Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
From the Louisville Journal,
The MOrmOns.

We learn from a late number OF the
Warsaw Qtl.) Signal, that there is much
excitement in that county against the Nor
mons. Few who have not had o2portuni-
~ of-Iearning on the spot, the progress
which that deuded, infatuated secl is MAX
ing, can form but an imperfect idea ofthe
rapIdltv with which the Mormons are in
creasing, both in power and in numbers.
Not long after their expulsion from
Missouri, they located themselves at Com
merce, Hancock county, Illinois. This
point was wisely chosen. From its stu
alton at the head ofthe lower rap ids of the
Mississippi, it is one ofthe most important
points in that region.
| In conformity with, pretended revelation
from heaven the prophet and leader fthis
sect, Joe Smith, changed his name to that
OF Nauroo. Last winter they Obtained fur
| it, from the Illinois Legislature, a city
charter with many important privileges
Three interpretations besides were grant
ed them at the same session, one ofwhich
! is that OF military band, under the name
of the Marco Legioa." The latter has
created much dissatisfaction and some fears
among the citizens of the adjoining coun.
ties. The Legion is not confined to Nau-
VOC, but any lesident of Hancock county,
Liable to military duty, may become enroll
ed in it. 49,.
Uoder the provisions of their charter,
this band has obtained liberal share OF
The safe arms, and among the rest several
pieces Of ordnance. The Uniform of this
[ Legion is splendid. The young mra OF
1.-The county are ambitious of joining it,
aud this has been the means Of adding
much to their numbers and influence.
4 Their musters are very frequent, and
Nauvoo has the appearance of military
town. Nearly every prominent man
among them. ON the prophet himself
down 10 The elders, has "a military title
They make no secret Of their motives fo
this military organization. Not only tht
1" Nauvoo House. IA splendid building
/ erected by a chartered com anv, but thei
: Temple" ana some other edifceS hav,
been constructed 10 some measure with a,
eve to the defence Of the town in case o
rupture similar 10 the one iu Missouri.
I Judgirg only from the paIpabIe absurd
$ lily OF the doctrines open which Mormon
ism is founded, the riilcalJus hum bug O
the Golden Plates the claims of Jo
: Smith to inspiration, and The pretension O
q The elders to the power of working mir
ac!es, people abroad have i,nbibtd the i'm
= preston that the leaders of that seet are
set of ignorant knaves, and that Mormon
! ism IS destined to brief career, and thes
!. like the Thousand and one' religion
fl impostures that have preceded it, be for
r gotten. This idea We are induced % be
, iieve is incorrect That the leaders ar
knaves IS mdisputa5lV true. out no on
: can become acquainted with their mana &c
: ment without being convinced that The,
n are profoundly acquainted with hurnai
nature, and their plans ofoperation evinc
no common abili.y.s j. .
: la a touf In that region 10 October las
n We were as;onished at the increase of Ihei
!. numbers, and the Improvements they haE'
/, made IN various parts of Hancock and tn
= adjoining couaties. and on the opposit
of side Of the Mississippi in Iowa Territory
y Ii IS believed that more buildings hav
= been erected in Nauvoo The present-yea
! than N any other town in The stat,
: Several hundred emigfants from Eng CLAN
"a converts 10 Mormonism-have bee
nj added to their number The past summer
a and still greater number are expecte
next year. They have also received yer
~ large accessions from New York an
oil other Eastern states.
lie Il reflects bnt little credit upon the il
ed telligence and good sense Of our countT,
men. that so gross delusion. such phi
6 full inposture should obtain permane
e- standing; yet il is the opinion Of all vi
have had an opportunity of investigates