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EXPERIENCES IN BATTLE believe,
writes veteran, no two good soldiers
will widely disagree as to their sensations
during a battle. I take it to be a piece
of bravado i'll any man to assert that he
had no fear during the progress of Il long
and severe engagement. A battle is a
veritable hell upon earth; not to be in
serious apprehension while it lasts is to
be either drunk, crazy, or insensible.
The highest type ofbravery is that of the
man who realizes the full extent of the
peril, but sticks resolutely to his duty.
1t was my experience, and that of all
those about me, repeated q dozen times,
that shell firing is not ordinarily nearly
so demoralizing as that of musketry. 1t
is not often that shells are thrown so that
their fragments scatter death and wounds,
and their loud humming overhead does
not cause that nervous tingling which al
ways follow the sharp zip Of the rife
bullet. The peculiar cutting of the air
made by half dozen of these at once is
apt to give the soldier the idea that the
whole air is filled with them, and that
he is certain to be struck by one of them.
All 1 believe, will agree as to the sensa-
tion first caused by the impact of bull
let. 1t is stunning, numbing feeling,
which for long time overpowers the
local pain of the wound. In my expert
ence, a single buckshot near the hip
knocked me flat, and for two days after
gave me such acute pains and such mus
cular disturbance from knee to shoulder
that could not stand erect. Soldiers
have frequently been prostrated by spent
balls. A curious effect of shell wounds
is that they do not bleed the hot frag.
ment sears the torn blood vessels and
stops the effusion. A Mimic ball extract
ed from the human body presents re-
markablc sight. have seen them where
the resistance of the flesh had turned back
the pointed end on all sides with such
regularity that the ball resembles sau-
Ger of a flower.
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GRANTIsM.-It must not be supposed
that Belknapis any worse than the Others
because he gets justice first. He has
done nothing but what they have done be
fore him. In its essential character there
is no difference between his act and that
of Gen. Grant in appointing men to
the Cabinet because they had given
him presents. There is no essential
difference between Mr.. Bclknap's ap-
pointing a post trader because the man
offers to give his wife $4,000 year, and
President Grants appointing a worthless
character like Jim Casey Collector of
New Orleans because he is his brother-in-
law. 1t is the system now. universally
known as Grantism, which is dishonest,
larcenous, destructive alike of public and
private morality. Grant engages in the
Black Friday gold conspiracy, and S25,-.
900 is sent to the White House out of
the profits; Babcock conspires with the
whiskey thieves in st. Louis, and Grant
and Shepherd aid in his defence and
welcome him back to Washington; Mrs.
Belknap is paid $4,000 a year, for tho
appointment of a post trader; Robson
SCcalS SSo,UuU iof ScCOi, lhuuceu Gueicto
by ga present to a lady," and prostitutes
the navy to enrich the Cattell Ring; At
torney-General Williams steals the mon-
ey to pay for his wite's carriage and to
pay the wages of his servants: Delano
and Smith rob the Indians by wholesale,
and Grant looks on and approves; Cres-
well robs in the Post Office Department
by means of straw-bid frauds; Bancroft
Davis is proved to be bribe taker by the
Legislature of Massachusetts,, and is
made Minister to the German empire;
Secretary Fish has his son-in-law cnl-
ployed at large salary as the agent of
Spain, while he gives a pro-Spanish
character to the policy of the Admins
tration toward Cuba. 1t is the same
thing in every department from the
President down. Bribe-taking, plumber,
larceny, Grantism is the rule everywhere.
The only really honest man is Bristow,
whom Grant has just been violently
threatening to kick out, but has not
dared do it.-M Y SIN.
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: There is a man living in Wilson,

