The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-08

~AAO1Lf iMrohTANI AND OURlO0S fhON
THE CAPITAL OF THE MORMON EMPRE.-we re-
ceived by yesterdays mail whole batch OF oes
patches from Nauvoo, the beautiful City Oh "oo' III
the far west-the head quarters OF the new reveia-
tlon-the background OF Joe Smith, the Prophet
and Mahomet OF these latter days
This intelligence is highly interesting, particularly
when taken in connexion with the movements OF
Father Miller, the millennium prophet here-as well
as with the movements of Emerson, Greeley, Bris-
bane and the iranscendental prophets OF the new
philosophical revelations in the Atlantic States.
Joe Smith, the Prophet, and his beautiful and ia
Tented wife, Emma, living in the greatest hap
pness Joe is prophesylng and Emma singing
and all Nauvoo listening with rapture and astonsh
ment There has been great rejoicing in Nauvoo,
on the delverance Of the Prophet from the Missouri
Phillstines. Asplendid feast given by the Pro-
phet, and songs sung on the occasion.
appears also that Nauvoo is Aourishing most ra-
pldly-ehowing that Joe's social system, mixed as
1t is with religion and revelation, is much more en-
ergetic and practical than Fouriers famous system,
taught by the transcendentallsts in this region
Nauvoo and the Mormons have made fresh start
in the world
The Prophet has also had, since his recent trou-
bles, new revelation-a vision--a proPhesy-in
rhyme, which is very curious, and which we annex.
In enthusiasm, fancy, originality, and power, this
'fVison" is equal to any lecture that ever was CIV
en- by Emerson, or Brownson, or any other new
light philosopher. 1t may lack in grammar-but
what is grammar In its practical operation, it en-
tirely outstrps and outgenerals not only the Fou-
rierites but also Father Miller and his calculations.
Joe Smith shows most conclusivey that the millen-
mum began with the propagation of Mormonism, or
the flight from Missouri int Illinois-and that the
New Jerusalem is SYNONYMOUS with the Nouvoo.-
To the transcendentalists-the Fourierites and all
new-light philosophers, Joe also shows that the so
cial system can only be improved by building on
religious feelings-and that the progress of huma-
pity is only TO be effected by the progress of rei-
gious impulses and sentiments, however fancfu
they be-
We understand that the Mormons now number
$1,000 men, women, and children; of which number,
nearly $4,000 reside at Nauvoo. They deny the
charges of indecency and immortality made against
them-and assert that they are moral and tempe
rance men, out-andout. The following extracts
the most curious tn ngs in the literature of the
day. On such materials new religion-a new So
cial system-a new empire-is rising in the West
STATE OF NAUvOo.-The whole time and atten-
ton of the saints in this place since their beginning
have been, IN consequence of persecution and ban
ishment from Missouri, devoted to opening new
FARMS building hahltatlons, and to supplying them
selves with food They have consequently paid but
little attention yet, to the raising of sheep and to
the manufacturing OF such articles OF domestic ap-
parel as are indispensable in country; and the
consequences are, that we are deficient in this res
pect. We have lands, we have houses and an
abundance OF provisions; and we recommend 10 all
such as anticipate selling their possessions in the
East, and emlsrating to this place, that they bring
NTH hnvvN fh0 2,1o j.
tic flannel and all the full cloth; common cassi.
mers and satlnetts. which they can procure. Pro-
perty may be sold in the East, in these hard times
for such articles at much better lay, than it posi-
ply can be sold tor, In mc9ey; and in this place,
these articles may be exchanged for lands, provi-
slons, and labor, just about as advantageously as
tor money, and that too al an advanced price from
prime cost sufficient to warrant TRANSFORMATION But
if money be obtained in the East for property it
may be in some respects little better, and should be
preferred. Yet, in these times, must so arrange
affairs, that the scarcity Of money shall not him
der the gathering OF the people, or OF building up the
kingdom of God
And again, sheep in this place stand next to mo
ney, and we hope brethren in the East will use
sheep into this country which they nty can;
and if you cannot sell your property for money! cell
them for sheep or wool, and forward them on here,
that the rams of Nebaioth may minister unto us,
and that domestic economy may receive that pa
tronage which will protect us from the chilling blast
of winter, and adorn our fathers, our mothers, our
wves and our children with the beauty and work
manshp OF their own hands,
Sheep may be driven to this place from as far
East the State of Ohio, and as far to the South
as the southern part of Kentucky, provided they be
driven slowly and by careful and attentive boys or
men II they be driven in the spring before shear
ing, particular must be taken not to overhead
them by driving. II will cost but little TO get them
here; for after grass begins to grow in the spring,
they will pick along by the way, and on the praires
nearly as much as they will require.
Lao m vii do IN
send or bring raw cotton. There many families
in this place who manufacture this article to
good advantage. hope alse, that all the brethren
here will raise, each piece OF flax this year. BY
a little exerton the seed may be procured in time.
Let such brethren as live anywhere within this
State who have flax seed, consecrate it to the tenn
pie, and forward as soon possible to the Temple
committee, that the brethren here may obtain ii
from them for their labor on The Temple
How beautiful it would be for our young girls to
be instructed by thslr mothers how to spin and to
weave, and when they come TO be married, how
very comfortable it would be to have fine quantity
OF good sweet white linen. Therefore, mothers, |
get your wheels ready and tell your daughters that
they the old ashionedpano, and let their be
charmed with the pleasing notes of zeez-zeez- |
Zeez |
hope that none of the Saints will be discouraged
from coming here on account of the tales of sian.
derers, and OF apostate wicked men and women, for
can assure the Saints from careful inquiry and |
strict observation OF circumstances since arrived
here, that apOstate renegadoes have made 7" lies |
their refuge and under falsehood have hid them. |
selves" But the time is near when lying and SLAM
dering tongues will be silent, and sink under the |
just contempt of an abused public, while truth and
virtue will be exalted and shine forth in all their |
beauty and loneliness
GREAT CELKBRArIoN.-The following beautiful |
verses were written and sung, will be seen from
their reading, on the occasion OF Joseph Smiths re-
lease from the hands OF his prosecutors
Mr.. Smith and his lady made feast and invited
upwards OF fifty of their friends to partake with them
which was indeed day of convivality and re-
g,and might properly be called day ofubilee
JUBILEE SONG.
BY MISS y. r. Stow.
That deed that tim we celebrate
So rite with liberty;
When the official powers Of State
Pronounced the Prophet free,
When foul expressions hand was stayd--