Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-12
MORE ABOUT MiLLERlSN.

The y. York correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Courier gives this account Of tho ex-
element in this city:
. Yesterday was the day that many
among us believed to be appointed for the
burning of the world not positively for
the last time this season. however, Cor
minority suppose that il II occur on the
2 ID. Their system Of theological naviga-
non is supplied with elaborately prepared
charts, from which they learn that the
Lo will certainly leave the mercy sea-,
on the 18Th OF this present October, and
appear visibly in the clouds Of heaven on
the 22d.' Alas, for every one of US, sin
ncrs or saints, if our Father sionN leave
the mercy seat, even for so brief an inter-
val!
at was stated some time ago, in the pa
pers, that Mr.. Miller had given it as his
opinion, that if the prophecy was not full
filled, as expected, last spring, it would &C.
cur soon after the autumnal eqninox.-
Meanwhile. even the memory OF this ex
element seemed TO have passed away from
the ever busy crowd Blu, with the au-
tumnal equinox it returned with renewed
fervor Mrs. Higgins, young woman
from Boston, believe, is here preaching
with that enthusiasm and earnestness OF
of conviction which always imparts de-
gree OF eloquence. She and her Jealous
coadJutors are creating prodigious fer
ment, and making many prose ytes all Of
whom are welcomed TO their ranks, as
brands plucked from immediate burning.
A man, who has tended an apple-sta nd
near the Park, went to hear her, and
straghtway gave away all his fruit and
cakes. to the great delight OF the children,
who became warmly interested to have his
faith spread through all the cake-shops md
apple stalls. A vender OF stoves near by,
has shut up his shop, with the announce
ment that no more stoves would be needed
or. this earth. A shoemaker in Division
street, began TO give away all MS stock ;
but his son came in during the process, and
caused him 10 be taken to the insane asy-
lum till the excitement of his mind abated.
shop in the Bowery mounted placard,
on which was inscribed. in large letters,
Muslin for Ascension Robesn | know
not whether this was done for waggerv, or
from that spirit Of trade, which is ever
willing TO turn penny on war, pestlence,
or conhagration.
Some of the disciples OF tbs creed have
written glowing letters, entrea,ing me 10
make haste to escape from the wrath that
is impending over all unbelievers. One OF
them has seen me in vision, radiating
light, and considered this special indica-
ton that was to be summoned TO ascend
with the saints. feel sincerely grateful
10 these kind, well-meaning persons, for
their anxiety 20 save me. But if there has
been no preparation in my previous life,
the effort 10 make ready in few days
could avail but little. Even if thought
the end of all things was so very near,
could see 10 better way Of preparing ior
it, than by purity of life and conversation
a heart at peace with all men. and dlllgenl
efforts to do all in my power 10 save and
bless. And If the earth is 10 revolve on ITS
axis for millions Of years. still in that d.
rcct.on only lies the spirits ascending
path.
am sorry that the Millertes have at
tracted the attention Of portion OF our po
pula,on, who delight 10 modest them, al
though i, is more from mirih than malice
All sincere convictions should be treated
res pectlully. Neither ridcule nor violence
can overcome deiusions of this sort, or di
min:sh their power to injure. Such crowds