The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

Besros, August le, 1915.
The Water Ques,ion-Josiqh Quncy-Rumo,s Of War
Steamer Cam5ria- Camp Meeting &c.
The introduction of water into the city has again be
the theme Of public discussion Although ct
generally, if not unanimously anxious have
water from yet through the interference
interested spectators, who in favor of different
and of course opposed Others they have
ceeded in dividing the people into factions in favor
OF Long Pond another for Spot Pond third for Charles
River, &c. that definite plan of action which would
be agreeable to all parties can be resolved on In this
view OF the question: the wings anxious to regain the
lost power in the city, trying to make the water
question political and beginning suggest
the propriety OF selecting some one for Mayor who
would be able to reconcile existing differences and be,
at the same time, qualified to the project
successfully. For this arduous duty, they say the late
President Of Harvard University Josiah Qunc every
way qualified II he be induced to stand as cand
date for Mayor, have doubt notwithstanding his po
lical opinions that he would be trum phantly elected
He has served several years in the capacity before and
did for The good of the city than all the other May
combined. As for the present incumbent. though
godly orthodox saint and withal pretty decent sort OF
give direction to any extensive enterprise. Josiah
Quincy therefore, must be induced to stand politics
politics, for ne is the only known man who could re-
oonce existing disputes and give pure water at the
cheapest rate and at the shortest notice.
The continued rumors of from the South create
excitement here calm as Quakers want to smell the
powder and hear the shot whz before afford to
look the enemy Just think the expense and
Of time that would ensue provided folks regulated
their business by feeting rumors.
The steamer Cambria, Capt Judkins will depart this
day for Halifax and Liverpool she will carry out fail
list OF passengers and very large mail.
Our Methodist brethren and sisters will also dep
this day in the goodly steamer Portland for Mills .Ds
Grove Cape Cod, to wors lip God during the ensu
week This Cape camp ground is probably the mos
beautiful in the country. 1t is situated in the centre of
grove of trees and is laid in circular form the tree
having been cleared away at the circumference to ADM
Of tents being erected The trees in the of the cir
Gle sufficiently close together to admit Of their united
branches forming canopy those who may assem-
BILE below them. wooden building, the interior 0
which is fitted for the accommodation OF the clerica
BRETHREN stands at the upper end OF the encampmen
on its side is large pulpit capable OF seating fifty saints
and branching out from this holy place are numerous
benches, on which the hearers of the word may sea
themselves Connected with the encampment are vari
GUS apartments f cooking and preserving the
comforts. The tables spread among the trees ant
the brethren and sisters stand upright while grace ii
said but talk, laugh, and quite lively while masti
eating their victuals. A lively being than snne
who has been regularly manufactured into Methodist
does not exist aud camp meeting is just the place for
good soul to show off, hope the good folks will have
homes