Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-06-14
BEEcHsR's DREAM.
why Ve Thought Hell was Mos
Good Enough fsr Him.

Henry Ward Beecher has lately had q
dream which will probably cause him
to again revise his opinions 10 regard to
He'll. One night deep and profound
sleep had overcome the great Brooklyn
clergyman. and no dreamed that his
last days hal come. At last the mo-
ment came when the spirit stood outside
the tenement Of clay. There came up
to him q very gentlemanly man and
said: 'NIr. Beecher. / have been COM
missioned by his majesty TO conduct
you into the kingdom and to the royal
city. where u palace has already been
prepared for you"
"And who are your" said Beechor.
81 am Dives. Of whom you have no
doubt heard"
"But." said Beeeher. where ARE You
going to take mer"
"To He'll, OF course"
az had come to believe there was no
He'll and 40 preached. II was a terrible
mistake" said Beecher. somewhat
frightened.
"Come." said his companion. As a
magnificent carriage. drawn by four Of
the most splendid horses Brother
Beecher had ever seen. was halted near
to them. ''this is to take US TO the de-
pot at the border Of the kingdom. We
will then proceed to the imperial city by
rail. Aspecial coach has been provided
for YOU"
They got In, and IL the outside OF the
carriage was attractive tho inside sur.
passed anything on earth for luxurious
appointments. The horses pranced
over a road paved with ivory. The sky
was clear aud tho mir balmy. The ride
was celebrating, and Brother Bescher
said:
"well. friend Dives. you aro surely
decsivipg me ; this can't be He'll"
"Oh. yes this is He'll"
"well. II it's Hell. it's good enough
for me. It's ahead OF EARTH"
After q few hours drive over q rood
along which the scenery was Of the
most enchanting beauty, they arrived at
q railway station constructed Of the
pursst white marble, and which was o
model Of architectural beauty. At the
rear Of il was q lovely grove Of tropical
trees. There was sweet music In the
air. and millions Of birds Of the most
brilliant plumago were warbling their
notes in the branches OF the trees.
Dives took Beecher out into the grove,
and n repast such as only kings can sit
down to was spread out upon table be-
fore him. The ride had whstted his APP
petite and he ate heartily. After the re-
past the rarest Of wines were set out be-
fore the Brooklyn preacher. and he
drank freely.
"That wine." said Dives. els OF the
vintage Of the year after tho food. and
was manufactured by old Father Noah"
al don't blame the old fellow for
getting q little set up on such wine as
that. II this is Hell. it's good enough
for me-" said Beecher.
The train vas oon ready 10 start.
Beecher was lifted up on a litter by four
slaves and carried to q special coach
provided for him. The train moved out
through u country that was OF unsur-
passed loneliness. The mountains and
hills were covered with vsrdurs from
base to summit. Lordly palaces reared
their turrets and castles their battle
ments above the orange and palm groves.
There were no large towns, but numer.
Gus costly residences, and at intervals
OF every few miles, villages. tho houses
OF which were small, constructed Of
mud and sticks, and the roofs matched.
Beecher asked numerous questions,
Dives told him that the castles, palaces,
chateaus. villas and other large and fine
belonged TO his majesty's
creditors. Formerly the land was par.
out among the people. but the
power made war upon his
majesty and he was obliged to raise
money to carry IL on.
He was shown the palace set apart
for him. II was moro magnificent than
the residence Of earthly royalty. There
was a cathedral close al hand for him to
preach in whenever he should desire.
There were troops Of servants to do his
bidding. gold and silver and precious
stones in abundance, downy couches.
ottomans and divans-everything. in
short. to captivate the senses"
well. WELL" said Beecher, "if this
For several days he enjoyed himself
far beyond his expectations, and thouabt
that he would rather be in He'll than on
earth or In heaven. On the fourth day,