Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-14
THE HAND Is man .

The panorama OF life in times such as fh ese
is thrilingly varied, intensiveIy enthusiastic.
wonderfully attractive and decidedly interes.
ing. In thus speaking, We allude particular
~ 10 that class of public men who occupy an
exalted and proud position in State or Nation
al affairs OF this class Gov Andrew G. Cur
tin has prominent place before the people Of
the State-in fact, we may truly say the world
In his recent tour, an incident occurred that
caused "A tear of sympathy TO start in the eve
of the Governor. He had addressed a large
meeting at Catassauqua, in the mountain re-
J gion AS the sun was fast receding behind
| the mountain-top, and casting long shade in
| the valley, the Governor took passage in the
tram bound for more level regions. He arIi-
we'd in Philade lphis in due time, having been
met half way by Col ". B. Mann. and bv him
and two other warm admirers, was conduc ted
10 the Continental, where he sought repose.
| His nature was well nigh exhausted The
want of .ieep,the fatigue of travel, the event
| iui scenes OF his life ,th, universal hard shak-
! ings, the surrounding crowds, the vivacity and
| vociferations of the thronging multitude. all
OF which he had so recently passed through.
made it necessary for retirement.
| He was to start the next day on some bust
the State, in case of another re be I raid, which
seemed to be projected.
About ten O'Clock in the morning there ap-
peared in the vestibue of the Continental
well dressed Young lady. She was by herself
Her face betokened hard usage, that had add
ed In her appearance ten years TO her natural
lie. She attracted rather more than ordinary
attention OF the throng moving to and fro
through the main avenue of that palatial build
ing. She maintained her silence and appear
ed wrapped in deep thought.
Presently Col. Wm. B. Mann came down
the large winding marble steps a slight tap
on the shoulder caused him to stop. The
young woman stood before him, and said ::
Sir, you are VIM. b. Mann, believe"
81 am, madame, whatdo you wish ?''
81 desire to see Governor Curtin.''
''WeI, madame, he is very much engaged
at present; is your business pressing-is it of
public nature 3''
81 desire to see him: have come all the
way from Ohio for the purpose. have been
to Catassauqua, but the train was too late
arrived in the city this morning and must see
him he is the only dear friend | have on |
earth"
Such an appeal was resstless. The gallant |
ry of Colonel Mann, as we'll as his business |
could brook no delay He retired for mo. |
ment. and presently nshered the strange lady |
into the presence Of the Governor.
s.Oh Governor, am so glad TO see you."
lcI,.> 1, j
shoulder and imprinted kiss upon his manly
forehead.
''Madame," said he, quite overcome, ssto
what am indebted for this unexpected salu.
tioD ~
''Sir, do you not know ME 9''
''Take chair" said the Governor, bland
ly, at the same time extending one OF the
handsomest in the parior.
Col. Mann, and the few gentlemen present
at once became interested in the scene. and
silently looked on.
''Shortly after the battle of Antietam you
we're upon that bloody 6eld," said she to the
Governor.
81 was" replied the Governor, thoughtful
ly, with sigh. as the fearful scenes of car.
mage were thus unexpectedly brought to his
''You administered to the wants of the
and DYING
SIT was my duty, as feeling man,
''You did Your duty well. Heaven alone
will reward you, sir for in this life there is no
reward adequately expressive of the merit due
you. You, sir, impaired consolation and re-
'iVed the hopes of dying soldier of the 2sth