The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-04

tCores pondence of the Heraldl
BUFFALO, June e. 1912.
Wcather-Bmsiness Prospects Finances Great Er-
citement-Animal Magnetism, &c. &c
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, EsQ:-
DEAR SIR
The weather has for some time past, been ex.
ceedingy cold, and the season very unfavorabe foI
all kinds of vegetation, in this section of country
We have generally accounted for any backward
ness in the season here, by the great quantities Of
ice in the lake, but our lake and harbor were clear
of ice very early this spring, SO we have not had
this cause to attribute tito.
We have experienced this month, as cold wea
Their as we usually have, in the early part of spring
This has caused some speculation, among the sci
enti6c and the learned DIR. Foote, editor of the
Commercial Advertiser attributes it to floating
islands of ice, south of Greenland. That this j.
the probable cause, no one, who makes any preten
tons to science will demur, as they well know
that these, absorb great quantities of caloric
Our weather, is now fast increasing in warmth
and the sunny smiles of summer are already de-
scending upon us. The fields around and about us
are clothed in their richest verdure and the singing
Of the birds and the fragrance of the flowers are
again enchanting, after the disagreeable weather
The business Of our city continues gradually in
creaslng; and we can say with all confidence, tha
there is no place, considering the adverse circum
stances which have operated against this city, thai
enjoys an equal degree of prosperity. That there
exists great depression in the business affairs Of
our country, all will readily agree and this is fell
in every part OF our extensive territory II is also
true, that some places are doing, comparativel,
speaking, great business and ecipsing MANY OF
their former rival Cities but they are still far from
doing that amount, which is equal TO their re-
sources. The heavy debts which were contracted
during that eventful period, the specializing times
have continued source of embarrassment to oul
most enterprising and worthy citizens. This in 8
short tme will no longer exist and, however it.
influence may continue much longer period ye
the day IS not far distant when we shall resume ou
lost energies and prosper under all those favorable
circumstances which nature has so kindly bestowed
upon u.s. Possessing,as we do, the very elements o
enterprise and industry. we await only the dawn o
better times tor our city to take her stand among
the first in the Union The fertile west, rs pounns
into our lap the products of her rich auvial soil, al
the daily receipts OF this port show
The improvement in the condition of the western
banks, has made favorable change in the state o
our exchanges. Ohio, Illinois, and Canada money
constitute the principal part OF circulating me
dunn. Our city, has been the seat OF the most in
tense excitement, caused by the arrival of Mons
DE Bonneville, formerly professor Of Harvard Uni
pcrimenting on animal magnetism. He commenced
by making some experiments before a select audi
ence at the Eagle Tavern. These experiments wer,
sufficient to excite the minds OF some Of citi
zens, and they communicated in their turn cor
respondent degree of excitement TO others, ant
prepared the way for his delivering a course of lee
lures on this sublime and interesting subject. IA,
has, therefore, commenced a course OF lectures, a
the Young Mems Association, and has already mad,
considerable number OF converts The first lecture
aud experiments, won many of the most skeptical
md TO considerable degree, satisfactory proc
IT the truth OF mesmerism. lie was rather unfor
unate in his last lecture and his experiments con
WINGED some, that there had been collision he
tween him and' the individual magne tzed tn
flilure of which, he attributed to the smalness o
the room, which prevented the circulation of tn
magnetic fluid II is not too much TO admit, that IN
possesses the power of putting persons of great
vous susceptibility into magnetic sleep; such 70
instance as disagrccably affected by nharmo
NOUS sounds. This will not appear so astonishing
when we become acquainted with a well established
physiological fact, that combing the head will in
few minutes translate person into a state o
lrcamy unconsciousness. This is proved by the ex
,criments of Magendie, and other Psychologists on
nfimas, (the sts AS TO clalrovoyancc, few arr
Inclined 10 believe that person can travel 10 ano
her place, while in magnetic sleep or state o
'omnOlency.
This subject has excited so much attention, tina;
! ne experiments of Mons. De Bonneville. The com
nltiee consists Of several of orr most Distinguish
I hyscians, and other scientific individuals.
2on as the report of the committee transpire, yo
hal Know The result, Yours, &c. Caro-,