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

so much read, the genuine "O0oo Samarl
tanism" of the Bible.
Two Pictures, In Contrast.
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In the latter part Of September, on ont
Of those cloudy days which often occur a
that season Of the year, when the sun wa:
obscured by thick and hazy atmosphere
while a gentle, drizzling rain was noise
lessly falling, the curtains of night seemed
prematurely drawn over the hills
shrcuding nature in the gloom of night ere
the sun had reached the western horizon
on such an evening might have been seer
weary traveller vending his lonely way
through the dark forests of the South, or
the road towards Charleston. Far from
home, in q strange land, anxious to find Q
shelter from drizzling rain, which seemed
to increase as night drew on, he quickened
his pace, hoping to fud some human hab
itation where he might rest for the night
While thus pressing onward, peering
through the gloomy mist, he deserted a
splendid mansion little distance from the
road. Oh. how his heart was lightened,
how his face beamed with joy, as he ap.
preached the long.wished-for object. On
arriving at the gate, the way y-worn traveller
hallooed; negro made his appearance,
and the following conversation ensued
TRAVELLER. How dye do, uncle-who
lives here?
NEGRO. Massa, sir.
"Is he at home 2"
"Yes, sir he IS in de house"
"Will you please open the gate7"
"What you want, SIR"
81 wish to stay all night
"Massa no let you stay, sir; he nebber
let trabbler stay wild him"
"Open the gate must see him"
The darkey opened the gate, the travel
er proceeded to the house, and enterah the
piazza. The landlord made his appearance.
TRAVELLER. Good evening, sir.
LANDLORD. Good evening, sir.
al wish to stop with you for the night,
sir"
"Cau't do it, sir; don't keep public
house"
"But, sir, it rains; the night will be
very dark, and I'm stranger in these parts,
and don't know the road"
"Can't help it, sir you must 90 to the
tavern"
"How far is it to the tavern, sir?"
"About eight miles"
"That's too far off; myself and horse
are both weary; besides, it rains, and will
be very dark"
"Can't help it, sir-can't be troubled
with travellers"
Well, sir, let me have shelter for my
self and horse, and I'll trouble you for
nothing more.'
al have told you could not do it, nor
do l wish you to trouble me further"
"Well, sir, just give me shelter for my
horse, and let me stay in your negro
houses until morning, and I'll trouble you
no further"
"Sir, you must leave my premises, and
the sooner the better, for you are only To-
sing your time"
The traveller said no more, but with q
keen, discerning eye, cast one long, pierre
ing look at the human form before him,
aLG left.
On beautiful and bright morning in
June, when the sun had reached the sum-
mer solstice, and many of the wealthy in-
habitants of the Southern States were
seeking the cooling breezes Of more Nor
thern latitudes, there was seen on road
leading to the - Springs, splendid
carriage, drawn by four beautiful grays,
accompanied by postillion. In the car
riage were seated Southern planter and
his lady, on his way to these delightful
watering places. Suddenly an axletree Of
the carriage is broken, and the carriage
with its contents falls gently to the ground
without further injury.
The postillion is sent forward to seek
assistance he had not gone far before he
came to farm. house, and made known the
which had happened. The
farmer Immediately called together sever
al of his servants, ordered his own carriage
and with few strong hands was soon on
the ground where the accident had hap
pened, rendering timely aid to the unfor-
tunate travellers.
The contents of the injured carriage be-
ing transferred to the farmers were soon
to The house, and while sub. !