Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-29
From the Philadelphia Press.

"TnR HAND IS DEAD"-AR INCIDENT IN THE
TOUR OF GOVERNOR CURTIN.-The panorama of
life, in times such as these, is thrilling varied,
intensely enthusastic, wonderfully attractive,
aud decidedly interesting. In thus speaking, we
allude particularly to that class of public men
who occupy an exalted and proud position in
State or National affairs. OF this class, Governor
Andrew G. Curtin has prominent place before
the people OF the State, in fact we may truly say
the world. In his present tour, an incident oc-
CURED that caused ihe tear of sympathy 10 start
in the eye of the Governor. He had addressed
large meeting at Catasauqua, in the mountain
region As the sun was fast receding behind the
mountain top, and casting a long shade in the
valley, the Governor took passage 10 the train
bound for more level regions. lie arrived ia
Philadelphia in due time having been met half
way by Colonel W. u. Mann, aud by him aud
two other warm admirers was conducted to the
Continental, where he sought repOse. His ma
ture was well nigh exhausted. The want of sleep,
the fatigue Of travel, the eventual scenes Of his
life, the universal hand-shakings, the surround.
ing crowds, the vivacity and vociferaiions of
the throngng multitude, all of which he had so
recently passed through, made it necessary for
retirement
lie was to start the next day on some business
relative to the defence and protection of the State,
in case of another rybel raid, which seemed t1 be
projected
About ten o'clock in the morning there ap-
pearei in the yestbue of the Continental well
dressed young lady, She was by herself Her
face betOkened hard usage, that had added to
her appearance ten years to her natural life
She attracted more than ordinary attention of
the throng moving to and fro through the main
avenue Of that paRtial building. She main
tanned her silence, and appeared wrapped in deep
thought.
Presently Col VIM. b. Mann came down the
large winding marble steps; a slight tap on his
shoulder caused him to stop The young woman
stood before him, and said; "Sir, you are VIM.
B. Mann, ! believe"
81 am, madam, what do you wish 2"
al desire to sec Governor Curtin"
"Well, madam, he is very much engaged at
present; is your business pressng-is il Of
public nature?"
al desire to see him have come all the wav
from Ohio for the purpose. have been to Cat
asauqua, but the train was too late arrived in
inc CITY this morning and must see him he is
the only dear friend have on earth.'
Such an appeal was resistess. The pallantrv
OF Col. Man, as well as his business, could brook
no delay. lie retired for a moment, and present
y ushered the strange lady into the presence of
the Governor.
"Oh Governor, l am SO glad to see Won -
said she, as she placed her left arm upon his
Shoulder and imprinted kiss upon his manly
forehead" '
Madam" said he quite overcome, "to what
am indt bted for this unexpected salutation -
Sir, do you not know me 2"
"Take chair" said the Governor, blandly. nj
the same time extending one of the handsomest
in the parlor.
Col. Mann aud the few gentlemen present at
once became interested in the scene and silent p.
looked on.
! "sh0rtly after the battle of Antlstam you