- There is man living in Wilson, N.
c., ffty-four years of age, who never
owed cent to living soul in his life,
and, as the records will show, was the
first man for the past thirty years to pay
his taxes to the sheriff. Though black
smith and plough maker by trade, he cuts
and makes his clothing, and when en-
gagged at his work if there is call at the
shop his wife goes to the anvil and will
shoe horse, brace plough, upset an
axe, or perform any other job in the
line with as much skill as her husband.
- Frank Beard, the artist, while at
dinner recently, was told of a man in
Nassau street with three hands. GLOW
is that" asked Beard. Hes gota little
behind-hand," was the reply. "You are
more extraordinary. man." was the re-
ply, "for you have etwo heads (; you have a
head of your own, and you've got ahead
of me-"
- II was Belknap who sent to Sheri-
dan, when he took military possession of
the State government of Louisiana, that
memorable telegram: 'The President
and all of us approve your course"
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- The following story is told in Wash.
ington of the late Senator Salisbury OF
Delaware. The Senator had the repu-
tation during the late years of his Scna,
torial term of imbibing very freely, and
it is told of him that he was accustomed
to have two cocktails carried to his room
in the morning before he rose, and when
asked by a friend why he had two cock
tails, he replied that after taking one he
felt like another man, and thought it
would be mean not to treat that other
man.
= Mother-"Charlottc, how do you
like your new teacher. 2" Charlotte
20, she's splendid teacher. She don't
care whether VIC know our lessons or
not"
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- There is a large share of COM
mon sense in the worlds average judg-
mcnt, after all. If it sees man with the
ten commandments on his lips, and some
thing quite different written all over his
life it will be apt to point to the discrep-
ancy and utter some harsh criticisms,
but who can blame it?
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: 0rigiiu',al :5gtpr1g.
BERKELEY ! !! !,I]|}', I. !. BY. HALL.
BY ''LA CAROLINE"
CHAPTER XII.

HOhl l,'tis one scene of parting here,
1. Loves vatchword is-farewellm m
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CAROLINA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

The closing exercises of the Carolina Col
legiate Institute will take place in the Insti-
tute Chapel on the evenings of 18th, 18th
and 18th inst.
The evening of the 18th will be devoted to
the reading of original compositions by the
young ladies and defamation by the young
men.
On the evenings of 18th and 14th will be
presented series of elegant plays, both in
English and German, selected with view
to the amusement and entertainment of the
audience.
A small entrance fee of fifty cents for
adults and twenty-five cents for children
under twelve years of age will be charged
on the last two evenings, the proceeds of
which will go to furnish the Institute with
such school furniture, apparatus and FIX
lures as are now much needed, and would
greatly facilitate the acquisition of liberal
education. We feel that our citizens, if
they will take proper view of this matter,
will not regard it as any unjusti6able inova-
ton upon the time honored custom of max
ing such exhibitions free; but as laudable
effort to turn the time and labor expended
in getting up these entertainments to the
accomplishment of some good, as has been
indicated above. We hope therefore that
you will not be loath to lend your generous
aid by your constant and prompt attend
ance,
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FORK DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

The Club met according to previous ap-
pointment, President Hunter in the chair.
On calling for new members, thirty-one
names were enrolled.
Attention of the Club was called to the
fact that the Club was without member in
the County Executive Committee, and ]. P.
Brown declining. to serve further on the
Committee, as he had been put in nomina-
tion for office, Mr.. M. Palmer was chosen.
The names of the following persons were
submitted and nominated for Office:
Judge of Probate-W. w. Humphreys.
Clerk of Court-John W. Daniels.
sheriff-W. T. Grubbs.
County Commissioners-John C. CAN'T,
o. II. P. FAINT and Col. G. s. Mattison.
President Hunter gave notice to the Club
that it had received an invitation to pic mic
to be given by the Anderson Club. The
following preamble and resolution was then
adopted:
WHEREAS, this Club has received an invi-
tation to meet with the Anderson Demo-
cratic Club in social pic mic on the 4th Of
July next; and whereas we have also been
notified that the time for holding the same
on account of the late disastrous freshet,
and the fearful railroad tragedy of Broada-
way,
Resolued, That we thank the Anderson
Club for their polite and hospitable invita-
ton to join them on the 9TH, and heartily
sympathizing in the feelings that prompted
tho DoqtDonompnt of fba roaotin0 occurc
them that their action meets our cordial
approval.
The following resolution was also adop-
ted:
Resolved, That this Club endorse the action
Of the County Executive Committee in re-
gard to the time of holding the primary
election.
There being no other business, the Club
adjourned to meet again on the fourth Sat
urday in July.
A. HUNTER, Pres.
N. o. FARMER, Sec
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Flower that Changes its Color.

