Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

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ONANcecK Va, Sept II, 1866.
aR. EDlroR = may be known 10 many tina
during the first thre4 years of the rebellion ta,
Philadelphia Conference for prudential reas-
ons, left Atlantic. Accomac and Northampton
circuits unsuppled When these two Coun-
| ties, Accomac and Northampton were protec.
| ted by the Government in 1864 many Of the
Methodists petitlonedto The Philadelphia Con-
ference TO send them preachers as in former
| years. Aecomsc County however was the only
one supplied that year, The last Conference
sent n supply to ali the circuits.
The devil and the NJ. E. Caurch South, dis
pule our right 10 labor here where our church
had the honor OF first planting the standard
of the Cross.
When brother Joha NJ. Purnsr (who ia in
charge OF Atlantic crcuit,) first Neut to his
circuit, he was compelled to ride some twenty
miles before he found = friendly family where
he could be entertained H finally was re-
ceived by friend near Horue Town, but this
friend was threatened to have his house burn
ed it h. entertained Yankee preacher any
more
This is the spirit of many who have taken
the oath and call themselves loyal. We have a
true friend in Judge Snead, who iesides near
the above named place. notwithstanding all
the wicked threats, the Judge is willing to en-
great praise.
The NJ, L. Church South, has seized the KEYS
of twelve or thirteen Of our Church buildings
All Of the above Churches ure dteGed to us as
clearly as any deed could be written. They
know they are our Church property, but refuse
to let us have them. We have been accused by
some of the papers OF the Church, South, of
being "Church property thieves,' We hur
back the slanderous imputation, and appeal
10 candid minds If they are not guilty OF Il @
crimes OF which they have charged US VIII
now state how they, the N. E. Church South,
got possession of some Of our churches.
When Bro T. l.. romkinsol was in charge
of Accomac circuit last year, they did not
claim any tight whatever to our churches aft er
they had seeded from us and ole Sou h.
Through Christian courtesy We allowed them
10 worship in Garretsons chapel, on our local
Sabbath. BY some meang they Il short time
ago, got possession Of the key, aud elected q
bogus bond OF trustees, and this ex parte ap-
peared before Judge Pitts, and through mis-
representation by them had their bogus board
appointed. (The Laws Of Virginia require the
rustees 10 be appointed by the Court They
then locked US out entirely, and refused to let
US "orship there whcn they do not use the
Church. Is this honesty Locked out of our
own Churches. Oh, what burlesque IN chris.
tianity. But many are SO blind as TO call this d
religious movement
A short time ago man who processes to be
a christian minister rode come eight miles to
persuade II man to prevent Fro. Purner II ON
preaching in hls wood This " i'll seem to many
| very strange, bat it is no ranger than true
Thus we would not be allowed 10 preach in
the woods II th0y could prevent it.
1t Is very evident that many of the members
OF that church which is trying by every means
| I'd rob US Ut our church property, have back
| slidden The only RrOg shop kent on Taugicr
Island iS owned by man who is an official
member oi that society. This place where
whisky is sold was The I'D camp ground whore
the Il -tish officers refused 10 cut tree down
after they learned 1t WAS cun5tcrateu giound.
Oh how has IL fallen; tnee place of w1r-
ship--now den for druukaris. God has al.
ready ma ked it with his cnrse. But must
now sreak OF the remarkable manner in which
the Lord has owned aud blessed our labor.
On the lth OF August we commenCel u cen
tennry meeting On Tangier Island This meet
ing was held about two miles from the grog-
shop referred to. We had a most precious sea-
son The meeting continued several ,aya anil
resulted in the conversion D. about ~ persons
and the membership vas greatly revived. The
good work is still going l. good centenary
collection WAS realized. We commenced
camp meeting on the 18th Of AuLust,and con.
biHutI II WNNhf iLlN W hhb uelu LbdT hDEktE
Branch. This was one OF the most Iemarka-
Bile meetings that ever attended. There was
no Iromenading and the beet OF order prevail.
ed. Bros L. Tut, Joseph Cook, L. Il. lr-
vim, John NJ. Purner and q. d. Watson, consli.
tnte our ministerial force. The cross, repen-
tnnce, justification By faith, and santiic alton,
were the gren' themes. All the brethern
preached with power and success, to the Joy
and salvation OF many. Some OF the scenes at
the altar were deeply Impressive. Parents came
with their children whom God converted at e
altar Friends came with friends and strangers
with strangers. Thirty fiye proesse to have
ter enemies attended this meeting, and went
away thinking mnch better OF us. Not till the
| great day will The results be known.
On the I'd i2s;ant, We commenced II woods
meeting at Ayre's Chapel We held services
three times per day TOR several days. 1t is now
continued nightly. There have been as many
as 500 or 1000 in Attendance n one time, and
as many rs 40 persons at the altar at one time
seeking salvation, Up to the present writing
40 or more have been converted and the good
work goes on with great interest II is thought
| to be one OF the greatest reyivals ever know
in that locality. Notwilh5tauding tho many OPP
| positions from the devil and the Church South,
the Lord has greatly blessed us in the CONVEX
| sion OF over 100 precious souls About 10 OF
| the number have joined us on probation dur
ing the present year. am sure that our church
has done more towards getting sinners CONVEX
ted, than all the other churches here together.
To God be all the glory, Those who are loyal
are friendly to our Church, and those who are
rebels hate our church as they do the goyern-
ment. OF all our enemies the NJ Il. Church,
South, is the greatest, but putting our trust in
the Lord we expect 10 march along, feeling
that God is with us. | hope we shall get pos
session of all our churches socn. We are
working and praying for it. We hope we shall
have the sympathy and prayers Of all Christian
people. Finally brethren pray for us.
am glad to see that the loyal men OF your
State have selected Rev. james Rindle as thoil
candidate for the Governor. Let all that love
their country work earnestly and faithfully tG
secure his election, for he is In every way wor
thy and competent to fill the office. More here
after. Yours, respectfully, WM. 7. TULL,
Pastor In charge, Accomsc Ct
aea. Wendell Philips has received the nom
ination for Congress in the Third Massachu
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