The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-10-02
For the anderson Mte1ligencer.

there are certain characters (although apparently
unconscious of the tact,) who make it business
to talk too much-to tell everything they hear, and
very often, if o report requires few additional
polisles TO make it plausible they do not scruplc
to give it the coloring necessary-for this class of
people are always desirous that others shall believe
whaL they say. They do not wish to be regarded
as tattlers-nor do they consider themselves such
for, when they have disburdened themselves of
load of gossip, abuse, or vtuperation, 1t ls very
common for them to enjon secrecy upon you: They
will say-"you must not tell that you heard this
from me, for if you do, will never tell you any
thing again." sc. Some of them, perhaps, have
no particular desire 10 harm any person by making
current everything they lear but they must tell
it, or burst, and let the consequences take care OF
themselves. others do it from cnvy, jealousy, and
a desire to drag their superiors down to level
with themselves They are miserable and wretch
cd, aud can't bear to see others prosperous and
apparently happy. 1t is unfortunately the case
that almost every community is cursed with too
many of these characters, and the amount of injury
done by them is lamentabe. In fact, they are
among the worst enemies TO the peace and harmony
of socciy-for alas poor, frail human nature is
too willing to credit evil rcport-wc are too
ready TO do injustice to our fclow-man, and rather
sanction his guilt and condemnation before We
have ascertained the real facts in the case. We
are more apt to notice fault, and TO speak oi H.
than 10 admire and commend O virtue "A mans
faults are often published and magnifed before The
world. willie his virtues arc untold and unappreci-
ated, and the result is that many sensitive, rash
young men are ruined perhaps for life. Such in
justice is 80 calling to proud, sensitive mind
and especially one that is not familiar with the de-
pravity and treachery of human nature, that II
often creates kind of desperate reckessness upon
such minds, and there being perhaps no immediate
possibility of successful ontradiction-rsuenge, or
rather consolation is sought in intoxicaton, which
is the parent of vice and degradaion-and thus,
giving cause for censure, they receive it, and from
one step to another, they gadually sink into infa-
my, disgrace and crime. Many promising young
men have been driven to utter ruin in this manner,
whereas, if they had received little forbearance
and encouragement instead of abuse-had their
good qualities been recognized and encouraged,
they would have doubtless made good and useful
citizens instead of worthless miserable creatures.
Some few may have the moral courage, after
bitter experience in dissipation and crime, to re-
form, and make an effort to regain their wonted
position of responsibility and usefulness in society,
but then renlorse claims her sway over that strick
en- conscience, and he is the victim of his own folly
sTime may steal on with silent tread,
And dry the tear that nouTns the dead;
May change foud love, subdue regret,
And teach cen vengeance to forget:
But thou, Remorse there is no charm
Thy sting, avengcr TO disarm
Vain are bright suns, and laughing skies,
To soohe thy victims agonies
The heart once made thy burning throne,
Still, while it beats, is thine alone"
How muck better every person would get along
if they would only attend TO their own business
and adopt the golden ruc-''to unto others" &c.
We should never believe an evil report until We arc
very certain of its truth; for many probable things
prove false, and little patience will enable us to
obtain this proof We should never condemn
friend unheard, or without letting him know his
accuscr and the ofTcnsc with which lie is charged
|, is often the case that these ta!cb bearers the
fabrcators of falsehoods, having some selfish de-
sign in vew-otllcrs make ii kind of sport, or
pastimc There are some who would alienate the
dearest friends on Garth, and seem to take pleas
urc in such mischief. Now there are some such
characters in this community, and although man
NAV have clear conscience, and feel above re-
proach, these characters are annoying. aud such
practices are curse 10 themselves and 10 society,
and merit the ccnsurc of every weldisposed per-
son. We do not intend to publish any names, yet
We believe we could do so a public bencfactor.
The writer has no personal complaints to make,
but only hopes that what has been said may assist
those addicted to such habits TO abandon them, and
devote their talents TO more worthy harmless ana
honorable occupation. Let all take the question
home to themselves, and examine closely, and see
if Mey are not guilty to some extent. Have you
not aided in circulating some evil rcport-the
truth of which you were not certain? Have you
not found fault, through some trivial prejudice or
envy, where you should have commended or re-
NAMED silent? Alas fear that very many are
guilty. Remember that God will not only hold
YOU accountable for falsehood but also the evil
effects of it. The surcst way to secure happiness
to ourselves and peace, goodwill and friendship
to the community, is to attend to our own business,
and if we can say nothing good of others, be sure
to say nothing bad. ATTALuS.
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SHERIDAN Axp SIcKLEs.-A Washington dis
patch says:
a rumor prevailed here last night that General
Sheridan had expressed himself strongly against
President Johnsons policy and had assailc him