Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-21

that the rutfians were all well dressed, hel
imagination suggested that this man might
be one Of them.
At her husbands renunstrance, she no"
readily engaged in repairing her error, BY
preparing splendid repast. During the
meal there was much interesting conversa
ton among the three. AS soon AS the wor'
thy country man perceived that his guest had
satisfied his appetite, he informed him that il
was now the hour at which the family usu'
ally performed their devotions, inviting hin,
at the same time to be present. The invita-.
tion was accepted in these words.
alt would afford me the greatest pleasure
to commune with my Heavenly Preserver
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 d chapter and sing
ing, concluded the whole with fervent
paryer; then, lighting pine knot, conducted
the person he had entertained to his chamber,
wishing him good nights rest, and retired
to an adjoining apartment.
"John," whispered the woman, that is a
good gentleman, and not Of the high way
men, as supposed"
"Yrs, Susan" said he, al like him bet.
ter for thinking Of his God, than all his kind
inquiries after our welfare. ! wish our Pc.
ter had been at home from the army, if it
was only to hear this good man talk; am
sure Washington himself could not say
more for his country, nor give better hsto.
ry 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,
sometimes. Hark what's that?"
The sound of voice came from the
chamber of their guest, who was now engag.
ed in his private religious worship. Alter
thanking the Creator for his many mercies,
and asking blessing ON the inhabitants of
the house, he continued, And now, Almigh.
ty Father, if it be thy holy will, that we shall
obtain place and name among the nations of
the earth, grant that we may be enabled to
show our gratitude for thy goodness, by our
endeavors to fear and obey thee. Bless US
with wisdom in our council, success in bat
lie, 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 petit
ton of Thy servant, for the sake OF him
thou hast caledahe beloved Son; never.he-
less, not my will, but thine be done. Amen"
The next morning the traveller, declining
the pressing solicitation to breakfast with his
host, declared it WAS necessary for him to
cross the river Immediately; at the same
time Offering part o! his purse as compen-
saion 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 should inform
YOU on whom YOU have conferred so many
Obligations, aud also add to them, by request.
ing your assistance in crossing the river |
had been out yesterday, endeavoring to
obtain some information respecting our enc.
my, and being alone, ventued too far from
the camp. On my return, was surprls sed
by loraging party, and only escaped by
my knowledge of the roads, and the fleet
ness of my horse. My name is George
Washington"
Surprise kept the Listener silent for mo.
ment; then, after successfully repeating the
invitation to parlake of some rereshment,
he FASTENED to call two negroes with whose
assistance he placed the horse on a small
raft of timber that was lying in the river,
near the door, aud 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 Il safe and prosperous journey.
On his return to the house, he found that
while he was engaged in making prepara-
tons for conveying the horse across the
river, his iustriuus visitor had persuaded his
wife to accept a token Of remembrance,
which the family are proud OF exhibiting to
this day.
The above is only one of The hazards
encountered by this truly great patriot, for
the purpose of transmitting to posterity the
treasures we now enjoy. Let us acknowl-
edge 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 be enabled to
render our names worthy oil being enrolled
with that of the Father Of his county.