National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-10
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ABOUT THE CAMP REPORT OF tn
LEADING SERMONS AND MEETINGS
NEWS AND GOSSIP.
IOoTespOndeRcsof The Republican,
GAITHERsBURG, Nd, Aug, o 1874
On Friday night after the close Of the ssrmo
Of Rev. T. ]. Cross, on the subject Of "Chrii
knocking at the door," and an earnest exhorts
ton by Rev: Samuel Shannon, of Ryland, Nv
penitents presented themselves at the altar o
prayer, and . prayer meeting was continue
until late hour. .....
The sleeping tenters on Saturday mornin
were awakened by the pattertng rain-droPs o
the tabemseles, and we're well content 20 cree
between the drops to and from breakfast. IN
morning prayer and experience meeting was
IN consequence, held in the large meeting ten
on First avenue. The exercises were conducts
by Rev. W. &. Laney, and were heartily en-
joyed by all present. "
The 1870 preaching service was also held II
this tent, gentls rain continuing. Rev.. W
Cornelius, Of Severn circuit, preached from
Galatians f2O: 'I am crucifed with Christ
nevertheless live yet not /, but Christ hVetl
Al The same hour Rev. J. MeLaren, Of Union
town, preached In the meeting tent on Fiji
avenue, from Luke lilo: "For the son Of mai
came to seek and to save that which was lost. ,
Amer dinner, the rain having ceased tempo
rarily, the ...s... :
CHHDREN's MEETING
was held in the grove at the preachers stand
1t was conducted by Rev. A. Z. Amos, o
Fourth street, Washington, in most pleasing
manner to the little folks. Appropriate ed
dresses were made by Rev. D. M. Browning
and Mrs. s. A. Rollins, of Wesley chapel. The
singing was spirited and the attendance large
Miss Annie Linville presided at the organ
These meetings are growing in interest, as tho
number Of children camping with rs Is daily
increasing.
At O'Clock p. m, the weather being again
iBclement, the services at the stand were
waived, and general experience meeting sub
s.ituted in the large tent. It was conducted
by Rev. Richard Norris, Of Waugh chapel, who
toned tbs meeting up TO high pitch Of religi-
Gus feTvor by his esrnestness and enthusiasm.
This meeting was closed in time to give q
breathing spell before supper, which was served
at $50 O'Clock. At O'Clock the meeting for
the promotion Of holiness was held in the large
meeting tent on First avenue, and was Of q pc
culiRrly interesting character. Every available
space was occupied, and many persons were
compelled to turn away for want Of room.
The services were conducted by Rev. William
Burns, of the Foundry church, who announced
that the meeting was q Sonl4nUsRee o. tnoee
heretofore held, and he would be glad " nesE
from those present who had experienced the
blessings of sanctihcRtion or perfect love. A
number Of persons then arose and gave their
eGTTS:-iielce as to the mode Of seeking and the
manner OF obtaining the blessing.
The remarks Of Rev. ]. W. Hoover were Of q
most affecting character. During the recital
of HIS recent illness, when, to use his own
words, he was thigh under the gates Of death, %
the expires sions Of sympathy for him were
clearly visible upon the countenances of every
person present. BE spoke very feelingly Of his
Bufferngs, CT the ministrations Of Gods people
at his bedside, and how God had sustained him
during the severe trial, and of his full conf
dence in the power of Christ's love 10 wholly
sanctify the heart, thereby enabling him to be
come fully resigned to His will. During the
time be was speaking the eyes Of nearly every
one present were suffused with tears.
During the afternoon the ladies had been
busily engaged in decorating and
BEAUTIFYING TIE TENTS FOR THE SABBATH.
Most artistic work, in varlegated leaves, has
been placed in display upon the white curtains
which separate the apartments Of the tents.
Carpetings Of evergreen have been arranged in
front Of the tents, and cedar trees have been
planted in imitation Of natural growth. The
avenues nave ltGu EMGkS1 dLtA al kLAlSs put Al
readiness for Sabbath.
