The New York herald., 1844-09-30

INTERESTING FROM THE MoRMoNs. s.-Accordlng to
all accounts, there Is very serious split among
the Mormons, and the church is quarrelling Sc
riously among themselves. Sidney Rigdon has
been cut off The following is his curious trial,
from the Norvoo Neighbor -
TRIAL OF ELDER RIeDoN -On Sunday, the 9Th
inst, Elder Sidney Rigdon was tried Tor unchris
tian-lke conduct. Fellowship had been prevlou; :
y Withdrawn from him by the quorum of the
defence on the above day. The Oldest bishop of
the church, at the head of twelve high priests, ac
c0rdng to the doctrines and covenants OF said
church, acted as the tribunal, while the other
thousand members with the Twelve presiding, pa
tienty investigated the matter for five or six hours
Elder Rigdon and his party held private meet
ing in the morning, and sent word TO the stand
that he should not attend the trlal pay any atten
ton to II.
After the meeting was opened singing and
prayer, Elder Young proceeded 70 ay the spect
cations against Elder Rigdon before the church
both verbally and written, which plainly exposed a
secret plan to divide the church, BY false prophecy
and false pretences; blessing the church and peo-
pie while on the stand before them, but secretly
curslng the authorities, and the present course OF
the church, and many other matters derogatory to
men of God. E1oer Hydesfollowed as testimony,
and fully substantlated the charges and made some
very excellent remarks, quoting the trial OF the
two women for the child before King, Solomon,
wherein Rlgdon said divide the child; but the
"Tweive," like the trueimother, exclaimed don't
divide the child-let it live.
He was followed by Elder p. p. Pratt as tesl-
mony, confirmatOry OF the same facts, and adding
some new items. He was very pointed and plain,
giving detailed account Of Elder Rigdon's course
since he came from Pttsburg and before. having
known him before he was Mormon. Elder
Amasa Lyman supported the previous witnesses,
and gave some new items, and closed by saying
that Sidney Rigdon had prophesied falsely in Kirt
land in 1882, lost his license, and was suspended
three months.
Elder Phelps made few remarks, and read a
revelation concerning Sidney Rigdon, given In
1888 in which it seems he was to bow down
under the yoke like unto an ass that croucheth
under hls burthen, but would yet rejoice on ac-
count OF him that putteth forth his hand and lfteth
him up ont OF deep mire," &c.
Elder Kimball continued the testimony, setting
his face against Sidney Rgdon's iniquty and false
Bishops, adding that Joseph Smith shook him of
last fall, but through the mercy of brother Hyrum,
the saints agreed to try him spell longer.
Elder Young again proceeded, and summed up
The testimony, and referred the matter to the
council.
Elder Marks rose and said he felt it his duty to
speak in favor Of Elder Rgdon he was patiently
listened to some time, but he produced nothing to
prove him clear of the charges, or show his inno-
cence.
Elder Young replied with great force and spirit.
Elder Taylor (the editor of this paper) laid the
matter open Ia mastery manner, and was listened
some Others, Bishop Whitney, in very candid
manner, gave his decision that Elder Sidney Rig
don be cut of from the church of Jesus Christ Of
Latter-day Saints, and the twelve high priests
sanctioned the decision by unanimous vote
The congregation, also (exceptng some few
whom Sidney had ordained to be prophets, priests,
and kings among the Gentiles) sanctioned these
proceedings by unanimous vote.
Fellowship was then Withdrawn from his fol.
lowers, especially Samuel James, Jared Carter,
Samuel Bennett, Leonard Soby, George Morey,
Joseph III. Newton, and John A. Forgeous, were
cut off from the church.
Elder Marks was called upon for his views, &C.,
and he said he was willing to go by the decision
of the church.