The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-07
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Millerism.
The followers of Miller, or as they designate
themselves, the Second Advent People, nave
been bestirring themselves to some extent our
ing the past week or ten days; and to ana them
in their excitement, have called In the assistance
of female, who has created some little sensaiioh'
not only among the followers, but among otheis'
whose organs OF curiosity are easily excited MS
was strongly evidenced last evening al the house
of prayer of the second advent people, IN Deahcey
street, where Mrs. S. ]. Higgins was announced W
hold forth on the subject of the second advent OF
the immediate approach Of the end OF the word
For some time before the hour mentioned for Hhe
commencement of the service, the building, wnich
ia somewhat capacious, was crowded, principally
with females, il it might be Judged by the num-
Der OF bonnets over uncovered heads, SO much So
that those who came at the appointed hour nad "
stand In the different passages or Withdraw. IN
the table beneath the pulpit, was placed two TIN
cash boxes, labelled with directions, as if indica-
ting, in case of their sudden call, they might be
known to whom they belonged, and IN readiness
to be taken with them on the most sudden emer-
gency Shortly after seven o'clock, the service
commenced by singing, after which an elder
y gentleman, with brown wig, and q long
overcoat to match in color, proceeded to offer ~
prayer the substance Of which was that all might
be prepared to meet the early coming OF Christ,
which he announced would be sufficiently display
have another opportunity TO meet together to pre-
pare for this great judgment. In the course Oh me-
prayer, the gentleman was responded 70 Dy seveIa
present in such terms as may be found within pa
renthesis He said-"O Lord, as thou art to ap.
pear among us. in a short time, lead the hayward
and unihinking to consider OF this awful matter
CsAmen, amen.'') Let them not think we are
unmindful Of their preservation; SO, Lora, saw
them") Give us hearts to feel the inspiration OF
thy holy word and receive them. ("Amen, "
Lord, come quickly.'') They have been unmind-
full of our warnings, let them now see the truths o.
our notice. ("God grant them eyes to see.'o =,
Lord our day is short, let them be prepared Z"
CtWe are, come forth, 0, Lord!'D The
gentleman went on thus for about twenty
minutes, a select few responding IN stu
stronger terms than the. previous. Il was stated
that the previous collections were not adequate 70
the demands for the present emergencies OF the
society, and Notwithstanding the close approxlma-
would be required, it necessary to have fur-
Their subscription jahOugh only some ~ or ~ dol
lars were required. The plates having gone round
while another hymn was sung, the great OBJECT OF
interest presented herself -
Mrs. S. J. HIGGINs then came forward. She is
female Of somewhat interesting appearance,
about five feet two inches high, and 30 years Of
age Of fair complexion, good counten nan her
overloaded by her eyebrows, and appeared as
rather care-worn, or anxious her dress was plain
black stuff, with white collar; on her head was
plain white net cap-in short, her dress was most
simple and neat. She had evidently the appear
ance of an individual Of enthusiastic SPIRIT at the
same time evidenced degree OF temper that any
jury would have declared her inonomanlac. Al
the commencement she begged all indulgence OF
her hearers, saying that she had been SO much "a
tgued by her previous abors that she was not able
to proceed as she desired. She took for her text
Rev. C. 3, v. 3, "Take heed how thou hast re-.
ceived, tor will come as thief in the night, and
at what hour contest thou shalt not know there
Of" &c. She then proceeded to show that this
was the warning that was now to be fulhlled, and
thot dInnt tn ATT 10
approaching-wlthn a few days OF being accom-.
plished She highly repro}ated the professors OF
religion, and said they only followed fashion IN
stead of the Lord Jesus, they looked after the one
in joining churches, while they neglected the other
In the OF her observations, she said, there
are those in this city high in authority, protessed
members of churches, who only sought popularity,
self ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, who neglected the cause OF
Him whom they outwardly professed to ldolize--
who despised the words of holy writ, and went on
pursuing their worldly objects. (Lord turn their
whom the words Of the text were addressed, an
on them would rest the great responsibility % LORD
save us, and make us yours She then proceeded
10 reprobae many professors OF churches as false
lights who only followed fashion and not Christ,
being frequently interrupted by the most extreme
CALCULATIONS She then went on to prove IRON
Scripture, that holy writ pointed out the time tor
all these things TO come to an end, which was
about the termination OF the present month, and Il
call upon all her hearers to be in readiness tor the
Bridegroom, who would come forth in all His glory
That He had delayed Hispresence according 10 tn
Scriptures, which said that the Bridegroom tarried
on the way, and this tarrying had made the pre-
vlous prophecy somewhat erroneous in the eyes OF
the unbe levers; but now He was forthcoming, and
it would be well TOR those who had their lamps
| trimmed and ready to meet Him, not sleeping at
the foolish virgins. (' Lord we are ready, come
quicklv.') On the whole, the lady displayed con-
siderable ability, much more than might have
been expected. The CALCULATIONS OF her hearers, IL
many instances, were SO out OF place, and the
tone OF voice in which they were delivered SO pc
| culiar, and many OF them at intervals not at al
relevant, that it was evident that many present
could scarcely suppress their rlsbe faculties: The
| speakers action was somewhat graceful and win.
ming ; her tone of voice, although rather monoto
nous, pleasing, and as she proceeded, gained thu
| attention OF her audience at the same time SHE
appeared to be Iaborng under pain In the right side
| as she kept one hand the other thereon through
| out the whole OF her address. She is evidently 9
| female of great mental endowments, though IT IL
to be feared directed in the proper channel, ane
| one who might have been an ornament to society
| under different circumstances. Her address
| whchw was upwards of an hours duration, was lis
tened to throughout with the most profound atten
| ton, and with the exception OF the ejacuatons
| might have done credit to some of the d. DIS. O
| our Universities for tolerance and forbearance.
Theatricals, &c.
| Mr.. MAcRKADY.-Ths gentleman has been, dur
| ing the past week, play ing some OF his favorlt'
characters at the Melodeon Theatre, Boston. Thu
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