The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-12-04
The Dead Hand.


Tho Philadelphia Press narrates the fol.
lowing incident, which recently occurred TO
Gov. CURTlS:
The panorama of life, in such times as
these, is thrillingly varied, intensely enthu-
sias,;c, wonderfully attractive, and decided
y interesting.
In thusspeuking, We allude particularly to
that class of public men who occupy an OK.
aited position IN State or National affairs - !
or this class, Gov. Curtin has prominent
place before the people of our State, in fuct,
VIC may truly say before the world.
! In his recent tour an incident occurred
that caused the tear of sympathy to start
in the eye of the Governor. Ho addressed
a large meeting at Catasauqua, in the noun
| tain region. As the sun was fast recoding
behind the mountain top, and casting long
shade in the valley, no took passage in the
train bound Cor moro level region, and ar
rived in due time in Philadelphia, having
been met hulf way by Col. W. B Mann, and
by him and two other warm admirers was
conducted to the Continental.
His natural vigor was exhausted. The
want of sleep, tho fatigue of travel, the event
fu scones of bis life, tho surrounding crowds.
tho universal hand shaking. the vivacity and
vociferations of the throngipg multitude. all
of which he had recently passed through.
nearly prostrated him, and he sought sleep.
lie was to start next day on some business
connected with tho protection Of the Stale
in case of another rebel raid, which, at that
time, seemed about to take place.
About len O'Clock in the morning thore
appeared in tho vestibule of the Continen.
tai well dressed young lady. She was un,
attended. Her face betokened hard usage
that had added ten years, by her appearance.
to her natural life. She attracted rather
more than ordinary attention of tho tbrong
moving to and fro through the main avenue
of that palatal building, She maintained
silence. and appeared wrapped in deep
thought.
Presently Col. Mann came down the large
winding marble stcps--a soft tap on the
shoulder caused him to stop. The young
lady said
? Sir, you arc Wittipm 3. Mann, believe.
Il am, Madame. What do you wish ?
4 desire to see Gov. Curtin
We'll, Madame, he is engaged at present.
Is your business very prossing-is it of a
public nature 2
1 desire to see him. have como oil the
way from Ohio for that purpose. have
been to Catasauqua. but the train was toe
late. Iarrivei in this city this morning
friend bavo
% Such an appeal was resistless. The gal
lantry of the Colonel as we'll as his position
could brook no delay. He retired for
- lady into the presence of the faithful Gov
ernor.
oh Governor, I am 30 glad to see you
H. she said, placing her left hand GRACEFUL
his forehead.
IL Madame, said he, quite overcome, ito wha
I'D am indebted for this unexpected salu Ia
y. ton ?
, Sir, you do not know me-
Take chair said the Governor, blanc
ly presenting ono of tho handsomest in tb
}, paror.
,er Col. Mann and the few gentlemen VIII
OF were present, at once became somewhat il
es, terested in the scene, and silently locke
l. on.
!. Shortly after the battle of Antie.am. yo
were on that bloody field, said she to Il
- Governor.
4 was, replied the Governor. though
fully, with sigh, as the scenes of carnai
were unexpectedly brought back to his meu
D ory.
hei You administered to the wounded ar
,ees' dying
yis But it was my solemn duty as a feeliI
# man.
- You did your duty we'll. Heaven alo
will reward yon, sir. for in this life there
no reward adequately expressive OF the me
y it due to you. You impaired consolatic
,sry and revived the hopes Of dying soldier
nee the 26th Chic. That soldier was as dear
r me as life. u i.,r.r. .r.r. .-..-rr
A. "A husband Z said the Governor. 80