Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-09-11

five miles from Rockville We have
never visited more delightful spot for
meeting of this kind The services
were rendered under the canopy of
very large and commodious tent fitted
up by the members of the church for
this and future similar occasions. The
weather was remarkably favorable, and
large congregations attended upon every
appointment, among whom an interest
was awakened cheering to the hearts of
those who labored so zealously and faith
fully in these meetings.
The whole progress of these meetings
was marked by the utmost decorum on
the part of the promiscuous crowds in
attendance. The hospitality and en-
couraging aid extended by those residing
in the immediate neighborhood, although
members of other churches, were such
as to endear those kind friends to the
hearts of their Baptist visitors.
These meetings were under the charge
of Rev. Thomas JONES, Pastor of the
Rockville Baptist Church, assisted at
times by Revs Mr. REED, of New Mex
leo, GREER, of the Washington Navy
Yard Church, TEAsDALE and MAJOR, of
Washington City; all of whom address,
ed to their hearers urgent and powerful
appeals, which resulted in the CONVEX
sion of several immortal souls.
The ordinance of baptism was admin
istered by the Pastor on Lords day af-
ternoon last in the stream near Mr..
Orendorlf's Mill seven of the new con-
verts were then and there 'buried with
Christ in BAPTISM" and protested to
rise from the watery grave ''to walk in
newness of life" We learn that about
as many more will soon follow their ex-
ample.
We cannot be mistaken in the indi-
cations of widely extended religious
interest brought to view by the exercises
of these meetings. There is reason to
believe that an impression has been made
thereby, that will be lasting and will still
further develope itself in the turning of
many from sin unto righteousness.
Eg" We perceive, among the nomina-
tons made by the Democracy of Ale
ghany county, the name of our late
fellow-citizen, VIM. KLGoUR, ESQ, for
the. House of Delegates. Although quite
a young man, just entering upon the
busy scenes of professional and political
life, Mr.. X. has already given evidence
of respectable talent and commendable
zeal in the cause of Democracy lie
was actively engaged as a campaignel
during the exciting contest last fall, rem
dering efficient service upon the stump,
and his nomination now by the Ailegha-
ny Democracy is compliment well
earned by him. That he VIII be triumph
aH.ly elected none can Doubt who knows
anything about the Democracy of that
county, or the power which he can bring
to bear upon the canvass.
CAUGmT A TARTAR.--The President
reply to the forty gentlemen of Connecti-
cut (says the New York Journal of Com
merce) is perfect bombshell in the
camp of the enemy. 1t is not likely
that any provocation will be.given for a
second epistle of this sort We notice
some disposition to chide the President
for condescending to explain the motives
and course of his public acts to private
citizens; but this may be excused in
consideration of the salutary effect pro-
duced--the substantial good accomplish
ed, in creating a sound public sentiment,
aud disseminating throughout the Repub-
lican press Of the country certain state
ments and facts which are studiously cx-
Guided under ordinary circumstances. -
1t is also in season for presentation to
the citizens of Kansas, while yet on the
threshold of State organization, and may
exert an important influence there. No
doubt it was the intention of the gentle
men whose names are appended to the
/ New Haven letter to influence the course
of the President in his administration Of
public affairs. The interference was,
( therefore, of miscievous tendency !;
but, on the whole, both they and the
/ President are to be thanked for the ac-
ton taken by them respectively, which
has resulted in the production of the
noble document which is now before the
country.
E1' The charter granted at the last
session of the Maryland Legislature, for
the establishment Of the Maryland Ag-
ricultural College" seems destined in
due season to be rendered available for
the future benefit of the agriculture of
the State The amount Of subscriptions
to the stock requisite under the law be-
fore organizing, is 100000.