The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-05
CineinnatI, Ohio,
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CIscIxSArI, Ono, March Il, 1872
Hard Times in Ohio-Faiurss -Cheop Living-
Tariff Azsstiag-Aniual Masnsfism.
Dean BESNArr =
As your in valuable paper is tina great receptacle
for the commute alton Of the strange things that
going in this strange world of ours OF elope-
ments, bank failures, bankruptcy, S., &c, have
set Down to give you an item from the map of busy
life here in the Queen City OF the West.
The times are the most fruitful subject Of talk and
eempaint-all orders of society are more or less
affected. Within the last two weeks we have had
several extensive failures, which think is only
commencement Of what is yet to come. Since our
Banks have resumed things are more settled and
firm than they were before; exchange is greatly
reduced, and the people have now currency
which is secure, and may be relied upon. OF the
paper Of our State banks, there is bat little in
circulation; specie, however, is more plenty, and
to some extent has taken the place Of the bank
paper, Withdrawn. The greater portion Of our cir
cuaton is Of the State Bank OF Indiana; in fAet,
may say it is almost wholly composed of it.
But amidst all these hard times we have enough
to eat and drink; produce, provision, and market
ing, Of all kiads. is low and cheap. 1t is ourme-
chanical and manufacturing laborers that most Sc
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headong course of our country this state of things
must have been expected it was inevitable but
out Of all this chaos that we now witness; is to
comc brighter day, wherein things will be brought
to firm and sure basis, and then country shall
rise and stand forth like a strong man in his
energy.
A week or two since our city was agtated by
our politicians and editors in the discussion of the
| To- -, II Co.
about two months. The ultra wings contended for
the old exploded system Of high protective Tariff
as the grand panasea for the times; but it would
not take-the people could not swallo the dose
they know too much of the true interest and policy
Of the west to continue a system to restrict and
cripple commerce, thus diminishing our exports
and dest royng the markets for its great agrcultu-
raj products. Mr.. Mansfield, Editor of the Chro.
pice, and Mr.. Fish, assistant Editor Of the En-
qaircr, were the leading champions the opposite
sides; 1t, however, elected some ether very able
| speakers, and the discussion was continued and
| conducted with spirit of candor and fairness ON
both sides that does honor to our city Each meet
ing was crowded, and was attended and encouraged
| by the leading citizans of our place.
This is the way we do things in the West; the
people meet in their primary assemblies, and dis
euss and probe these questions to the bottom: it
was called and conducted without respect to party.
But still you could see the line of party demarca.
ton in the final voe-those that always heretofore
| have been recognised under the banner Of monopo-
lies and exclusive privileges on the one side, and
those for liberty, equality and free individual &C.
ton and enterprise en- the other.
The vote was taken, and upon division of the
House being demanded, it was decided by the Pre-
sdent and Secretary in favor of the free traders;
and then such halooing, Growing and enthusiasm,
never before witnessed in a public meeting-yet
without any violence or familiar i'll will.
| Throughout this discussion the free traders JUS
titled a:revenue Tariff, sufficient for an economical
Administration Of the government.
The Tariff question being settled we have dur.
ing the last week been favored with disciple of
one Of the most mysterious humbugs of the present
| age-Animal Magnetism or Mesmerism. We be-
fore heard much of the wonders that this science
was producing down Fast, but our good people had
never the opportunity Of witnessing the imposing
incantations of priest of this new temple until
last week; and wonderful to say, the whole city
seems to be alive upon Animal Magnetism; it RACES
to such extent that il is only equalled by that
invisible agent that broeded over our inhabitants
during the existence Of the cholera. 1t seems to
be that the magnetic influence perv AIDES every body
lit is the great theme Of talk and conversation.
The MAGNETISM as he passes the streets, Is looked
at as some mysterious priest of the temple Of Isis;
and believe that tho science processes to trace its
origin to those old Egyptian days. Ifso. is Ger.
need not fear Of its turning the wordupsde down,
if It does the heads Of many Of the people.
The evening previous to the first lecture Of Mr..
| Johnson, the pedestrian, DIR. Caldwell, of the
Medical College Of Louisville, was in this city.
He gave notice that he would deliver lecture at
College Hall upon the subject of Animal Magnetism
At the proper time, the Hall was crowded with all
the scientific and elite of our city.
The Doctor delivered long incoherent dis course
OF upwards Of an hour, stating numerous facts and
phenomena n magnetism, together with his expe-
rience in the matter; but all the Doctors talk and
asseverations did not amount to much 1t did not
satisfy the people; he might talk till dooms day,
and he could not make the people believe that mi
racles were again TO be performed without even
profession o. supernatural agency. The Doctor
having described the moOus operandi and tie phe-
nomena, the audience demanded an example-the
ae1eS to Immediately
BILE Of cur city, advanced to the platform, amid
the brcathless attention of the audience; the sub
ject, with some awe and hestancy, submitted to
the magic art, even he should die martyr to the
cause. After the Doctor had eyed and clawed him
for about five or ten minutes, without producing
any effect, our worthy constable, with eyes as
says he, Doctor, don't feel anything" At this
the whole house broke out in a perfect roar Of
laughter, and the audience dispersed as credulous
as ever with regard to magnetism.
But 10! change has come over the spirit of that
dream. On the next evening Mr.. johnson Perform
ed the operation upon young man and woman that
he carries with him over the country, and so far
succeeded as to convince some Of the most worthy
and scientific men Of the facts Of Mesmeri It
spread like wi!dfre, and he has been from night to
night favored with crowded audience of the most
respectable and enlightened citizens of our place
H.
LIFE BoArs.-The Navy Department have put en-
board the Steam Frigate Missouri, which sailed from
this port for Washington on Friday, one of Francis
life boats capable Of carrying one hundred persons
BowKRY CIRcus-This establishment, with its
fine stud and skilful company is deservedy doing
! so good business, that Messrs. Rockwell and
Turner have been induced to defer their departure
for week longer, which opportunity should be i'm.
proved by those who wish 10 witness the perfection
of equestrian exercises
FIRE IN GEORGETOWN, ID .C.-Hicks and New.
ton suffered by fire, in Georgetowp, last Thursday
Total loss $4,000.
SHIP BUILDING IN MAISE.--There is a touch Of
enterprise in Belfast, for the Signal says there was
launched from the yard efMr. Robertson, in tha
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