Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-28
BATH, THURSDAY, JUNE %. 1888.

Tue Trying situation OF young ana Deauti-
full and wealthy widow and mother she
was still enabled to conduct herself with
unvarying discretion, and faithfully to dis
charge every important duty.
1t was in the spring of 1853 that two
gentlemen attended by a servant, were
seen riding through the luxuriant scenery
with whichth county Of Kent in Virginia.
abounds. The most striking figure Of the
groupe, was tall, gracefulEand comman-
ding in rich military undress, and appa-
rently twenty-five, or twenty-six years OF
age. He would have been called q mod
ell for the statuary when Rome was in her
best days. His companion was an elderly
man, in plain garb, who, by the famiari-
objects, would seem TO be taking his daily
round upon his own estate. As they APP
preached the avenue to an antique man.
sion. ne glanced his hand upon the rein Of
his companions
Nay, Col. Washington never let it be
said that you passed the house of your fa-
theirs friend without dismounting. | must
insist upon the honor Of OBTAINING you as
my guest. -
Thanks to you, dear sir, but I ride in
haste, the bearer of dispatches to our Gov.
in Williamsburg, which may not brook de-
lay. -
Is this the noble steed which was given
you by the. dying Braddock on the fatal
field of Monongahela3 and this the ser
want he bequeathed you at the same time !?
Washington answered in the affirmative.
Then my dear Colonel, thus mounted
and attended, you may we'll dine with me,
and by Borrowing somewhat of this fine
noon light, reach Williamsburg ere his Ex-
.cellency shall have shaken off his morning
slumbersi'
DO understand that I,may be excused
Immediately after dinner'
Immediately, with all the pronhptness Of
military discipline.
| Then, sir, accept your hospitality"
| and gracefully throwing himself from his
spirited charger, he resigned the reins to
his English servant, giving, at the same
time, strict orders as to the hour when he
must be ready with the horses to pursue
their journey.
/ Il am rejoiced, Colonel Washington,
said the hospitable gentleman, thus fortu-
nately to have met you on my morning
ride; and the more SO as have some
guests, who make the repast pass pleasarit-
ly, and will not fallto appreciate our young
and valiant SOLDIER
Washington bowed his thanks, and was
introduced to the company. Virginials
far famed hospitality was well set forth in
that spacious barronal hall. Precise in
his household regulations, the social feast
was closed at the time the host had predict
cd The servaat also was punctual. He
knew the habits of his master. At the app
pointed moment he stood with the horse
caparisoned at the gate. Long did the
proud steed champ his bit, and curve his
arching neck, and paw the broken turf. -
And much did the mental marvel, as, lis.
tening to every footstep that paced down
the avenue, he saw the sun sink IN the
west, aad yet no master appear. When
was he. ever known before to fail in an APP
pontment. The evening air breathed cool
and damp, and soothed the impotence of
the chatting coursers. At length orders came
that the horses should be put up over night.
Wonder upon wonder! when his business
with the Governor was so urgent! The sun.
rose high in the heavens the next day ere
Washington mounted for his journey. No.
explanation was given. But it was rumor-:
ed that among the guests was beautiful
and youthful widow. to whose charms his
heart responded This was further con-
frmed by his tarrying but brief space at
Williamsburg, and tracing his route with
unusual CELEBRITY. and becoming frequent
visitor at the house off the late Colonel Cur
tbs, in that vicinity, where, the following
year his nuptials are celebrated. And rare
and high, says G. w. P. Curtis, Esq. the
descendant and biographer Of the lady,
rare, and high was the revelry of that
palmy period of Vrginia's festal age; for
many were gathered to that marriage. of
the good the great, the gifted, and the gay;
while Virginia, with joyful acclammation.
hailed in the prosperous and happy BRIDE
groom her hero sM
Henceforth, the life of The lady of Mount
| Vernon is part of the history. In that
hallowed retreat. she was found entering
into the plans of Washington sharing bis
confidence and making his household hap
by. There her only daughter, Martha
Curtis, died in the bloom Of youth; and
few years after when the troubles of III .
country drew her husband to the post of
Commander-in-chiefs of the armies she ac-
companied him to Boston, and Witnessed
its seige and evacuation. For eight years
he returned no more to enjoy his beloved
residence on the banks of the Potomac
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