i for his country, nor give 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 jus. so, all alone, sometimes. Hark whats that !''
 The sound of a voice came from the cham Der of their guest, who was now engaged in his private religious worship. After thank ing the Creator for his many mercies. and | asking blessing on the inhabitants of 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 1 that we may be enabled to show our grati- tude for thy goodness, by our endeavors to 1 fear and obey thee. Bless us with wisdom l in our council success in battle-and let our victories be tempered with humanity. Endow 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 ser want, for the sake 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 to breakfast with the host, declared it was necessary for him to cross the river immediately; at the same time offering part of his purse as compen- sation for what he had received, which was refused.
 "Well, sir," continued he, |" since you will not permit me to recompence you for yonr trouble, It is just that should inform you on whom you have conferred so many obligations, and also add to them by request ing your assistance in crossing the river. had been out yesterday endeavoring to ob- tain some information respecting our enemy -and being alone, ventured too far from the camp. On my return, was surprised by foraging party, and only escaped by of my horse. My name is George Wash ington!"
 Surprise kept the listener silent for mo- asent; then, after successfully repeating the invitation to par:ake of some refreshment, he hastened to call two negroes with whose assistance he placed the horse on smal! raft of timber that was lying in the river, near the door, and soon conveyed the Gen. eral to the opposite side of the river. where he left him to pursue his way to the camp, wishing him safe and prosperous journey.
 On his return to the house, he found .lla, while he was engaged in preparations for conveying the horse across the river, his illustrioas 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 the purpose of transmitting 10 pos,erity :he trea- sures we now enjoy. Let us acknowledge the benefits received, by our endeavors to preserve them in their purity, and keeping in remembrance the great source whence these blessings flow, we may he enabled to render our names worthy O. being enrolled with that of the Father of his Country.