Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-06

NJ b. Since writing my letter have seen Dr.
Williams, but he has not read it nor have told him
that have written it but have asked him to oblige
with couple OF his last publications, which he
did and now forward to you for ysur perusa, and
for your benevolent friend who invited you to
insert the calumny.
On second thoughts have resolved on sending him
copy a my letter, and if he desires to your pa
per Of Saturday last he shall have it act of JUS
tice on my part.
N. b. I'd. l should sign my proper name but that
was apprehensive it would offend your bosom friend
coadjutor, DIR. Cossman the great Ocust of the Eye
nfirmary, l may be reduced to the necessity of
applying to him for his wonderful skill known to be
famous for writing for newspapers.
Recent Developments i'm Animal w nxnetisni.
Correspondence OF the Boston Traveller.
ALBANY, N. Y. May "a 1889.
Dear Sir-You will recolect that the last time
had the pleasure of meeting yoa in this city, had
conversation on Animal Magnetism, and that prom.
Used you full communication the interesting expe-
riments that have recently taken place in this city.
will now fulfill my promise. The following exposition
of facts produced and Observed by Of the
spectacle cilizens Of Albany and vicinity will prove
that although the newspaper excitement respecting
magnetism had almost completely subsidized yet the
Science" continues to be p.astised and engage the
attention of many distinguished minds.
The correctness of these statements which a
bout to present may be fully relied upon for they
were mmsnicated almost vel b. tim by the wit
nesses and in the scene, whom shall MENTION
AS consider these facts very important establish
If il ever be established by human testimony the
truth OF magnetism, shall be very careful mis-
take exaggerate any one of them. If, moreover, i
advance any thing that did actually take place. or
was not related to shall present it, invite those
who mightconsder themselves conmitled by my nara
tive. TO come forward and correc: the misstatement.
The Rev. Mr. J. NJ. Garfield, Principal of,he young
ladies' Seminary, the fiji st who undertook the prac.
tice and who gave inconrovertible evidence of the
reality of Animal Magnetism at Albany. This gentle
has frequently stated to me, that like greatma
other magnetisers, he completely scsptica the
subject until ne made experiments himself persons
Of his own selection He had Messrs. Grant *
Potter operate, and had been satisfied with their
perfel But being decided TO all the me ans
in his power ascertain whether there any truth
in the pretended science he concluded that he coad
not test the better than make experime nts
himself. The two first subjects he operated on were
fortunately thrown into somnambulism the very first
attempt. This Importing faith and confidence
10 Mr. Garfield he tried a number of other subjects,
and obtained the same, nearly the same result. In
short this gentleman proved to be one Of the gift led
ma gnetsers AMI do believe that any other in the
country can boast of having performed wonderful
cures. and elected more interesting phenomena. Mr.
Garfield is man If active temperament, sound and
well stored mind elevated and religious turn Of feel
lug, saRguins in his hopes possessing an almost
bounded confidence in his power as magnetism. His
character is universally esteemed and he beloved by
all who become acquainted with him.
Among the and renal kable experiments
made by this gentleman, will select the following the
reality of which can be fully depended upon That
one may have reason doubt the correctness of the
statements shall name the conspicuous in,
aud witness the
A short time ago. Col. WIN. L. S one, OF New work,
upon whom you know. much ridlcae has been cast be-
he is consistent enough 10 believe what he has
seen with ms eyes and heard with his being in this
city, called on Governor Seward and Mr.. John c.
Spencer Secretary Of State and invited them
hibition Of the magnetic phenomena, which Mr. CAT
field had previously agreed 10 make for them. The
Governor AND MIR. Spencer readily embraced the OPP
porunity and repaired together with the Colonel the
house OF Mr.. W, very respestable citizen Of AL
basy whose daughter was to be the subject Of the
pertinent Miss w. is excellent souna sabulist, a.
will appear froa the fo lowing facts
Having been throws into the magnetic suinber by
the usu al process Mr. Garfield now observed that the
gentlemen might submit her to any test they chose
prove her ciarroyance. He himself proposed that
| Of the gentlemen shealc &c with him, and that
their retura, the somna n5ust would tell them where
they had bees where they had stopped and what they
mad done. This test was agreed apon. Mr.. Garfield
\ having requested Aiss W. To observe their move.
and aongs in walked with the Gov
and Mr. Spencer, while Colonel Stone and Mrs.
Spencer who had accompanied her husband, remained
in the 10 watch the motions OF the ssmnanbulist.
| Immediately after they had stepped out, Mr. Garfield
stated the other gentlemen, that. he de
srsus Of convincing them of the truth Of magnetism he
wished they would coaduc entirely the course they
about pursue and that he would do nohiag but
follow. BY so doing. the superstition ola previous an.
Outstanding between himself and the young lady could
net be raised.
4 In1s prsPosiion was, OF course, hCCcptsut tNc
gentlemen having marked out their plan proceeded to
execute It.
At short distance from the hosse, they took
rsge aud drove through several Streets 10 South Mar
ket street a.d stopped before the Eagle Tavern. The
Governor asd Mr. Garfield entered the house, where
they stopped sometime, in a conversation, while Mr..
Spencer remained in the coach. But very after
the first gentlemen had entered the hotel The idea
| occurred TO Mr. Spencer that be should do something
peculiar for himself and OF which his compa
SHOULD not be informed He therefore, stepped Of
the carriage walked up asd down the street. back
again to the carriage, drove little way and stopped
before the door of the Eagle Hotel waiting for the eth
er gentemen These soon out, and resumed their
seats in the carriage they then drove along the
considerable distance and stopped at last at coHfec
TONER'S where Mcssrs Seward and Spencer went In
| and bought dslar's worth Of candy, WHICH having
placed in their sartou psckets they went back to the
carriage aud drove towards MIR. VS. house. Be-
fore getting quite there, however they dismissed the
carriage and walked up to the house They found the
Somnsmbulist sitting on the same chair; COL stone
and Mrs. Spencer said she had manifested muck unea
sress during their absence; had complained OF being
tired and that they had heard her every now aud then
uttering such EXPLANATIONS az these now they have
got carrisge-going good! they stop Going agas,
| geng Stop again i-Ahl good LAND here she moved
quickly her chair rubbed her hands, and made ape
cuar noise with her lips, though she was much
pleased at something she saw
Immediately entering the ROOM and before Mr..
Garfield had chance Of speaking single word to The
young lady, Mr. Spencer begged to he put - comma
nlcatior with her, which Mr. Garfield did very readily
Mr. Spencer having said few introd ucory words, put
10 her the following questions.
Did you follow US in the street," .