Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-20

than you can ordinarily hear from the pulpit.
Now the application is this. Very much to the
delight and satisfaction of all his friends, both
among the clergy and laicty, the doctor is prac-
tisipg the spirit of his preaching as alove re-
norted 1t was what was spoken of here as a
"Holy Ghost sermon" At night DIR. RoS
ser preached FROM 18th chapteror lizrsSicl and
18th verse, "Why will ye die, Oh, house Of
Israeli" with his customary power and en-
phasis, exhausting the subject fully, and Great
ing an evident impression upon the minds and
hearts of his hearers. 1t is needless to say that
after each of these most impressive sermons
there were many persons who presented them
selves at the altar for the prayers Of Cod $ peo-
plc, and Il number were converted. The
CROWD,
which had been gathering throughout the en-
tire day, began to dwindle toward nlght-faIl,
and by the tinie services were over at night the
congregation had assumed about its usual size
and appearance. 1t was estimated that up to
Saturday afternoon there were only 100 to gm
persons on the ground as regular tcnters, with
perhaps 200 to 500 visitors. On Saturday even
ing the trains brought about 900 persons,
Sunday morning Is car loads arrived, say
$500 persons, added to which is the influx from
the country, and we have the crowd swclled to
from 1000 to 5000 souls 1t was estimated
that 5000 persons were within the circle at
tending service at one time. In answer to an
enquiry from the writer as to how many We
hices were on the ground, the old colored man
attending about the wagons and carriages, said
that THE Lord only knew, and nobody else
ever would, and this really seemed to be the
case. Every conceivable shape and size Of We
hice was represented, from the four horse
wagon, carrying Is to 20 persons, to the one
seated gig. and it seemed an army of persons
on horseback Notwithstanding this great mum
Der of men, women and children, there was
the most perfect order and decoruul, very little
promcnading, no loud or bolsterous talking, nor
cigar smoking about the stand, or during ser
vices; indeed the spirit Of love and sympathy
seemed not only to pervadc the members OF the
church, but it extended beyond and Influenced
ALL so that there was no necessity for the cxer-
else of much law, disclpli or police force.
There arc quite a number OF
ALEXANDRIANS
present, who seem to be enjoying the meeting
very much. They are pleasantly situated at the
end Of one of the avenues, upon rising ground,
and at easy walking distance from the stand
There is a growing feeling among the Alex
andrians in favor nf making up company to
attend camp meeting next year, which those ut
home will doubtless be glad to hear, as many
do not 20 now on account OF the irregularity Of
the way of going, but if company tent were
purchased and the party made up,so that there
would be a community of feeling aboutit, there
arc many who would be glad to attend camp in
that way, instead of going off for relaxation
to the springs or other places. \ member from
Alexandria station, who has lately returned
from the Springs, now on the ground, remark
ed that the Springs were not comparable 70
Wesley Grove, and then it was not only a rest
and at the same time feast to the body but
it has the additional advantage Of being a
spiritual feast.
If time would allow, We should like to picture
more fully the social aspect Of the camp, its
varying phases under gas-light, gasoline moon
light aud the broader light of the sun; to give
to the reader more perfect idea of what camp
life is, but we have given all that time and
space will allow, and can give only one word OF
advice in clusiug If possible Ter the Metho.
dists at least, of Alexandria, try to visit and
Judge the camp for themselves
FROM SOME ALEXANDRIA METlnDISTS.