Jeffersonian Republican

The Madness of Millerism.

This terrible mania which has produced so much misery and death—is still raging in some parts of this State, in the most revolting shape. We recently published a brief account of its foul work in Orrington; and we now learn from another section of the State that in a new shape its infatuating influence is raging.

In the town of Atkinson, Piscataquis Co., the 'receivers'—as they style themselves—of the Miller fallacies, have discovered a new theory: which is, that the day of grace has been passed, and that we are all now in eternity, and that the 'awful horrors' of a general judgement are soon to be manifested to all eyes. Some of them take special pains to humble themselves, and for this purpose wash and kiss each other's feet—creep upon the floor, &c. In some instances their conduct is revolting in the extreme. Take this case, which recently occurred:—A pious, virtuous woman, felt it her duty, as she stated, to appear before the assembly she was addressing entirely naked. This supposed duty she at once discharged by loosening her cloak and shawl!—the only garments she had on—and letting them drop to the floor! The 'receivers' of the doctrine are increasing.

Portland Argus.