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Formation of the Mormon Church...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated July 16, 1831.



* Formation of the Mormon Church



Inside has a fine and very early account of the formation of the Mormon church. The bias against the Mormons is revealed in the report which includes:



"...certain knaves, pretending to have some holy writings hidden under a stone in Ontario county...started a new religion! The
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Formation of the Mormon Church...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 16, 1831 



* Formation of the Mormon Church

* Historic issue



Inside has a fine and very early account of the formation of the Mormon church. The bias against the Mormons is revealed in the report, which includes:



* ...certain knaves, pretending to have some holy writings hidden under a stone in Ontario county...started a new religion
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Very early Mormon report...
566983   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 8, 1832 



* Very early report on the Mormons 

* Detailed 1830 census report 



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



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the Mormons in Missouri... Death of Lafayette...
550086   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 12, 1834



* The Mormons in Missouri : early report

* Death & funeral of Lafayette



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



Within this issue is an article headed: "The Mormons In Missouri", the full text of which takes close to half a pag... See More  
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More on "Mormon Difficulties"...
566022   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 13, 1838  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $36.00
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Early report of the "Mormon War"...
565695   THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, Nov. 24, 1838  Page 2 has an article headed: "The Mormon War" which includes: "...that the Mormons, intimidated by the large body of men who had assembled to oppose them, had surrendeered to Gen. Atchison without firing a gun; that Joe Smith, the prophet, and two or three more of the ringleaders, were to be taken to Jefferson City & the re... See More   $54.00
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Early Mormon reporting...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 5, 1839



* Early Mormon War News

* 1839
 
Page 2 has a report from the Missouri legislature which includes "...governor has made a statement of the expenses of the Mormon war...and suggests that the United States are liable for it. The governor's position is that the Mormon movement was an insurrection & that the national
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Telling of the cruelty forced upon the Mormons...
566021   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 6, 1839  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $36.00
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Item from Catalog 171 (released for February, 2010).

Early Ulysses S. Grant well before he was famous...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1839   A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows is those admitted from each of the states amongst which is: "Ohio--Robert Hazlett, Ulysses S. Grant, Wm. F. Raynolds...". He would graduate
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Mormons buy land in Nauvoo for their new settlement...
566020   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 11, 1840  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $46.00
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On the faith of the Mormons...
565691   THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1841  Page 2 has an article with small head: "Mormons" which includes: "The singular community have commenced a paper at Nauvoo, Ill. The first number gives a history of the 'Rise of the Church', (the true church of course), but which it appears that the Mormons recognise the entire Scriptures including an 'infinite atonement' by the ... See More   $43.00
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Mormon numbers are growing...
565701   SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, June 2, 1842  Page 2 has an article: "The Mormons In Salem" which includes: "Mormonism is advancing with a perfect rush in this city...Several of the Elders have made a descent upon us...crowds flock to listen to the strange doctrines of the 'Latter Day Saints'...new converts they make...number...about eighty...The Elders are very zealous & in... See More   $46.00
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How Joseph Smith receives his messages from heaven...
565700   SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, June 9, 1842  Page 2 has two articles concerning the Mormons, one headed: "The Mormons" and shares some of the content withing their publication: "Times and Seasons" printed at Nauvoo (see). The other article: "Mormonism and Mesmerism" is concerning: "..the celebrated Mons. L de Bonneville...now and forever a great teacher and ... See More   $59.00
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Kind comments for the Mormons...
566019   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1842  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $43.00
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"Mormon-omania"...
565699   SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 4, 1842  Page 3 has a very interesting article headed: "Mormon-omania -- Joe Smith and the Mormons" with an article taking about one-third of a column, and including in part: "...Bennet, the General, has published the following: I am about to repair to the East for the purpose of publishing a 'History Of The Saints', or important disclosures ... See More   $56.00
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Fear for the political clout of the Mormons...
566018   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 6, 1842  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $37.00
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Visiting Joseph Smith & the temple at Nauvoo...
565698   SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 8, 1842  Page 2 has an article headed: "Joe Smith At Home" which begins: "The fourth of July found me at Nauvoo, the city of the Mormons. I saw Joe Smith, in splendid regimentals, in the character of Lieutenant General at teh head of a thousand troops...The city is a city of log houses & mud cabins...said to contain ten thousand people--a... See More   $49.00
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Joseph Smith defies authorities...
566017   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1842  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $39.00
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Mormon content... attempt to arrest Joe Smith...
554245   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 10, 1842 



