The New York herald., 1844-10-21

MISUNDERSTANDING Out-ndsins or che
Great Day-Postponement until after the
Election, or the Great Event.
Having heard recently, much OF the close sp-
proach Of the end Of all things,we were anxious to
get an opportunity of obtaining every information
possible on the esubject-"consequently our "Unr-
vailed Corps were on the alert They were sta
toned in different quarters for the purpose OF
giving the latest information as 10 what was likely
TO occur, according 10 the most authentic returns.
The first stationed himself near the "Church of
the Second Advent People," at the corner of
Christie and DeaRcey streets; another proceeded
TO the place of meeting in Chatham Square. In
these two cases the former had little nothing TO
do He found the house of worship locked up,
with several groups outside arguing the different
points at issue, pro and con. He listened awhile
aud heard various rumors. II was stated that the
authorsles had ordered the place TO be closed on
account of the frequent complaints of parties re-
siding in the neighborhood, being annoyed by the
great concoursc OF persons assembled around; that
the worship of the followers of Miller could not
pursue their devotons in quietDess or peace that
their doctrines and preaching were repugnant to
common sense and feeling, and that they lead the
most weak and ignorant astray TO the neglect OF
their homes, children, and dearest ties-to the
great injury OF the community al large; and under
such circumstances, the authorities called
upon to put down the meetings OF such parties as a
common nuisance. There could not be outside
the doors OF the building less number than 500
persons, all evidently chagrned at the dlsappont-
mrnt Of not having an opportunity OF hearing or
seeing the different intellectual lights promised to
be displayed within the building. Each of these
small parties argued the different pollts at issue
the common way and terminated In the usual
satisfactory manner, each more confirmed In their
previous ideas.
The place OF meeting OF the Second Advent peo-
pie in Chatham Square, more orderly and re-
gular. There was a crowded audience at an early
hour, as II was expected that some of the great
guns would go Off The room was crowded, and
the attendance was most orderly and correct. At
ter the usual prayers and singing, in which there
was not AM thing beyond what we have before
related, of similar meetings of this body, ayoung
man OF very intelligent cast OF countenance came
forward and took his ext from Corinthians 10 and
IL "Those who standeth take heed lest they fall. !"
The gentleman proceeded to take review OF the
conduct OF the followers of Miller. and went on to
show that if they were incorrect TO day and date
relative 10 the coming OF the Lord, they were
working great good and were preparing themselves;
matter when he came, they would be ready TO
meet him. He was succeeded by another person
OF narrowed counienance, more aged, with most
singular turn OF the mouth. He was above texts
for the subject OF his observations and went on 10
dlae on the possibility OF the followers OF Miller
be mistaken, and said that they might be possibly
injury to the community, because every one would
be sufficiently warned. Ii they erred in their pre-
para'ions, il would not be the fault OF the notifers
of the Lord. They might err as 10 exact coming,
but at the same time, if they did SO, what did II
amount to 7 he was ready and willing to acknow-
ledge the tact, II such was the case, and would
confess every thing that was required Of him-l
will confess our errors, and what then We have
been mistaken III these latter dates, slight mis-
take of numbers, but The Lord was sure at hand -
de proceeded 10 say that tneir doctrines sooner or
later, would make man prepared to meet the Judg-
ment OF the Lord, and that IL was only wu per-
version of intellect that denied the owledgment
OF these truths He was certain and sure that the
end was on the tenth day of the seventh month ac
taking pace-which will be on Wedn. sday morn
ing next The 23dins (Atlhis expression, there were
expressions Of " . Lord, hear Thy words y Tn.
speaker proceeded 10 argue if they were mistaken
what then !-They only erred, which every mortal
was liable to; and what the consequence /? II
was only mistake but if they were correct what
would be the cOnst queDce TO the Ill believing they
would be damned TO all eternity Tor receiving the
word in due season and whether sooner or later,
it was better TO be prepared for the coming of the
Lord. IL was true that there might be slight
mstake-it might be the 7th of November next
What then! Sooner or later let US be prepared
The speaker proceeded thus tor some time, after
which prayer and h,mn was delivered, and IN.
meeting broke up bat not without cole cton hav-
ing been previously made for the support OF the
Menle doctrine, short as II was TO the time tor
In th- afternoon, still greater crowds were assem-
bled outside OF the church in Delaney street, dis
cnssing the various knottv points in question, with
equal satisfaction. At Chatham square, directly
alter The doors were opened, the room was
crowded, and the outer door was closed SO as to
prevent the lngress or egress OF parties, with po-
lice officer, very necessary appendage to such
proceedings, to keen order. The discourse OF
very similar tendency to that Of the morning,
though lack ing somewhat OF the talent. The other
places of worship were in a like condition; and
therefore, we need not give the vouminous reports
of our different reporters, except the variety af
orded by Mrs Margaret Bishop.
Margaret Bishop.
Military Hall, last evening, was crowded to ac-
tual suffocation-the fair worshippers at the shrine
OF this inspired prophecies, composing the chief
part of the audience.
At half past seven o'clock curious locking per
sonage. with Paganni ntenance-ong beard,
and very mysterious expression-mounted pul
pit and chaunted few hymns, when, before the
commencement of the ceremony, the plate was
sent round and collection was made; and if, by
It's amount, were to be formed an estimate Of the
wealth, respectability and influence of the audito-
ry, certainly "the erratic instinct of prophecy -
with which this lady is gifted, has been sold at a
discount, scarcely two dollars, in copper cents,
were collected. However, large and apparently
respectable auditory were in attendance. Three
members of the coniraternity, with plates, went
around the room, and, however anxious they might
have felt TO draw from the purses of the audience,
they cannot be called "ciosc shavers, as their long
boards may be considered attested copies of that OF
the great prophet who opened the ceremonies
After the collections had taken place, another
hymn was sung, when--
Mrs MARGARET Bishop mounted the pulpit, and
with much n0nchdlance united her bonnet, and
She is woman about forty five years Of age. with
nothing about the countenance to indicate the ex
traordlnary tale Mt with which she is gifted. The
eye, however, which is dark and penetrating, is a
redeem,Dg feature (ii we may be allowed the ex-
presson), and occasionally Iii up with much bril-
ancy, she proceeded In her discourse, betray.
ing an earnestness and sincerity ct purpose which
was deeply calculated to win upon her hearers =
Her style of oraiory her gestlcualoR-her volu-