The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1860-04-20
"OnIy 4 fire. sir.n

want Us all to be burned up?'' knowing well
enough the fire was not on the premises.
"Fhe servant assured him oi the distance of
the confiagration, and that all was safe, aud a.
gam descended. A third furious poll at the
bell, and the almost bFeathless servant again
made bis appearance at the door.
''Bring NE hatchet." said the traveller. in
peremptory tone.
GA Ratchet, sir :" said the astonished waiter
eyes, hachet" "What for sir -
"ihat's none of your business; 90 and fetch
me hatchet.''
The servant descended, and informed the
clerk that, in his private opinion, that old chap
was crazy, and that he intended to commit
suicide, or 10 kill some one in the house, io- he
wanted hatchet.
The clerk, with some trepidation, ventured
to the room beneath the leads, and having pre-
sented himself, said in his bandest tone, II beg
your pardon, sir, but what was it you wanted 2"
"A hatchet, - said the imperious stranger.
"a hatchet." sir, really; but what for said
the other.
'"What Gr Why, look here, stranger
You see Gm not accustomed to these big houses.
and It's such journey from this TO where you
are, that I might get lost. Now, its my custom
when am in a strange country, to blaze nv
way. We cut no'ches in The trees, and call
that blazing, and we can then always find our
way back again. So thought If had a batch
ct, I'd just go out and blaze the corners from
this to your place, and then I would be- able to
find my way back"
81 beg your pardon sir" said the myst,fed
clerk ''5ut what's your name sir I could
not read 1t very welt on the book"
"My name," replied the other 'scertainlg !;
my debts are all paid, and my will IS made
my name is Peter Cartwright, at your ser
vice"
80, Alr. Cartwright" responded the other.
81 beg you ten thousand pardons We have a
room for You, sir, on the second door-the best
room in the house. This way, sir, if YOU
please"
Gall right said the old gentleman that's
all | wanted"
Mr.. MiIburn's modesty causes him 70 dwell
in general upon the dolngs of others rather than
upon sis own, but one very remarkable and
praiseworthY act Of his he is Obliged to tell. It
happened that our aut6or had been appointed
agent to collect subscriptions lor certain good
work, by the Conference, hut without anv sala-
rs save ten per cent oi what be might get ont
OF the pockets Of the benevolent. As what h.
got, however, was nothing, the ten per cent was
no; worth speaking Of, and on one occasion he
found himself aboard Cincinnati steamboat,
absolutely without single cent IN bis pocket.
In the same company were several eminent
members OF Congress, who played cards night
and day, drank lmmoderateiy, aud swore in a
manner to rasp the good preachers ears consid-
eTably. Accordingly, when fog came on
winch prevented passengers landing to spend
the Sabbath, Mr.. Mli5urn was asked to preach,
he concluded his discourse 10 a numerous con-
gregation OF a Tar higher grade than he hal
o"en accustomed - address, with the most
fearful denunciations of this unsenatorlaI con-
duct.
i must tell you that, as an American citizen
| feei diSgraced by your behaviour as a 2rea-
cher otthe gospel, I am commissioned to tell you
that, unless you renounce your evil courses, re-
pent OF your sins, and baIieve upon the Lord
Jesus Christ with hearts unto righteousness, yo0
will certainly be damned"
Whil1 cogtating, in his state cabin. over
the 5omo-sbt4l he had just been casting, there
was tap al TIE door. 4 gentleman entered
VINO sad Il have heen requested to wal. upon
YOU by the members Of Congress On board, who
have had meeting since the close .of the re-
hgious exercises. They desire me to rresen,
YOU with tins purse Of ruonev''-handIng mr
between fifty an6 hundred dollars-"as to-
ken OF their appreciation OF your sincerity and
feaFiesSneSS IN rrProving them tor their miscon-
duct they have also desired me 10 ask # You
wiii allow your name to be used at the coming
election for Chaplain TO Congress. It you will
consent TO this, they are ready to assure YOU an
honorable election
No poiltlcal appointment, perhaps, was ever
earned more honurably than this II is not
TO be wondered at, that so brave man as
Mllburn dares TO speak out manfuly his
sentiments concerning Slavery. He is con-
tent 10 urge the right of persons of color TO be
instructed IN the Christian religion, and there
20 stop. Indeed, he takes an almost malicious
pleasure in Feclting the following experience
OF hls own. In crossing the AlIeghanies from
Chambersburg, eight passengers'had been allot-
ted 10 the stage wherein he was abnut 20 tray-
el.
An old colofed woman was anxious to be the
ninth, but objection had been raised. She de-
ciared with tears in her eyes. that she had been
waiting for several days 10 get seat that al
though she had her ticket, they had been unable
to carry her, the stages having been crowded
with through passengers that now her money
was spent, and she must go home TO her daugh-
ter. stout MIsseurian who was 10 be OF our
company, swore roundy that he sswouldn't ,
ride with ngger, ard that she shouldn't co.'
Touched by the old woman's condition, [ said
to him quietly ''NIy friend, what right have
you to interfere ? Her ticket is as good as
yours, and she has as much right to seat as you
have" ''No," he said, "she is nigger. and
| am white; and I'll whip any man that says
she has as good right TO have, or insists upon
taking her along.' ''Then,'' said ], ssyou can
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