The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-29
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win long be Remembered rs arefcshing and CRATE
III splsoae IN has it been our good fortune
in 50 short time enjoy n,uth spiritually intel
lsctaally and socially From the moment arrived
at this beautiful ard delightful region, to the hour of
departure time was wholly absorbed most pleas
anty and we trust proftably On Friday, tile 18TH
instant, ne enjoyed a3vist to .ss .
cEpAn SPRINGS
THE location of tho Asylum for the Deaf Dumb, and
Blind under The syperntsudence Of siF. NJ. WsLK-
Err whose noble, pcrsovering efforts in this labor Of
love aud trnc philanthropc beneyoence entities HIN
to the grateful respect and arbitration of every true
friend Of his countrrand humanity We were intro
duced to the general department. ofdIstructloh for the
blind where exercises, conducted by Mr.. HENDERSON
graduate Of the Institutions, we believe, were given
to the very great delight and satisfaction of the large
number of visitors present. Readpg, writing, &c.
formed the principal branches Of the examination and
in these a most remarkable aptitude and proficiency
were exhibited. showing at once how faithfully they
had been trained by those to whose care they were
entrusted. = were next introduced to the depart
ment for tho deaf mute whore every thing is taught
ard explained BY sign language" most beautiful
Z and expressive system, Mr.. WALKER is assisted in
this department by Mr. HOUSTON, deaf mute, also
graduate Of the Institution, and: highly intelligent
gentleman. We were delighted :::ith the exhibition
in this department which embraced the alphabet and
other primary branches and in regular course, the
higher, such as exercises in English and Latin Gram
mar, &C. Various Illustrations were given in the sign
language; Mr. WALLER interpreting so as to explain
to the audience all that WIS said and DONE
We nexttyisited the musical department. where a
delightful concord of sweet sounds were produced,
under tbe direction of Mr. HENDERSON who is certain
" most remarkable, gentleman, and if Providence
has denied him in some things it has certainly made
up in others even beyond the measure ordinarily al
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Thisis one Of the noblest Institutions OF our State,
and we are pleased that tlas been placed under its
fostering care. We know Of no better field for4the
exercise oftrue Christian philanthropy and patriotism
All praise and honor to its energetic founder, Mr..
WALKER, who deserves, and has, wea sure, rich
reward in the consciousness that in doing good and
blessing others; he has blessed, and is blessing him
sell. Feriiy, there is e luxury in doing good.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Was the most decided success that we have ever wit
messed. Mc.hayc neither time nor space TO give the
details, and inasmuc as these will likely appear In
the Church organ, it is hardly necessary e a
The social and religious feeling which entered in
and permeated the entire proceedings was most re-
eshins and encouraging forming the great point and
centre ofatracon Il is true that Most Of the speak
ing lp the Convention, partook :rather more Of the
stump Orator, botlrsiti matter and manner" than
nlghs have been considered by those excessively
punctilious and refned-as entirely suited, and be
coming such an object and such an occasion : yet
we Venture lad there Peen less Of the stump ee'
ment at work. the chahces arc that would not have
been s,lai an ocrasiahp as itproved to be, bot in
49, kand iaganers Tharkssss MONS ofjudgfng Of