National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-09

G1IrHERsBuRG, MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Nd,
August 6, 1875.
FOURTH AND FIFTH DAYS.
Although Fridays sun sank to rest in Q clear
sky, leaving no suspicion that the storm King
would pass this way before morning, the curtain
of night ha6 scarcely been thrown over nature
before the fact of his approach was proclaimed py
the muttering thunder and the fash Of hiG angry
eve was seen in the vivid lightning. The water
spoutS were soon opened, and thepublic congrega-
ton was broken up before the conclusion of the
sermon. All hands sought shelter in their canvas
homes, and the melody of the songs they sang was
soon floating out upon the RAINY night.
The storm lasted quite all the night, and was
so severe as to incomnode few Of the tenters,
among whom was Mr.. Robert Ooltman and family,
who were forced to leave the tent and seek shelter
in one more sesHorthy; however, no serious dam
age was done, and when the tenters arose this
morning the storm had subsidized. The sun, how
grove, and grave doubts as to-day were enter
tanned. The sunlight came about O'Clock, bright
and warm, cheering all hearts and faces,
After breakfast the daily prayer and experience
meeting was neld at the stand, and conducted by
Rev. F. q. Kirby. The exercises were interesting,
and participated in by large number.
The regular preaching service at 1850 was held
in the meeting-tent on Fifth avenue, In conse-
quence Of the damPness caused sTed oy the nights
listeners, who were addressed by Rev. James
EcLarren. of Uniontown, D. O., from Psalms
GXIN4s ne that main CiodQ uduue huu u pure
heart: who has not lifted up his soul unto vanity,
At the conclusion Of the sermon, Rev William
Taylor, known throughout the country for his
street preaching experiences In California, talked,
sung and prayed, getting the audience In happy
state Of mind. This service was kept up till well
nigh dinner hour, and was reluctantly LETT by the
audience.
CHILDREN's MEETING INSTITUTED.
After dinner the first of series of cAildren's
meetings, to be held daily at 2 o'clock, in the
Tine ant m huua
meetings have been assigned to the chargs OF
Rev F. G. Kirby, of Laurel, Nd, and Warren
Choate, esq, Of Washington. A largs number of
little ones who are enjoying ths-h6Iiday mere as
senbled at the meeting apS grouped In social
style in the deep straE the tent, and spent an
talk from LIE. Sleigh and Nj III iibarn, most
facedously Supplemented, and concluded by
neat little speech by Mr.. Kirby Men who can
liz admixture of talent, with smisbility of char
Scter and manner, and nicely Of discrimination
between simplicity and friyolity as is seldom
found in preachers because 1t is Inconsistent with
the ideal of ministerial ability.
At the same hour the Young Mems Christian
Association delegation here held q
BIBLE READING MEETING
in the service tent on Fifth avenue This meet
ing had in attendance a good representation of
those on the ground who take to It. 1t was con-
cuded by the tap of the bell for afternoon service,
which was held at the stand in the grove at p.
m. Rev Charles Wede Of Montgomery circuit,
preached from Ecclesastes, viii: H. "Becsuse ser
tence against an evil work is not executed speed
y therefore the heart OF the sons OF men is fully
set in them to do evil" Rev. T. NJ. West, Of
Montgomery circuit, followed in eXhortatlon.
When he concluded respite was given for recrea-
ton and supper until six O'Clock, at which hour
the young peoples meeting, conducted by the 7.
N. O. a. members, was held in the tent on Fifth
ship Of Rev. WIN. Burris, held service in the tent
on Broadway. These were conducted until $50
o'clock when the general service at the stand was
held, conducted by
THE GREAT STREET PREACHER,
to whom previous aIlusIon has been made. He is
man of perhaps as varied experience as any now
to be found in this country. Thirty years of con-
slant labors on the advance line Of Western civil
iZRtion of prison and street preaching in the va.
rious cities of America and Europe, have left upon
him the impress Of a most fully-developed man.
hood; and he handles things in most practical
and yet eccentric way. His oddities constitute
great point In his favor, enlistng attention from
the otherwise most hstless.
After devotional exercises he read and eX-
pounded, as he read IT, the chapter of Luke's
Gospel wherein the account Of Christs visit to
woman who broke the alRbSster box Of ointment
to annoint him, and bathed his feet with her
tears, Hiping them with the hair Of her head, is
intermitting between the lesson and the sermon
Mr.. Taylor remained upon his tknees praying.
At the conclusion OF the singing he preached
SERMON WITHOUT TEXT,
based upon the faith of the woman of whom the
chapter read told. The speaker talked for about
thirty minutes, showing that the woman, who
was Jewess had read the prophesies of Ohrist's
coming, and witnessed his marvellous acts es-
tablishing that he was the Messiah promised.
