The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-22

Boston.
Boston.
Correspondence OF the Heuld-I
BosToS, Oct. ii. ls4a
ler's Camp Meaiwg at Salem, Mas.


BosTor, Oct IL. lsla
Miaev's Camp Meefi~g at Salem, Mas.
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Presumias that your myrisds of readers in the
New England and middle States, would gladly pc.
ruse any thing purporing to be correct description
OF the Second Advent Camp Meeting, now holding
at Salem, hereby transmit brief sketch Of the
proceedings, as witnessed to-day, having jua return
ed from the encsmpment
Taking the IL o'clock train Of the Eastern II
way you are hurried rapidly through the fourth
ing towns OF East Boston and Lynn, and. in breg
space Of time the city of Salem bursts uuon vour :;
sion. On the way, we took in several hundred mas.
senger at Lynn, all bound for the same destins ton.
and among them one could not help observing thu
roseate appearance Of the young ladies'; who, here
as elsewhere, take an especial interest inthe eoon
Advent Of our Lord. Several "colored lad;..
gentlemen" kndlyaccompanied rs on our excuniou
so that we had all shades of character ON bo,rd
not few rich incidents occurred.
Arrived at Salem, general rush was made for .
coaches, caDs, onnibuses, go-carts ox-teams and
hand carts, which soon chartered and yUb,rIsJ
US on, IN the twinkiing OF eye, at the rate Of
shilling ahead, TO the scene Of action happened
TO secure a place on top OF the "Dsnver and Salem
Coach, and seated by my side, was boom,ng
"coiored young lady," who from tue side dances
svi-
DENLY entertained sort OF plaienis affection for
nae which neither dlscountenance or eucours red
However, the clouds OF dust soon closed up her
peppers, and looked nearly As dingy as nv fair
tndD,ardfo, when we aighted from the coach
On the road, we had fine opportunity OF behold.
ing the rich scenery OF old Massachusetts and az
we passed the crispin town OF Lynn the Thoughts of
wltchcrait would enter our mind, and we could al
most fancy we saw old "Mou Pitcher percbed
aloft on some crag, performing her incsntations.
AS our procession OF coaches and carryas and
go-carts neared the camp field, which is situated on
beautiful slope fronting the river, about two and
hall miles from Salem, the crowd OF pedestrians.
darkles, loaiers aud divines, which we encounter
ed, announced tous that our Journey was AT a end
kindly assisting Miss Arabela Wilhemins Fir
Eustace to alghi lsuch was the name OF my fair CO.
lored companion du voyogeO We instantly repaired
TO the sacred grove, when being a natural ampbi-
theatre, was admirably adapted tor q camp meer,ns
Here was rich scene 10 behold, requiring a grs-
pho pen TO describe, aud worthy the PENCIL OF an
artist. The scenery OF the most romantic kind
the bright sun looking down upon group of some
three or tour thousand souls collected together In
prepare Tor the Lords Second Advent Here were
ranged tents from Marblehead, Salem Portland
Danvers, Boston, Portsmouth and Lynn. and b.
their side, book stalls and refreshment saoons
where they could strengthen their inward man by
draughs OF coffee and tea, ardents' being absolute
ly prohibited This latter injunction was, however.
evaded by the rummies, Tor we noticed q boat
moored OH In the stream, where he critter' could
be obtained tor nothing, you paying sxpence for the
sail Ahio an VI iuiquhy, AZ Tue predc her termed
1t, afforded fruitful topic for prayeriu supplicaiion
IN the tents and many aspirations were offered up
in its behalf. Uftrm ..fa
AS we sauntered along the circular line of tents.
we stopped now and then TO hear tie outporngs OF
the spirit as they were manifested from the lbs of
the inspired brethren. We entered the Portsmouth,
tent, and listened 10 female OF about forty with
hands uphited und the most impassioned voice. who
exhorting her sisters and brothers to prepare TOR
the awful coming Of the Lord, which is 10 take
place the 2Sd OF April, the next year. She com.
menced, My dear brothers and sisters feel il in
me 10 bless God for having raised me up 10 show
unto you his hidden mysteries. My soul now longs
TO 30 where snail fully know the gores Of my Sa-
TO prepare In, yet, bless God, feel strengthened
from above TO devote my remaining DAYS to nv
blessed Savior-(Cries OF Amen! Glory 10 God Il
Oh let US be prepared tor the Judgment dav ap-
preaching (Amen y Let US, poor Sinners, come
10 Jesus and praise him above-And when we sec
the flames ascending, and the judgment day coming,
may we bow down and acknowledge him to be
Lord OF Lords and King Of Kings! (Cries Of Ale
Jah Amen Bless God Glory v)
After the morning services had finished, and din
ner was over, we repaired to the great tent capable
Ut holding three or four thousand persons where
we had an opportunity Of hearing the chief men
peared TO be the principal speakers and previously
TO commencing, the congregation nng the following
TIE JUDGMENT DAY.
The Judgment day 10 coming,
Is coming, is coming
The judment day il coming,
In the end Of time
CHoRus.
o, GdbriePs going to blow