Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-10-12

report stated that The rafians were allSeAl
dressed, her imagination suggested tbat
this might be one Of them.
AT her husbands remonstrance, she nov
readily Bgaged in preparing a splendid re-
past. During the meal ;here was much
interesting conversation amtng the three.
As SION as the worthy countryfnah per-
ceived that his guest had satisfied his ap.
! petite, he informed him hat il was ho~ ,be
hour at which the family usually pefforred
their devOtions, inviting him at the same
time 10 be present
The invitation was accepted IN the Eoliow-
ing words:
1T will afford me the greatest pleasure
to commune with my heavenly preseryer,
after the events Of the day; such exercises
prepare US for the repose which We seek in
sleep"
The host now reached the Bible from
the shelf, and after reading chapter and
singing, concluded the whole with fervens
prayer, then lighting pine knot, conduct
ed the person be had entertained TO his
chamber, wishing him a good nights rest
and retired to an adjoining apartment
"John," whispered the woman, @that is
good gentleman, and not one Of the high
waymen as supposed"
"Yes Susan" said he; al Ike him better
for thinking of his God, than all his kind
inquiries after our welfare l wish our
Peter had been home from the army, if il
was only to hear this good man talk; l am
sure Washington himself could not say
more for bis country, nor give better his
tory of the tria.s and hardshiPs endured By
our brave soldiers"
"Who knows now" inquired the wife,
but it nay be himself after ALL my dear;
for they say he does traveljast 50, all alone
sometimes"
"Hark! what's that's" ,
The sound came from the chamber Of
their guest, who was rev engaged in his
private religious worship. After thanking
the Creator for his many nercies, and ask
ing blessing on the inhabitants Of the
house, lie centinued- 3
"And now, Almighty Father. if it be Thy
holy will that we shall obtain a place
among the nations Of the earth, grant that
we may be enabled to shew our gratitude
for thy goodness, by our endeavors 10 love
and obey thee. Bless us with wisdom in
our councils, success in battle, snd let 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 peace
and liberty. Grant the petition of thy ser
vant for the sake of him whom thou hast
called Thy beloved Son; nevertheless, noe
my will, but thine be dome. Ameh."-
The next morning the traveller declined the
pressing invitation to breakfast with his
host, declaring that 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: ~ d1% s ~ e.,
"Welb sir" continued he, "since you viii
not allow me to recompense you for your
trouble, it IS just that should inform you
on whom you have conferred so many ob-
legations, and also, adding TO them, by ask
ing your assistance in crossing the river"
Il had been out yesterday, endeayoring
to obtain some Information Of our enemy,
and being alone fsntured 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 heetness of
my horse Ny name is George Washing
ton" -...-.rze
I Surprise kept the listener still for mo-
ment; then after unsuccessfully repeating
the invitation 10 partake Of some refresh
ment, he bastened to call two negroes, With
whose assistance he placed the horse on
raft of timber that was lying in the river
near the door, and soon conveyed the Gen
eraI to the opposite side Of The river, whsrO
he left him to pursue his way to the camp,
, Wishing him prosperous journey.
On his return to the house, he found thai
while he was engaged in making prepare
tions for conveying the horse across the riv-
er, his iIlustrious visitor had persuaded his
wife to accept token of remembrance,
which the family are proud of exhibiting to
this day.
The above is one of the hazards encoun-
tered by this great patriot, for the purpose
os transmitting to posterity the blessings We
enjoy. Let US acknowledge the benefits
received, by our endeavors to preserve them
in their purity; and keeping in rememb-
rance the source from whence these bless
! ings flow, we may be enabled TO render
. our names worthy Of being enrolled With
, that Of the "Faiher Of his Country.
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