The North-Carolina standard., 1846-02-25
For the North Carolina Standard.
Animal Magnetism, &c.

Mr.. EDITOR hope you will allow me the use
of your columns, in order to record few expert
ments in Animal Magnetism, