The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-03
For President dN 1874.
HENRY CLAY,
OF kEN'EU GkY-
GRAnAM,s MAcAzINr.-Wc ncknowledrn the

OE kENEU CKY,
GRAHAM's MAGAzNE.-We acknowledge the
receipt of the December number. Among the
contents is a biography of Commodore Dale, by
J. Fennimore Cooper. 1t has thRe very fine
cngravings. "Truc Affection" and "Thc Pas
tors VISIT steel plates, and awaiting the IIus-
bands Return mczzotnt. A new volume OF
this SPLENDID periodical commences on tie first
of January, prospectus of which will be found
on the first page. It should be supported, be-
cause by supporting it, the art and literature of
our country are encouraged
The Typographical Society" of Baltimore
cclebra ted their anniversary on Saturday night
last. Among the toasts drank on the occasion
were many that were sentimental and witty, but
the following which was one of the regular ones
pleased US more than all the rest.
"MARYLAND-One Of the 'old thirteen" may
her fair name never be sullicd by the abominablc
doctrine of reputation"
That is sentiment worthy of honest mcn-onc
that should dwell in the bosom of every Mary
lander, and we are well pleased to see il express
sod by an assembly ofPrinters. Maryland is sa-
we'd from the abomnablc stain of reputation
while her printers are honest
We can So sharpen our pen that it will write
after almost any fashion, but we do not choo.e
Just now to let it down to deal in coarse person.
alties. Therefore we will not say (Which could
be said with great truth) to the Editor of the
Democrat that he should not suppose because he
sees an .iSs every time he looks in a mirror, that
such Il phenomenon is common
Animal Magnetism. -Agrcea-
bly, to the announcement made in our pa
per of last week, Mr.. Perry made an exh-
bltlon of Animal magnetism and Phreno.
Mesmerism in the Court House on last
Wednesday night.
Two young ladies consented to be
magnetised but owing to the unskillulness
of one Of the operators one of the cases
was not ccesslu.
The other lady was put into mcsmcr-
ic sleep I'VE do not know what are the
proper terms 10 use in spe,k king Of the
subject or what physicians would call
cataleptic state, in about three quarters of
an hour The operation was probably
prolonged by one or two interruptions
which partially aroused the subject.
lleg ncrvcs were in Il state of entire ri
giti,y movable only Il, the will of the
operator. There were some manifesto
tons demonstrating The truth of p hrcno-
logy, for instance; when the organ oftune
was aroused, she began to sing, when ali
mcntlvcncss Was touched she showed
disposition TO eat, at the touching Of Sc
cre,lveness she hid piece of money that
was placed IN her hand, when des,ruc-
tveness was walked up she tore piece of
paper which was given her, sc.
Many persons were convinced by the
exhibition, Of the truth of Mesmerism and
also of Phrenology.
The young lady has very small Or
gan Of language, which was given as the
cause OF her unsatisfactory answers 70
questions asked her.
There was no attempt at clairvoyance.
the mesmeriscr not being satisfied with
the subject was not willing TO go SO far.
We are glad TO announce to our readers
that there will be another exhibition on
next Friday night. A gentleman with
large language, will be chosen for that
evenings exhibition.
We say then to all, come. Come and
witness an astonishing exhibition Such
an one is promised
After that evening we will tell our con-
yictions in regard TO the science.
Mr. Perry has handed in the following
card,
Mr. EDIToR:
Allow me through the
columns of the Wing, to return my thanks
to Mr. Woodward, the arts, for his voun-
lary aid rendered on the night of the ex-
hibllon. TO the lady mesmerised, iwho
showed true moral courage in becoming
The means Of testing the truth of the prin-
ciples of mesmerism & phrenology: also
10 the Editors and professional gentlemen
who have manifested deep spirit of en-
luiry and kindness since ! arrived in
Eiklon. WIN PERRY.
Mr. Edltor-The last Cecil Dem ocrat
states that the removal Of Col. Cloud, and
he re-appointment Of Col. Whann has
net with general satisfaction.
lw""'d wish to say to your readers that
he remark alluded to above may yet be
;onlradicled. and some publication made
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