The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-14
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PRooREss OF MoRMoNIsM IN BosroN.-The Rev.
Freeman Nickerson, one of the Mormon Apostles,
gives the following summary of the progress of the
new revelation down sast:"-
"I commenced preaching in Boston, on the Both
of May last, in Winchester Hall, in the forenoon,
and in the afternoon took a part in the free discus
sion, which / followed for several months, when
one of the number which was called lntides, began
to believe in the truth Of the Old and New Testa-
n,ents, which the world calls Mormonism. The
individual was Mr.. Abjah Tewksbury, who open
ed his shipping office, and seated it, for free preach
ing. He was the first that was baptised in Boston.
Three others were baptsed on the 9th Of January,
1872, lhaye held fore and afternoon meetings at 50
street, ever since. There was a branch
organised in Boston, numbering thirty, including
one elder and three priests, on the On of March
The great inquiry after trnth still continues. Seve-
raj are added to the church weekly. | have bap-
tised In Boston and vicinity. Some from Maine,
some have gone to sea in vessels, several in Lynn,
four In Midway, and seven in Cape Cod, and all
are strong in the faith, and in good standing. l have
baptised in all, a little rising fifty persons. There
are calls .for preaching on every. side. We have
meetings in private houses through the city, nearly
every evening. People of all classes come to hear,
and 1t is rare that one goes away dissatisfied. The
honest in heart are coming out; and l think will
every one join the church. There is likewise a
branch organised In Salem. Brother Snow is
preahing there. His church has sixty-two men,
bers, and is incre asing every week. There is one
elder and one priest. Elder Magla is preaching In
Petersboro', Gilsen, and vicinity, where there are
several branches, numbering about one hundred
| understand twenty have been baptised in one
day. A branch has been established also, in North
bridge, of upwards of thirty members, and is on the
increase; Elder SWEET presides.
NAvAL.-The U. S. ship St, Louis, and schooner
Shark, from Callao, was at Valparaiso on the 2Ist
Of December.
The U. 8. schooner Phenix was at Key Biscayne
The ODD of Mech Lar oNrar.o~ 49, L---
turned the evening ofthe 221 from a long expedition
in the Everglades, The following is a list of her of.
fcers &C. R. p. Rogers, Esq , Lieut.. CONG; A.
d Harrell, First Lieut.; B. f. B. Hunter, and w.
M. Caldwell, Passed Midshipmen c. S. Throek.
morton, Midshipman John Hastings, Assistant
Surgeon VIM. S. Holins, Captains Clerk.
MISS CLAREyDoN's RKAprNGs.-Don't forget that
this pretty girl gives her third series of REGULATIONS
tonight, at the Society Library Rooms.
MRs. Brrrs' ABDOMINAL SuppoRTERs.-Mrs Belts
OF Philadelphia, the celebrated inventress of the
:" Abdominal Supporter" has arrived in this city, and
may be seen at the Astor House. Her inve ntien has
received the unanimous appreciation Of the most dis
tinguished members of the Faculty, and is RAPIDLY
acquiring the most extensive reputation amongst
the interesting class of sufferers for the promotion
OF whose comfort it is intended. Drs. Delsfeld.
Francis, Stevens, Rogers, Parker, Gilman, the Edi-
tor ofthe Lancet, and all Our most eminent physi-
cians, unite in commencing Mrs. Belts invention TO
public appreciation. OF course it must succeed.
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LAST BALL OF THE Seasonal number of Young
gentlemen who veal Jumps and small clothes, give
Professor Charraud, the celebrated artist of the light
fantastic toe, a complimentary ball on the 10th inst.
1t will take place at ~ White street,on Wednesday
evening next. A dozen dress makers are making
preparations-and some fresh beauties are coming
out for the first time. The Cracovienne, the Ma
zourka, the kamskatka, the Havanaera, and many
other dances, will be tripped of in first rate style.
CHAIRMAN The ArRr.-The incre asing vigor of the
operations at this establishment, give evidence of
the restored health of the worthy manager. This
evening that general f%avorite, Mr.. Kirby, appears in
the much admired piece of the Carpenter of Rou.
en-" supported by other attractive entertainments
Most managers, when in the full tide Of success, re- |
lax their exer,ions but il seems only to stimulate
Thorne TO new enterprises in the production Of no.
yelty.