* Early Mormonism - Mormon War 

* Joseph Joe Smith arrest 




Brief back page report about "Mormons" says: "The last Quincy Herald represents that Gov. Carlin had fairly failed in his attempts to arrest Joe Smith (Joseph Smith) and Rockwell; and ads that the Mormons will not give them up, but fi... See More  
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Mormon content... Report from Joe Smith...
555669   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 17, 1842 



* Mormons

* Joseph Smith




Brief back page report about "Joe Smith" (Joseph Smith) says: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts"



See photos.



Other news of the day throughout this 16 page issue. 4to-size in nice condition.... See More  
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Mormons in England...
565547   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, dated November 5, 1842



* Mormons in England

* Joseph Smith

* Nauvoo Illinois IL




Back page report:



* Mormonism, is stated in English papers, to be rapidly increasing in that country. Five thousand are said to be preparing to embark for...Nauvoo, and nearly that number have recently arrived there...their prophet, Joe Smith (Joseph Smith), ha... See More  
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Much bias against the Mormons...
565697   SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Dec. 1, 1842  Page 2 has a somewhat lengthy article concerning the Mormons and showing considerable bias against them, headed: "Mormonism--Joe Smith", portions of which include: "...says Joe Smith preached at Nauvoo last Sunday to an immense concourse of the brethren...Extraordinary as it may seem, after the seething expositions of the utterly pro... See More   $48.00
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Mormon content...
556581   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 21, 1843



* Early Mormons

* Joseph Smith Jr.

* Missouri




Back page report about "Joe Smith" (Joseph Smith) says:



* This personage, who lately surrendered himself at Springfield, Illinois in obedience to the requisition of the governor of Missouri, on a charge of being accessary to the attempted assassination of e
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Joseph Smith no longer a murder suspect...
565986   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1843  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.... See More   $45.00
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Death of Joseph and Hiram Smith...
565707   THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, July 13, 1844  Page 2 has a very significant article headed: "From Nauvoo: Death of Joe and Hiram Smith", portions of which include: "...announces...the deaths of Joe and Hiram Smith...Gov. Ford...left Carthage on the 27th ult. with 120 soldiers for the purpose of taking possession of the Nauvoo legion and their arms..." and what follows ... See More   $165.00
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On the faith of the Mormons... Reference to the death of Joseph Smith...
565693   THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, July 20, 1844  Page 2 has two articles concerning the Mormons, one headed: "The Mormon Temple" which includes a terrific and quite detailed account of the new Mormon temple in Nauvoo, Illinois (see), and the second headed: "The Mormon Convention" which notes that: "...a number of Mormons assembled in Baltimore...decided on account of... See More   $52.00
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Questions put to the Mormons...
565694   THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, Aug. 31, 1844  The front page has an article headed: "Mormonism", portions of which include: "...a communication from one who has embraced the delusions of the Mormon Prophet...attempts to give the views held by the members of his fraternity..." following which is a series of questions concerning the Mormon faith, ending with: "...wi... See More   $47.00
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On the death of Joseph Smith... Troubles with the Mormons...
566011   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 31, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $48.00
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Who will lead after Joseph Smith?
566014   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 3, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $34.00
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Death of the new leader of the Mormons...
565985   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $36.00
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Criticizing the Mormons...
565705   THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, Sept. 21, 1844  The front page has an uncommonly lengthy article, taking close to two-thirds of a column, headed: "Mormonism", portions of which include: "...Any person who is at all familiar with the Mormon faith must know that while they pretend to believe the Bible, they do not believe in that alone. They have a pretended revelation which h... See More   $49.00
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The Mormon war ends... Mormons to dissolve the church?...
566008   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 26, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $37.00
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Mormon content... Death of President Andrew Jackson...
566006   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1845  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $42.00
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The Mormon Temple at Nauvoo... Fremont explores California...
566002   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 4, 1845  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $43.00
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Mormon war comes to an end, with more...
565983   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 17, 1846  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $39.00
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Mormon temple burns to the ground...
565982   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1848   This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the pe... See More   $46.00
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151582   NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Sept. 16, 1851 "Territory Of Utah" on pg. 3 has two Proclamations" concerning the "organization of the Government" with each signed in type: Brigham Young. Subscriber's name written above the masthead, some ftpg. foxing. $44.00
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Dr. Kane Artic Expedition Of 1853...
212024   NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1853 Page 5 has a detailed report: The Arctic Expedition Departure of Dr. Kanes for the North Polar Seas. Other news of the day includes: "Letter From Brigham Young" "Lodging House For Women". Archival mend to a tear on the back page. Good condition. Uncut. $19.00
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1854 Woodcut Of Brigham Young - Mormons...
201996  
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Two halfpg. illus. inside: June 3, 1854.

