The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-28

least, hoped to see unanimity among the Dem-
ocratic, and that no press of our party at the
South, at this hour of peril and darkness, would
be found Annauslike, pressing the hemlock to
her lips. 1t is in such a criris of public affairs
that the want ofa fearless and independent press
is most severely felt. But, thank God, ma.
jority of the Democratic paPers'of the State is
already with US, ready to defend, as with walls
of rock, every inch of ground; others will join
US, and of such as do not in the words of the
diving hero, let us ask our friends, "Shall the
three hundred Spartans at Thermopyla, aban-
doned by the other Greeks, betake themselves
to fights"-lMacoa Telegraph.
BRADFORD SPRINGS INSTITUTION.
This institution, which went into operation
not wear since, under circumstances some.
what unfavorable, we are happy to say, is now
in most Aourishing condition.
Already has its popularity surpassed the most
sangune anticipations ofits enterprlslng found
ers. The Trustees and Stockholders have
spared no pains or expense to render 1t, as 1t
promises to become, one of the most popular
and efficient Institutions for female education
in our whole southern country. The spacious
buildings of the Institution are already filled
with occupants, and the Board of Trustees, &C.
tuated by commendable spirit of enterprise,
have already commenced the work of new and
extensive additions. The buildings in process
of erection will be completed at an early day,
and the Institution will then be capable of &C.
commodating at least one hundred and fifty pu-
pills.
A more favorable location for an Institution
of this kind could not possibly have been cho.
sen Situated in an elevated and healthy re-
eion-possessing fresh and balmy atmos.
phere, and supplied with unfailmg springs of
the purest water, it offers health and strength
to the invalid.
Of the able Faculty Of the Bradford Springs
Institute, we can not speak in terms of sufficient
" high commendation. The Principal Of that
Institution, the Rev. Mr. Cater, has for many
years been favorably known for his high moral
character scientific attainments, and peculiar
talent for imparting instruction; and, aided by
the cordial cooperation of able Assistants, he
has succeeded in stamping upon the Institution
such character rs gives promise of long and
extensive usefulness.
One of the Faculty-Mr. J. w. Smith, gra-
duate of Trinity College, has had more than
twenty years experience in similar institutions,
and he is felt to be most efficient instructor,
and valuable acquisition to the Faculty of
the Institute. Black Rirer Watchman.
Gen. Quitman and the Cuba Erpedtion.-A cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer having
stated some time since, that it was understood
Gen. Quitman, Governor Of Mississippi would
command the Cuban force and it having been
doubted by some, he now says:
al learn from reliable authority, that il was un.
derstood by Gen. Lopez that Gen. Quitman would
assume the command-that i'll accordance with
this understanding, he Quitman) proceeded at
the appointed time to the rendezvous, New Or
leans, but that when there, several of his friends
hearing of it, succeeded IN dissuading him from
going and the expedition sailed without him.
That he intended going, is beyond all douht--how-
ever extraordinary such course may appear"
A Mr.. Corning recovered verdict of $4,000
against the Connecticut River Railroad company,
about year ago, for injuries sustained by him;
but the company thinking the verdict an exhorhi.
tant one, appealed and obtained new trial. The
case has just been tried again, and the jury have
rendered another verdict of $4,000.
The passion of fear, says the Earle of Shaftes-
bury, determines the mucles Of the knees, which
are instantly ready to perform their motion, by
taking up the legs with Incompatible celebrity, in
order to remove the body out Of harms way.
A SHORT Story BY DlcKsNs-Dickens
tells the following story ola American sea cap.
tain:
On his last voyage home the captain had on
board young lady of remarkable personal at
tractions-a phrase use as one being entirely
new and one you never meet with in the news
papers. This young lady was beloved intensely
by five young gentlemen, passengers, and in
turn she was in love with them all very ardent
ly but without any particular preference of Ell
ther. Not knowing how to make up her de.
termination in this dilemma, she consulted my
friend the captain. The captain being man
of an original turn of mind, says to the young
lady "jump overheard and marry the man who
jumps after you" The young lady, struck
with the idea, and being naturally fond of bath.
ing, especially in warm weather, as it then was,
took the advice of the captain, who had a boat
ready manned in case of accident According.
ly next morning the five lovers being on deck,
and looking very dcvotcdly at tho young lady,
she plunged into the sea head foremost. Four
of the lovers Immediately jumped In after her.
When the young lady and her four lovers were
got out again. she says to the captain. "What
am to do with them they are 80 wetW Saws