Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-10-08


resolution as amended was adopted,
Mr.. Joseph Bringhurst thought it was tne
duty of the meeting TO vote on the PLAIN, sun
pie question as to whether they will give their
approval to the passage of the ordinance
he deemed all other proceedings Irrelevant
Mr.. Head then took the stand, and spoke IN
favor of widening the street, and CT raising a
new commission to assess the damages, be-
lieving the other to have been illegal, and the
damages too high. In conclusion, he moved
that the meeting give their approval to the pas
sage OF the ordinance, with the proviso, that
the cost to the city over the amount voluntar-
lily furnished for the execution Of the work,
shall not be more than $4,000.
DR.. Grimshaw opposed the resolution on the
ground that under the City Charter the people
had no right to consider the pioyiso attached
to Mr.. Heald's resolution that they must vote
for or against the approval Of the ordinance,
and IL that resolution was passed the City
Council would regard ii as an approval Of the
ordinance, and pass it disregarding the proyi-
so. He was opposed to widening the street
under the present state of the city finances,
whilst other more necessary improvements
were needed, and the money market was SO
tight.
Mr.. Wales replied, and stated that he be-
lieved that the street could be opened from
Market to Poplar street, by private subscrip.
ton, beyond what the Railroad had ottered.-
lie censured the report of the committee.
and denounced 1t as a Z" do nothing committee
appointed for do nothing purpose"
The President responded, defending the
committee, and remarked that they had wen
laboriously TO word in the matter, and without
using any kind Of influence whatever with
persons interested, had procured the intorma.
tion submitted. He had never been on 9
committee that worked more zealously.-
The vote was then taxed on Mr.. Heald's
resolution, when II was rejected by large
majority.
Mr.. Wales then moved that committee be
appointed TO inquire as to whether the Rail-
road will give the sum stated in their COMM"
nication to the committee, TO wide said street
from Market to Poplar.
The vote was taken on the resolution OF Mr.
Wales, when 1t was negayted by large ma
jority.
The meeting then adjourned.
Camp Meeiing-R Success--HHn.
dreds COnUsrted.-The recent camp-meeting
near Camden Del, was so remarkable, on ac-
count of the signal displays Of Divine power
attending it, that many who were there desired
a special notice of it to be published, and re-
quested me to write that notice for publication
in the Christian Advocate and Journal.
The meeting commenced on Friday, Aug.
A1tis AOh inv way boSihhih6 tho PiSSShSS
of the Highest was manifested, and each sue
cessiye day with increasing power. The chill
dren of God appeared to have come there with
but one object, 10 worship God, and be spirit
ually benefited, and for this they labored asid
duously. TN Sabbath morning, in our expert
ence meeting, the Holy Spirit came down upon
us in glorious manner, melting our hearts
and preparing them for deeper impress Of
the Saviour's image, for which there seemed
IN he infnuSa Inn0inu in ennl Tho
work of publication progressed during the en-
eampment, and witnesses were raised up TO
testify that the blood of Jesus cleanseth from
all sin. Some Of these occupy high positions
in the church, and now will go forth as bur-
ming and shining lights, being filled with the
Spirit, and qualified to be much more efficient
laborers in the vineyard Of the Lord than they
had ever been.
But the power OF God was specially appar-
ent in the awakening and conversion of sin
ners. The good brethren having the mana
cement of the meeting seemed TO have made
large calculations in reference to the number
of pentents, for they had prepared very large
altar, or Enclosure, before the stand, with a
bench for mourners capable of accommoda-
ting fifty persons, and we had the joy to see
that bench daily crowded with mourners, and
on some occasions there was not sufficient
room for them, and additional benches were
appropriated. One evening there were eighty
penitents and forty conversions Such over
whelming displays of Divine power have not
been witnessed in that region of country for
many years. The number OF conversions have
been estimated by some at above three hum
dred, and from what my own eyes witnessed l
should not hesitate to believe the number to
have eqaaled that estimate. We were inform
ed that many of the converts are persons pos
sessing much influence, and will probably be
very useful in the cause Of Christ. The Di-
vine influence so pervaded the encampment
that even the unconverted seemed to feel it as
soon as they came on the ground. 1t was truly
a memorable time, marked by glorious and
wonderful work of God, for which our glad
hearts did magnify his most blessed namei such
an exhibition of his presence and power as is
rarely witnessed in these times. Such camp
meetings used to be common many years ago,
and when Methodists went to the consecrated
grove they expected to see hundreds converted
and they were not disappointed. They
preached, and prayed, and labored with refer
ence to this object; the salvation of souls, and
the building up ofthe Church in holiness was
the all absorbing interest.
Thus ii was at the Camden camp-meeting.-
The children Of God was praying Tor weeks
previous to the meeting that the blessings Of
Heaven might be copiously poured out when
they should go up to the feast of tabernacles
They were intensely longing and expectantly
lOOhlHB BEGdb uhpllolus W US II any mOu-
der, then that the God who has said, "Call
unto me and | will answer thee, and show thee
great and mighty things, which thou knowest
not" should so greatly bless them7 And why
may not all our camp-meetings be attended
with as much Divine power May the God of
the armies of Israel go forth in the power Of
his might, subdung the hearts of the people
unto himself, and filling his children with faith
and with the Holy Ghost, that they may be en-
mt IN do fha xuorl- MT 10 aiv
them to dot
A large number from Philadelphia, chiefly
from the Central and Union M. Il. Churches,
enjoyed the privileges and shared largely in
the benefits Of the Camden camp meeting.-
The marked attentions and great kindness
manifested to them by the people OF Dover,
Camden, and the surrounding country, will
ever be cherished in grateful remembrance.
am requested to state that on our return
from camp-meeting, vote OF thanks was pas
sed to the friends ofthat neighborhood for their
hospitality and brotherly kindness. May God
bless them with u glorious revival, and may
hundreds more be brought to Jesus.
With sentiments of heartfelt gratitude to God
for the rich eDjOyments experienced among
those dear people, we pray that We may greet
them our Fathers kingdom, and enjoy with
them the pure delights of tho world above
Christian y7dp0eate and Journal.
Fine Farm.-The property formerly owned
by Charles 1. Du Pont, Esq, in New castle
hundred, which was purchased in January
last, by Thos. II. Tasker, Esq, of 2 Philadelphia,
is undergoing considerable Improvement, and
is destined to become one of the handsomest
and most valuable in the county. We noticed
a number Of men employed in the erection of
new buildings, and making alterations in 9TH
ers. The mansion has been thoroughly re-
nodded, with the addition of two fine kitch-
ems, which for comfort and convenience cannot
be surpassed. The barn has also been enlarg-
ed, having a large basement constructed in
which to store roots, which are cultivated in
this section, and considered an invaluable pro-