Smyrna times., 1875-11-03
Haldornan, the Wilmington

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/ For several weeks past we have had some.
thlng to say about the great Baptist revival
IN wilmington, which has been going on
now Tor the seventh week, and as time in
creases the interest increases. Nothing like
IL has ever been witnessed there. even in
the Methodist churches Up TO Sunday
last l45 persons had been baptised. and on
that day 22 more were added to the num.
Der. Here is a short account of the youno
minister who has instituted this religions
enthusiasm, as given by the .SatiacrS vii.
mlngton correspondent:
From the enthusiasm among our Dco,la
over the Rev. Isaac lIaldeman, and from n
promise made IN my last, have succeeded
IN ascertalning some facts concerning this
one OF the most remarkable divines eXtant
Mr.. ii. Is 81 years of age. Born in West
Chester, Pcnna. He received his education
at Wiers Academy. Up to eight vears
ago his life was one foreign to relirion
being devoted most entirely to the world
though not an immoral or reckless char.
acter His mother being a woman of
great tenacity of purpose he did not drift
lar from home influences, still having no
inclination towards a Christian life. At
the age of 20, he entered the dry goods
business with his father i'm West Chesta. i'm
Whlch he renamed two years. During this
time his mind took literary turn, and
besides writing and publishing several
novels he became regular contribution to
different sensational journals in which his
productions were highly priced. At 23 he
became a member of the West Cbostor
Baptist Church, and at that time his won.
iul career commenced. Sometime aftor
ms connection with the church thouoht
that II was ms mission to preach the eospel
entered his mind. This he fought and in
every way tried to Danish it, but it prevcd
upon nm TO such an extent that, obfaining
5000 from his father, he went awnv on5
for some time his whereabouts were mn.
known to his family and friends. Uo won.
dered all through the West, still NOT bo;n,
able to rid himself of the one tbouybt lie
he had different calling, and one nigbt
IN coming up the Mississippi River ON ono
OF the steamers, feeling OF alienation from
the world coming over him he there Welded
TO the spirits workings and determined .to |
enter the ministry. He Immediately came
nome ana was shortly after ordained and
became pastor OF the church of which he |
had been member, where he remained |
uhlll y, lew months since, when he came 10 !
city. oi 'ilis
Mr. Halderman never nropores n sor,y,o,.
being master of the Hebrew and GreoL
languages, thorough student of the Bible
ana man of wonderful fiuency. he i
enabled to preach brilliant discourse from
any text: For the past six weeks he has
eight sermons q week. togetber
with lecture on different portions of Scrin.
ture each Thursday afternoon. He NOS.
sesses marvellous memory upon which he
depends entirely, lie breaches altooetbor
nom inspiration, and has been known ~
enter the pulpit and feeling that 6es had
no testimony y bear, has declined 10 LoId
service, leaving the meeting to the obarna ,e
OF his congregation, He Studies ofiaot ot',aso
great extent and believes In tbo g S,h
eaal;. OF his audience, over whoaa
'eeiings ne hasa surprising control. Dnr;ne rEse