The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-07-09
National Camp-McetiDu-The Gath.
erluR nj Nom nd Lake.

National Camp-MeetluG-The Oath
= eripg AZ Round Lake.
The Troy Times says "The third national
camp-rnseting Of the Methodist denomlna-
tlon Of this' country will be held at Round
Lake, Saratoga county, from the 9th tothe
10th Of July. 1t will be an occasion Of great
interest, and the attendance of clergy, lay
men and people generally will undoubtedly
be tho largest assemblage at q meeting Of
this character ever held In the United States,
II not in the world. '---------
THE GROUNDS.
"The grounds comprise forty acres, lying
about eighteen miles from Troy on the rail-
road leading 10 Saratoga. The railroad
bounds Ii on the wost side; on tho east Is
fine turnpike. Across this Ia Round Lake, a
beautiful sheet OF water about one mile In
diameter, said TO abound In fish. The land
is an open, coarse gravel, which dries quickly
after rain, and Is covered for the most part
with a heavy growth Of hemlock, pine,
chestnut and oak. Where timber has been
cut away about one thousand two hundred
yourg trees have been set out. II IL gcner-
ally level, inclining to the east. Il is ex-
ceedlngly well watercd, reservoir holding
one hundred hogsheads, built In masonry
about half mile from the grounds, sup
plies the water, which Is chal ybeatc, through
two-luch pipe buried four feet under
ground, and by happy arrangement Of tank
and fountain Is brought within the reach Of
all.
Near the centre Of the grounds Is a basin
sixteen feet In diameter, with eight posts.
Through these run pipes, each throwing Jets
Of water back into the basin, while In the
centre of the basin rises .Hnc fountain
about fiftccn feet high, throwing watcf In the
form Of spray. Fishes play In the large
basin below. In another location a basin
ffly-thrce. feet IN diameter supplies the
horses. Besides these two other large rcser-
voirs are to be found. Drinking cups abound.
A large space, capable Of seating about six
thousand people, Is fronted by the preachers
stand, u fine covered structure about twenty
feet square, aud standing six feet from the
ground; the cornicc hears appropriate mot
toes. A tower rises from the top, holding q
bell OF two thousand pounds weight. This
auditorium Is surrounded by q splendid ave-
nue. named after Wesley, and from this,
radiatlng In every direction, arc broad streets
and nvendcs appropriately named and num-
bcred.
"About twenty beautiful cottages are al
ready erected, and a post-ofilcc building,
store, storchouses, &C., abound. The cot
tagcs are private property, most Of them
two-story, with tasty yerandnhs, sash doors
and green blinds. Nesting In the foliage
Of the trees, they produce beautiful effect.
The post-oflic building is two stories high,
and 10 large enough to accommodate not
only the post.oiiicc but a book store, where
denominetlonal and religious books may be
obtained, aud a news-rooti. The second
story Is occupied by the trustees of the asso'
siation as an Office. The store Is tniriJ 81 Sc
] k,-t .t0rtoa htIh
market lie to be kept In this building. A full
assortment of groceries aud meats Will be
furnished, and at rates as cheap as can bC
found at other country stores. The store
house Is one hundred and four feet long and
twenty feet wide, and two stories high
During the meeting this building will be
used as a lodging.ho for preachers.
telegraph will be IN operation. during the
meeting. The buildings are cellcd In som,
cases, and In others covered with novelty
siding, and suitably arranged into apart
ments as best suit the wants aud conve
nience of owners, and are well shingled. o.
course, being summer houses, no masor
work Is required. The average cost is about
$3.50 each. Nearly or quite every article
necessary to housekeeping can be hired from
the association storchouse.
TENTS.
at Is expected that one thousand tent
Will be erected, aud thus carly their beau
tifu white wings are unfolding In ever,
direction. They vary in size from the rainy
weather tent, capable Of seating three thou
sand people, to the 7x7 sleeping tent. Thes,
tents arc public and private; and family
lodging, boarding and prayer tents, ic,
cream, barber shop and store tents meet yor
at every turn. Canvas, jean, sheeting
brown and white, old and new, are used II
construction. The boarding tents occupy
position by themselves, and as the feeding
of the multitude Is an important considenl
ton, ample accommodations have been pro
vided. Milk, fresh vegetables, bread ant
meat will find their way daily to the ground
Regular board will be furnished, or you ma,
dine on the European plan.
PROSPECTS.
"This Is to be q national camp.meetlng
! attended by large delegations from dlI leren
States. 1t Is not probable that any othc
meeting will be held on these grounds thi
season. These facts will draw out an i'm
/, mensc concoursc; probably fifty thousan,
: people will attend this meeting. Besides
the most eminent preachers in the Unite,
States belonging to the Methodist dcnomi
, nation will participate in Its services. Bsho
Simpson, well known for his cloquencc, will
/ attend through the session. Rev. Mr.. Pun
{ shon, from Canada. will attend"