Botany is a division of natural science
which treats of plants, and study of
Vegetable Physiology must be the foun-
dation of botanical knowledge study
only possible by the improvements in the
microscope and in organic chemistry. AS
plants are not scattered haphazard over
the earth, botanical geography must be
studied, and, with this, plant-history.
Botany will be applied to the wants of
everyday life, as in Agriculture, Horti-
culture, or Medical Botany. Animals
often exhibit marvellous instinct in Sc
lecting medicinal herbs, and an observa-
tion Of their habits has often, even in the
present time, led to most valuable discov-
cries. And should man, with his knowl-
edge and appliances, fail to discover less
than the brute? 1t is of Medical botany
we would speak, or of the HEPATINE
PLANT, discovered in Southern Nubia,
the Flower of which changes its color
with every change of the atmosphere.
The remarkable changes and variations
of this Plant and Flower have been for
years our special study, resulting in the
discovery of its possession of wonderful
medical. properties, the existence and
value of which have heretofore been en-
tirely unknown to medical science. AT
ter much labor and scientific investiga-
tion, we have succeeded in extracting its
peculiar medicinal principles, which is
specific and cure for all diseases of the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels; a perma-
nent cure for Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Spleen, Constipation, Jaundice, and all
Bilious Complaints. Of course we can
not send living Flower of this Plant to
all who read of Hepatine; but ito all who
will send their address to MERRELL &
CoUDEN, Philadelphia, Pa, with three
cent stamp for return postage, we will
send FREE fac-simile of the Flower,
that will change its color just the same
as the real Hepatine Flower.
The Medicine, MERRELL'S HEPA-
TINE, for sale by SIMPSON & SADLER,
Anderson, S. c., and will cure all diseases
of the Liver.
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LUDY x BARKSDALE
mark
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

at a meeting of Broadway Division, No.
IS, Sons of Temperance held Saturday even
ing, July LIST, Past Worthy Patriarch A. ].
Watt, assisted by Deputy Grand Worthy
Patriarch J. N. yandiver, installed the fol-
lowing officers to serve for the ensuing
quarter: A. A. Carpenter, Worthy Patri-
arch; c. E. o. Mitchell, Worthy Associate;
J. A. Shirley, Recording Scribe; D. D. Gen.
try, Assistant Recording Scribe; B. F. Gull
berson, Financial Scribe; W. P. Kay, Treas
urer; A. Langston, Chaplain; Silas M.
Major, Conductor; w. P. Holland, Assist
ant Conductor; ]. A. Elgin, Inside senti-
mel; Strather Kay, Outside Sentinel.
After the installation ceremony, Mr.. Watt
was called upon and responded in pleasant
speech, urging the members forward in the
cause of temperance. His address was re-.
ceived with repeated applause.
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THE aARxspALE HOMICIDE.

In our last issue we published the testi-
mony of Mrs. Gray before the Trial Justices
upon application for bail in this case. Since
that time the testimony taken before the in
quest has arrived, and we deem it but just
to publish the testimony of a little son of
the deceased, which would go to justify his
father in going to the house of Mr.. Gray,
where he was killed We wish simply to
present the facts of this case to the public
without any comment, as anything which
can be said about it is at best simply a
speculation. The deposition spoken of is
as follows:
Ludy Barksdale being sworn, saith that
Beauregard Gray told him ON yesterday
evening to tell his father when he came that
his mother wished him to come over to her
house. told father what Beauregard said !;
told father when he. came home; he Lit q
lamp and started. Iheard hallooing in the
direction of Mr.. Gray's; took the gun and
went down to the fence; heard no more
and went back, and did not know pa was
killed till about day.
his
LUDY x BARKSDALE.
mark
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A CARD.
ANDERSON, S. G., July 4, 1876.

