The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-22
edericksburg, Va.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va FEB 8, 1872.
Mormonism IN Trsinia-hs astounding Progress
Persecution helps the Gospel.

hormonism in Virginia -Rs astounding Progress
Persecution helps the Gospel
As your journal seems to be the mirror which re.
fleets TO the most distant parts Of this country and
the world, the mass G.. intelligence collected from
individual parts, modification seizes upon me al
not witnessing the moving events Of cur bright vii
lage chronicled therein. II you will allow one to
inform you concerning the frolics of fortune, and
the cabinet secrets of this place and its environs
am the one that will do it. will direct your gaze
upon those in the broad path Of honesty, upon those
whs glide about with noiseless step to gain unholy
ends, and upon the stumbling of some impatient,
ambitious fools, who in tempest are thrown to the
surface, bask in the sunbeam while the tempest
lasts, and sink to dregs when it subsides who, like
an exhalation, rise aud vanish.
There are some queer fish in them digeins,"
with some queer anecdotes hanging 10 their tails,
as ever laughed dull care away or brushed the cob
web from the brain. can relate but one event at
present, which relates to Mormonism. This is no
laughing matter as it touches upon religion, but it
is our decided lion at present.
Shortly after Christmas, Z" latter day saint'' was
invited by Camelite to lecture in the church for
the purpose of giving or receiving a straitening
After a dozen exhibitions OF his strength, they
thought he became unruly, and on motion of Tho
mas Jenkins, one Of the cooperating disciples, he
was faxed to quit" As is usual, persecution
by few is followed by the sympathy Of many, and
his lectures afterwards were attended by crowds
Though an ilhterate man. Mr.. Jones' is shrewd
one. and possesses considerable knowledge of ca
cred history, and though some were confounded,
and others were convinced, he labored some time
without inducing any to adept his creed publicly
but few days ago the ice was broken by the.moral
courage of John H. Bunting, Esq who openly
acknowledged conviction, was bapised before a
crowd of 1000, and in coming up out of the waters
poured forth an impromFtu like one inspired. which
shot thrill through the bosom OF all whose felicity
it was to hear him. and had tremendous effect upon
the Camelies Mr.. Jones has been for some weeks
previous speaking at the csurt'house The Camel
ties have again lifted their mace against him, and
on Saturday night, before dense crowd, occupied
the Mormons temporary pulpit; and, from docu-
ments obtained from our Extra Billy" in Congress,
attempted to denounce his creed. But never did a
warrior sell his life more recklessly, never did a
bull calculate SO rashly when buttlng against 10"
comotive than did the Cametes in this instance
against the Mormons. Mr.. Jones did not attend,
but handed the castle key 20 Mr.. B. The mis-
take of the Camelites was, that though they were
aware of the giant intellect possessed by Mr. Bell,
still thought they, he must fail upon such short &C.
quaintance Of 30 defenceless cause but most lu-
mnousy and ably did he defend it, and in reply to
some charges made upon him Of having denied his
religion, such burss Of eoquence, bold and melting
rppled from his lpe, as drove scoffers out OF
the house and better would it have been for those
who made the charges to have had upon their fore
head coal Of fire, than to have endured his scath-
ing words when they themselves had denied the re-
grade in organizing the Camelite church
Last week, Mr.. ]. preached in the Universe
list church lin Falmouth, and caused great excite
ment. Falmouth is mile up the river, and is bet
ton of the different breeds Of hogs at SCOTS corner
1t is small village, with only one church, and ex
ceptug the various breeds Of hogs, always kept on
hand by Mr.. X, has little attraction.
There is no telling to what extent this Mormon
excitement will go ; If a humbug, then are we most
eeregously humbugged, but if truth, then you must
rejoice to see the cause prevailing
We have had summer days last week, and spring
weather for weeks together, with no prospect for
ice. The gals here is very pretty.
ls.ti.H JoHS SAITH.