The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-02-23
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Col. Charles S. Mattison died at b;s zoe !;
uehee seven miles South of Anderson on
ihs. friday morning, in the fifty.first year
y, MS age, after protracted illness from
ni'shts disease of the kidneys. He had
oeeh suffering from this disease for some
'oui years or more, and during this period
iece,'ed all OF the help which could be
rendered him by the ablest physicians. and
though his condition at times slightly i'm.
Proved there was very little permanen.
chahge until last Winter, during a visit to
'ne Atlanta Exposition, he was taken i'll
anu did not recover from the attack. which
hhaiiy terminated his life.
Noi. Mattison was one OF the most usefnl
aho popular citizens OF our County. He
wa man of large means, and was alwavs
iipefai IN comforting benefits and favors
upon those around him who might from
any cause stand deserving OF his assistance.
more generous and noblo- hearted citizen
couio no. be found. ard those who knew
him were his warm and devoted friends.
Wiling TO go to any length to serve or
snow their appreciation of him. This rem.
'ereo nm always strong before the people,
ana although he was frequently q candidate
III politics and in the military he was never
oeieated. In the old MALTA service he was
Colonel OF the Fourth Regiment, and when
'nc 'oiunteer troops were raised for SER
vice. he went into the war as Lieut.
colonel OF the famous Fourth Regiment
ana served in that capacity until the time
OF service OF that regiment had expired,
when he was elected Colonel of the Fourth
battalion in the reorganization which fol-
lowed. He served in this position until the
Dattle OF Seven Pines, at which he was
snot through the chest and permanently
disabled. He was brave soldier and All
encient officer, thoroughly conscientious
IN the discharge Of his duty, and in full
ana active sympathy with the cause of his
country. He was three times elected to
the Legislature from this County first in
1893, then in 1866. and last in 1878, and
alter each of these terms of servi e, al
though very popular, he declined a re. elec-
tlon. In addition to this Col. Mattison was
frequently elected as delegate to the State
and Congressional Conventions Of The
Democratic party. He was a man Of very
hpe practical judgment, and in every way
worthy OF the high confidence which was
reposed in him.
In his death our County has lost val
liable citizen, his community kind gen.
erous and excellent neighbor. In his do
mestic relations, Col. Mattison was as affec-
tionatc and gentle as woman His was
social nature, which enjoyed company.
Just and upright himself, he had no suspi-
cion OF other people. His sympathy for
all persons, however humble or from what
ever cause they might be unfortunate, made
him the friend of those in every station of
life, and no person that ever went to him
for assistance drparted empty handed. His
deeds Of benevolence were many and cxten-
sive. He gave literally wherever the wants
of his fellowmen were brought to his atten-
tion.
On Saturday morning, after appropriate
services at his residence by Rev. c. v.
Barnes, his remains were placed to rest in
the family burial ground with Masonic
rites, in the presence Of large number Of the
neighbors and friends Of the deceased,
gathered to witness tie last rites to one they
admired and loved in life. In death his
memory fingers to be cherished by all who
knew him and censured by none. No
higher tribute could be paid to any man.