Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
WashingIon's Dream.

Washington's Dream.
THE VARIOUS GREAT PERILs OF THE UNI
TED STATES AS REVEALED TO THE
FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY.
LITTLE Sioux, Iowa. Nov 4, "a
I see request for Washington's
Dream, and, as one of my neighbors-
CHANGED to have it I borrowed the
paper containing it and take the
liberty of sending you copy of the
dream j. w HI.
sThe last time I saw Anthony Sher-
man was on the 4th of July, 1859, in
Independent square He was then
ninety-nine years of age and becom-
ing very feeble; but though so old.
his dimming eyes rekindled as they
gazed upon Independence hall, which
he had come to gaze upon once more
before he was gathered home.
Let us go into the hail. he said
4 want to tell you an incident of
Washington's life--one which no one
alive knows of except myself, and if
you live you will before long see it
verified. Mark the prediction, you
will see it verified. = From the
opening of the revolution we have
experienced all phases of fortune
now good and now i'll, one time vic
torious and another conquered. The
darkest period we had, I think, was
when Washington, after several re-
verses, retreated to Valley Forge,
where he resolved to pass the winter
of II All! have often seen the
tears coursing down our dear old
commanders care-worn cheeks as he
would be conversing with confden
tial officer about the condition
OF HIS POOR SOLDIERS.
You have doubtless heard the story
OF Washington going to the thicket
to pray Well, it was not only true,
but he used often to pray in secret
for aid and comfort from God, the
interposition of whose divine provi-
dence brought us safely through
those dark days of tribulation. One
day, / remember it we'll, the chilly
winds whistled tAroug the leafess
trees, though the sky was cloudless
and the sun shone brightly; he re-
manned in his quarters nearly all the
afternoon alone When he came out
noticed his face was shade paler
than usual, and there seemed to be
something on his mind of more than
ordinary Importance. Returning just
after dusk, he dispatched an orderly
to the quarters of the officer I men
ton, who was presently in attendance.
After a preliminary conversation.
which lasted about half an hour,
Washington, gazing upon his COM
panion with that strange look of dig
nifty which he alone could command,
said to the latter. II do not know
whether it is owing to
THE ANXIETY OF MY MIND,
or what, but this afternoon as was
sitting at this very table engaged in
preparing a dispatch, something in
the apartment seemed to disturb me.
Looking up, I beheld standing OPP
posite to me singularly beautiful
female. So astonished was /, for /
had given strict orders not to be dis
turbed, that it was some moments
before I found language to inquire
the cause Of her presence. A second,
a third, and even fourth time did I
repeat my question, but received no
answer from my mysterious visitor
except slight raising Of the eyes.
By this time felt strange sensations
spreading through me. would have
risen, but the rivited gaze of the
being before me rendered volition
impossible. I essayed once more to
address her, but my tongue had be-
come powerless. Even thought it.
self suddenly become paralyzed. A
new influence, mysterious, potent, ir-
raaistahlo. took nosaess;or If mo All