6ANDSh'O-Nj O' O'3 oo1y - Ao'S'
To the Editors Of the Intelligencer
There have been various rumors. put in
circulation throughout this County against
me by designing men, in the hope of de-
terring good men from supporting me.
Therefore, to refute these malicious and un-
truthful ISLANDERS, I desire to declare my
principles to the Democrats of this County,
and let them judge whether or not AM the
man to fill the Sheriff's office:
1. I propose to stand by and support the
nomination of the Democratic party in this
County, whether I am successful, or some
one else is; and he who pretends to be a
Democrat and would do otherwise, is but
"a wolf in sleeps clothing" and q more
dangerous enemy to the Democratic party
than the most influential Radical.
@ have never affiliated with the Radical
party in any way whatever; and although
there is no probability of my receiving their
nomination, still I should Indignantly re-
fuse to run on their ticket were they to
nominate me.
g. I ask only fair and square vote at the
primaries, not only for my own interest,
but for the interest of our party, so that all
may be satisfied, and the voice of the peo-
pie obeyed; and to this end suggested and
strongly advocated the reorganization of
the Democracy before single Club was
formed, and the Editors of this paper will
bear me out in this among others.
He who says or insinuates that am,
or ever have been, Republican, utters a
malicious falsehood, wilfully and knowing
ly, and here brand him as such, and ap-
peal to those who have always known me
and my record to bear ME out.
JAMES 81. MCCONNELL.
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HALL TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

The Democratic Club of Hall Township
met at the Carswell Institute OH Saturday,
July 1st, for the purpose Of placing candi-
dates in nomination for the primary election
for County officers, but after some discussion
it was decided to postpone action until the
next regular meeting of the Club, which
takes place on the first Saturday in August
at o'clock o. m. A resolution was passed
respectfully inviting all aspirants for office
to be present for the purpose of giving an
expression of their political views to the
Club. All persons interested in an honest
and capable government are also solicited to
be present at this meeting.
JOHN CLINKSCALES, Pres.
I.o Coo ,,ro fc,n
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DR.. E. G. Murrah, whose card appears
elsewhere, has arrived, and has rooms at the
Centennial Hotel, where he will remain for
limited time. Speaking of him the Elber-
ton (Ga.) Gazette says:
This accomplished doctor of dental sur
gerry reached Elberton last week, as per an
nouncement, supplied with perfect outfit
of instruments ofthe very latest designs to-
gether with the most approved appliances of
modern invention in the prosecution of his
business, patients can call on DR.. NJ. without
fear of butchery. He has evidently studied
to secure success in his business, and he pro-
poses to do this by inducing his patrons to
call second time.
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An Important Cure by DR.. TUFTS Ex.
pectOrant.

We have been informed by Mrs. Williams,
granddaughter of Gen. Israel Putnam, that
she suffered for many years with Asthma,
accompanied with great difficulty of breath
ing. Indeed, she says, it prevented her
from lying in recumbent position, and
often suffocation appeared inevitable, for
which she used TUTT's ExpEcToRANT. The
relief was so great that she was encouraged
to persevere in its use until every vestige of
the painful disease was entirely removed.
1--WE can not speak too highly of this val
liable preparation of DR.. Tut, and for the
sake Of suffering humanity hope that it may
become more generally known" ."-Caristian
dd,ocdtc
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Is Your Life Worth 10 Cents?

