St. Landry democrat., 1881-11-05

BAYOU CHICoT, LA, Nov. 1st, 1881.

BAYOU CH1CoT, La, Nov. list, 1881.
Friend DEMOCRAT:
Learning that on Sunday morning,
Oct. 30th. the services of the Camp
meeting would be held at the famous
BELLE CHENEY SPRINGS,
| found myself vending my way to-
wards that pleasant summer resort. On
arrival there found the meeting had
commenced the night previous, and no.
arrived, but at about 8 a. IN. they began
to flock in from all points of tie com
pass, having been delayed by the rains
and heavy roads, and although MI.
Fisher had made the most strenuous
exertions for the accommodation of the
visitors, very many were obliged to
camp out. At about II o'clock there
We're about 400 people in attendance
and services commenced, The people
seemed to be in earnest as scarcely an
individual could be seen outside OF the
Immense Temperance Church which
had been erected by the exertions of
the neighboring inhabitants of the dist
riot. We were proud to distinguish
among prominent people in attendance
our old war horse Capt. Sam and his
estimable lady, c. Wells, Esquire of
Wellswood, Mr.. Blackshear from Plat
sance, and others of note.
The services were opened by the
Rev. Mr.. Hutfpauir, who delivered
most earnest and eloquent discourse,
claiming the attention OF the audience
so that in that vast assemblage a pin
would be heard if dropped on the floor.
| have been to several camp meetings
but never witnessed so attentive an
audience, nor one better behaved. II
any came to disturb, their better feel
ings must surely have won the victory.
1t is pity that the leading members Of
these meetings do not pay more atten-
ton to the comfort of those who attend.
[ witnessed many families and ladies
who for the sake OF being present suf-
fered much Inconvenience, and it is to
be hoped that next year, the leaders will
take time by the fOrelock and fix I'D
some sort of shelter beforehand. A
person prays and joins in religious GER
none the worse for being COM
Portable in body and oftentimes the
spirit is vexed by discomfort, and una
able to receive the good words with
and graciousness.
The Reverend VIM Of Lafayette de-
livered on Sunday evening, one Of the
most soul stirring prayers it was ever
my fortune to hear. It gave comfort to
many, and the mourners bench was
crowded to overlooking. Altogether
the Methodist church was great gain
er of souls this time, and it is to be
hoped that at the series OF meetings to
be held at Chicot, commencing on Fri
day evening, before the LIST Sunday in
many more will be added to
the church.
noticed few couples of young folks
passed off together, but whether they
were talking Of the services OF not | |
tell. May he they were carrying
Dut the precept, love one another.
Thanks are certainly due to Mr.. Fish
er, Nathan Erich and others who did |
heir best to satisfy the body-greater
hanks are due to those earnest work
ers in the Divine Masters cause for the
salutary advice and soul stirring words
delivered by them and that their works
nay show in the near future is the
hearty wish of every one who was there.
The weather is still favorable for our
cotton farmers, and produce rolls by
lally on its way to your town.
Mr.. jet. Meershon the Photo-Artist
eft yesterday for visit, with his lady
nd little child to Bayou de Glaize
where he will stay week or too and
eturn.
Capt. Haas and the Doctor returned
ate leaving Miss Belle in New Orleans.
We are glad too welcome our physician
nd friend back for we can i'll spare
i'm even for short time. Prof. Nc
Daniel of Opelousas, arrived in town
his evening on his way to Alexandria.
Son voyage, friend MAC" and great
lck. Yours truly, p. X.