The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1857-08-22
VOLUME XIX-NO. 96l.


after oIr welfare wish Peter had been at
home from the army, if it only to hear this
good man talk; sure Washington himself
could not say more for his country, give a
better history of the hardships endured by our
brave soldiers'
"Who knows now, F." inquired the wife, "but
it may be himself after ALL my dear; for they
do say he travels all alone, sometimes, Hark!
The sound of voice came from the chamber
OF their guest, who was now engaged in his
private religious worship ip.-Af fter thanking lis
Creator for his many merces and asking a
blessing on the inhabitants of the house. he con-
tinued, "And now Almighty Father if it be
| thy holy viii, that we shall obtain place
! among the natio Of the earth grant that we
may be enabled to show our gratitude for thy
goodness. by our efforts TO fear and obey thee
Bless rs with wisdom in onr council success
in brittle, and let our victories be tempered with
humanity. Endow, also enemies with en-
lightened minds, that they may become semsi-
BILE Of their inj ustice and willing to restore lib
erality and peace Grant the petition of thy
servent, for the sake of Him thou hast called
thy beloved Son; nevertheless, not my will,
but thine he 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, and at the same time Offering
part of his purse compensation 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 and
also add to them, by requesting your assistance
| in crossing the river. had been ont yester-
day, endeavorng to obtain some information
respecting our enemy, and being alone, ventured
too fa1 from the camp. On my return.
surprised by foraging party, and only escaped
hy my knowledge of the road, and the hcetness
of my horse. My is G EoRGE WASHING
TON
Surprise kept the listener silent for moment;
then after successfully rel ea ;ng the invitation
t partake of some refresi me is, he haste"ed
to call two negroes, with whose assistance he
placed the horse raft of timber, that was
lying in the river near the door, and soon con-
veyed the General to the opposite side of the
river, where he left him to pursue his way to
the camp, wishing him a safe and prosperous
:, journey. On his return to the house, he found
that while he engaged in making prepara-
tions for conveying the horse across She river.
# his illustrious visitor had persuaded his vile to
q accept a token of remembrance which the
: family proud of exhibiting, to this day
The above is only one of the hazards enrunn
/ tered by this truly great patriot for the pur
pose OF transmitting to posterty the treasures
we enjoy. Let us acknowledge the benefits
received by endeavors to preserve them in
t purity, aud keeping in remembrance the grca,
u Source whence these blessings flow We may be
enabled to render our own names wosthy OF
b being enrolled with that Of the Father Of his
country.