 

* Brigham Young portrait




Two halfpg. illus: " Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio" & "Observatory, Chelsea, Mass." Nearly halfpg. portrait: " Brigham Young, The Mormon President" & brief article: "The Mormons" & much more. 16 pages in nice condition.
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Print of the Mormon city of Nauvoo...
566160   GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 22, 1854  The ftpg. shows: "Pauromama, or Mount of Pleasure, in Japan". Inside has a great half page print captioned: "Nauvoo, From the Mississippi, Looking Down the River." with a related article headed: "Nauvoo City", which begins: "This is the site of the celebrated Mormon city founded by Joe Smith & his followers in ... See More   $78.00
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Brigham Young...
172064   Harper's WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1857



Frontpage shows: "Camp of the Pilgrims to the Jordan" and a halfpage: "Valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea" with a related article: "Travel Notes in Bible Lands". Small print of: "John P. Durbin, D.D." Nice two-thirds page print: "The City of San Francisco, California"



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Brigham Young... Malay Pirates...
172084   Harper's WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1857



The frontpage "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features close to half page illustration 'View of Nazareth' and a smaller illustration entitled 'Shrine of the Annunciation'. "the Candidates for the Governorship of Pennsylvania" features the illustrations of 'Hon. Isaac Hazlehurst', "Hon. David Wilmot', and 'General William F. P... See More  
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End of a Mormon publication...
565711   THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Oct. 8, 1857  This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, making it possible for them to bring about Christ's millennial kingdom themselves, and be free of sin and perfect in this world, not just... See More   $46.00
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Financial panic on Wall Street... Brigham Young...
172090   Harper's WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1857



Front page features an article: "A Panic in Wall Street" plus a cartoonish illustration captioned: "The Panic in Wall Street". 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features two scenes in Damascus. 'The Woman-Artist' article also features a small illustration of 'Madame Rosa Bonheur' as well as 'A Rough Sketch by Rosa Bonheur'. Four print... See More  
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Charles Dickens... Five issue set...
551084   Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens.  This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price.  The issues are individually described as follows:



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Charles Dickens... Dr. Livingstone... Brigham Young...
172104   Harper's WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1857



The frontpage article: 'Dr. Livingstone's Discoveries in Africa' includes a nice nearly half-page illustration of the famous 'The Victoria Falls of the Leeambye or Zambesi River, Called by the Natives Mosyoatunyo (Smoke-Sounding)'.



A text article "The Mormon War" which is dealing with the quarrel over hostility committed by the Mormons ... See More  
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Early Santa...
172112   Harper's WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1857



Nice frontpage illustration and article on: 'The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas'.



A two page story entitled 'The Wonders of Santa Claus' includes eight illustrations, four of which show Santa Claus. Very early illustration of Santa.



Also included is text coverage of "The Mormon War". "American Homes in New York Hotels" also featu... See More  
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Early portrait of Jefferson Davis...
172118   Harper's WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1858



The frontpage has a very nice and somewhat large illustration of Jefferson Davis, with the remainder of the front page being a lengthy biography of him. Nice item on him before he would be thrust into much greater prominence during the Civil War.



Text article entitled "The Rights and Wrongs of Filibusterism" which references William Walke... See More  
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Brigham Young... Mormons...
565714   THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Feb. 4, 1858  This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, making it possible for them to bring about Christ's millennial kingdom themselves, and be free of sin and perfect in this world, not just... See More   $36.00
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Brigham Young... Mormons...
565715   THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Feb. 4, 1858  This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, making it possible for them to bring about Christ's millennial kingdom themselves, and be free of sin and perfect in this world, not just... See More   $36.00
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