Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24

| vt would afford me the greatest pleasure to
commune with ny 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 a chapter and singing,
concluded the whole with a tervent prayer
then lighting pine knot, conducted the per.
son he had entertained to his chamber wished
him good nights rest, and retired to the ad,
joining apartment
John" whispered the woman. that is a
good gentleman, and not one of the highway
man, as | supposed"
Yes, Susan," said he, " like him better
for thinking Of his GeD. than for all his kind
! inquiries alter our welfare | wish our Peter
had been home from the army, if it was only
to hear this good man talk am sure Wash
ington himself could not say more for his coun-
Try, nor give better history of the hardships
endured By our brave soldiers"
Who knows now, inquired the wife, "but
1t may be himself, after ALL my dear 2" for
they co say he travels jnst so, all alone some
| times. Hark what's that 2"
The sound OF a voice came from the cham
| Der OF the guest, who was now engaged in
! private religious worship. After thanking the
/ Creator for his many mercies, and then asking
| blessing on the inhabitants of the house, ne
continued And now Almighty Father, if
| 1t is thy holy will that we shall obtain a name
among the nations of the earth. may we b. en-
| atled to show our gratitude for Thy goodness
! by endeavorlng TO fear and obey Thee. Bless
! us with wisdom in 0nr councils and let all our
! Wet orleS be tempered with humanity. Endow,
| also, oar enemies with enlightened minds, that
they may become sensible to their injustice, and
| Willing 10 restore our liberty and peace
| Grant the petition Of thy servant, for the sake
| of him hon hast called Thy Beloved Son {;
nevertheless, not my will, but thiue be done
| Amen"
| The next morning the traveller, declining
the pressing solicitation to stop to breakfast
| with his host, declared it was necessary for
him to cross the liver Immediately at the
same time offering part of his purse as COM
| pensati0n for wha. he had received, which was
! refused
! Well, sir" be continued, " since You will
not permit me to compensate YOU for your
trouble, it is but just that should inform you
on whom you have conferred so many Obga
| tons, and also adding to item, by requesting
! yonr assistance in crossing the river. | had
been out yesterday endeavorug to obtain
some information respecting our enemy, and
being alone, ventured too far from The camp
! Ga my return | was surprised by foragng
party, and only escaped by ny knowledge of
The roads ahd the feeineSs of my horse. My
name is George Washington"
! Surprise kept the listeners silent for mo-.
menl; then after successfully repeating the in
| ytauou TO partake oe some refreshments, he
! FASTENED TO call two negroes, with whose as
si>tance he placed The horse Oh a small raft Of
timber that was lying in the river, near the
! door, and soon conveyed ,be General to the
opposite side where he left him to pursue his
way to the camp wishing him a safe and pros
| porous Journey. On his return to the house
| he found that while be was engaged in making
preparations for conveying the horse across
| the rive:, his illustriouS visitor persuaded his
wife to accept token Of remembrance, which
the famiy y are proud of exhibiting to this day.
The above is oniy OF the hazards encounter
! ed by this truly great patriot. for the purpose
OF trans hitting to pOsterity the treasures we
uow enjoy. Let US acknowledge the benefits
received, by oar endeay0Fs to preserve them
| in their purity; and by keeping in remembrance
the great source whence these blessings came.
| As the detk cloud Of war is bow over the
! land Washington loved so well and in whose
be! at h fought 20 nobly and en- lnred so
much of trial and hardship, let those who
are now rallying round her standard aud bear
ing her flag ao.t, remember and initiate his
/ example.
Let Washington's God be our trust, our
shield, our hope.