Thus she had an Intelligent basis for faith in
Christ. He held that there can be no saving
credulity mistaken for faith. So we have cor
roborative evidence Of writer's, cotemporaneous
with the apostles, Of ChristS life, crucitXion and
resurrection. Among profsne historians Tacitus
and JOsephus testify to these facts God has
TINS given intelligent basis for our belief in
Christ, his son. man who don't examine these
aUihanao1 ia ~ and
will be consigned to the nethermost hell by
the great light through which he sins.
as their fully proven savior. At his suggestion
the congregation was adjourned to the meeting
tent on Fifth avenue, where he cond ucted the ex-
ercises of q prayer-meetiOg, and extended an in
Vitation to any desiring to seek Christ.
THE TWO FIRST CONVERTS,
young man and young lady, presented them
selves ie: prayers, and both professed conversion
before the close Of the meeting. Thus encour-
the approach Of the Sabbath day.
In addition to the clergymen heretofore an
ncuneed the following are now here.
FRESH INVOICES OF THEOLOGY.
Bishop Ames and Rev. VIM. Taylor arrived by
the late train Friday night. Rev. 7. NJ. West,
OF Montgomery; Rev. VIM. Mullins, Rev Tnos
Mccormick, Rev. Basil Barry, OF Rockville; DR..
wesley PrettEman. Of West Virginia; Rev. Geo.
Frank Wilson is spending a few days on the
ground. He has led the singing to-day. Singing
circles have been formed at several tents on the
ground. and the melody has been much enjoyed
by the company. @. BerleW is rendering Valu.
able aid in this direction.
The preaching stand was further ornamental
to-day by an inscription in colored letters upon
canvas-"Surely the Lord is in this place.
dIsnce This was about the finishing touch to
the work Of the preparation Of the grove for
camp.
SABBATH IN THE GROVE.
The sound Of the chapel bell at o'clock this
Tn0rnfnU-fha SIGNAL fnT az
already vacated by large numbers of the occu-
pants, who were sitting IN the grove strolling
the serenity Of the delightful morning. which
came In blushtng beauty upon us, SO gentle and
still that the leafy bowers are almost motionless
as teaching by their mute eloquence the respect
and quiet becoming to this day, which God al
creations birth christened his own The taber.
paeies were put in sunday trim and thrown open
before the accustomed hour, IN order that there
should be no lack Of readiness nor want Of well
come to the hundreds Of friends whose presence
is anticipated here to-day.
At 8 o'clock the company was called to the frat
religious service Of the day, which was held in
the open grove. The exercises were conducted
consisted Of prayer and the relation OF Christian
e1perence, which were Of notwithstanding
nature and lasted for an hour and 9 half with
the Onrisuan portion of the company this morn
ing service is probably the most appreciated and
popular OF the entire programme Of MEETINGS
which are now crowded, eight daily into each
Before the hour for the arrival Of the train,
from the city large mum bers came from the ada
cent country, and were to be seen approaching the
inner plaza from the several radisting avenues
This continued until near noon, and 1t is estimated
that near one thousand visitors are here who
came by private Conveyance to the grova. ApIong
these We noted the following
COUNTRY CELEBRITIES:
J. r: Vesch, W. 7. Dove, q. II. p. CLARK, Messrs.
keinhardt, Thomas Owens. George W. Hilton Of
SlaIksourg; Jas. Kent, DR.. Todd, Philip Smith
Nsthan Worthen, George Peter, II. W. Talbot
IN. brewer, Hon. Nicholas Brewer, Capt. w. o.
Selman, Hon. Jno. T. Fleahall, VIM. v Boufc
Hon n Bowie, Geo. T. Pope ThOs Anderson
spencer y; Jones, Raymond W. Birch, Green.
perry W; Watkins, Chss. T. Wenner Mai But
Ier' e. NICHOLS, b. T. Stewart, Zach. Baker
ARRIVALS OF CITY VISITORS
The first train from the city bringing six mas
senger cars well loaded, arrived at the Rrovs s,y
minutes before 9, and brought about go nersons
to solourn during the day. 1t was followed. with
an fntermission OF forty minutes by second train
composed Of ten passenger cars, which discharged
their entire body Of occupants, estimated al AN
souls, at this station, making aggregate Of $50
Sunday visitors from Washington, among WHOM
Henry Birch, John Goldin, j. A. Baker q, a,
Langley, Jno. o. Williams J. r. Harreyer
Henry Wofthington, 7. ]. Perry, o. d. Barrett
Hon. d. p. Holloway, Samuel Norment, w, w
Wit, Hon. Montgomery Blair, Samuel Douglass
]. Z. Thompson. A. NJ. Kenneday, o. E. Ohand,
lee, Henry Hurley, A. P. Brown, T. L. Tullock,
Benz Charlton, q. W. LinVille, J. q. Wilson, J.
=. Cohen, Harry Baker. J. T. Towers, Jesse B.
Wilson, r. R. @. Hewett, DIR. Draper.
NINE CARLOADS. FROM FREDERICK.