National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-22

nntM me hour Tor retiring, Kept Wiue open, "h
TINT or W, n. WOODWARD.
frontlne north on the Plsla, Of the extreme
southeast corner. is the tent o. M ". X, WOOL
quently seen and heard small companies o. our
sweet singers singing the gems which nave been
circulated In pamphlet or sheet form during tne
camp, In which the soul seems 10 leave its tene-
/ ment OF clay and noat on with the notes heaven
| ward. In the front Of this tent may be seen one
Of those sadly beautiful pictures, IN which tne
meath the hand OF master artist, whose suolect
/ controls his brush and sombres his tlnts. MIS-
octavia Israel, Mr.. woodwards niece, loVeg g
| Christian lady, In the blush OF womanhoou, on
/ whom God has lain the hand OF afnlctlon, ~
/ seated In an easy chair, with her helpless lev
powed upon an ottoman, anu Is W ,n,,., ~ sh
come daily to entertain her thus, while her hhppy
spirit il carried on to scenes where there Is no
Tor jesus 10 cheer this afflicted one are Mr.. Ber-
lew, Henry and Frank Wilson, and X. ii. Wiilctt.
| rKr OF MATTHEW O. EMERY.
| Fronting westward, on Metropolitan avenue, Ia
| the temporary home OF our ex.mayor, whose
tall form can he daily seen before his tent enjoy
ing the luxury Of hts easy chair and cigar, while
ncnt citizens here. The winning manners OF
hts accomplished daughters, Miss Emma and
Miss Cara, attract the presence OF numerous
gallants; as well as lady associates, and time
goes swift OF wing when one Is visiting tins most
pleasant spot.
TENT or JOHN NArcnEr.
The tent OF THIS sincere Christian gentleman u
situated on Metropolitan avenue, and Ia the
home OF several destitute anil africted persons,
brought here TO this spiritual feast through his
personal generosity. Among these y william
bufun, tne crippled boy, whom we 20 frequently
see gu ms crutches upon the Avenue IN the
vicinity from Ninth TO Twelfth streets; also'
Win, spencer tne nIst CONVEX. OF tne camp anu
meeting, who was plcked up some weeks since
BY MT. Matchet-who Is furniture dealer en-
hieNehIn sreet-and mas oeen to,sy rvtotmeu
tnrVugn tne pcrsonsI lnnuence OF NJ. ~; ~
efal fpmnlca AlnO<hcTC. Similarly betTlended
oS uls gentleman, VINO n2ures prominently in
all the meetings. -
4. .,., The Isn.,r of wv, huh'Ss9s ,o,., m,
almost opposite mat OF Mt. Marne', anu
ontswest on MettopOntah avenue. " u o.cu-
pied ~ MS peasant WIG, Two sous ANU tWo
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES anu minnie: ine ht'et are
handsome nrunettes Just phhhhg hleu
10 their teens; luxurious crown OF raven mar,
and brilliant jet eyes, oil offset by great taste IN
dress, render them among the most iaVoraoJ
! observed ladies here. -
TIE TENT OF GRAFTON Mosaok,
the present mayor OF Annapolis, MO-, Hons tne
sa M oSSapS az an
| elegance and esteem. II 10 enlvened also by
two lovely chlldren-one OF whom Ia. wreath
OF naxen cufis hanging In rOgush careleesness
over his forehead, aud shading the deep ooloring
Of his bright eyes. The sociabilty OF this home
pleasant feature OF our camp, anu young anu
S ei% aI,ss seek the 'o0'pan'0n'np Oh
TuE PREACHERS TENT
IL situated In the rear OF the Piazza eastward, aud
l Ia the bunkinQ place Of ministers who have
not provided special accommodations for them
selves and families as all OF our station preach
ers have. About dozen OF the younger clergy
men constitute The stag party at present depend.
ent npon ia Recommendations, lis only sdorn.
men s-omitting those peculiar to and consti-
tuted by the occupants-are a rough bench,
supplied with backing and brushes and couple
OF tin basins. You know II IA Characteristic OF
Metholism 10 train these Young men to discard
All supeTnulties OF luxurious surroundings.
rvsLIc ssRyIcE At ar. y: TODAY
brightest sunlight. The services were opened
By fervent prayer by Rev. J. q. Henning, After
audience OF two thousand persona, from Isaiah
xiy:22 %: Look unto me aud he ye saved, oil
: tins ends OF the earth, for am God and Is none
; else. have sworn by myself, the word Ia gone
. out OF my mouth In righteousness aud shall moi
return. That unto me every knee shah bow
every tongue shall swear"
SERMON on Rsy. n. r. BROWN.
The speaker said that BY nature men are moi
atheists; the human heart instincuvely reoog.
nizes q superior power to which It Is Ainenabie
do NOT sss xss ,o
II now, a CRYING SIM The Bible frequently adj
monishes man Of his existence and obligation u
God, and yet men forget and neglect HIM. The
,, On You.
We will notice first the hopeful inport OF the
words OF the text, and then the fearful impor
In which they present themselves to ever,
thoughtful sinner.
They are hopeful In the fdllncss and freenss
nj IS
unto me ali the ends Of the earth" In bushes
pursuits we accept an opportunity to secure anl
nonest anvan,age. goo omen ,nis iree .nvt =
condition. and ali heaven win rejoice when yoS
accept 1t. God and Jesus love you; Christ died
for you, and may the conviction OF the sin o.
rejecting liim press heavily upon your hearts
to-day.
These words are hopeful, because OIL tne sim
plci,y OF the works required: IL y simply lpok
and i've: Repent deeply, believe fuiiy, and i've
Nirtuouzy are what are embraced IN true repent
ance. Tne way OF duty Is plan. believing IN
der the Gospel takes the place OF looking undel
the law; when the bitten prostlyte looked to live
now we believe unto eternal HE.
Believing u falling IN win GODS pl ms, accept
, ing Gods will concerning rs, and throwing our
selves trustingly on supernatural power. shoul'
you call on your physician for an explanation o
. OF the medicines which he prcscrbes for you
before you would take II, he would turn iron
your uoor; WY no. eNern,sa rs rnucn conn
Tbs fesrf,,i imnort of These words are con
, tanned In the fact that you are spiritually deat
and exposed To eternal destruction. DID you bu
reahe rm,s iuftneI peisua t "9un ne hee.i
-. VII you stop anu 'hink Ut "ri' On 10 uc
!; sLuctlonI ,,, A.. ,.,, 10000
Inese Wolus afe IealInl 70 tne Mlcheu, pecaus'
q OF Dous rfeyocaDie purpose 70 reign; Inc wor'
has gone ,o,'a ~ iiH, ~, nu w.. ne ~