The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-28
MOUNDsvILLE CAMP MEETING.
1.-THE boys" in droves. attended the
camp meeting at Moundsville yesterday.
They were elated with the prospect Of

1.-THE boys" in droves, attended the
camp meeting at Moundsville yesterday.
They were elated with the prospect OF
pleasant times and glorious revo-
ution in spiritual things. All
radiant in their hope and these
bright snticipations, they boarded
the "extra," enjoying a social treat and
cheerful ride unto the gates of the city.
No scamp ground" greeted their eyes,
however, aud they were informed that
short and very pleasant ride awaited
them "across the country q short dis
taucc.' Several nicely painted and we'll
seated vehicles stood ready for their sc-
commodation, and they eagerly sppropri-
ated couple of the number TO their
especial use All being ready, they told
the driver to .let EN- out" ut the best
speed.
= The sturdy young grsngerdidriet EN-
out over a mile aud hall OF the very
worst road that mortal man ever ira
veased With glazing eyeballs and
death-like grip upon the side Of the
wagon, "the boys" went humping over
that ground at "two-forty gait" and
when they arrived on the grounds the
party was at subject for the artistic
Mast" from which to draw his most
thrilling scenes. Every collar was
wited, suspender buttons all OH
plug hats stove smack chunk
down to the ear. Every face re-
sembied the angered countenance of
Modoc, all dripping with perspirstlon.
Slowly the physically demoralized excur-
sionists arose from their springless seats,
ierked down their vests and gave their
pants an upward lift, pinned them to-
getber, and were ready for taking in y
the camp scene and drinking of the
drippngs OF the sanctuary the waters OF
reinvigoratlng and everlasting life.
To this end our heroes took position
by leaning against tree they didn't
care about sitting any more for whilc)
in close proximity to the stand. After
getting comiur tabIy situated, all tho fac
uties of listening and understanding
were brought into requisitlon, and tor
fully five minutes the spiritually
furnishing delegates from the city
gazed, stretched their neck, and
finally, to make sure OF every word
got close up under the stand, and listen
ing STILL discovered that the eloquent
Devine was dispensing the truth most
nuently in pure and unadulterated Ger
man-at least 'the boys" supposed it to
be German, although it was Greek 10
them. Here WAS dilemma. Despair
ing of receiving any benefits from the
services, they began foraging for food
and water that quencheth the mortal
thirst.
Both were found in the tent of good
brother, and the way the eatabIes disep-
peared around there did credit 10 the DEL
egation, although it filled the heart of the
host with dismay at the prospects of being
CLEANED out" summarily.
Many long hours were put in by our
heroes, and then the pleasure of re-
turn ride over the axle-tree of lumber
wagon stared them in the face. No
other alternative presented itself, and re-
luctently and with woeful countenances
they gently sat upon the soft side of
an oak plank, and once again bounced
over mile and half of rough
ness. Arriving at home, the played
out, disappointed, dumbfuddled and
decidedly sold camp meeting excursion
lists sought the quiet shades and joyful
associations OF home with an eagerness
delightful to behold. They lounged on
the grass and sofas, but we have not yet
heard of any of the number who has sat
upright and IN order since his return.
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF