The New York herald., 1870-08-03
TIE MERRICK EKCAPMENr..
Large Gathering Of Nethodists at Merriek Yes.
terday-D Description Of the Ground--"
fr Good Prospect Of an ORDERLY
and Beneficial Session.

Probably In no section OF this State can there ~
iound more simple, honest and deserving people
than on Long Island. With them everything that
savors OF Christianity Ii laudabe and prassw0rthys
no mat'er what may be the hidden motives or ABB
struse IDEAS. To cheat, In the common acceptatiOn
or the word Is to be cast OF the pure fold forever
whie when cheated they all forgiveness and
mercy. They are certainly deserving OF every en-
comium that can pe appropriately attributed 70 fns
dustrious people and co-laborers in one common
ield-tnat Of disseminating Christian truths I'd
say that they do not inherit the true spirit OF Chris
tanity would be utIering deliberate falseh0od pro.
vided their demeanor yesterday be taken az general
evidence.
Early in the morning those OF the Wesleyan per-
suasion residing IN the vicinity began 10 assemble
on the grounds, and as the time drew nigh for the
arrival OF the morning trains from New YORK all
hustle and confusion, as there were to be pre<
sent Old friends and new faces, prominent divineS
and characteristic Old preachers. The ride from
this city to Merriok consumed about two hours, and
when The people alignted at the station carriagea
were in readiness receive and convey them 70 the
grounds, about one mile distant exacttng for the1
services only The small sum OF fifteen cents.
THE CAMPING GROUND.
The grounds lie to tie northeast of the railroad
comprising sixty.iive acres OF level woodland, ths
trees being thnned out to afford beautiful pro-
affOiding ample scope ior carriage riding Within
mile and half of the grove Is the Great South Bay,
where can be found excellent bathing, boating and
fshing feature which will attract many irrellgOua
people to TINS spot during the session. The grove.
as was stated III Yesterdays HERALD, Is eptical i1
shape ana the tents and summer houses are erected
In circular form, stretching for distance far bey
yond the vision Of the eye. Congregations from ell
the principal churches III Brooklyn ana Williams
burg have reserved plots, on which is erected from
ten to twenty ents Tor family use and larger tent
for prayer meetings. The congregations OF all the
list
have also a number OF tents reserved which they
win occupy before the close of the session.
THE PREACHERS STAND
Is model one. IL IS situated nearly In the centre
Of the land, surrounded by the tents. 1t has q
fancy roof, with bell tower lt Is well hghted with
hanging lanterns, painted blue, and when Ilu-
minated casts delicate purple hue over The assem-
Vlcnty ~ Tneye i neat niue pnlp,t. which sSD
ports Bible OF nearly nalf its size ana from this
the word OF God, through his sancuned mission
aries, noWs IN
FLUENT AND PERSUASIVE TONES. aVl.
The attendance yesterday was much larger than
the managers expected, and all day long about one
hundred men were busy erecting tents Tor the use
OF those who came thus early. Presiding Elder Mer-
win was early Oh the ground imparting information
to small array OF interested inquirers 1t Is his In
tention that rything shall be conducted with
strict propriety. Al SIX in The morning prayer meet
ing will be held in the various tents, at eght gen.
eral assembIage prayer and ut hafpast ten pray
ing and preaching There Will be no sunday train.
No carriage will be allowed on the ground but foot
passengers Will be admitted, providing they conduct
themselves properly. The Sanitary Police OF Brook
Nn are In charge Ol we STOuIuSs ME- McTWlu 6dyH
IL would be lndiscreet TO have Sunday train, for
the reason that IT, would interfere with congrega-
tiOns In the cities and would bring numbers OF row.
dies to the place.
IL ia not so mnch to make money rs TO 40 good
that this manner Oi meeting was established, and
there can be no doubt that this annual cOmmUnm2
OF strange peopc from all parts OF the island Will
fully satisfy
THE IDEAL NOTIONS OF THE ORGANIzERS.1
Even yesterday, rh0ugh many were strangers, all
seemed to be acquainted, and for once the rule OF
etiquette laid aside. Thus it continued during
the day, and had the couple OF thousand who were
been neghDors for years they could not have
been more friendly or sociable.
Last evening services were held, and
ELOQUENT SERMON
preached by Dr. Adams, OF the Central Methodist
Episcopal church Of Williamsburg. The an
nOuncemenI during the morning that this
learned divine would inaugurate the oxer1
cises induced many to remain for the light, and
nearly every seat was occupied, while here and
there through the grove, within hearing distance,
were groups OF men, who now and then looked at
each other significantly and then at the preacher
admiringly Alter The sermon the benedictOn was
pronounced, amt, contented and happy. all retired
to their tents. e
IL ls to he regretted that some imposLors have
found their way ~ this place, and yesterday lin
posed on the boarding master, Mr. Titus, by repre-
senCtnR themselves as members OF the press Ono
of them refused TO ray for his dinner saying that 10
was all right, as he was representative Of the
Associated Press. LlF.G -
When the meeting concludes cottages are 70 be
erected on the grounds which will be rcnedtOr sold,
subject to the ground lease 1t Is intended TO make
1t place OF summer resort for religious families,
has been purchased The scene yesterday was very
imposing, and Will be even more so, as In y day Oh
two everything VIII be satisfactorily arranged Ind
the people settled.