The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-26
EX-GOVERNOR CURTIN On HIS Way dOlat.
Curtin's Opinion Of the War Against Hartranft

Andrew G.. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania,
and late United States Minister to Russia. arrived
at the Aston House last evening preparatory to
his departure for his home at BelfOnt, Pa,
early this morning. The Governors health has
been partially restored by the waters Of Saratoga,
but his once stalwart form and general appearance
bear every indication Of his having passed through
very critical Illness He expresses deep regret that
his health should have failed him just at O time
when he considered 1t his duty to take an active
part in the politics Of his native State.
REPORTER-Why, Governor some of your politi-
col opponents have been so cruel as to intimate
that your sickness was sham.
Governor CURTIN--Is that So Well you can
Judge for yourself You were one of the last to
leave me down the Bay when l sailed, nearly four
years ago, In the Russia in health, and now among
the first to congratulate me on my restoration to
health and home But what made them think that
should pretend sickness
REPORTER-Well, perhaps, one Of their reasons
Is that your Saratoga letter came at such dan
gerous time to the interests Of Hartranft.
Governor CURTN--It did l am both surprised
and gratiaed TO hear you say SO. was afraid 1t
came too late to have the effect desired-to pre-
serve my state from the rule OF bad men. 1t wor-
thirty days ago, immediately on my return, and be-
fore many OF my friends may have committed them
selve 3. But Or. Parker-WnO fortunately Tor me,
knew my dlsease-ordered perfect quiet, and 1
was obliged to obey his ORDERS. or disobey
them at the risk OF my life. l left
England In comparatively good health, but on the
voyage was taken very Ill with an acute disease,
from which am now just cOnvalescent Some OF
my friends ascrlbe the disease To the smell of tar
and new paint on the vessel. have not heard the
latest accounts. Explain to me further. what
does the HERALD say, and Is the letter not too
late
REPoRTER-The HERALD's Philadelphia CORE
spondent this morning says the letter IL looked
upon as having been withheld by the friends OF
Buckalew until after the Hartrant mon had fred
their biggest gun-the Soldiers and Sailors con-
vention at Pitsburg-so as TO have Its most power
full effect Both friends and opponents consider the
time propitious for Buckalew, and your opponents
licans, and Randall, OF the democrats knew OF the
letter long ago. but held 1t back not to waste
ammunition.
Governor CURTIN-well then, my Sickness
hope has not been as sad as expected. / assure
you the letter was written by me only on the day
on which IL IL dated and Immediately published
alter It's receipt by the authorized parties. have
rival here. He has sent several notes TO my wife,
inqulrng about my health, but that Is all. | am
surely reoced to hear that my letter has not come
too late for service.
REPoRTER--1hc further news OF the Philadelphia
correspondent Is that Hon. Eli Sliler and Titan j.
corey have obeyed the blast OF your buge.
Governor CURriN-Ihat Is glorious / felt con-
their State Mr.. Colrey Will show them that he does
not belong to the Pennsylvania addition, Diyi-
sion and Silence" party. He was greatly
annoyed when In London that his
name should be attached TO such q
letter. with the contents Of which he was never ac-