Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1878 — Edgar A. Poe. [ARTICLE]

Edgar A. Poe.

Of Edgar Allan Poe, Mrs. Siisan A. T. Weiss gives in Scribner some very kindly and entertaining reminiscences. She says that as he appeared to her in her own home and in society, Poe was pre-eminently a gentleman? This was apparent in everything about him, even to - the 4£alst detail. He dresred always in black, and with faultless taste and simplicity. An indescribable ’ refinement pervaded all that he did and said. His general bearing in society, especially toward strangers, was quiet, dignified, and somewhat reserved, even at times unconsciously approaching hauteur, He rarely smiled, and never laughed. When pleased, nothing oouid exceed the pbwn of his manner—to his own s& cordial, to ladies marked by a sgrt of nhiyajrous, respectful courtesy. * " ■* ’