New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-21
THE MATTHIAS VINEYARD o1Mr,MEET1NG
THE pRRss-THE APPROACH TO THE CAMP
WHO ARE THERE AND WHO ARE EXPECTED

THE PREss-THE APPROACH TO THE CAMP
WHO ARE THERE AND WHO ARE EXPECTED
WESLEYAN GROVE, Aug. 19-Saint or sinner,
Door or proud good gay the visitor to Wesleyan Grove
feels that it is good to be here" Thousands meet him
lust above the wharf, and gaze upon him as II he was
somebody. Icecream, said to be as delicious as
"maidens kiss" offers itself every hand Periodicals,
peanuts popcorn tempt you at every step You pass
two saloons two hotels Yankee tinker, orOquet parties,
"buers beesh benches outside cottages aud stores,
and then come to the gate Of the city, After passing
through there is change; there are no bosterous
traders no croquetng, but all seems halowed by holy
influence Outside the ienGS one may suS Seg anS
manned by the little white sailors. at Fountainaye or
TAKE @6iS one the 0N lines ali is Orderly and quiet Yes
terday morning the Rev. MI; illus Oh warren p,
gesns IL the shirt of prophecy" The Rev DR., Whedon
followed with some telling remarks. The Rev. Mr..
mon in the afternoon from the texf-ROmsns vi l. q
shall We continue in sin that grace may abound God
forbid How shall who dead to sin live any longer
thereinW The WOman's Missionary Society have had
Tr Dr. Batef recently from India and By Mrs Gov
Wright Of i15ana IN behalf Of the women OF India
s spS f ia the treasury Of tho campM
ing Association The meeting increases in interest.
evening after the genuine campmeetng sermon by
enthusiastic Rev. Mr. Cooper OF Providence several pro-
Gen Butler and Senator Wilson will probably arrive on
Saturday, also Senator sprague, Gen sherman Gov
and Bishop simpson Between 5000 and $4,000 1t is ex
pected will be on the grounds next Sunday. Yesterday
had the pleasure Of looking through Senator SpTagues
forest palace" in company with II. b. AswoTth, esq
under whose superintendent IT has been arranged
pleasant surprise awaits him and Mrs sprague, when
Cen Sherman is to be the guest Of Senator sprsgue in
this lovely Summer home. Mr.. H. h. Alsworth, whose
pretty cottage is expects that Gov Padeltord
and Judge Brayton will spend day with him. "The
Press" have a given them in Of the charming
Wharf, which viii Probably soon BE- called Pargsofy as
the dwellers there are already known as "heretcs"
"THE JOURNEY THITHER."
fFROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENCE
OAK HILL BLUFF, Martha's Vineyard, Aug.
19-After twelve hours and half travel from SewYor
/ found myself at Eew-Bedford, the Headquarters Of
whale fishery, which ancient town roamed about for
few hours while waiting for the departure Of the steam.
ancientloOking place had supposed but the other
hand, contains many beautiful mOdeTnbuilt dwellings
noticeable are the Courthouse Public library Post
Office, and DR.. Potters Unitarian Church Many Of the
troeum in Pennsylvania, and the depredatons Of the
Alabama On some however, there are stl signs OF life
garden adjoining the private residence OF It's late
ton 70 almost endless variety rare flowers aud fruits
which It contains includes splendid grove. laid out In
secluded and roms1to WAfs Ihs garden geneT
this week is throneed by those passing
found the steamer Manahasset crowded with passen.
gers, all bound for the eampmeeung and after quick
We're received by crowd OF persons who however were
kept under admirable control by the Marshal and his
sistans and not allowed TO interfere with the landing Of
passengers have since found great excellence the
entire police arrangements Of the campmecting All
work Of any kind strictly forbidden within the pre-
cncts Of the camp during this week, and the authorities
empowered by law TO prevent any disturbance within
the radius Of mile The gates closed at l0h o'clock
D. m, and guard patrols the camp al night.
On locking about the place found that had before
no idea its beauties fine level plain covered with
thin grass extends for some distance back from the
water line TO the entrance Of the camp grounds The
outO from ia a very N IL.
lante Ocean, and nearly az u BuEzeTds Boy, through
which fleets OF whes2ed coasters kfe constantly pass
The shores OF Cape Cod and Nantucket discern
able in the distance and there the usual atmospheric
changes which pleasant to watch at the seaside
The campmeetiDg occupies piece OF ground about
ten In extent, situated In the midst Of grove Of
young trees and only short distance from the beach
1t is finely shaded, and cooled by the perpetual
breezes The accommodation consists Of about 400
Of all sizes and capacity and equal number OF cot
tages interminged with them These cottages the
most charming little structures saw, resembling
the rustic dwellings seen on tho stage. "a, -