The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-02-10


and his lady entertained in the handsome
old parlor of Berkley Hall many kindred
and friends who had dropped in for din
nsr e,t tam;sAe.. The ladies kept their
fngers' busy with some pretty needle
work, while they entered with animation
into conversation with the gentlemen,
who only made their appearance about
an hour before dinner, and were rotating
with high igles the incidents of the morn
ing's hunt. Their pleasure had been
considerably enhanced by the fun they
had enjoyed in initiating into their broth
erhood Arthur Ferguson, who had that
day Killed his first deer, and in compli-
ance with the time-honored custom of
the sportsmen. of "those parts" bis face
had been g7otesquely ameared and marked
with the blood ofthe .Big Santee Swamp
Buck" which they had brought triumph
antly home. Quietly the youth submit
ted, for well he knew the mystic rites
must be performed t.to gle him luck" as
Croppo, the negro driver, said, and to
confer upon. him the coveted appellation
of "Hunter" among the sportsmen of
those, famous. old hunting-grounds.-
Gracefully the ladies all congratulated
the young'1narksman on his success, and
right merrlly Rose and Marion rallied
their favorite Cavalier upon his slyness
in getting into the house unseen and 30
quickly Kidding himself Of his bloody
trophies. 80 riT'eio
"sir Knight Of the Big Buck, you
should have brought with you your
bloody marks of victory, and solicited
the Queen of the Garden--the blushing
Rose to buckle on your spurs, or crown
your brow with a garland of oak" said
Marion. ad, die:a- y
aBoth proud and honored should I
have felt to have been permitted to take
part in clubbing so worthy Knight"
replied the blushing Rose.
''Why, yes, Arthur" " said Mrs. Maham,
fondly laying her hand on his shoulder,
''you should hare come. to us with your
young honors to receive our congratula-
tions; and Ihope," she. earnestly added,
'tyour success to-day is an omen to you
of successful and high career as one Of
Caroina's most honored sons in the noble
course shs has marked out for herself as
an Independent Sovereignty, -.5i
A blush of pleasure oolored the brow
of the handsome youth, and bowing
gracefully heereplied: 49, :.
"The esteem and friendship of'such
ladies would be guerdon sufficient to spur
any knight to deeds of yalor. 1 am but a
youth, and may boast neither the soldiers
tried courage nor the statesman's wise
Judgment but / can and will offer to
Carolina and her cause sincere aud firrn
devotion -
.ttWhat, Mrs. Maham talking politics
againf I thought NE had agreed to
forget such things until after Christmas"
said the Colonel, approaching the group
and gazing with proud fondness upon
his graceful and animated wife.
"tOut of the abundance of the heart
the mouth speaketh,' and she is only
spurring Carofina's sons to deeds of yalor
by her winning praise" said Rose, gayly.
"No need Of that" said the Colonel,
"such stock as that Ferguson will never
be found lacking"
"But you, Miss Rose, are foreigner,
an alien," said Harry Maham, bantering-
ly; ""you are still in the glorious Union;'
living under the protecting Stars and
Stripes'-the glorious 'Starspangled Ban
ner CT Liberty'-whose worshippers
would give freedom to Africa's SONS, but
fetter and crush free:born American,
and a brotherT
II am not a Carolinian- it is true, -but1
am Southerner, daughter of the En-
pife State ana as proud OF my birth
place as any, son or. daughter of your
cherished Palmetto Landp Il bide my
time,' for not in tho bosom of Carolina's
brayest and best does the love of liberty
glow more warmly than in the hearts of
Georgia's sons and daughters; and when
the tug Of war comes, look to it, Mr..
Harry, that the last be not first! for
drop for drop will Georgia shed her blood
by the side of your brave palmetto Boys
in the glorious cause of Southern liber-
ty," said the young Georgian, proudly.
"The God of Nations, in His merciful
providence, grant that our victories may
alrbe bloodlsss, our difficulties peaceably,
adjusted, and that the white-robed angel
of peace may fold her wings upon our
banner!~ said the grave, sweet voice of
Walter Maham, who, attracted by the
excited and bitter tones of his impetuous
younger brother, had risen from a seat
near window which commanded an
extensive view Of the carriage road.
There he had been sometime watching,
seeking to catch the first glimpse of the
carriage which he hoped was bringing
DR.. st. Julien and his gentle daughter to
Berkley. They were really an hour or
more behind time, and he feared were
detained by an accident.
"You are right, my boy" said the
Colonel, eve should all desire as Chris:
tians and patriots just, honorable and
peaceable adjustment of our troubles"
,"And that" said Harry, eve cannot
have until we give the Yanks drubbing.
What is the use of crying peace, peace,
r.,-or. end there can he no peace