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Mormon Intelligence.The Warsaw Signal of ihe 7di ult.,says—For the last two or three weeks, we have hfarii various rumors of growing disaffection amongst the great body of the Saints, towaros the magnates ol the Holy City. 1* has now become apparent that a • arge and powerful party is organizing in Nauvoo, composed of all the various (actions which ha/e from time to foie been cut off from the church, in opposition to the Holy Twelve.Some are opposed to the Oregon expedition anil favor Hill Smith*3 plan of scatter ing throughout the country—others desire to remain—others are weary of the tyranny and grasping proceeding of the Twelve; and 01 hers are incensed because of die kite abrogation of the marriage contract, and the free scope given by authority of thechurch, to the sensual propensities of the people.Last week we stated that the Saints were receiving their endowment, which consisted in a total abrogation of the marriage contract. La ter information confirms to the fullest extent, this statement. The doctrine is that to those who have received their endowment, all old things are done away and every riling has become new.— This is taken literally, and applied to marriages and all other contracts.A new Prophet has arisen in Wisconsin, who, it is said, is making considerable in-i roads itro the church at Nauvoo. He has found a netv set of plates, which he is translating, and which, according to his own showing, prove iucontesttbly, that he is the rightful successor to the Prophet Joe. Many of the Nauvoo Saints seem to believe in liia mission. This new prophet opposes the emigration to Oregon,Bill S.i ith andJElder Adams’ were inCincinati, at the la i si dates, lecturing on the corruptions and practices of the Mormon chut ell.
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Gettysburg Republican Compiler
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US
Mon, Feb 02, 1846
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Brigham Y.
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