The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-31
Methodist Unity.

York correspondent Of the proceedings at
the Sea Cliff camp-meeting, Long Island, the
following. The correspondent gives the fol.
lowing statement Of prominent feature OF
the camp-meeling:
The objects Of the camp.meeting which
| has been begun to-day at this Weil-hno"n
Mace of tent worship include one which is
distinct from those of the previous religious
encampments which have been held here. 1t
is intended TO supplement and extend the
trateruai work of the Round Lake gathering
| by manifesting and giving new i'm Pulse to
the shirt of harmony which has sprung up
between the Northern and Southern branches
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Prominent representatives Of the Southern
| Church have been especially invited to be
present, and they will. take lending part in
the work of the meeting. Bishop kavanaugh
of kentucky, Bishop Doegett Of Richmond,
and the Rev. Drs. Sargent, Lee, and Poisal,
who were conspicuous in labor and dill.
gencc at Round Lake, and who were the lead
! inc members Of the Southern Church pre-.
sent, are the honored guests of the Sea Yin
Association, and will preach. eXhort, and
pray frequently in the meetings of the next
| ten DAYS. There will be here with them
several OF the bishops and best known cler'
gymen of the northern branch of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Bishop James, OF
New York, is now here, and other bishops
| will arrive soon.
The Rev. ". Fl. Boole, chairman OF the
Committee on Religious Services, announced
that Bishop James would speak on the NOR
row and Bishop Haven on Sunday. lie re-
ferred TO the camp-meetipg at Round Lake.
which he said was glorious success IN Tue
best sense, converting many scores and
sauctifving q large number. he spoke III
warm terms Of the work which Bishops
kuyanaugh and Doggett aud the Rev. Drs.
Sargent and Lee did there, and OF the part
| they would take in the meeting at this place.
| He asked all his hearers to meet them IN the
evening. when an informal reception would
be held, and to extend the invitation as
widely as possible that the number who
should be brought together with these men
| who had done so good service in Gods cause
| might be enlarged.
| After the service there was a considerable
interval, part OF which was taken up by
the noonday meal. The rest Of the time the
visitors spent in going over the pleasant
grounds, in enjoying the contrast OF wood
| land and water scenery, and in easy Use OF
the MANY advantage secured by the Asso-
citation for tue comfort Of those present.
The extent of the grounds and the variety
| of pleasures afforded are tempting to seeker
of secular recreation rs well as summer VOL
shippers, and pic-nics in The groves are irt "
| uuent, as the association makes no charge for
their occupation. A large party from Water
bury and It's vicinity made merry on the
large picnic ground, the distance OF when
from the tabernacle did not prevent faint
sounds of mirth from the pic-nickers floating
in upon the worship:laden air.
THE EyES1SG RECEPTION.
In the evening the pretty parlors of the
Sea Cliff House, which Is the property OF the
| Association, were thronged with people
eager TO hear and to take by the hand the
REPRESENTATIVES Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. The reception was intor-
NAL. in accordance with the desire of the
southern bishops and clergymen, and the
speecbes were coiloqr1ial and easy. Besides
| Bishops havanaugh and Doggelt and the
Rev. Drs. Sargent and Lee, for whom the
| reception was given, there were present
Bishop James (who introduced them
to the people,, the Rev. Dr.. Poisal of Balti.
more, the Rev. DR.. Rust OF Cincinnati, the
Rev. Drs. Crooks Of The Methodist, and
Du Puy of The ADVOCATE, the Rev. Drs.
| Porter, Hunt, and Bottome, the Rev. j. S.
Inskp, president of the National Camp
Meeting Association; J. Hillman, president
of the Round Lake Association; the Rev.
Mr.. MerWip, presiding elder OF the New
| York East District DR.. and Mrs. Palmer,
| the Rev. W. I'll. Boole. and the Rev. D. T..
Mcfarland of New York, J. ii. Phillips,
agent of the Methodist Book Concern; Gen.
| ,rul Clinton B. Fish of st. Louis, Alderman
Falconer of New York, and many more.
After hymn composed for the occasion
by the Rev. DR.. Bottome, Of New York, and
entitled some in Jesus" had been sung, the
Rev. DR.. Hunt led in prayer. Bishop James
made short address OF welcome and con-
gratuIation. He remarked that this assem-
bly, had come together 70 greet dearly be-
loved brethren, with whom only few OF
those present were personally acquainted.
They are worthy of the highest regard and
the most sincere christian esteem. And to
these they are especially entitled from U.s.
They haYethe same experience and hold The
same doctrinesand almost the same rules as
| we have and hold, land are engaged for the
same end-the spread OF Christianity and
the salvation of men. There is only a little
| difference between the two Churches of the
North and South, and there Is close affinity
4 between them.
After speaking Of therevived and strength.
ened harmony Of feeling between these
4 branches of Methodism, Bishop James intro
4 duced Bishop kaSsnaugh, who was greeted
with cordial applause, and his words brought
out frequent demonstrations Of hearty ap
proyal. BE asserted his pleasure in express.
ing the warm feelings OF his heart TOWARD
ali present, and the growing affection OF the
ISouthern Church for that of the North
Bishop james, saidhe, referred to tbeattinity
, between our churches. would rather put
it the fidelity. have just come from Rouho
j Like, where had two weeks Of Christian
enjoyment. I was greeted by the most al
fectionate northern hearts that bad ever
}, met. bly, whole nature was stirred witt
gladpess that had the privilege @
being there. !, was never Mt SO large
protracted meeting where there wa;
so much order, enjoyment, and sweet
ness. The fraterlal feeling, the power
4 of spiritual exaltati0n were really sublime
4 When We look at our religion, such NANTES
4 tatioTs are not. to be wondered at. Ian
gnage cannot express my happy disappolnt.
ment in finding Horthern hearts SO warn
which had expected TO find so cold. Blu
why need we wonder2 The spirit OF oul
}, religion islove. God SO loved the world tina
1 He gave His only begotten Son for 1t. The
I speaker enlarged upon the blessedness o
4 Gods love to men, and upon the precious
ness OF the fellowship Of the saints. Refer
4 ring again to the Round Lake gathering, b
i said that the social warmth, the CHRIS