1854 Mormonism...
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August 23, 1854
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, Aug. 23, 1854.
* Joe (Joseph) Smith
* Mormons
* Polygamy
The back page has a report: "Mormonism As It Is". Says that Jo Smith, the Prophet condemned polygamy in his early visions but then changed his thinking. Says that the practice is now ...the prime article of their faith and cornerstone of their social piety. Includes the language permitting polygamy as espoused by Smith, with some commentary that is critical of the practice. Other news of the day includes: "A Horrid Murder", "The Know Nothings", and more with several interesting ads. 4 pages in good condition except for littler wear at the spine.
* Joe (Joseph) Smith
* Mormons
* Polygamy
The back page has a report: "Mormonism As It Is". Says that Jo Smith, the Prophet condemned polygamy in his early visions but then changed his thinking. Says that the practice is now ...the prime article of their faith and cornerstone of their social piety. Includes the language permitting polygamy as espoused by Smith, with some commentary that is critical of the practice. Other news of the day includes: "A Horrid Murder", "The Know Nothings", and more with several interesting ads. 4 pages in good condition except for littler wear at the spine.
Category: Pre-Civil War
