Their statistics have been as follows:
| Preachers. | Members. | |
| 1828 | 45 | 4,500 |
| 1860 | — | 4,713 |
They are found in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Kentucky, Connecticut.
46. The "Adventists," or "Second Adventists," owe their rise in the United States to Mr. Wm. Miller, of Low Hampton, New York.
In 1859, they were estimated to comprise about 18,000 persons, and in 1867 about 30,000, exclusive of members of other denominations. Average annual increase in eight years, 1,500.
47. The "New Church," or "Swedenborgians," accept as their rule of faith and discipline the Holy Scriptures as interpreted by Mr. Emanuel Swedenborg.
Their numbers in the United States have been estimated as follows:
| Ministers. | Churches. | Members. | |
| 1850 | 42 | 30 | 3,000 |
| 1862 | 57 | 49 | 5,000 |
Average annual increase in twelve years, 166.
48. Modern "Spiritualism" made its appearance in Western New York about twenty years ago. It came at first in the form of rappings, knockings, table-tippings, and other noisy demonstrations, for the purpose of attracting general attention. The believers held conventions and public meetings, but adopted no form or plan of organization. Great numbers in all denominations are supposed to approve more or less of their views; but the number of separate public adherents is estimated at 165,000.