The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-27
Sing Sing.
Correspondence Of the Herald.]


SING SING, N. Y, Aug. 26, l843.
Camp Meeting-N iggcrs-IheP Prison Truth Yin
dicated-Col. Ed,cards-Ihe Good People Here,
&c. &c.
The advantages for camp meeting, which is got
up here once year, by the Methodist, can't be beat,
as one would say in common parlance. The negroes
have followed in the footsteps of their illustrious
brethren, the whites, and have Just begun to get up
steam, having been " a going it," since Tuesday,
We visited the "ground," which is level spot in
the forest, distant a mile from town. To one who
has never visited camp meeting, the effect is Gu
rious, especially at night. The boughs surrounding
the preachers stand in circuit of half mile, are
hung with lamps, which flicker and flare in strange
contrast with the surrounding darkness. The low
nasal hum as they twansd out the hymn, reminded
one OF the Internal orgies of the. Pandemonum espe-
clally, as they brought in three sropping wenches
and laid them on the straw devoted to the converts
here they set up yelling and bawlng, Shaping their
hands and rolling about, which fairly made might
hldeous." Many OF them spent their time wander
ing about town, drinking, carOusing and lighting !;
several hundred are here land accesslons are contin-
ualy making from all parts A windward breeze
from the north brings
"Odors gently stealing"
as Shakespeare says.
That part of the prison which was recently burned
is nearly repaired and was truly pleased to witness
that the strict but necessary, discipline enforced by
Capt. Lynds, the agent, is productive OF the best
effect. Your paper was in error, stating that con-
Wet whose term had expired, and who had been
caught in the act OF placing some tobacco under a
stone for fellow convict, was taken within the
prison and served with thirty lashes. This is IA
brIcated story the fact is, he was whipped few
days before for an offence committed previous 10
his discharge, but after his release he showed his
back as evidence OF bis story, got up for sympathy
The word OF gentlemen should be taken before
that OF convicted ieon. Capt l.. did no such
thing as was imputed to him. The numerous dis
appointed office seekers will not fail to caumniate
the adhor OF the present silent system Ga system
adopted all over Eurcpe,) whenever an opportunity
presents. Monroe Edwards continues exerting his
talents IN the weavers shop, and is seen seldom by
visitors indeed he is so lastidious about H. that
some ladies' were placed at their request at corner
OF the yard where he needs must pass, feeling his
pride injured he raised his Jacket over his face and
passed with his features unseen close eye is
KEEP on MN by bis keeper, that his coniederaes
IA New York will have to despair OF his release Tor
me present former mistress OF his in your city Is
not unknown TO the police there.
Many families are spending their time pleasantly
IN tins delightful summer resort. The city being SO
easy OF access-two steamers plying dai!y-makes
It convenient for gentlemen who cannot leave ,neir
business long Not a musquitoe has dared TO pre-;
sent his bill" The houses are well supported ana
well kept; the American, by Mr. Wotkn'ah, Is
favorite the Mountain House is another pleasant
hotel, owned by the President Of the village, Dr: b.
This gentleman is much esteemed by