The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-11-09
WESTINGHOUSE VISION.
A Remarkable Prophecy, Part of
Which Has Been Fulfilled.

THE following singular narrative,
written by Wesley Bradshaw. is publish
ed by request, it Is we'll worth a careful
perusal. HarrisOnburg Virginia
Herald Published by request in The
Republican.
The last time l ever saw Anthony
Sherman, was on the Fourth of July,
1859, in Independence Square. He was
then ninety-nine and becoming very
feeble; but though so old his dimming
eyes rekindled as he gazed upon indie
pendence Hall, which he had come to
look upon once more before he was
gathered home.
what time is it?" said he, raising
his trembling eyes to the clock in the
steeple and endeavoring to shade the
former with a shaking hand, What
time is it? can't see so well now as
used to"
'Half-past three"
Come, then" he continued, "let US
60 into the Hall 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 1t verified. Mark the prediction,
you will see it verified.
Reaching the visitors room, in which
the sacred relics of our early days are
preserved, we sat down upon one of the
old-fashioned wooden benches, and my
venerable companion related to me the
following singular narrative, which fl ON
the popularity of our national affairs 1T
the present time, have been induced
to give to the world. give it as near
as possible, in his own words:
when the bold action Of our Con-
gress, in asserting the independence
of the colonies, became known IN the
old world, we were laughed and scoffed
at as silly, presumptuous rebels,
whom British grenadiers would soon
tame into submission, but undaunted,
as we prepare to make good what we
had said. The keen encounter came,
and the world knows the result. 1t is
easy and pleasant for those of the pres
ent generation to talk and write of the
days of Seventy-SiX, but they little
know, neither. can they imagine,
the trials and sufferings of those
fearful days. And there is one thing |
much fear, and that is the American
people do not properly appreciate the
boon of liberty. Party spirit is yearly
becoming stronger and stronger. and
without it is checked, will at no distant
days, undermine and tumble into ruins
the noble structure of the Republic.
But let me hasten to my narrative
From the opening of the revolution
we experienced all phases of fortune,
now good and now i'll, one time victori-
Gus, and another conquered. The
darkest period we had, however, was !
think when Washington, after seyera
reyerses, retreated to Valley Forge.
where he had resolved to pass the
winter of II. All! have seen the tears
coursing down our dear old commander
care worn cheeks. as he would be con-
versing with confidential officer about
the condition of his poor soldiers. You
have doubtless heard the story of Wash
ington going to the thicket to pray; ii
is not only true, but he used often to
pray in secret for the interposltion Of
divine providence which alone brought
us safely through those dark days OF
tribulation.
Zone day, ! remember it well-the
chilly winds whistled through the
lesfless trees, though the sky was
cloudless and the sun shining brightly
he remained in his quarters nearly al
the afternoon alone. When he came
out noticed that his face was a shade
paler than usual, and that there ap
peared to be something upon his minc
of more than ordinary Importance
Returning just after dusk he dispatched
an orderly to the quarters of the officer
| mentioned, who was presently in at
tendance. After preliminary CONVEX
sation, which lasted some half an hour
Washington, gazing upon his companion
with that strange look of dignity which
he alone could command, said to the
latter.
Il do not know whether it is owing
to the anxiety of my mind or what
but, this afternoon. as was sitting al
this very table engaged in preparing &
dispatch, something in the apartment
seemed to disturb me. Looking up,
beheld standing exactly opposite me-
singularly beautiful female. Sc
astonished was |, for | had given strict
orders not to be disturbed that it was
some moments before found language
to inquire the cause of her presence. A
second, third, and even a fourth time
did repeat the question but received
no answer from my mysterious visitor
except a slight raising of the eyes. By
this time | felt strange sensations
spreading through me. l would have
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