Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-26


Berthrong reached the third base, but failed
to make home run. Fox made a run in.
Fletcher then went to bat but was caught out
by Pike, and Norton ran in. Smith was caught
out BY third base catching the ball and throw
ing 1t to first, the Nationals making three runs
in this inning.
Laurel Episcopal Methodist Camp Meet,
ing.
CAMP IN SMITHS WOODS, near Hanover
Switch, A. A. Co.. Md, Aug. 25th-Dear Star
Leaving Washington at As this morning, We
found urselves before 10 O'Clock on the camp
ground OF Laurel Circuit,in the be au.iful woods
of Mr.. Cephas Smith, adjoining the grove of Mr
Shlply,ln which camps have been held for sew
eral years past. The ground is about 4 miles
trem the railroad The train which landed US
at Hanover Switch, was q wei. filled one, in
charge OF Captain Bullin, having taken on
quite number at Washington. most If not all
of whom were bound to the camp, who vailed
themselves OF the dollar and at quarter round
trip tickets. At Bensville, Laurel, and other
places, the number of passengers was consider
able increased Arriving at Hanover, there
was grand exedus and general scramble to
get seats III the vehicles, mostly spring wagons
drawn in some caseses by pair OF horses or
mules, and a. others by an ill-ma,ched pair
mule and horse. Many person thinking that
they had not the ghost OF q chance to ride
started on s'Shank's mare" for the camp
ground. In the scramble for seats, parties got
mixed up alittle, and in one or two Instances,
children were separated from their parents,
III d one party OF nine couples (who from their
actions appeared to have resolved before start
ing to cling to each other through thick
and thfn) were for time in q disorganized
condition. BY some good management, how
ever. they were finally marshalIed on small
bank, and paired off again, from whence they
were transferred to the wagon. Our wagon,
on &c loaded, the tea m, a mule and horse set to
work in earnest, and right well did they man.
age 1t, not only pulling the original load, but
an addition, in crossing the branch, Of several
gentleman who swung to the tail gate to Keep
from soilng their nicely blacksd boots. The
road cannot be said to be very bad one, al
though there were some deep rnis in 1t, and
our driver, after walking where the pub was
toughest, noun ted the ule, and logged along
at comfortable rate. Almost before we were
aware Of II, we were on the outskirts OF the
camp, and our driver was collecting his fare
half q dollar head. BY the time we arrived.
there were hundreds Of vehicles and horses
in the woods, in which families and individ-
uals had come from all sections Of Anne Arun-
del, Howard and Prince Georges. Passing
through the vehicles we entered the camp,
first going by refreshment booth which was
doing good business, disposing OF soda water,
ice cream, DC. Standing amid the plank
congregation in front OF the preachers stand,
we counted 32 tents in the front cir Gle; behind
which were several more, increasing the num N.
Der to about 40. There are several boarding
tents. Mrs Boyers Disneys and others, CT this
Deighborhood, on the ground and one also of
III street. church Of your city, presided over by
mrs. Putney, who keeps an excellent table.
for goodly number from that charge There
are several tents from Baltimore, and Mr.. John
o. M cKelden, o; Washington, has a private
tent Besides the Washingtonians present
yesterday there are several others stopping on
the ground, including one or two repre- senta-
tlves from Wesley Chapel. The spring from
which the supply OF wafer is obtained, is with
in few feet OF the preachers tent, and is one
OF the very oesf, giving out enough water to
supply ten thousand. The camp being on high
ground, 1t Is naturally healthy. .p
In consequence of the rain, the first service
on the ground did not take place until Friday
evening-the erection Of the tents which had
been commenced in the morning not having
been completed until that time-wheu Rev.
ION John DAVIS. OF the Maryland Con ference NJ. P.
CHURCH. preached from Philippians, I'd chap,
latter clause Of 18th verse Work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling" The
congregation was not at this time large, but the
sermon was an effective one. Saturday there
was no service in the morning at the stand, blu.
sew raj prayer meetings were held in the tents,
and in the afternoon the Presiding Elder, Rev.
Samuel Register formerly OF the Foundry
Church, in Washington. J preached fine SER
mon 10 congregation much increased In mum.
bers AT night Rev. Benjamin +. Bali, OF
Reoeemer, fine sermon. This morning prayer
meeting was held at the stand under ths di-
Tect'on OF Rev J. w. Bo'elor, OF Washington,
and very Interesting time was had.
At II O'Clock the sound of the horn from the
stand called the CONGREGATION together, which
was estimated to number 1850, probably
tnonsand more being without the circle and
after singing the "Mercy Seat Rev. Alpheus
Wilson. OF Baltimore, son of Rev. Norval
wilson, preached very able sermon from I'd
Peter, LIST chapter, 18th to 10th verses.
After the sermon, Rev. John PoisAll, Of Bal.
tlmore, made few remarks expressing the
qualification OF the ministers and member that
there was such large attendance and such
After preaching the boarding tents did good
business, and every one who had brought a
sa.chel or basket with their edibles sought ont
some shady spot in the woods and devoted
themselves to supplying the wants OF the inner
man. After dinner every one seemed desirous
to rest, and until three O'Clock small groups
could DO seen IN social converse. while some OF
the tents being closed gave notice that tired
occupant was sleeping. Until afternoon preach
ing some small parties engaged In singing
spiritual songs, who drew quite large crowds
around tbe cir tents. AT three O'Clock Rev. Mr..
Atkins, OF the Holston Conference, preached
from the first verse OF the Hth chapter OF John
to very large congregation. 1t being gene
rally understood that the early trains Tor Wash
ineton and Baltimore would leave the switch
III the neighbornood Of o'clock shortly after
. the wagons were loaded and numbers were
on the road homeward singing hymns. The
larger number OF visitors did no., however,
nenced.
Bro T. H. worthlngtop. formerly OF Wash
ington, and now OF Oontee's station, is the
chief manager, assisted by Bro. William VIII
liams, OF Baltimore, and VIM. Bond, OF Wash
sg hass sp f
~ have been the people that it has been nm
necessary even to caution any one against
beakng OF the rules. Two or more police
officers Of Baltimore are on the ground, hdy.
ing been detailed 10 this meeting.
We have bad thus far a full supply OF min.
listers. most OF whom will remain TO the close
Of tnelcamp, among them Rev. 3. Regiter, pre-
siding elder, and Rev. j. N. Bull. in charge OF
circuit, Revs. John Poisali. Alphens Wilson,
MI. Parish. and DR.. Spangier, o. Baltimore,
Revs. Messrs. Boyle and Ball OF Rock Greek
circuit, Rev. j H. Brown OF st. mary's. Rev.
Mr.. Atkins Of the Holston EAST Tennessse)
conference, Rev. MIR. Sweet OF the 9eorsia
conference. Rev T. T. Wysong. OF the M. Is
church, Revs. q. II. Lit,letos and John Davis
of the M p. church, Revs. Geo Mitchell J,
w. Botelor and Others local ministers. 10.
TIE NEW IcR CoMPAEy.-rhe schooner
Eva May, from Kenneeec river, Maine. with
cargo OF ice tor Measrs. Stackpole & Co.. has
srriyed At Aiexandris. va, and will probably
VII CHI which has been received by me new
ics firm since l.s organisation The company
are now prepared 10 20 10 TO operation. and ave-
tirfpata a ehirsneuts OF tc4