The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-08
Worthwhile, Pa.
Correspondence Of the Herald

Decline OF Mathematician to Business and Rea.
son-Aftempt to CRATE a Mormon Excitement :
An Orthodox Quaker Wedding-Bribry and
Corruption Curious State Of Afans Amongst
Community Of Friends.
J. q. BENNETT, Esq
In these stirring times Of political excitement,
no paper is so eagerly sought for here as the Her
add In addition TO its full and ample reports of
things political, religious, scientific and financial,
It's ably written editorials, marked as they are by
genius, research and originality, bring conviction
to every unprejudced mind, and evidently reflect,
in great degree, the condition and tendencies OF
the mighty Public Thought OF the "Imperal City"
Many OF those persons in this neighborhood who
became infected with that preposterous humbug,
Millerlsm, have, am happy to say relinquished all
belief IN that fanaticsm since the Esd OF last month,
and have returned TO their usual avocatons. Among
others, Mr.. w. B. G., whose unfortunate condi-
ton has been previously mentioned, has re- opened
his store, and, in co-partnership with former
Mr. G. still adheres to belief in the approaching
destruction OF the world, but has renounced all
faith IN the predictions OF Father Miller and his g.
norant coadjutors, and has become true and de-
vout Christian, relying solely upon the Word of God
for consolation and spiritual instruction. have
heard OF several practical jokes that were played
upon the Mileres during the height Of the excite
ment Among Others, the following may not be
unlntereGIlng;-
Upon the memorable night lin the annals of
Millerism) of the ed October, the poor, deluded
fanatics in the village of F. betook themselves to
their house-tops, and to their camps in the fields
adjacent, and, clothed in their spotless ascension
robes, awaited with fear and trembling the awful
coming" The night was damp, cold and drear
drlzzllng rain was fast soaking their garments
I'm a way that only drzzling rain can soak } and
heir spirits were dropping TO the lowest ebb. The
groans OF the men, the means OF the women, and
the cries OF the children, lent terrible and awful
interest to the scene. The canting exhortations
that were uttered with such frantic earnestness
the mourninl cries Of Amen" from the lips OF fra.
glle women, and the plaintive lamentations Of the
children suffering under bodily distress, be bet
ter imagined than described Suddenly, ana when
the excitement and enthusiasm were at their pitch
a large and luminous ball Of fire, if by magic
was seen to cut horrible capers amongst the graves
in neighborng church yard You may well ina
CINE what effect this sudden apparltion had upon
the perturbed lmaginatons Of the fanatics. Their
-hrieks, cries, groans, and lamentations
dreadful contortioRs Of features, evnciDg the aw
full state OF mind within-the cries Of misery and
woe OF some, the loud hallelujahs OF JOY from
others-al presented most agsnlzing picture 70
the compassionate beholder Many sank faintine
to the ground, and others, with uplfted hands and
rigid features, waited the first from that terri
BILE Trumpet which would summon the dead from
their graves, and the living into the presence OF
their Maker Meanwhile, the scene in the grave
yard was changlng-the immense tire ball having
finished Its antics, new cause OF alarm, in the
wheels, rockets, Roman candles, &C., were all sc,
in motion at one moment. As many of the Mil
lerltes had never witnessed any thing of the kind
before, and Of course were unable to account for IT,
but through some supernatural agency, they became
completely frantic, and remained in that condition
until the glorious sun OF the next morning burst
upon them. The deception was then explained,
and many cursed their folly for ever being duped
into the belief OF Mlllerlsm. Probably this will be
a warning lesson to many of them, and in future
hey will place but little reliance upon the word OF
man, but by pursuing strictly vrtuous and Chris
tlan-lke course Of life, be ever ready to meet their
Creator In garments OF spotless purity
Another little incident occurred in this village
A young man became infected, and relisquished
all labor. He was living from :" hand to mouth"
with what little assistance his father was enabled
to allow him. Several remonstrances from his
parent having no effect, the old gentleman's pa
lience finally became exhausted, and he waited on
his son determined to deny him all aid unless he
endeavored to do something tor himself. The son
was lnfexible in his belief and said as the end Of
all things would take place in few days, he should
work no more. "And suppose the end Of tht
world don't take place on the twenty third" said
the father, "wha. will you do then =, :. Oh"
Heavenly Father will assist u.s." . Faith" said
the old man, "you may well say that, you lazy
rascal, for IFS myself hat you expect will be your
Heavenly Father, and no one else" He went to
work next day.
To fill the hiatus created by the lull in the Mil.
erte freIr, we lately had disciple Of the defunct
Joe Smith amongst US, 'ycelpt Jehn Horn, formerly
Of the city of Nauvoo. He endeavorsd to create
excitement in favor Of that iniquitous twin-sis.
ter Of Observation-Disclosures. He took the
ground recently divulged BY Mistress Emma Smith,
as being the ultimate object OF the prophet Joe,
namely the return of the Jews to the Holy Land;
and although his auditors may not have been quite
so intelligent as those who listened to the lecture
of Major Noah in New York, ON a similar subject,
doubt whether ne made more converts than do
the redoubtabe Major In good truth, l believe
the people are beginning to open their eyes TO the
humbug and deception by which they are so fre-
quenty and 80 successfully duped, and in this
not only to detect but also to punish the ignorant
blockheads who may in future endeayor to prac-
tlce upon their credullty.
A marriage, after the Orthodox Quaker fashion,
took place in Fallsington last week, between VIM
tt, Of Wilmington, Del, and Rachel M,
OF this meeting There Is something 30 simple, 30
pure, unostentatlous, and yet SO Impressive, in
genuine Quaker wedding, that II never fails to
pleasure and delight. The modest and downcast
look Of the fair brlde dressed In the plain and SIM
pie habiliments Of the sect, present remarkable
contrast with the usual behaviour and appearance
present instance, love and tenderness were to be
observed in every movement OF the happy couple,
and we wish them every happiness for the future,
which their youth and beauty deserve.
"Love Is the golden chain that binds
The happy minds above,
And heS an heir Of Heaven who 6nds
His bosom swell with love-"
Public marriages in the Hicksite meetings now
seldom, II ever, take place. The ceremony is &C.
nerally performed in private families TINS is one
of the many changes made by this new society.
A former correspondent alludes to some meta
rious political man9uvres TO increase the wing
vote in certain township in this county. pre-.
sumo he refers to the township OF Falls the poll
being held in little village called Tyburn. Al
though q political friend Of the party reflected
upon, cannot withhold my assent from your cores
pondenls structures. The scene presented start
ling evidence Of the dissraceful and demoralizng
influence which a few inconsderate politicians
may exert over the peace, quietness, and sobriety
of neighborhood. Here, IN the very centre Of a
grounds OF the " Manor" Of William Penn, we
see the heartess partlzan wagng unprInclpIed war
tare against the pure and true principles handed
down by that great aud good man. would sooner
suffer the most ignominious political deieat than
the party triumph through such vile and discre-
dltable mcans-means unworthy the civilization