Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

tons posted the walls he appears with these title
the Comforter the Holy Divine Breath He doubtle
Is ignorant of the true import Of these terms aud
aware Of the blasphemy Of which he Is guilty. TIL
consideration may palliae bat cannot excuse such
preparation Of terms which he must well know are a
piled to a sacred From all that Is known Of th
cannot doubt that he is cunning impostor al
he to have the chief management Of affairs in
own hands He constantly referred to among the il
surgents the source Of authority 1t might perhap
be inferred from this that Hungsue- suen is long,
living; but when inquiry made about him the unfor
testimony was that he was living and well, and reside
within the city
"T'ai ping wang himself can hardly be excused on tb
of ignorance when he gives tbs. be is the bro
Their Of Jesus. There no longer be doubt that
means to claim relationship peculiar to himself sine
he POUNDS upon it title to the homage Of all nation:
An officer Of rank in interview with gentleman VIII
visited him at his residence in the city, insisted srong
upon this relationship and upon the consequent obiga
ton Of the foreign brethren to court wit
tribute and prepared to submit to the ceremonias
OF the celestial dynasty that is, doubtless, to per
form the prescribed number of prostratons. Havin,
duly impressed upon his visitor the necessity of comp
ance with the proper ceremonies he held consultation
with his colleague called for horses and without
OF explanation they both abruptly left the room. Hi
naughty and psrempory tone had satisfied his guest tina
there was little hope at that time of drawing out then
peculiar views in friendly conversation The official
had gone no doubt to receive the commands of his
rors, and his guest meanwhile awaited his return until
the approach Of evening reminded him that it time
to set out for the ship some seven miles distant His
attempt to leave resisted by the attendants almost to
the point Of actual force and with exhibition of anger
on the part Of Of them which contrasted strangely
with the friendly feeling that seemed to prevail outside
OF the walls The crowds in the streets however,
perfectly respectful and it was plain that the angry
attendants had wholesome dread of the power Of
the foreigners.
Whatever Hung-seu-tsuen may mean by calling him
self the brother Of Jesus is but justice say that
evidence was found of its being insisted as essen
tal article Of faith among the mass of his followers No
other but the above referred to made al
fusion to it. and several officers who subsequently, visited
the steamer when asked what meant by protested
themselves unable to give any information the sub
]ect They were so evidently puzzled that 1t was plain
their attention had been called 60 tho matter
before.
Each of the other kings has also assumed high
sounding title appears from the following ODE given
,ut by the favor of the Heavenly Father the Heavenly
Elder Brother and the Heavenly King, that all soldiers
and people under heaven may celebrate praises in accord
,nce with it,
90 Praise the Supreme Ruler who is the holy Heavenly
Father, the only true God.
" Praise the Heavenly Elder Brother, the Saviour OF
The world who laid down his life for men.
9" Praise the Eastern King, the Holy Divine Breath,
i. the Holy Spirit used,by Morrison, who atones
Tor faults and saves men.
"s Praise the Western King, the rain teacher, as
high as heaven honorable
g Praise the Southern King, the cloud teacher as
nigh as heaven upright man.
Praise the Northern King the thunder teacher, an as
high as heaven benevolent man.
Praise the Assistant King, the lightning teacher, an
rs high as heaven righteous man.
a. How different the true doctrines from the doc
trines of the world.
They able to save mems SOULS causing the en-
oyment Of happiness without end
80 The wise with exultation receive them their
source of happiness.
!" The foolish when awakened may know by them the
way to Heaven.
80 The grace of the Heavenly Father is vast, exceed
ng great, without bounds;
" He spared not his frs-born Son, but sent him down
INTO the world
" To lay down his life for the redemption of sins
" men experience repentance their souls shall ascend
o Heaven
The last part of the hymn is taken from the Book Of
Religious Precepts The name of the Celestial King it
viii be observed is omitted in the ODE Is it because he
forbidden its being used The second clauses
tanzas relating to the Heavenly Brother and the East
rn King have been altered since the first publication Of
he piece by FASTING slip the characters originally
rined. Before the alteration these clauses read re-
pectively, nm high heaven holy man., and an as
Ugh as heaven holy spirit ling.)
7" The titles applied to these kings doubt mere
mpty names, without any specific meaning, and not
necessarily be understood implying claim to any
uper-earthly dignity.
Whatever might be thought Of such ode among
better instructed there the best evidence that
ia not regarded offering worship to the Kings mem
ioned The uniform testimony at Marking was that
but the Heavenly Father and Heavenly Elder Brother
vere worshpped. This worship is very simple. Before
hCQ
able consisting of three bowls Of vegetables and three
ups Of or wine. Then all join in hymn, remaining
eated after which they kneel and offer short prayer
here is preaching often the proper authorities
rive orders for it. large Stage erected in open field
vas said to be used as pulpit on such occasions.
Little evidence found Of religious culture or of
my just appreciation by the of the doctrines of
This indeed could not be expected Yet
many of the multitude who visited the steamers could
epeat the ten commandments given in their books.
speaking of the Deity they invariably the express
ion Tien-foo, Heavenly Father The printing OF the
Bible is still going on and the Old Testament has been
carried least far Joshua. Their publications
repeatedly inquired for but full sets could net be
procured They promised however, and had there
time these promises would doubt have been
fulfilled.
"Of the crowds who covered the decks Of the steam
RS there men from almost every province Of the
Empire, but HUI peh and Human to have contri-
,uted most largely to the forces Of the insurgents
ew were from Kwangsi. These latter were all young
men of unusually fine appearance and than ord-
nary intelligence and those distinguished BY some
slight peculiarities Of dress"
On the day after receiving his reply from the in
,urgent authorities Capt. Buchanan proceeded fur
.her UP the river, of which excursion the following
is brief account
On Wednesday morning the vessels weighed anchor
and proceeded up the river One Of the Susqaehannas
men died during the day. and buried the following
morning on high point of land the place of anchor
age for the night about twelve miles below Wuhu The
place hence named, from the whose body rests
upon it. NcKinleys point The expedition reached the
city of Wu-hu on Thursday morning. Here the most
cordial feeling was manifested by the authorities and
people The visit to this place Of great interest," as
afforded opportunity Of learning from personal OBJ
servaon the character of the nsurgent rule the
people in districts which longer the seat of