The preaching stand has been beautifully
decorated with eSergreens, arranged in sections,
with religious emblems made Of leaves placed
upon the groundwork of white cotton.
The afternoon train brought up about three
hundred additional visitors to spend 3 portion
ofthe time In camp. Rev. B. Peyton Brown
arrived to-day, and was greatly welcomed by a
host Of friends; also, Rev. c. Il. Mytinger, Of
Fletcher chapel. -..a ..
MIGHT SERVICE.
At s O'Clock Rev. G. W. Hobbs, Of Grace
church, preached from I26 Psalm, 5th verse:
"They that SOW in tears shall reap in joy"
The speaker displayed much earnestness In the
tho close Of his remarks one young man pre-
scented himself for prayers. The services were
concluded with the usual prayer meeting, which
lasted till about 1870 o'clock.
SABBATH IN THE GROVE.
In all the innumersble features Of natures
loneliness, none is more eXquisitely beautiful
than bright summers morning. But such q
morning coming fresh and glorious after =
rainy day and night has that renewed splendor
which always attaches TO blessings which have
been deferred. Such morning was that which
greeted the camp and was greeted by the So
journeTs here to-day. A luxuriance Of golden
sunlight was poured In from the skies, flooding
leaf and bower, and casting witehing shadows
upon the ground as 1t sported with the breeze
amid the branches Of the grand oaks which
form our canopy. Such cool, refreshing and
heaven-boTn morning aWakes the dullest Of
spirits, and mirrors its influence upon the least
expressive face.
It Is no wonder that the iron steeds drawing
morning trains should have painted Under their
burden of living freight and pulled and bowed
in their first moments Of rest, upon arriving at
the camp-grouad. -
Amer breakfast, at which vast quantity Of
ham and eggs, kidney stew, beefsteak, hot
rolls, &c, was disposed Of, the usual 8
O'Clock service was held at the preachers
stand. The exercises were conducted by Rev.
G. G. Baker, and lasted for an hour and half.
The attendance was already such as 10 I'LL
quite all the seats provided, and the city trains
had Eot yet arrived. Many were new on the
tip-toe OF expectation Of meeting friends from
whom they had been separated fol days past,
and others IN hope Of renewing acquaintance
formed year ago in this grove, and Suspended
until to-day.
ALL MARYLAND REPRESENTED.
Besides the great body Of arrivals from the
city, hundreds have come in carriages and
wagons from all the surrounding parts Of
Maryland, and perfect corral and impro-
vise1 camp is TO be seen along the road in the
grove at the north of the camp. From $50
q. N. until midday the roads approaching the
camp from several sections Of Maryland pre-
scented the appearance Of great funeral process
lions IN the distance as they approached the
camp, and the merry laugh and snowy cloth
ing Of the occupants revealed the fact that
they were on their way to scenes Of pleasure
rather than scrrUw.
I.mong the prominent county people here are
L. N. LeDan, r. g. Dorsey, John Daid, SAINT
Cahill, Horace Waters, commissioner Of Mont
gomeTy county; Edward NJ. Waters, sheriff:
John W. Hall, president Agricultural Society
Of Montgomery county; J. n. Watkins, DELE
gate TO Legislature, and Hon, NOntSS,onsrv
Blair, -s.f. ESEs '
,; W ARRIVAL OF TRAINS.
About ESQ O'Clock (thirty minutes late) the
first train from Washington came with seven
passenger-cars loaded % nepleti0n. About Is
many friends were in waiting at the station 10
welcome the visitors, and when the cars were
emptied the scene presented was that Of great
miscellaneous throng, ell bent upon com
mon object. Soon the procession was under
way TO the camp ground.
The landings were scarcely cleared before the
shrm whistle from Gaithersburg announced
the arrival Of the Frederick city special train.
In q moment Il was halted at the camp switch,
and eight car loads Of passengers were emptied
upon the platform, including in its number the
wealth and beauty of all the intervening sec
ton Of country between here and Frederick.
A half hour later smoke again rose IN a dense