The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-03-13
BISHOP GEORGE AND THE YOUNG
1H-s PREACHER

BISHOP GEORGE A>D THE YOUNG
s1h-. PREACHER.
a An aged traveller, worn and weary,
was gently urging his tired beast, just as
the sun was dropping behind the range
,of hills that bound the horizon of the
rich and pitnresque country. in the vIclni'
Nv of Springfield, ohio. 1t was sultry
August evening. and he had iourneyed a
distance Of thirty FIVE miles since morn
ing. his pulse throbbing under the infu-
ence of burning sun. At Fairfield he
had been Hospitality entertained by one
who had recognized the veteran of the
cross, and who had ministered to him for
his masters sake of the benefits he had
received from the hand which feedeth
young lions when they lack; and he had
travelled on refieshed in spirit. But ma
ny weary mile had he journeyed over
since then, and now AS the evening shades
dsrkened around, he felt the burden OF
ase and toll heavy upon him, and he de-
sired the pleasant letreat he had pictured
to himself when the days pllgrimage
should have been accomplished.
1t was not long before the old man
checked his tired animal at the door OF
the anxiously looked for havrn OF rest. =
A middle ;ged woman was at hand, to
- whom he mildly applied for sccommoda
ton for himself and horse
Il don't know said she coldly, after
scrutinizing for some time the appearance
oil the veler-which was not the mos
promsing--'that we can take you old
man. You seem tired, however, and I'll
see il the minister of the circuit, who is
here to night. will let you lodge with him.
The young circuit preacher soon made
his appearance. and consequently swag
gering up to the old man, examined him
for some minutes inquisitiyely, then ask
ing a few impertinent questions, and Fl
nally. after adjusting his hair half dozen
times, feeling his smooth shaved chin.
c"nsenttd that the stranger might sh; IT
his bed for the night, and turning upon
his heel entered the house.
The traveller, aged and weary as he
was, dismounted and led his faithful ami
NAL to the stable,--wh IRE. with his own
hands, he rubbed him down, watered him
and gave him his food, and then entered
the inhospitable mansion where he ex
pecled so much kindness. A Methodisl
resided in the house. and as the circuit
preacher was to be there, great prepara-
tons were made to entertain him, and a
number Of Methodist young ladies of the
neighborhood had been invited, SO that
quite party met the eyes of the stranger
as he entered-no one taking the slight
estnoiice Of him, as he YEARLY sought a
chair in the corner out Of direct obserya-
ton, but where he could note all that was
going on. And his anxious eye showed
that he was no careless observer of what
was transDiring around him.
The young minister played his part
with all the irivolity and foolishness of a
city beau. and nothing like religion es-
capped his lips. Now he was chatterins
and bandylng scnseless compliments with
ayoung lady. and now engaged with an
ether in triAlng repartee, who were anx-
iouS 10 appear interesting in his eyes.
HE stranger after an hour, during
winch no ref'eshment had beer prepared
tor him asked TO be shown to his room To
which he retired unnoticed-grieved and
shocked al the conduct OF the family and
minister. Taking from his saddlebays a
well worn Bible, he seated himself in the
CHAIR, and WAS soon buried in thoughts
holy and eleyanng, and had food 70 ear
which those who passed by him in pity
and scorn dreamed not OF Hour aitel
hour passed away. and no one came te
invite tie old, Worn down traveller to par.
lake OF the luxurious supper which wa,
served below
Towards O'Clock the minister came
mp stairs. and, without pause or prayes
hastily threw off his clothes and got into
the very middle ofa small bed, which
was the resting place Of the old man, a,
we'll as himself. After while the apec
stranger rose up, and after partially dis
Foblng hlms elf. knelt down and RENAME,
for some lime in iervant prayer. TA'
earnest breathing out of his soul soon ar
rested the attention OF the you q minister
who began TO feel some few reproofs O
conscience for his neglect oi duty. Th
old man now rose from bis knees, and af
Ter slowly undressing himself. got int
ped, or rather upon the. edge of the bed
Ior The young preacher had taken posses