Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-19

| AND TENrHoLpERs MINISTER'S PRESENT, &c.
Especially reported for the Commercially
BRANDYwIYE SUMMIT, Aug. 10.
| This morning dawns upon us with such splen-
| dor in our 81 tented grove" that we can think of
no more appropriate adjective in expressing our
| opinion Of our surroundings than the perfec-
| tion of beauty"
On account of the unfinished condition of
| many of the tents, it is deemed advisable by
| those having the meeting in charge to devote
| this day also to the preparation Of the tents.
| Upon walking around the ground we counted
| about
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TENTS,
| with prospect of occupancy, with an addition
| of those yet to be erected, Of which there are
always more or less but not TO the extent of
| making any noticeable difference i'll the appear
ance of the camp. The feeling among all pres
| ent il very hopeful of profitable and happy
| time.
| The boarding tables are conducted by the
same parties, and in about the same manner rs
| heretofore that OF the wilmington tent"
composed of the members OF Asbury and Grace
churches is conducted by committee from the
church and here we cannot refrain from ex-
| pressing our sympathy with the members OF As
bury church for the great loss they sustained in
the decease of their Bro. Barzilla Heisler whose
| memory will ever be reyered in the hearts Of
| those who enjoyed the benefits of his efforts to
supply them with food for the body, while others
provided for the soul and when we remember
| that his efforts were not the result of any mer-
cenary motives, our esteem for his self sacrifice
| ing qualities is much increased. The table con-
nected with st. Paul's tent is conducted by Mrs.
Lamborn, who has served the people of that tent
| for several years in that capacity and by the
generosity with which she supplies the table with
the "good things Of life, beside her many other
amiabe qualities, she has won the praises of all,
| and the affection of many. The other boarding
tables being patronized by those who are not res
| idents of Wilmington, we have no special knowl-
edge of them, but from appearances we judge
| are equally satisfactory to their patrons.
ASIDE FROM THE PLEASURE EXPERIENCED
in partakng of "good square meal, the board
ing tables take very important part in contrib
utng toward the real enjoyments of the camp
meeting, in reumting friends made dear by many
| sweet aud ballowed associations upon former oc-
casions, but who have been separated for twelve
| months of such varied experiences And many
are the congratulations which may be heard as
| friend meets friend around the febta board not
with the frgid formality Of society," but with the
| hearty cordality OF brothers and sisters in the
| great cause which they have espoused.
| This morning all informal prayer meeting was
held in St Paul's tent by those who were not en-
gagged in arranging their tents, which was under
| the Leadership of the Rev. j. b. Merritt, pastor
OF that church. The meeting was very well at
tended, and according to Methodist phraseology
was termed IA melting meeting" that is, the
/
| MELTING THE CONGREGATION TO TEARS
witho 1t any bosterous demonstrations. AL
| though the meeting WAS free from noise, there
was depth of feeling manifested by the freely
flowing tears, which told plainly of the opera
tions Of the spirit upon the hearts Of those pres
| ent.
This afternoon, stirring experience meeting
| was held at the stand, which was participated in
principally by the preachers present, although
not confined exclusively to them in fact such d
thing would be difficult on account Of the eager
ness of the people to " tell what the Lord has
done to their souls. p"
In addition to the st. Paul's and Wilmington
tents, we have the "Siloam' tent, the present
ono taking the place of the old one which had
done service for fifty years past. Also the
Avondale 1tlnerating tent, under tho charge oil
Rev. Mr.. Stewart, which has become famous
through the great meetings which have been
held under 1t in various parts of Chester and
Delaware Counties There is also the Clifton
tent, which is the frat time of its locating upon
these grounds.
THE STAND FOR SUPPLYING BREAD, FRUIT &c.
is under the charge of Mr.. Franklin Worrillow
of Chadd's Ford. The following ministers are
now upon the ground Wilmington Conference
-neya. J. b. Merritt, j. d, Rigg, j. France, anc
E. Frame Philadelphia Conference-Revs. f.
Townsend, Il. Mclean, W. G. Best, W. Downey
: W. b. Chalfant, - Fox, and McKeever. The
= celebrated DR.. Bartne s expected tomorrow
to remain during the camp.
Professor Sweeney ID also with us, and alread,
the rich melody of his voice has enraptured III
with its charms.
. The services are being formally inaugurated
this evening, by the administering of the sacra
ment of the Lords Supper Y. Il.
CAMDEN UNION cAMP-THE EXERCISES ON MoNDA
A NUMBER OF PENITENTs,
Especial to the Commercially
CAMDEN CAMP, Aug. 18.
| np
: and pleasant, az Monday morning usual
o is on a camp-ground. Family prayer meet
= ing was held in the large tent at 81
y O'Clock. Then at o'clock a large nun
= ber assembled at the stand to to witness maj
/ riage performed by Rev. j. Owen Sypherd, quit
y an unusual occurrence OH a camp-ground. a
u half past eight there was public prayer mee
ing held in front of the stand. AT l0 ocloci
y after the usual preliminary services, Rev. j
J. Owen Sypherd, OF Scott church, of Wilmington
preached, announcing for his text John, ", IA
II ''But whosoever drink Of the water that sha
give him shall never thirst" discussln
Is first, the nature. of pure religion; secon'
,e that religion is an internal principle. Th
J. sermon was followed by an interes
=. ing prayer-meetng. AT halfpast OF
n- O'Clock chdren's meeting was held under th
II direction of Prof. Robinson, of Baltimore. At
h. o'clock, REV. Prof. Harmon isreached, taking IL
his text, lst Corinthians, l, 1924 But v
preach Christ cruciiied," &c. In his sermon
u, a. lost nothing OF his reputation gained yesterda
vi good, lively prayer-meetlng followed wit
some penitents.
a. Prayer-meeting again at 6 o'clock preaclir
n, at o'clock by Rev. j. b, A. Wilson. of Leipsi
He announced for his text Hebrews III, 3 "Ho
Of shall we escape il We neglect 80 great salv
rk ton ?" Noticing first this great salvation Sc
,r, ondy, the consequence of neglecting this salv
ton. At the close number of penitents pr
s- scented themselves for prayers. >.
te woonrAwN CAMP MEETING
10 The Wood.awn Camp meeting in Cecil conn
commences to-day. Rev. I. Martindale,
ell thls city. who ha; had charge of it during t'
NJ years past, will be present part of the time. b
Rev. r. L. Tonpknson, formerly at Scott Nj.
lt Church. of tins city, has it in charge this year.
IL Horrible Cruelty.
NINE HORSES wANroNLY MUrILArED-A mIsoR
ANT'g ACT