The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-25
SMistellalteoms.
THE UNKNOWN GUEST.
A "REMINISCENCES IN THE LIFE OF wAsH1NGro

A "REMINISCENCES IN THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
One pleasant evening in the month of
June, in the year IL. man was observed
entering the borders of the wood, near the
Hudson River; his appearance that Of a
person above the common rank. The in
habitants of country village would have
dignified him with the title of esquire"
and from his manners pronounced him
proud but those more accustomed to So
ciety, would inform you that there was
something like O military air about him.
His horse painted as if it had been hard
pushed for some miles yet from the own
er's frequent stops to caress the patient an
imal, he could not be charged with want
Of humanity, but seemed to be actuated 6y
some urgent necessity. The rider, forsak-
ing o good road for bye-path leading
through the woods, indicated a desire to
avoid the gaze of other travellers. He had
not left the house where he inquired the
direction of the above mentioned path,
more than two hours before the quietude
of the place was broken by the noise of dis
tant thunder He was afterwards obliged to
dismount, travelling becoming dangerous as
darkness concealed surrounding objects ex-
cept when the lightning FASH afforded him
momentary view of his situation. A peal
louder and Of longer duration than any Of
the preceding, which now burst over his
head seeming as if it would rend the woods
asunder, was quickly followed by a heavy
fall of rain that penetrated the clothes OF
the stranger ere he could obtain the shell
ter of large oak which stood at little
distance.
Almost exhausted with the labors of the
day, he was about making such disposition
of the saddle and his over-coat, as would
enable him TO pass the night with what
comfort circumstances would admit, when
he espied light glimmering through the
trees. Animated with the hope of better
| lodgings he determined to proceed The
way, which was steep, became attended
| with more obstacles the farther he advanc-
ed, the soil being composed of clay, which
| the rain had rendered SO soft that his feet
slipped at every step. BY the utmost per-
severance, this difficulty was finally over
come without any accident, and he had the
pleasure of finding himselfin front of de-
cent looking farm house. The watchdog
began barking, which brought the owner
of the mansion to the door.
"Who is there 2" said he.
"a friend who has lost his way, and II
search of place of shelter" was the an
swer
"Come in, sir" added the speaker, "and
whatever my house will afford, you shal
have with welcome" a.sf s sr
II must provide for the weary compan
ion OF my journey" remarked the other.
| But the farmer undertook the task, ant
after conducting the new conner into
room where his wife was seated, he led th'
horse to welE-stored barn, and there pro
vided for him most bountifully. Onrejoin
ing the traveller, he observed, "That is
noble animal of yours, sir"
Yes was the reply, and | am sorry tha
/ was Obliged to misuse him SO as to max
| it necessary to give you 50 much trcubl
with the care of him but have to thanl
you for your kindness to both of u.s.
Il did no more than my duty, sir sal
the entertainer, and therefore am entltIe
! to rto thanks. But SUSAN added hs' tpr'