The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1858-01-28

that his guest had satisfied his appetite,
he informed him that it was the hour at
which the family usually performed their
devotions, inviting him at the same time
to be present. The invitation was accept.
ed in these words: 'A .A'i..
"It would afford me the greatest plea
sure to commune with my Heavenly
Preserver, after the events Of the day;
such exercise 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 a
fervent prayer; then lighting pine knot
he conducted the person he had entertai-
ned SO his chamber. and wishing him a
good nights rest, retired to an adjoining
apartment
"John," whispered the woman, +" that
is good gentleman, and not one Of the
highwaymen as I supposed"
eyes, Susan" said he, II like him
hetter for thinking Of God, than all his
kind inquiries aster our welfare. I wish
Peter had been at home from the army. If
it was Only to hear this good man talk; l
am sure Washington, himself, could not
say more for his country, nor give a bet
ter history Of the hardsbips endured by
our brave soldiers" / '' ''''a
"Who knows now," inquired the wife
"but it may be himself after all, my dear
for they say he travels all alone some
times. Hark! what's that?" ( { fSs
The sound Of a voice came from the
chamber Of their guest, who was now en-
gagged in his own private religious worsh'
ip. After thanking his Creator for the
many mercies and asking blessing on
the inhabitants Of the house, he continued
"and now, Almighty Father. il it be thy
holy will, that we shall obtain place
and a name among the nations Of the
earth, grant that we may be enabled to
show cur gratitude for thy goodness, BY
our efforts to fear and obey thee. Bless
with wisdom in our council, success in
battle, and le, our victories be tempered
with humanitp. Endow, also, our enc
mics with enlightened minds, that they
may become sensible Of their injustice,
and willing to restore liberty and peace.
Grant the petition Of thy servant, for the
sake Of Him thou hast called thy beloved
Son; nevertheless, not my will, but thine
be done. Amen" ''4''i'
The next morning the traveller decli-
ming the pressing invitation to breakfast
with his host, declared that it was neces-
sary for him to cross the river immediate
ly, ond at the same time offering part Of
his yurse, as compensation for what he
had received, which was refused.
"Well' SIR" continued he, i" since you
will not permit me to recompense you for
your trouble, it is just that ! should in.
form you on whom you have conferred so
many obligations, and also 10 add to them
by requesting your assistance in crossing
the river. had been out yesterday en-
deavoring to obtain some information res
pecting our enemy. and being alcue ven
tured too far from the camp. On my
return, I was surprised by a foraging par
ty, end only escaped by my knowledge
Of the rosd and the fleetness of my horse,
Ny name is George Washington
Surprise kept the listener silent for a
moment; and then, after unsuccessfully
repeating the invitation to partake Of some
refreshments be hastenad to call 1.-TWO ne.
groes, with whose assistance he placed
the horse on a raft Of timber, that was ly-
ing in he river near the door, and soon
oonvsyed the general to the opposite side
cf the river, where he left him to pursue
his way to the camp, wishing him safe
and prosperous journey. On his return
to the house, he found that while he was
engaged lie making preparations for con-
veying the horse across the river, his H.
lustrious visitor had persuaded his wife