Sickness prevails everywhere, and every
body complains of some disease during their
life. When sick, the object is to get we'll (;
now to say plainly that no person in this
world that is suffering with Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint and its effects, such as Indiges-
ton, Costiveness, Sick Headache, Sour
stomash, Heart Burn, palpitation of the
can take GREENS AUausr FLOWER without
getting relief and cure. If you doubt this,
60 60 to your Druggists, white g. Williams,
and get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try
it. Regular size rs cents. Two doses will
relieve YOU
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Democratic Club of Savannah Township
will meet as usual on the second Saturday
in July, at its accustomed place, at 2 o'clock
p. m. In consequence of the recent freshet
and the trouble and busy labor imposed
upon the farmers by it, the contemplated
basket dinner will be dispensed with. All
the members of the Club and the citizens of
the neighborhood are requested to be
present.
MI. D. s. Maxwell is, as far as We have
learned, the champion of the County in
raising Irish potatoes. He gathered about
forty bushels on the first Of July from a
patch of one-eighth of an acre. He is pre-
pairing to re-plant the same patch and raise
a second crop this season. With yield in
any reasonable approximation to the first
crop, the profits from potato culture will be
very much greater than from any other
crop.
We had the pleasure of seeing q flower of
the night-blooming cereus at the residence
of Mr.. D. s. Maxwell on last Thursday night.
It is beautiful flower of the genus cactse,
which blooms only in the night, and to be
seen at its prsttiest stage must be setup with
until after IL O'clock The plant is a rare
one, and requires much care and attention
during portion of the year. The one of
which we speak is very fine, and blooms
every year, having three blooms upon it this
season, two ofwhich have already opened.
The public appreciate the polite invitations
SO generally extended to witness the bloom
ing. A large number of gentlemen and
ladies went at various hours of the evening
to see this nocturnal beauty.
We had the pleasure of attending very
charming private entertainment, consisting
of charades, dialogues and songs, last Mon
day evening, given at Mr.. s. Bleckley's, by
o few of the young people. all of whom
acquitted themselves admirably, showing q
very decided dramatic talent We must not
omit to mention fourth of July Grafton
from our genial host, which was very
pleasant and amusing addition to the per-
formance. The grounds were brightly illu-
minated, furnishing delightful promenade,
of which the young people availed them
selves, making it resound with their merry
Talk and laughter, SO that the time for good
night and departure arrived altogether too
soon.
The Anderson Democratic Club will meet
in Masonic Hall on next Friday evening at
o'clock p. m. 1t is to be hoped that every
citizen of the town will be present, as busi-
ness of Importance will be presented for the
consideration of the meeting. 1t is also
probable that Capt. Hoyt will be present,
and can give an interesting account of the
st. Louis Convention. The meeting should
also take steps to procure large mass meet
ing of the citizens of the County at some
convenient time, to ratify the nomination Of
Tilden and Hendricks; not because it will
do the national ticket any good, for it does
not depend upon our assistance, but because
it will be beneficial to us in our County and
State canvasses.
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A CARD.

HEssRs. EDITORS My name has been sug-
gested by the Williamson Democratic Club
for the Office of County Commissioner. I
am not nor will I be candidate for any
office in the approaching canvass. I appre-
ciate the kindness and partiality of my
friends, and return them my thanks for the
confidence they repose in me.
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SPECIAL TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS
Before breaking ground send to Mr.. P. P.
ToALE, of Charleston, S. c., for his complete
list of Building Material, with prices attach
ed. The facilities of his establishment will
save you time, annoyance, and what is easier
counted, will save you money. He is also
sole agent for "The National Mixed Paint
Co.," warranted superior to any prepared
paint made. List of shades and colors free
on application.
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CHTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
- ANDERSON COUNTY.

BY ~. W. Humphreys, Esq, Pro. Judge.
WHEREAS, Sarah A. Kitsinger has
made suit to me to grant her letters of Ad-
ministration, on the Estate and effects
of w. J. Kitsinger, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all kindred and creditors of the said
w. ]. Kitsingor, deceased, to be and ap-
pear before me in Court of Probate, to
be held at Anderson Court House, on
Friday, July 81, 1876, after publica-
tion hereof, to shew cause, if any they
have, why the said administration should
not be granted. Given under my hand,
this 5th day of July, 1875.
w. w. HUMPHREYS.
July G. 1876 81 2