New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-12

ne paper was aydpted. The Board then adjourned.
CAMP-MEETIYG At NORTHPORT, L. L.

To II. Editor Of The ~ T. T,ibur&
suR This meeting, for Long Island and part OF
New.York City, came off last week, with great inter-
est-lastug the whole week. There must have BEEN
on Wednesday, 10000 people on the ground. TIE
sail of - miles up the Sound the blue waves n
heavenly air, varied and verdant scenery, prepared
the mind to relish something better than earth can
either give or take away especially as upon the
boat the meeting had already begun and each one told
his experience led by sterling leader, till the fire
began TO bum and the songs to reecho upon the
shores around Half mile from the village Of North
port the tents spread in beautiful grove upon
hill TO catch the breeze from the One hundred
of these tents large and small, made quite formidable
and picturesque appearance within tins Island glen.
But the best Of all was, God was there TO befs and
Own, and save souls. Many "who came to scott re-
NAMED to pray and praying, 10 praise. For. as
Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take II by
force 80 Heaven could not hold back any good To
those who besieged the Throne for peace and par
don or the oy of perfect love through the blood Of
the Lamb" " Free grace and dying love was
the song that rebounded from all hearts, and rang
through the woods to inspiration.
MANY ministers ere there, frat among whom was the
Rev and venerable DIR. Bangs, now IN his so year
in vigorous health, Of imposing personal appearance
svered head, and complexion Ike ro'e Inis patriot
vet stands with unbent form, " Ike the beaten snyu
10 the stroke, glory tc himself, shock OF corn fuy
rpe and Lesson to al your ger OF WE'LL peni lie
He preached with power OF exceeding richness, and
spoke and prayed with visor OF tenderness that
melted all hearts before lin. His sun yet hangs ana
ppers 10 battle all around in the golden rad snce Of Is
presence. Prot. True, OF the Wesleyan University,
preached true as his nsme 70 the Line OF Light
which sanctifcation marks out with great force and
fertility of thought, and variety and beauty OF nstra
ton.
fee The Revs. Mr.. King, Newman Adams, S.arls.
Sa1 DIS Harris, Crooks Roach, Scndder, FoSs, Wood
ruff and others, with two Norwegians, one OF whom
preached. One editor tells u Camp Meetings nave
had their day Could lie be .heTe, aud tied to one o.
them or enough he would not think 20 The good
done tc much, and the momentum too strong Tor that
Though Churches and ministers are increased, room
enough vet remains, and the world 10 bad enough 70
have Camp Meeting every miles square. Ist the
rough and reckless 10 them Thee are just the
kind Of ones to be converted. No. the righteous.
" but sinners. Jesus came 10 save. J. the servsn,
above the lord Let the devil come, with ms angels.
hand.to-h hand fight with the powers Of darkness
| though il be. That's what i wanted.
WHO IN the strength Of Jesu, trusts han conquefo
One instance may be given: Oryie IL Awful Gard
per came up 10 the camp Thursday evening bring
ing noted " character from the B0wery, and dog
fighter This mar under the preaching tue mex, morn.
ing was struck through and through with conviction
for his sins and forward IN the crowd falling on
his knee, weeping, shaking, and crying aloud FOR
mercy So Wen had the work been done, his terrurs
were soon turned 10 triuuphs. The sun Of righteous
ness broke in upon his soul, and when Orvile Gardner
had til shed speaking, they both feA upon each other
recks and wept Ike chlldreu-emoraclny, shOu-n 2
over the ioys OF siDs forgiven. Others constantly
followed IN like manner. And 70 try the merits OF 9
| Camp Meeting. this way OF coming a, it-oy humble
kneepg like child upon the ground or IN The straw
| -" .ells the tale TO many ajoyfal spin,.
| Those who attend Camp Meetings most Ike them
best Dr. Bapgs said he had been 70 seventy. Another
hero whose face speaking sunshine ard as heart
| full of the wine Of the New Kingdom, had been 10
| over hundred and had DO, got through yet
The rain, thunder, and lightning came lss, week N
| their might; but it was only-;o God be the glory
TO send souls within, pressing one Misunderstanding
them 10 feast only second 10 the marriage feast and
supper with the Lamb
The ne 1t Camp Meeting is 10 he held at Sing re
the I'D inst. A large aud NewYork City one. Board
may be had q, ordinary rstesi aud we only pity those
! ~, there 70 s.Als, \,