The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-06-28

nollty udhes ltSeN leiC wrestling Win, and
pushing back the power of superior numbers,
let us cheer them in the unequal contest with
swell done good and faithful servants"
Mobile Register.
The SoUTH.CARoLINA DELReAT1oN.--We
can scarcely say what we wish to say of the
conduct of the South Carolina delegates to the
Convention without reminding them that the
citizens of their State are sometimes held up as
bugbears to frighten timid Southern politicians;
with. They know how earnestly it has been
charged, by way of reproach, that the @Soutis
Carolina disunohsts would control the Convei,.
tion," and will, we hope, pardon US for am ex-
preston of the qualification we felt in seeing
these imputations so effectually dispelled by
their action. They have lived them all down
IN less than two weeks. They declined taking
that lead in the proceedings which would have
been conceded to their ability as statesmen, and
seemed only anxious that the positions taken
should be such as to enable South Carolina to
follow the lead of other States There was
less of disposition on their part to control and
find fault than on the part of any other delega-
ton, and quite as much of disposition to con-
ciliate and harmonic, They have entirely re-
volutionzed the opinion here which suspected
them of lukewarmness to the Union, and have
won golden opinions from all classes for their
State, their cause and themselves.
Nashpille Union
The FORREST AND Wills FaAcas. Card
of Andrev S,ephens.-Ihe following card ap-
pears in the New York paper. 1t gives differ
ent version of the attack made by Forrest upon
Willis, without making it appear much more
favorable for either party: e7us
NEw YORK, TUESDAY, June Is, 1850
SIR: In the Tribune Of this morning, Mr.. N.
P. Willis has made perverted statemeutof
the affair of Monday evening. the. 18th instant
resulting in the severe castigation inflicted mp
OH him by Mr.. Forrest. In this statementI am
referred to in a manner which requires pub
lie correction. After dinner on the l7th, Iwalk.
ed out with Mr. Forrest and another friend,
As is our common practice we. strolled into
Washington parade ground, a public and favor.
lite resort. After walking about some fifteen
minutes or more, Mr.. Willis was observed COM
ing up the walk from the Southwest .corrierof
the square. Mr.. Forrest immediately left ne,
without saying word, and moved from the
gravel walk upon the raised part above and all
lowed Willis to approach, wien he Forrest)
stepped quickly in front (not behind. sss falsely
statsd by Mr.. Willis) of him from four to six
feet, and stopped, looking him steadily IN the
eycand shaking his 'stt in Willis face, made
use of some expression which Icoull NOT hear
from the distance where Istooa. Willis made
a movement vita his hand towards his breast
as il to draw weapon, when Forrest sprompt-
ly knocked him down with his fist, took away
his cane, placcdh his footnpon his neck, andlaid
upon his person with q whip or cane at least
twenty blows over his back, shoulders and legs,
applied with rapidity aud svigor. i Many at
tempted to interfere, but MI. Forrest proclaim
ed in loud voice, Gentlemen, this is the Sc,
ducer of my wife, do not interfere:, :, and hnme-
diately all interference was withdrawn until the
arrival ofthe police officers, Willis in the mean
time screaming and exclailning sHelpl helpp'
Save mel" "Police! Policeiy ITske him Off"
Forrest was finally removed BY the officers and
walked to the police office, He there stated,
as well to the magistrate as to sW ills, 81 did
this act; told you, sir Ito Willis the last time
we met, that if ever you attempted to interfere
in my domestic affairs would hold you per.
sonally responsible, and Thaye done So Then
turning to the magistrate he, said, ssThis is the
seducer of my wife, and for that reason have
chastised him." which Willis did not deny.
They were then both bound over to keepthe
peace, Mr., Forrest being greeted with cheers
after leaving the office by the assembled crowd.
This is plain statement of the case as it ac-
tually occurred. Your reporter, aswelI as Mr.,
Willis, most unfairly attempts to create the i'm.
preston that was close to Willis when For
rest attacked him, and that some one beside
Mr.. F. struck him. That is unqnalifedly false.
was not within one hundred aud fifty feet Of
the parties when the affray commenced, nor
did utter one word nor do any act. but look
on until the parties were both in the police
office, and then only to correct MI. Willis mis-,
statements, as it seems he cannot open his
mouth or put pen to paper without a total dis
regard to truth, Yours, very respectfully,
ANDREW STRrH.Ns.
We find that ills considered in New York a
very important point whether the attack was
made from behind or in front. The Evening
Post gives an account as related bysan eye
witness having no personal acquaintance with
either party, He says Mr.. w ills wasappro
from the side by Mr.. Forrest, who held al loaded
whip in his hand, with which he struck Mr.. w.