The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-09-02
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The annual Camp meeting for the Lewiston
District is now in session on the old ground in
Poland. The weather thus far, has been pleas
ant although the recent dry weather, makes it
rather dusty The grounds are conveniently
located, beautifully shaded, and laid out in
good taste. The number of tents are as large
as usual, and well fitted up for the comfort and
convenience Of the people who inhabit them
The attendance has been large. To-day there
was an immense crowd upon the ground, at
least five or six thousand people. Good order
has thus far prevailed, although there are
lew drunken rowdles hanging around the en-
campment, whose transfer to the States Pris-
on, would be great blessing to society and
the world. There are quite large number
OF ministers present, although there are few
from abroad. 4 / did not learn who preached on
Tuesday, y On Wednesday Rev. ,Chas. Mum
ger of Skowhegan, in the forenoon preached
an able discourse ON christian perfection. Mr..
Munger is one of the most clcar-headed, sys-
tematical, logical clergymen in the denomina
ton. In the Afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Cushman, OF
New Hampshire, and chaplain of one of the
N. HampshreS Regiments during tive or three
years of the war, preached an excellent prac-
tical sermon, Mr.. G. is a native of New CLIQUE.
ester and son Of the late Samuel Gushman
Esq.-and in his opening remarks made some
eloquent0 alIusions to By1gg6he days, and the
great changes that have taken place in the vi
cinity since his college, days.. Thursday, able
discourses were preached in the forenoon by
Rev. Caleb Fuller of Bath, and in the afternoon
by Rev. j. G, Perry of Monmouth,
Atalarge meeting Of the Iaymen and clergy
Resolution was adopted unanimously con-
curing in the proposition for New England
Convention of Methodists to be holden in Bos-
ton the present autumn, to consist of Laymen
and Clergymen-delegates being elected from
each Presiding Elders District in, all the New
England States. understand Hon. j. A
Sanbon9 ofAuburn, Hon. John J. Perry of
Oxford, and Rev. Joseph Colby, P. E. of this
District, were chosen committee to meet sim
liar committees from other Districts in N. Eng
land to make all necessary preliminary ar
rangements. " learn this Spropesitienafor
great New England Methodist Convention
meets with universal favor in the denomina
ton .'f' 'siA'-A ~
To-daysata meeting of the District Stewards
Hon. John J. Perry. of Oxford; Hon. Elisha
Clark, Aof 'BatNs Heniek g. C. Davis, Esq.,, of
Bryant's Pond; B. F. Emery, Esq, of Lewis
ton; and John B. Fogg, Esq, of Monmouth,
were chosen lay delegates from the Lewiston
District to the next annual Maine Conference.
G. P. Quint, Esq., of Bowdoinham; a. M
Twombly, Esq, Of Harrison, and S. P. Camp
bell, Esq. Of Minot, were elected Reserved Del.
egates., o. Il sassas t5s .ias..,s ia f,ta.s.,. r
A deep religious interest peryades the meet
ing. Quite number of conversions have al
ready been reported. Rev. Joseph Colby, the
old chaplain of the Maine 18th, presides at the
meeting, and, by virtue of his tact and energy,
aided by an efficient police, has thus far sue
ceeded in preserving excellent order and de-
corum. The meeting closes on Saturday
morning, and from present indications bids
fair to be great success.