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They had notices stuck up, saying it would take place on the 23d if fair, - otherwise it would be postponed till the next day.  I think the above operated very much against them, - but suffice it to say they had a very nice company, and an excellent colored Band from Baltimore that discorused most excellent music, [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] which added no little to the interest of the occasion.  It was after 1,o'clock when the meeting was called to order by the Rev. Alexander Kennedy, who then gave out an appropriate hymn which was followed by a stirring appeal to the Throne of Grace, to so imbue the people's minds with a just idea of the utter letterings and