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Domestic News October 4, 1808

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

A Methodist camp meeting near Leesburg, Virginia, ran from Thursday to August 23, drawing 5,000-7,000 people on Sunday, with 580 communing and many converts; 30 preachers attended.

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A Methodist Camp Meeting commenced on Thursday last, near Leesburg in Virginia and ended on Tuesday morning, 23d August. There was a great concourse of people attended during the time, and on Sunday, from the accurate calculation that a spectator could make, there were on the ground between five and seven thousand souls. There were 275 tents and waggons, besides carts and other carriages for the conveyance of passengers. At the administration of the holy sacrament, five hundred and eighty souls communed. This must be pleasing to all those who love our blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ—There were many new converts to the Christian faith—number not known.—The spark that Nero endeavoured to extinguish, is increasing to a mighty flame. Thirty preachers were present.

[Rep. Advocate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Methodist Camp Meeting Leesburg Virginia Religious Gathering Converts Preachers

Where did it happen?

Near Leesburg In Virginia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near Leesburg In Virginia

Event Date

Commenced On Thursday Last ... Ended On Tuesday Morning, 23d August

Outcome

many new converts to the christian faith—number not known

Event Details

A Methodist Camp Meeting with a great concourse of people, between five and seven thousand on Sunday, 275 tents and waggons, five hundred and eighty souls communed at the sacrament, thirty preachers present.

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