The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-19
Newark, Ohio,
Correspondence Of the HeraldI


Correspondence Of the Herald
NEWARK, Ohio, Feb. IA, 1872.
animal Magnetism and Professor Jol.nson-IAe Pro
fessor's Wonderful Success Col. Parker still more
ces.fui-Bishop McHoaines Opinion The Re
sumption Bill, SC.
Nothing has been talked about in our city for the
last week, but Animal Magnetism, and the expert
ments ola certain Mr.. Johnson, professor of that
science. He is accompanied by his wife, his sister
in-law, and one Frederick James, whom he magne-
tses in turn. He tried his experiments every even
Ing of last week, commencing with Monday even
ing. with such success as to convince large ma
jorty of those who witnessed them, of the truth Of
Animal Magnetism, and say. he has journeyed all the
way from Boston, stopping at the principal cities.
and convincing multitudes of the wonderful mystic
ries of this wondrous science, especially in Phiadel-
phia, where several eminent physicians became be-
levers
On Monday evening Mr.. johnson was tolerably
successful, failing in some experiments, and ben
successful in Others although he found two stubborn
sceptics, who asked many curious questions in the
persons Of u. Duncan, Esq, and DR.. Marble. On
Tuesday. evening Johnson magnetsed Frederi OK,
but the latter, having taken quantity of strong
snuff, given him by Dr.. Wilson, to test his inseusi-
bility, turned out so insensible that he would not
hear the magnetism. The sisterin law was then sent
for, and, having made her appearance, James Par
ker, Esq our able and excellent Prosecuting Ator-
ney, stated, before the audience. that, a mere
matter OF sport, he had endeavored to magnetise her
and had proved successful Immediately the spa
cious court room occupied by the Supreme Court,
in our halls of justice, resounded with cries OF Par
ker! ParkerP' until that gentleman, ever obedient
to call from the people, expressed his readiness to
CRAFTY the public will Miss Harriet was accord
ingly magnetized. and the experiments were con-
Aup cd hU GnI vko f,p
cess than Mr. Johnson met with in most Of his, the
former thus reapiug.:
On "Wednesday, Frederick was entirely unsuccess-
ful, and a motion was made by Squire White, that
the affair be voted humbug, but scarce dozen
puny voices were heard responding FAYE" On
Thursday Frederick recovered from his stupidity,
and answered with great accuracy the questions
propounded to him.
Johnson having stated on Tuesday, think, that
he was authorized to use the name Of Bishop Nc
llvalne, OF Ohio, in any manner he should see fit
to advance the cause of animal magnetism, the
Bishop was written to in order to ascertain the truth
OF this story, andhs reply having been received was
read 10 the assembled multitude on Saturday even
ing The Bishop denies that he ever gave Johnson
any authority to use his name, but seems to admit
that he believes in the physical part of animal mag
netsm. An angry discussion between johnson
and Duncan followed, and something of row was
kicked up, but great majority showed themselves
flrm believers, and, on being admonished by his
nohor inc mayor, quietiy dispersed. FOR my part,
regard the question entirely settled, since the
immortal Boz has declared in favor Of animal mag
netism.
In the Senate ofOhio, the majority of the currency
committee has reported back the Resumption Bill as
it passed the House, with certain immaterial amend
ments, but the minority (Mr. Latham, democrat) has
reported in favor of redeeming in specie five dollar
notes and under, on the fist of May, tens and up
wards the first Of June, and deposits the LIST Of
September.
Tomorrow the temperance Jubilee comes of. and
will doubtless endue with new energy those good
citizens engaged in the glorious of extrpatng
that worst OF vices, intemperance. Major Dennis,
Esq the amlable corresponding secretary, antci-
pates joyous occasion, even without the aid 0i
Bacchanalian songs and carousas.