Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-15
a singular eos. Of .err,u, ,f.etier.

10, and arden, advocacy Of what you. Mr.. Ed-
tor, have moe wisely think, denounced as the
Perncious imrosture Of mesmerism.
Ca Sunday night. at II o'clock, I was profession
ally summoned to attend Mr- Editor of tho
-, who was stated TO be indis3osed and de-
sirous OF consulting his case, and if time al
lowed, also on other matters. which, knowing him
to have been for two or three days severely exer
eised in mind on that subject, | guessed might
mean to learn what though, of tho mysteries OF
mesmerism.
On my arrival at his residence, I found him up.
parenily Zee from bodily disease, but evidently
good deal diseomposed and Auttered. He was
pacing to and fro with steps more uuequa and ra pid
than usual and seemed hardly conscious OF my pre-
ssace, until erquired in a cheerful voice how he
was, and with gaeiy of manner what progress he was
making in Calculating tho principles of that grea,
new Philosophy which was to confer on mankind
the remarkabl' privilege of a community Of sensa.
ton." and Of which he was SO distinguished disci.
pie and Apostle He smiled family at these en-.
quirts. but without replying to the latter part OF
them asked me to feel his pulse and then saw
evidently, what before suspected from his manner
tina, his mind was the of his disease, and that
some vague apprehension, (perhaps not so vague
sither,) of his having committed aur pas in his
ready adoption and jealous propls alton of animal
magnetism, aud the fear OF ridcue on that account,
was, and no other, the exciting cause, which hnv-
Ing first disturbed the mental equilibrium. had, as
commonly enough happens, deranged the Physique.
This was abundantly confirmed in various ways
before terminated my visit but just at this stage
OF in rather extraordinary and ludcrous manner.
My patient appeared frequently TO be engaged IN
listening intensely. could not tell to what; but
any sound in the street attracted his most fixed at
tention. At this moment group OF persons began
by chance to laugh rather loudly jus, they passed
under the window, when he started up ia an alarm
| ed manner, and hurried on tiptoe TO the window,
apparently wishing 10 see who it was, and, as |
guessed, 10 ascertain il mesmerism or himself was
the subject Of their merrment He seemed considera-
bly, relieved; when returning he told me thsywers
laughing at the "auocious plot" lof kidnapping MIR
Van Buren,.
Becoming now uneasy for tn. reason of my pa.
tent, | persuaded him to be booded, and aner.
wards to take gentle opate, promising to remain
by him until could see its effects He soon got
under the spell OF the opa,e, and fall into Stun
her, but i. the perturbsd and restless that
think ever witnessed. He tossed from side to
keeping up incessant and loud talking. now as in
remonstrance and argument, now depreca,iusly.
His speech came from him mora in the shape OF
CALCULATIONS than any thing else, nterspersei with
groans and EXPLANATIONS to the Deity. subioin
a few examples. illustrative of the pecuarites
Of the case, and cOnhrma,ory of the hypo,he
sis before advanced, that Mesmerism has the
sin of his maIady to answer for, reinforced
however, by certain political causes which appear
also to weigh heavily on his mind. noted down at
the time, his EXPLANATIONS, but can give no posi-.
bls conception, by description, of the manner in
yhich they were uttered; which was really fright
full
"Humbug did you sNyl
"Repeal! Repeal.
"The age OF w5nders
"Clairvoyants
"Who laughed
"Oh. Lord
"The Richmond Wing.
"AToeious PIoi
"Twenty five per cent or higher.
"Kidnap the President.
can the Wings.
"System de Pianstorum nAuxu.
"The Heavenly bodies.
"A male the best Mesmerizsr, a female the
best Mcsmsrzsei
90 Lord.
"Humbug! Humbug! Oh mol
professor Wol-fact OF Berlin
"Mr French's Amy.
CDR franklin. Per contra.
"Arocious Plot.
"Hsnry Clay.
Satisfactory Experimental Elegant-Com
plete- Conclusve-DEMON Trhe
PATIENTS voice here was immensely eleva,ed.J
Sublime Science!
magnetic Slept
"TrnnspoHed to higher spheres.
"Splendid Dreams.
"Animal Passion.
"Oh. Lord
Laughing asain7
30 ye Of little fithl
"RepsaI or no Repeal.
"Faiih or no Faith.
"Prophesies.
'Inspired views.
"Silk Gloves and Elective Bodies.
"CairvoyaHt!
Northern dough.faeesi
"The Bank The Bapkl
"Van Buren, is the man.
"Heaven, He'll and Purgatory.
"Humbugger and Humbuggee.
90 Lordi
NOW is the winter Of our discon,entl
These, Mr. Editor, may suffice as specimens of
the steep talk Of the invalid, deno,ing a very high
state Of nervous excitement, and demanding prompt
and energetic treatment Accordingly admins
tered purgitvc, and having caused the patients
head to be shsyed, leeched him severely, and di.
recIing all to be KEEP, quiet around him, and ospe.
cally forbdding laughing, LEFT him for the night,
with good hopes Of finding him better in the morn
ing. These hopes happily proved we'll founded,
and nov feel confident that little attention, and
a short trip TO Brandon in which know he greatly
delights, viii bring him round.
Very respectfully,
BANKUS BOLUS, NJ. ID.
We have seen specimens Of book-bin5ing, cabinet.
work, and shoe making, by tho pupils Of The Deaf
and Dumb Asylum, in Stanton, which reflect high
credit upon the skill and industry Of the pupils
The specimens may 10 seen at the bookstore or
Mr J. w. Randolph.
The Wtio York LEGO Foeos
Just before tho Virginia Elections last Spring
We were assured that the Locofoeo Legislature Of
New York. would at the Extra Session, In Aug,
repeal tho Jury Law-which gave 90 much offence
10 the South They did not have time il vas nj