Gleanings by the Way

by John A. Clark

CONTENTS.

Chapter I. [13]
The Three Gleaners.
Chapter II. [25]
Views of Pennsylvania:—Tour to Harrisburgh—Aspect of the country—The Valley of the Susquehanna—The passage of the River—The Valley of the Juniata—Huntingdon—The Rev. John W. James—His sudden exit.
Chapter III. [32]
Glimpses of Western Pennsylvania:—Source of the Juniata—Ascent of the Alleghanies—The summit—The Great Mississippi Valley—Skepticism—Rank growth of religious error—Dunkards—Valley of the Conemaugh—Moonlight—Singular conversation—Infidel sneers.
Chapter IV. [42]
Pittsburg and its environs:—First view of Pittsburg—Its general aspect—Sabbath and its employments—An affecting incident—Orphan children—A Christian father in the midst of his children on the Sabbath.
Chapter V. [49]
Voyage on the Ohio:—Travelling companions—Steamboats on the Ohio—The Elk—The Ohio river—The Harmonists—Steubenville—Wheeling—Marietta—Portsmouth—Kentucky—The dead steamboat captain—Kentucky funeral.
Chapter VI. [62]
A glimpse of Kentucky:—Cincinnati—The Queen city—Views in reference to missionary labour—The kind of missionaries wanted in the great Valley—Walnut Hills—Lane Seminary—Dr. Beecher—Woodward College—Dr. Aydelott—The old Kentucky man—Louisville—The Galt House—View of the interior of Kentucky—Plantations—A sore evil—Kentuckian traits of character—A thrilling incident.
Chapter VII. [75]
The Ohio near its mouth:—New Albany—Sailing down the Ohio—Profanity—Lovely views of nature—A sudden squall on the river—Kentucky shore—Young fawn—The mouth of the Tennessee river—The swimming deer—His struggle and capture—Meeting of the waters of the Ohio with the Mississippi—Gambling—Intemperance—Sail up the Mississippi to St. Louis.
Chapter VIII. [88]
The Mississippi and some of its tributaries:—St. Louis—Roman cathedral—Desecration of the Sabbath—Golden sunsets—Sail up the Mississippi—The meeting of the waters of the Missouri and the Mississippi—Alton—The burning prairie.
Chapter IX. [105]
Further views on the Mississippi:—Des Moines River—Iowa—Group of Indians—Tributary streams to the Mississippi—Galena—Bishop of Illinois—My sister's grave.
Chapter X. [114]
Illinois and the Lakes:—Lead mines—Indian treaty—Ride to Chicago—Vast prairies—The stricken family—Amusing adventures—Chicago—Milwaukie—Mackinaw—Indian encampment.
Chapter XI. [126]
Michigan:—Steamboat travelling upon the western Lakes—The waters of Huron—Saginaw Bay—The stormy night—The beautiful St. Clair—Detroit—Bishop of Michigan—Ypsilanti—Ann Arbour—Ore Creek—Bewildered at night in the woods—Rescue—Meeting of friends—Log Cabin.
Chapter XII. [140]
Tour from the West:—The Romanists—Miracles—Indians—Captain M—— The unhappy sailor—Toledo—Cleveland—Buffalo—Niagara Falls.
Chapter XIII. [151]
Western New York:—Niagara Falls—Rochester—Canandaigua—Geneva—Seneca Lake—The moonlit heavens—Departed friends—The clergyman's son—The candidate for the ministry—A beloved brother—My departed mother—Geneva College—The Sabbath.
Chapter XIV. [161]
A jaunt from Philadelphia to Albany:—A bleak, dreary morning—Bishop of Illinois—Sail up the Delaware—New York Bay—Sail up the Hudson—Unexpected meeting—College friend—Story of his afflictions—Poor African servant.
Chapter XV. [171]
The Irish couple:—Albany—The Irish mother—Incidents that occurred five years ago—The disappointed emigrants—The Little Falls—Rural retirement.
Chapter XVI. [179]
Western New York.
Chapter XVII. [181]
A Summer Tour:—Retirement—Seneca Lake—Burlington, N. J.—Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Chapter XVIII. [187]
Green Wood Cemetery:—Brooklyn—Improvements—Ride—Approach to the Cemetery—Views—Beautiful scenes.
Chapter XIX. [193]
Rhode Island:—Sail up the Sound—Burning of the Lexington—Providence—Meeting of old friends—Mr. Emerson—Transcendentalism—Westerly.
Chapter XX. [201]
The sudden storm:—Rapid travelling—Auburn—Stage coach—Seneca Lake—Summer's sultry heat—Sudden change—Fierce tempest—Imminent peril.
Chapter XXI. [205]
Reminiscences of the past:—Sunday—Sacred worship—The sanctuary recalling youthful scenes—Early plighted vows at the table of the Lord—Retrospect—Mournful reflections—Change in the congregation—Mr. and Mrs. N—— The C—— family—Col. T—— Village burial ground—C—— The buried pastor—My Mother—Palmyra—Early ministerial labours—Lyons.
Chapter XXII. [216]
The Origin of the Mormon Delusion:—The golden Bible—Moral, political, and numercial importance of the Mormon sect—Views of Revelation—Causes that have contributed to spread Mormonism—Martin Harris—Interview with the author—Transcripts from the golden Bible—Jo Smith, the Mormon prophet—His early history—First pretended revelation—His marriage—Chest containing the golden Bible—Attempts to disinter it—Consequence—Delusion of Harris—Translation and publication of the Book of Mormon.
Chapter XXIII. [232]
A letter written by Professor Anthon:—The circumstances that led to this letter—Martin Harris—His visit to New York—Interview with Dr. Mitchell—Professor Anthon.
Chapter XXIV. [239]
The Mormon, or Golden Bible:—The origin of the Book of Mormon—The statement of Mr. Isaac Hale, father-in-law of the Mormon Prophet—Rev. Mr. Spalding's Historical Romance—Mrs. Davison's statement—The blindness of Martin Harris—Testimony of the three witnesses—The eight witnesses.
Chapter XXV. [259]
Mormon Jesuitism:—Denial of Mrs. Davison's statement in reference to the origin of the Mormon Bible—The truth of her statement corroborated by a letter from the Rev. John Storrs—By another from the Rev. D. R. Austin.
Chapter XXVI. [268]
Analysis of the Book of Mormon.
Chapter XXVII. [285]
Analysis of the Book of Mormon continued.
Chapter XXVIII. [304]
Farther developments in relation to the Mormon imposture.
Chapter XXIX. [311]
Organization of the Mormons, and their removal to Ohio:—Steps leading to the Mormon emigration to the West—Conversion of Parley P. Pratt—Mission to the Lamanites—Sidney Rigdon—His avowed conversion—Fanatic scenes at Kirtland—Dr. Rosa's letter—Mr. Howe's statement—Smith's removal.
Chapter XXX. [323]
Mormon emigration to Missouri:—Mission to Missouri—Causes that led to emigration—Settlement at Independence—Change in operations—Gift of tongues—Rule for speaking and interpreting.
Chapter XXXI. [331]
Mormon Banking:—The prophet's attempt at financiering—Mr. Smalling's
letter.
Chapter XXXII. [337]
The Mormon Prophet and his three witnesses:—An interesting public document—The Danite band—Testimony of Dr. Avard—Paper drafted by Rigdon.
Chapter XXXIII. [345]
Concluding sketch in relation to Mormonism.

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