The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-30

LATE AND INTERESTING FROM THE MORMON EN-
PRE- ON THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI. have re-
ceved very late accounts from the new Mormon
religious empire, established by Joe Smith, the mo-
dern MISUNDERSTANDING which are very interest.
ing and curious IN people which have attracted
the attention OF the public throughout the old and
new world-in the Atlantic States, and the CONT
nent Of Europe. Our correspondence is annexed
BY these authentic statements it appears that the
holy city of the Mormons, called NauvOo, is in
creasing more rapidly than overland that the re-
cent efforts to prosecute the prophet and to disgrace
their religion have only resulted in popularity
"a freshincrease OF convers-and further successes
on land and water. New revelations and fresh pre-
dicions are also in the sack, and will soon be out.
The batch OF brass plates will be the foundation
of more prophecy, wonder, excitement, and In
crease. Joe Smith has already demolished Father
Miller and the politicians, and is now preparing to
issue another book of Mormon, that will wake up
the world second time. We shall wait for this
development, with open mouth at least.
The following is our correspondence from the
Holy City, which is quite curious and interesting =
NAuvoo, ILL.,, May 7, ls43
Rapid Increase of NduvOO-Progress OF the Faith
Jut-Nep Discovery of Brass Plates-.Spiendid
Military RepleiO-S ctence- Politics.
DEAR BENNETT
The Spring has at last opened, after long and
very severe winter, which has brought us into May
before the forest buds and the plains pat on their
green nantes /; but lovely May is preparing the
face of Nature with her usual taste the feathered
warblers begin 10 chrp their notes of praise, while
the din and hustle OF business consequent upon the
rapid Improvement OF our city, form an aspect at
once suspicious of its future glory and greatness
About five hundred emigrants from England have
ls n lie her
on their way, besides many who are daily arriving
in small parties from different parts of the United
States all Of whom settle in the city or its immed-
ate vicinity. Those who have means, buy lot of
land, and build upon it Immediately. Mechanics OF
all classes are here in abundance, who find sufficient
employment to procure a substance, but would un-
doubtedly meet with greater degree of prosperity
If we had some capitalists to commence manuiac-
turing upon more extensive scale. am surprised
that Eastern capitalists do not turn their attention to
this point there can be no better place on the con-
tlnent OF America for the enterprise OF those who
command capital. Any amount of the best of me-
chancal labor can be had here at low prce-all
the necessary materials for erecting and carrying
manufactures convenient. Water power can
be had to great extent with a little expenditure-a
navsable stream LAYING our shore, by which we can
ship our surplus products cheap to the South, the
North and East, besides the rapid increase of popu-
latlon OF this place, Is such to demand the pre-
paratiOn Tor extensive manufacturing establishments
to supply the demand for home consumption. Facts
as they exist, warrant the conclusion that this place
IN hve years, will be the largest city in the West.
and If was predisposed TO the marvellous, might
carry out the conclusle until had swept over the
large cities Of this continent, and set up a rivalry
with those of Europe and Asia. Suffice it TO say,
In view OF this city and It's founder, that strange
things have happened, and still things strange
may happen
Another set of plates have been found in Pike
county, IN this State they were dug out of large
mound, fifteen feet from the summit, by company
OF persons, fifteen in number who all affirm to the
tact OF their situation when found There were SIX
In number, about three inches in length, and two
and a halt broad at one end, and one inch broad at
the other, being something of the form OF bell,
about the sixteenth OF an inch thick, with hole in
the small end OF each, fastened together with ring,
apparently OF iron or steel, but which was SO oxi-
dlsed as 10 crumble TO pieces when handled. The
plates are evidently brass, and are covered on both
sides with hyerogliphcs. They were brought up and
shown to Joseph Smith. He compared them in my
presence with his Egyptian alphabet, which he
took from the plates from which the Book OF Nor
mon was translated and they evidently the same
characters He therefore will be able 10 decipher
them There can be no doubt but they record
OF some kind, cured with an individual, centuries
ago a skeleton was found with them-some Of the
bones In such state OF preservation TO show the
size OF the Individual, whose height must have been
eight and hall feet You may expect something
very remarkably pretty soon.
Yesterday, the sixth of May, was the general pa
rade of the Nauvoo Legion. Gen. Arlington Ben
nett expected TO be here TO inspect the Legion,
u,
but the military spirit predeminated, and the ranks
were well filled they formed and went through the
6voutons out on the Prairie, about two miles from
the Temple all in good style, expect, Gas was not
observlngthem when they came in the town in the
afternoon somew hat fahgued, no doubt, but still
presenting martial appearance. An elegant band
OF music IN front, the Lieut. General, 10 Smith, and
staff, next-tOllowed by Major General Wilson Law
and staf-then the Cavary-,hen the Artillery
then the Infantry. The officers were well uni
formed, and are fine looking men. The private
soldiers (most Of them) were without uniform, but
are well disciplined, and ready to good service to
their country. thought they passed. "WhO
would not be soldier = The stafs OF the two first
ranking Generals, were adorned with twelve beau
ttul ladies mounted on elegant chargers, and if the
ofhcers OF the Legion could not serve their country
IN the field CALAMITY with such aids, then the days OF
chlvary and knight-erraniry are certainly over.
We have number of visitors here continually,
some wishing to lecture on chronology, some on
photography, some on neurology and mesmerlsm,
thinking, suppose, there Is fine field for their
humbuggery but fortunately for the citizens, they
lind men here that are able to scan the sciences,
and the: ability TO illustrate their principles The
first floor every Sabbath. The Prophet frequently
addresses from five to six thousand auditors with all
the eloquence and pathos which he so pre-emnently
possesses.
The political parties are marshalling their force,
Tor the August election, when representatives to Con-
gress are TO be elected. Our new district COM
mences at our county (Hancock), and takes in all
the river cour ties to Galena. The Mormons are
supposed to hold the balance of power between the
two parties, and great efforts are made by political
demagogues to obtain their votes, and by some
who about fit to represent them as Col. Pluck
to represent the militia of Pensyva hope
they will select agood man that will have moral
stamina enough to serve them if any such ofer
himself. II not, why let them run one of their own
men. We are bound to have dignity and impor
lance, and to be heard in the councils of the nation
Numbers must and will be heard.
Yours, A GENTLE.
City Intelligence.
UNION CoURsE.-The sweepstakes and purse $3.50, two
mile heats which to have been to-day, are
postponed until TO "wednesday account OF
the weather There will be 6pe days spor; Thurs.
day Qast day. Three will come off. Purse mile
heats purse $500, three mile heats end Jocky Club
nurse four mile heats