The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-21
nAR:HA.s VINEYARD CAMP MEETING.

While the daily proceedings OF the association are
marked by harmony, order and regularity the en-
canpment as at night, Ii not less suggestive o.
the soemnity and impressiveness by which the en-
tire movement ls apparently characterized. me
echo OF the bell at ten O'Clock has scarcely ceased
when the outpouripg Of prayer IN many tents, the
Joyful information OF sacred song or rhe earnest ex.
hortation OF some jealous brother gradually comes
to termination and ere long serene and reveren'
tial stiffness pervades the place. An hour since the
grounds were bright with Thousand lamps, alive
with the sounds Of melOdious cantcles Of praise.
animated by the crowds OF promenadera who moved
to on fro in little groups Now quietuess prevails
and the subdued hum begins to fade away. Al half
past ten the portals Of the camp are closed and moth
ing breaks the solitude Of the grove
The sounds Of joyfulness which now and then are
waited from the "heretic" ground becomes indis-
tnct till at length all the residents in the Grove are
wrapt IN peaceful slumber. Not all. for the nigne
police still stroll the grounds though their tramp
falls On the sand s"s5 rn Is ha
along the buffs. No noisy riots or 'foutmouthe4
praws no sounds Of revey Or c ar no cry ..
ping on curbstone for assistance no breakneck mill
car; no rattle Of journalistic engnes no starting
Grove The moon Is up, but yainly DO her sllyerI
beams strive to penetrate the heavy foliage which
ssSerey e no%syer q lights
glimmer. suspended from every habltatton 10 Q
and darkness winch might otherwise prevail. me
spectacle ia truly beautiful and well calculated 70
y tae a ws am aes the police are not by any
means oneroTs, their presence being quite sunlcent
AZ o
Is to keep awake the prospects OF disturbance pc
ing ever meagre and the surrounding opportun,es
most tempting nap Apart from That suspicion,
however, they perform their Task admirably But ie
should be understood that the "herecs" residing In
those charming cottages along the summit OF the
bus are reined and wealthy ones, ana just as much
prone to peace and quetude az the most iervent
members OF the association. Altogether, the en-
campment by night Is as deghtfni as 1t Ii s'gnih'
cant.
Joy OF those who participate in them. Devoid OF aA
ostentatlous display, there Is yet exhibited mani
testatiOn that approaches enthusiasm. TO Judge ~
the earnest faces Of the vast multitude that daily
congregate together, their meditatlve aspect ana
wo M To-
most powerfully among them. Al nrst they modest
take their seats and . WIN yss xsd s 1RUM
to take place. The preachers stand Is crowded BY
score Of clergymen who face. perhaps three thou.
in worshipiui altitude the ejaculatory uterances Of
many showing that their hearts are already centred
there Is resa1E 5S0 the may reach sns
utmost limits OF the square; after which harmoni-
burst ensues, rising first slowly, but gradually
enlng up Of the entire congregation, and man, wo-
man and child Join almost simultaneously In the
X grand @ Of
ment and expression. Then comes the sermon, The
preacher being introduced by the president Of the
association His language Is listened to with wTapt
attention. scarcely soul moves from his place and
his discourse usually winding up with an earnest
exhortation, draws the multitude Into closer unity.
than before. Perhaps one, two or three VIII subsel
can pouring forth the IDEAS which then occupy hie
mind. Gradually the multitude echoes the soun4
ut the same time erventiy and tremuiously appea-
ing or the conversion Of sinners, hundreds worked
n not cappnR their hands,
starts uD and addresses the meeting exempoiaDe-
ousy the earnes.ness Of his gaze and gesticalati0n
proclaming his desire to give uterance to the reli.
gIous thoughts which occupy his mind. Neither ~
II unusual for females Of the congregation TO give
expression TO tner Ideas upon the subject OF CONVEX
sion and other topics with Jealous effort that strug.
giles hard TO overpower their occasional timidity.
| The singing OF the doxooay and benedctton gene
rally bring the public services to a close. One
not be present and lail to be impressed with the
entnusastic iervor whise seems TO possess large
| portion Of the congregation.
Happily the RAIN which threatened to con-
nse mas n ceased for time ana the air
cious awning IN the square tending better to ward
oil the rays Of the sun Than 70 project the congre-
| CATION from the falling drops. As usual there
were family prayer meenngs at eight O'Clock,
and haIr an hour afterwards tent prayer
pastors AT ten O'Clock the first regular public
service was held in the square, the congrega~
| sded and after The ordinary preliminary exercises
| the Rev. Charles II. Titus preached a heightened
I HppblpR
was dismissed with Oenediction. The Cleraymen
t tnen held the usual prayer meeting and consulta.
Providence was the preacher at the afternoon SER
vice. Nearly every seat was filed Of the night ser
vice. and the effect was fine and impressive. The
harmony OF the singing was considerably enhanced
! by the addition OF an organ, which sounded melo-
diously. sermon was delivered By the Rev. Mr..
| Cooper, OF Providence, who was listened to with
deyout attention as indeed, were the others also.
| Subsequently the members OF the congregation re-.
turned to their respective tents and again joined In
| praise and thanksgiving TIL nearly ten O'Clock.
The number OF tents has largely augmented, the
steamers both yesterday and to-day having con-
yeyed crowds to the ground. There cannot be less
than about ten thousand persons residing IN ana
| At the meeting held yesterday the following were
cectea;MReV. :, Brown president; Rev H. West
Rev J. D: King Geo. Gsvits ". B. LAYTON To- Moan
Titus, Rev. i. s. Stanley, John Kendrick, James e;
Davis, X. Q. Brown, 9. |. Ellis. For one year: Rev.
! Burt, jeremiah Pease Governor Claim Is expected
| here tomorrow morning.
A CANE TO BE PRESENTED TO W. H. SEWARD
The Society OF California Pioneers DESTROYS OF man.
forts made by W. II. seward ia behalf Of the admis-
sion OF California into the Union, as well recog-
non Of ms to Se country and hG e
| cane upon his return from his trip to Alaska The
cane which is entirely Of California manufacture
! and material, has been completed 1t 10 OF Caf0r-
| MIA ironw00d, with an elegant head, composed Of
the richest quartz specimens mounted In solid gold.
| Upon the sides OF the head are thirty-seven nne
specimens from about twenty different mines in the
state. -Four OF the faces elegantly engraved with
| appropriate designs, embracing among them tho
coat Of arms OF the state. The top Of the head opens
ana displays In the interior specimens Of gold dnst,
cnnabar, gold bearing quartz copper ore, sulphur
rets quartz crystals and black sand containing gold
and pasina The Inner face OF the lid Is reserved "a
place Tor an appropriate inscription. The entire
length OF the head OF the is three ana one half
inches, ana both the iapldary and goldsmith WORK
are finished In the highest style Of art.-Aua CUT
Jorntd, august 10.
HEAVY FAILURE IN NORTH ADAMS MAss.--Tho
! firm Of Taylor 4 Bliss large woolien manufacturers
n North Adams, stopped their mills on Monday
| nlsht owing TO the failure Of Bowers, Beeckman b
| 90, OF New YORK. IL was quite blow 20 the pe0-
PIE OF North Adams, the establishment being one or
tne OLDEST ana largest In berkshire county, having
| been established many years ago by Taylor In.