The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-12
PRoeRrss OF FANArIcIsM N THE wEsr.--The west

are constantly springng up there, and one extrava-
gance rapidly succeeds another. Some OF these new
religions partly sublime, partly vulgar, partly
blasphemous, and partly ridiculous Nauvoo still
continues to be the head quarters Of fanatlcism IN
that region Of the west. The community there,
however, appears to have reached the lowest point
of Generalization. The saints" have now taken
to cutting another's throats, and are quarreling
like dogs. When any individual has rendered him.
self obnoxious he is forciby driven from the city by
gangs called "whistlers and whittlers,' who sur
round his house, and serenade him with tin whis-
ties. One of these disgracefu scenes is thus des-
cribed
Mr. Green having some business that called him to
Nauyoo engaged transacting the in the house
of Edison Whipple when loud knock was heard at the
door. Mrs whipple went to the door, and was there
asked by II he could be allowed to white in the
house; she replied that he could not and that she con-
sidered the question insult. He said he did not in
psssse Of whiting for s especial Of
Green By this time aconsderable crowd had collected
stick which they were diligently engaged in whiting,
and at the time whstlng, yelling, &c. Mrs Whip
Green was engaged writing. The mob crowded around
the door and windows making the most dscordant and
@ what dono that he ba
treated in such unusual manner The gallant Colonel
replied that he had done enoughhe id dirty apostae
son of o b--t Here ensucd long and angry dis
pue. during which the crowd had followed the Colonel
into the ROOM and took active part in the threats and
denunciaons that poured out upon Green, Green
agreed to leave in fifteen minutes. Having hastily made
the necessary preparation he started to leave tho city
to Of ali Rs ooy and
town. In tho neighborhood Of tho Temple (aftcr short
low hm to top morning to finish his for
they did not wanth to go away and tell id lie by
saying they would not let him finish his business Here
fellow named Demock Huntingdon principal lead
Green replied that they had forced him away when
he quietly pursuing his own business and now he
would CO. andyhe should tell the TRUTH by stating the
whole circumstance just transpired Seeing that he
determined the mob again broke forth in loud and
way he could out Of town. finally got clear of them and
staid all night with family named Jenkins, about
mile from the city.
1t would also appear that the difficulties between
the Mormons and anti-Mormons breaking out
afesh and we should not at all be surprised to hear
soon of some awful scenes Of violence and blood
The following extract exhibits the state Of feeling at
the "Ciy of Joseph" (Nauvoo)- is besides, il
Illustrative of the social condition of these fanatics
and impostors -
WITHDRAWING FELLowsHrr-wc learn from private
sources that vote was aken;at the Conference whe-
Their the saints should withdraw from all intercourse
with the gentiles and it carried in the affirmative
unanimously. The saints therefore instructed that
they must neither buy of sell to gentle, and they
particularly cautioned BY Brigham Young not to hire
out to gentiles, for, said he, you all wanted at
take do es
YOU can wrap you up in Buffalo robe and put you to
bed" This fair specimen Of the slang used by tho
Mormon orators
In Pittsburgh the rival sect of Momons, under the
leadership of Sidney Rigdon, are waxing more and
more fanatical every day, and bid fair to outherod
their former brethren at Nauvoo. Rigdon announces
recently that he has had several special revelations;
and it is indeed amusing to observe the perfect
GOODNESS with which the fellow talks of his inter-
course with heaven The following is the account
of the revelation given in the paper publish
ed by the sect at Pittsburgh
" Conference met pursuant to adjournment, and was
called to order by Austin Cowles the first presidency
Rs rea
arise with joy survey which was sung by the confer
After which. President Rigdon said since the com.
mencement of this conference have had unceasing
desire, deep and intense that to have the matter
forever put at rest whether God would accept work
The spirit whispered to this morning. to set apart
brethren and consecrate them to God in in
my house, which did (Which the reason was
not with you this morningJ and after the washing and
amounting the Patrarchal soal the Lord had d.
rected me- we kneccd and in solemn prayer we asked
God to accept the work had done during the time of
prayer, there appeared heads in the room,
ray of light forming hollow square, inside of which
stood company of messengers each with banner in
his hand with their eyes looking down upon us, their
what was then passing the earth there also appeared
heavenly messengers on horseback with crowns upon
their heads and plumes floating in the air, dressed in
the chariots Of Isare and the horsemen thereof !"
even little son Of four years of age saw the vision
and gazed with great astonishmen saying that he
thought his imagination was running away with him.
after which arose and lifted hands to heaven in
angel in heaven registering the acceptance of our work.
and the decree Of the jroat God, that the kingdom is
relation to work in organizing the kingdom and the
acceptance Of that org 'nzaon by our heavenly father
Elder VIM f. Mel, lin then arose and bore testimony
to the manifestation the power Of God in the heavenly
vision; he then gave the substance Of revelation given
this morning relative to the opening ceremony of the
conservation; after which he kneeled and dedicated the
conference by prayer He then and said brethren
on the present occasion He set forth in clear manner,
the principles which constitute the fullness Of human
happiness giving much important instruction in relation
President Rgdon then proceeded to ordan Hiram Fslk
and Curtis Hodges to the Office Of High Priests. After
which several bottles Of oil were and
Grated to the Lord.
1t seems that during the time that the awful fire
was raging in Plttsburg these fanatics were engaged
in the mummeries Of their woship;and Rigdon avows
that to his mediation the city was indebted for the
cessation Of the fire -
In the closing prayer for tho adjournment President
Rgdon presented before the Lord the deep distress and
great calamity which then Detailing the inhabitants
Of the city; presenting before the heavens the widow
that WERE our city praying God
violence Of fire. that our whole city be not laid in
ngs Of their soul During this prayer an escort Of hea
venly messengers that had lowered around during the
time of this Conference leaving the ROOM the
Of the wind instantly changed and the
lence of the flames was stayed and city saved from
an entire overthrow"
1t is really humiating to read these records Of hu-
man folyand impiey. Rgdon, however, seems to have
keen lookout for "the main chance" He procured
the passage Of resolution ordanng, that for each
blessng" he should receive the sum of fifty cents.
These mposters generally manage to make their IA
naticism productive"
RHODE ISLAND LEeIsLATURE.-This body adj
journed on Saturday at half past twelve. The act
of amnesty was referred to committee, consisting
oftheLieut. Governor, Weyden, of North Providence,
and Smith, of Warren, by vote of 10 to IA. In the