The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-08-11
Richmond Camp Meeting.
FOURTH AND FIFTH DAYS,
Reported for the Press.l

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RICHMOND, Aug. 10, 1873.
We need rain. Clouds of dust are constant
ly arising in the travelled paths, rendering
breathing a disagreeable process, and giving to
clothing brown tint. Four thousand people
constantly moving about in the limited area
occupied by the encampment, and travelling
back and forth over the road leading to the de-
pot grind up a good deal of sand. --sr.re
Friday evening Rev. Ammi Prince. of Ban
gor preached an interesting discourse on the
nature and duty of sanctification
SATURDAY.
The early morning prayer meeting was con-
Quoted by Campmeeting John Allen, The
meeting was deeply interesting The first hour
was devoted to repeating scriptural promises.
Ats O'Clock Elder Pr att presided over love
feast. Now love feast is peculiar to this de-
nomination. and it is in just this class OF meet
inss that the genuine Methodist knows how to
let himself out At the same hour a prayer
meeting was hel in the Lewiston tent, led by
Rev. Cyrus King of Omaha, Nebraska 1t is
said that very melting season was enjoyed at
this meeting.
At % o'clock Rev J. B. Lapham of Rich
mond preached an easily delivered, logical and
pointed sermon at the stand, from Isaiah 52:1.
At its close, Rev. X. Atkinson of Bath, made
some pithy remarks in the line of thought
suggested by the text
From IL o'clock until o'clock in the eve
ning prayer meetings were held in every socie-
ty tent. The air was filled with the sounds of
prayer, singing and exhortation. Hundreds of
people aoated around visiting one tent and then
another. r -1.
ALL IL o'clock Rev. Mr.. Bessy of Dexter,
preached an excellent sermon from the stand to
a very large audience. taking for his text
Psalms 37:37, and drawing from it the subject
of true happiness The scene at this hour was
picturesque in the extreme. The flashinglghts,
sparkli ag stars and moving throngs of people
added immensely to the inspiration of the
preacher. The late evening train brought loads
of passengers many Of whom failed to bring
even blankets Every bed at the disposal of
the agent was taken, and the hospitality of va
| rious tents entrenched upon to provide for the
thousands of visitors
At l 2 O'Clock p. m. business meeting of
the "Kennebec Valley Camprneeting Associa-
ton" was held, at which the Auditor reported
the receipts for the past year, exclusive of the
present meeting, at $2,701.01; paid out $685.
| Oh; balance due the Treasurer 1914. The fund
ed debt is $4,000, floating debt $500. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President Judge II K Baker of Hal
lowell Vice President, F. A. Williams; Sec
| rotary, E. r. Drummond; Treasurer, f. A.
Plaisted; Executive Committee, A. H. How
ard, f. A. Piaisted, J. B. Beedle, f. W. Brown,
David Sawyer; Auditor, E. Il. w. Smith
SUNDAY.
The sun rose in an unclouded sky. The gates
were not opened to visitors, and every prepara-
ton was made within the enclosure for a quiet
and enjoyable day. The usual early prayer
meeting was well attended in the tabernacle.
At. o'clock the great tent was thronged
with worshipers. President Pratt conducted
the services and grand old fashioned love
feast was enjoyed.
At 10 ocock the multitude assembled around
| the stand to listen to sermon from Rev. d.
r. Randall of Cape Elizabeth. His text was
LIST Peter 1:11-and his subject the sufferipgs of
Christ under glory and the glories that follow
ed. 1t was good, sound, earnest discourse.
Mr.. Randall is a heavy built, tall angular man,
with high forehead small olive shaped eyes,
scant hair and quite plain features when they
are in repose. When speaking his countenance
lights up with glow of intelligence, giving to
him an appearance of downright earnestness
His physiognomy shows positiveness and self
assurance: blended with these traits may be
seen genial spirit and a kind heart. He has
evidently brain enough for greatness but lacks
strength of nervous system to ever bring out
his power to its fullest capacity.
At 2 o'clock p. m. Elder George Pratt of
Bangor, delivered vigorous sermnn f..--- a.-1-
atians 2.24 HIS subject was the moral law,its
properties and acquisitions. He believed it to
be unchangeable; revealer of sin, and there
fore the whole world is guilty in view of it.
His peroration portrayed the power of Christ
as Saviour from sin. The Elder is a tallish
built man. somewhat dashy and weighs about
200 pounds. He has large round head with
low broad forehead, above which strikes ont
at random short coarse hair, once of brown
color, now grisley. His manner is abrupt pos
tive and nervous. Unfortunately bis voice
lacks volume, but his appearance and quaint
style of expression lend charm to his delivery
and Offset in great measure his lack of power
in voice. He might be read thus: Executive
ability, large decision, strong; logic, good (;
common sense, abundant He possesses a
large warm heart, and though stern looking is
exceedingly affable and condescending. Taken
altogether it might be said of him, that his
forte is to govern, to plan, and by his personal
magnetism Of manner to implant himself
strongly in the affections of his people.
In the evening there was held general con-
secration meeting led by the Elder,
Among the prominent individuals here who
appear to be thoroughly enjoying the meetings
is Oliver H. Davis of Portland, Familiarity
known as "Uncle Oliver at the police station
in that city. The singing is lead by Rev. Mr..
Bolton, and is excellent To-day the barge
Yosemite of Bath, brought a large crowd of
people from down river and the Steamer Clar-
ion of Augusta, laaded a load from up river.
Privateiteams from all the neighboring towns
added largely to the attendance. Though the
large gates were closed yet the small ones were
open and the fences even were no hindrance to
hundreds who desired to enter the sacred en-
closure. The order has been excellent, although
the number of people here is much larger than
last year.