Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-22
Camp Meeting Correspondence.
(k'rom the Baltimore American

SHRkwsBkRY CAMP MRETINe.-SHRHwe-
Berry CAMP, August 21.-The work OF prepa-
ration for the approaching camp meeting, In
the beautiful grove Of Mr.. Raymond, is pro-
crossing rapidly. One hundred and twenty
TWO tents, Including five large meeting tents,
have already been erected, aud this morning
Shrew sbery Circuit are busilv engaged ad ' an
cling the work. Among the ministers already
upon the ground / have noticed Rev. VIM F.
Spe AXE, Of the High Street Station; Rev Rezin
Goreucn. OF Exeter Station Rev. JabeZ Loane,
OF Franklin Street Station Rev. Edward AL
len. OF ShreWsbery Circuit, and Rev N. :.
Buckingham. Of York Station. Ii is understood
that Bishop Simpson and family will encamp
with Us, and will probably preach on Sunday
A number OF ladies have already arrived, and
more are expected this morning. The first
meeting on the camp ground was held at the
tent OF DR.. Powell, last evening. conducted by
Rev. VIM. F. Speake. 1 will keep iyou ap-
prised from day 10 day CT any matters OF inter.
est that may transphe. r.
SHREwsBRRY CAMP, August 2I.-Since my
last comm unication quite number OF new
tents have have been erected. 1t is estimated
that upwards Of 400 tents will be upon the
ground, making this the largest camp ever
held here. A large train filled with passen-
gers for the camp arrived this morning ana
more will come in the afternoon train.
Rev. b. H. CreaveT, =. E., of Carlisle Dis
t1ict, was among the arrivals this morning
ticed on the ground Rev. A. Z. Gibson, pastor
OF Madison Avenue Station; Rev. Richard
Hinckle, pastor Of Strawbridge Station: Rev.
Asbury Reiley; pastor Of Caroline Street Sta
ii n; Rev. r. N. Baer and Rev. Jas. Gamble.
No provision has been made for the colored
people at this cam q, from the fact that they
have one of their own in progress near Free
land Station, Northern Central railroad.
The regular religious exercises Of the camp
will probably commence Tomorrow evening,
by which time all the arrangements for the
comfort OF those encamped upon the ground
will be perfected.
By an arrangement effected with the railroad
company platform has been built at the camp
ground, and the trains will stop there during
walking from New Freedom, distance OF q
quarter OF mile. There are slight Indications
OF rain this afternoon. +.
HAMPSTEAD CAMP, Aug. 20.-I closed my
letter Yesterday evening Just as the congrega-
preached from Amos, iy; II. Some six or seven
persons presented themselves at the altar for
prayers The meeting was continu ued with
considerable spirit until about Ii clock
This morning we were awakened by peaIs
OF Heavens artillery and a fire. refreshing
shower. This, however, passed away. and by
the time OF the morning service the sun W as
shining brightly. Rev. j. H. T.. Dosh, Presi-
ding Elder of the Frederick District preached
most powerful and effective sermon on
Christian Perfection, from Matt, v.:is. There
was an unusually large and attentive congre
ga'iop. listening with almost breathless ter
est to the ciscussio OF this most important
doctl.ne of cur holy religion.
hlttI the seI mon the S6cromoDt OF the Lord 8
supper was administered TO l3 travelling and S
local prea chers, and 1872 female and lbs male
comm unicanIs. This was season of unusual
power and grace.
This afternoon Rev. Thomas Slicer, son of
the Rev Dr. Slicer, of your c:ty, preached
powerful sermon from Luke, XIII: ~, i3. The
earnest and impassloned manner OF this youth
ful speaker. and the ability with WI hich he de-
hvered the message OF truth seemed to give
promise that he will be worthy son Of
worthy sire.
The ministers present to. day are as follows
J. H @. Dosb. Presiding Elder; John Miller,
A r. Miller, q. 0. Cook, ]. Z. Amos Thomas
]. Gross. Thomas r. SIicer. J. B. Akers, Ed
muGd White. H. Linn, B. F. Clarkscn, j. A.
Ross, J. w. Feight.
This evening Rev. j. A. Ross preached a
characteristic and Impressive sermon from He
brews, xiii 10, 49, II.
The prayer meeting is now progressing spir-
iteoly; quite a number OF persons are at the
altar for prayers. and the good old fash oned
Methodist shout is frequently heard mingled
with the prayers of the penitents and songs Of
triumph.
The order OF the camp has been excellent,
and the Indications are favorable tor great
success.