The Portland daily press., 1872-08-01
The National Camp Meeting at Richmond
wEDNEsDAY-EIGHTH DAY.

.- a-s wEDNEsDAY-EIGHTH DAY.
F The sermon BY Rev VIM. III. Boole of New
York, yesterday afternoon, was an earnest,
clear and interesting argument for the doctrine
of santihcation. There was no visible attempt
at oracular expressions or violent gestculations.
The purpose of the discourse seemed to be not
so much to arouse the emotions as to convince
and instruct, and yet this man actually did stir
deeper emotion in larger number than any
other clergyman to whom we have listened, and
he did it in this-wise: After period of clear,
vigorous and analytic reasonings, which held
the closet attention, he suddenly led the au-
dience from the contemplation of these truths
of reason into the inner chambers of the emo
tons. In moment he stopped his utterance-
struggled hard to overcome his own surging
emotions, the audience waiting breathess
meanwhile. Taking his handkerchief from his
pocket he covered his face with it and appear
ed violently shaken by the force of his emo
tions-like an electric fash, his feelings were
communicated to the audience, and strong men
wept, women wept. There were no shouts, no
amens now; the feeling was too strong and deep
for utterance. Resuming his discussion he
went on as a clearly and calmly as before, yet
the vast congregation realized that new and
powerful element had entered in to the spirit of
his discussion, ono which took the strongest
hold on their sympathes. This episode had
every appearances of spontaneous outburst of
feeling on the part of the speakre. If it was
premeditated act on his part, it .equaled any
thing that Edward Everett ever produced in
that line. -t
tn, T. =
SHINY built, high bold forehead, hair rather
thin and worn long behind the ears, neatly
dressed, a clear descicive voice, well handled for
the utterance of logical thought His appear
ance indicates intellectual power. His illustra-
tions are original and forcible.
This man clearly holds by right the distin-
guished position to which popular opinion has
assigned him. I put him down in my book of
judgment as a resoner clear and pointed-a
reasoner whose argument is fired with human
Sympathy and profound love for the subject of
his thought.
To-day the attendance upon the meetings is
diminished. In spite of continued able preach
ing the people are thinking and talking of the
final breakup which takes place tomorrow
The ordinary experience is forcibly illustrated
here, that long continued absorption in any
subject of emotional nature, is sure to pro-
duce a reaction, and that INSTRUMENTATION
1t was stated yesterday, as the reason why no
larger variety is used in the selection of the
preachers at the meetings, that it has been
thought best to conine the conduct of all SER
vices to the members of the Board Of Direc-
tors. One thing is evident, they are all men of
marked ability. ET
This ground, where the encampment rests, is
under the control of the "Mane Kennebec
Valley Association for the promotion of Holt
ness" an incorporated society. The annual
business meeting of this society was held yes.
terday, and the various reports of the past year
rendered.
The land cost s., $50 The floating debt is
81 $50. This does not include the amount yet
unpaid on the land.
The society have made improvements to a
large amount in laying out the lands into lots,
erection of buildings, Sc. They anticipate
that from present indications they will be able
to entirely free the society from debt, through
the success of their annual meetings. We sim
cerely hope so. This property from its loca-
ton, easy access, beauty of surroundings, will
be able to maintain its position as one of, if
not the, most beautiful camp locations in the
United States.
The water is all brought in pipes from a
large and exhaustless spring of pure water on
a neighboring hill, Three tanks have been
built, with total capacity of 16O hogsheads
The society have great reason for congratu-
lation in the possession of such a magnificent
camping ste with so many natural and neces-
sary conveniences.
The following choice of officers of this socie-
ty was made for the ensuing year: President,
Fl. K Baker; Secretary, E. r. Drummond;
Treasurer f. A. Plaisted; Executive Commit |
tee, A. HI. Howard, Chairman, f. A. Plaisted, |
j. B. Beedle, +. w. Bryant, Samuel w. Saw
yer.
Mr.. Howard, the efficient agent, with the
officers Of the society, were complimented in
kindly worded resolve.
Yesterday afternoon the annual business
meeting of the State Association was held
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Rev. Geo. Pratt;
Vice President, Rev. Chas. Munger; Secretary,
Rev. J. B. Lapham.
Mrs. Susan B. Holway of Chelsea, Mass,
lost her pocket book to-day, while at dinner.
1t contained her return ticket her meal tickets
aad ten dollars in money. Kind friends here
relieved her from tho embarrassment to which
this loss has subjected her. We have heard of
no other case of loss.
Last eveninga great crowd of homeward
pound awaited the arrival of the cars at the
lepot. The rush to secure seats was so great
hat one lady tainted probably from excitement
md exhaustion.
The Tabernacle was taken down to-day and
oft at the NJ. G. railroad for Urbana, N. Y,