Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-24
CAMP MEETING CORRESPONDENCE

CAMP MEETING CORRESPONDENCE.
CAMP IN SHIPLEY's WOODS,
Anne Arundel County, I'D, Aug. 23, 1863.
Thinking that the readers of the Star woald
like TO know about the Camp Meeting being
held here, and especially from the Washing
tonians attending il, will give you an a.
count of what has transpired up to this time
The grounds of Mr.. Enos ShipIey, on which
the tents are pitched, are reached by a drive OF
about five miles over good road from Jes-
sups Cut, or over sandy road OF three Or four
miles from Hanover Switch, and although
they ars not very shady, they answer The pur-
pose We'll There Is plenty OF good water
near at hand.
The camp commenced on Friday, when 4
company of about twenty-five arrived from
your city, and large parties came troIn yariou,
parts OF the county, and pitched their tents;
among which were ten from McKeutree Cha-
pei of the Sibley style, which present an
unique appearance on camp meeting ground.
The tents number about fifty, which are ar
ranged in circle, inside of which are board
seats, capable Of seating over one thousand
persons. Facing the seats in the preachers
stand, and behind it, are the seats for The COL
ored people, who also have several tents
Among the tents is the large one from Balti-
more City Station, III which prayer and class
meetings are to be frequently held. The camp
al night, when lighted up by the lightwood
fires, presents a striking appearance.
Nearly all day Friday was taken In getting
things in order, there being no PREACHING SER
vices held that day, but several prayer meet
lngs were heid during the evening. On Sat
urday morning, however, things became more
settled, and the reg ular exercises commenced
Prayer meeting was held in the morning, ana
at iu a. m. the hrst sermon on the ground was
preached by the Rev. James Mitchell, local
minister of your city, from Acts, lst chapter
ard 18th verse, which was peculiarly appro-
PIRATE to the occasion; after which the assern-
hlage spent several hours in their TENS and a.
the sounding OF the horn at three o'clock they
again assembled for worship, which was con-
Quoted by the Rev. G. w. Hobbs, " no preached
tIom Isaiah, 5lth chapter, I'd verse. At night,
Rev. J. ]. Sargent, Of st. Mary's circuit, con-
Quoted the meeting, preaching from I'd Cor
lnthlans, oth chapter, 9Th verse, the sermon
being followed by pra, er meeting, after the
close OF which the audience retired for tha
night, and soon all inside the circle was
wrapped in eileuce, but we are sorry TO saw
there was little disorder outside the grounds
To-day being Sabbath was the great day az
the meeting, and shortly after sunTisu tho poo
pie of the surrounding country came pouring
in by every description of vehicle, and many
coming on foot; and after the arrival OF the
trains from Washington and Baltimore, bring
ing down several hundreds, the ground was
crowded. there being within the camp and
about it upwards OF 4,OG0 persons, the most os
whom remained during the day.
The services of the day were commenced at
an early hour with prayer meeting st the
stand, in which large number took part, and
alter breakfast another prayer meeting WAS
held i'll the large tent OF the Baltimore City Sta
ton. At SH O'Clock preaching services were
held, Rev, w. s. Edwards, OF Severn Circuit,
preaching from 1st John, lst chapter, 7th verse.
The next SeIr on, at l04 o'clock, was preaI hea
by kew. N. j. B. Morgan, Presiding Elder OF
Baltimore district, from Hebrews, 9th chapter,
llth and 18th verses. This sermon was oae o.
great power, and was listened 10 with marked
attention by the immense audience present.
Before the blowing OF the horn for preaching
III the afternoon, The colored people came
marching down fIom their tents 10 the seats Ia
the rear OF the preachers stand, where, under
The lead of their preachers, Reys. Hunks, Ham
ilton and Reynolds, they held one Of those
prayer meetings peculiar to themselves, at
tracting about them large number OF the
Vi hlte people. But soon the horn blew for
service, and the people assembled III front uf
the main stand. Rev. Thomas Myers, bible
agent, made short address On the bible cause,
and very liberal collection was taken mp;
after which Rev. John Thrush, Of Nc Kepdxee,
preached on the Parable of the Sov.er. After
This service Was over large number left the
camp for the railroad and their homes; but
there were hardly enough convevanCes on the
ground 10 carry away the immense number OF
persons anxious 70 get away, and The roads
Were lined with people on foot, in vehicles,
and horseback. A large number, however, re-
maineG until after the night services, which
Were conducted by Rev. Ii. &. Westwood, OF
Baltimore, who preached al able sermon from
Romans, 14th chapter and 18th verse.
Up to the present time, the following minis
ters ha re appeared OF the ground to take part
i'll the meeting, but many others are expected
,betcre the close: Rev. L. p. Phelps, Presid-
ing Elder Of washington District, under whose
superintendent the camp is conducted; Rev.
7. L. WysonC, in charge OF this Circuit, Elk
'ridge) N. j. B. Morgan, p. E of Baltimore
district; Thomas Myers, Rble Agent; Henry
G. Westwood, of Madison Avenue Church,
Baltimore city Station; H. McNemar, Of Han
over street, and w. F. Ward, of Charles street,
Baltimore; John Thrush, of Mckendree,
Washington; A. J. Porter, Woodville; 5. V.
Leach, Montgomery; ]. J. Lirgent, St. Mary's;
w. :. Edwards and Jas. Turner, Severn; j.
H. Swope, West River; w. +. Speake and j.
w. Cornelius, OF Alexandria; G. w. Hobbs. of
Rerkley, and G. T. Feelemyer, OF Jefters scn,
Va; A. S. Hank and f. N. Bear, Of Patapsco.
The following local ministers are also present
Revs. H. NJ. Harmon and G.. w. E. Shrek, OF
Baltimore; Ferris and Mitchell, of Washington;
Griffith OF PatuXent, and Scott of Baltimore
county. A large number OF prominent layn
from Washington, Baltimore ana surrounding
county are present.
The hospitality of the people which is pro-
verbal, is unbounded, and friends and suan-
gers are treated alike by the people OF the
nfighborhood. Mr.. George Shipley, who re-
sides near by, deserves especial mention for
his untiring exertions TO make all comfortable
ard at home upon the grounds.
Rev Mr.. Phelps, Who has the camp in charge,
Gems TO be the right man in the right place in
the administration of the affairs and through
his energetic action, assisted by the other min
listers and people, everything has passed on
quietly. Indeed, this may be said to be the
this section of the country for years. i.
FINANCIAL.-New York papers OF Saturday
evening say the stock market is not very ami
mated, and the desire to realize has caused the
sellers to outnumber the buyers, Prices are