Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-23
Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting
IcoRREsPoNDEScE OF THE DAILY SPY.
VINEYARD GROVE, Aug. q, 1872.

VINEYARD GROVE, Aug. 81, 1872.
Mr.. Editor. 1t may be matter of interest to
some of your readers to learn few more facts
in reference to this camp meeting and its sur
roundings. In the first place, in regard to those
who are in the habit of attending the meeting.
They include different nationalities, who
have made this the land of their adop-
ton, from nearly all the states in the
Union. All the leading denominations
are largely represented, The unsectarian
spirit here is commendable. 1t is hardly posi-
bic to detect denominational proclvities on the
part of those not connected with the Methodist
church.
The leading talent of the denomination and
the country can be heard here almost any sea
son. The present year is no exception. Bishop
Andrews is at work this week to make the meet
ing grand success.
large canopy was put up here two years
since, at great expense, to shelter the people
from sun and rain. More than 5000 can be ac-
commodated under 1t. We notice concrete
walks are being constructed to considerable ex-
tent, which is great improvement, in contrast
with the sand. In one or two places there can
be found a continuous sidewalk of plank more
than half mile in length.
There is TO he good church built for the
accommodation of the large numbers who re-
main on the camp ground during the entire
year.
There has been an effort made to adopt and
enforce good sanitary regulations. Theexpense
n inn will iip
meeting association $500 the present year.
Nearly all the desirable lots on the old camp
ground have been rented, 1t takes large
area of land to accommodate the seven hundred
tents and cottages on these grounds On the
high lands there are many excellent lots. That
company own nearly three hundred acres. They
have sold about 900 worth of lots this sea-
son.
Large parties in yachts and steamers come
from all parts to spend a little time here Some
times you can count more than a hundred sail
from one of the bluffs. More than thirty thou
sand sail pass IN sight of the grounds annually
The outside attractions and the worldly press
ure detract from the interest of the meetings,
and lessen the numbers that might otherwise be
expected.
The Troy praying band have endeavored to
do good religious service the past few days. Dr.
Touriee of Boston has charge of the singing.
j. F. 8.
Mr. Editor: l have long had the following
lines in my mind, but a letter received to-day
brought it out. | quote .fiom it; Greeley
came to Augusta, last week, with
four long trains, and three bands of
music. He attempted to shake hands with one
boy at the depot, who drew back exclaiming, |
am not for Greeley"
THE hand of Douglass is his own" scorr
There's spot on your hand, Horace Greeley,
Not the ocean itself could wash white;
The folds of democracy's banner
VIII not hide that black spot from our sight.
You might have gone bail for the traitor
And the people but smiled in surprise;
But when you struck bands with JEFF Davis,
You made yourselfvile in their eyes.
Your hand was your own, Horace Greeley;
handgrasp is fealty's sign;
Ny hand is my own, Horace Greeley,
1t shall never clasp hands with thine
No! by all that is sacred and holy;
That In life or in death Is diyine
Take away your false hand, Horace Greeley
II shall HeUer clasp hands with mine
CambridgepOrt, Aug. 20.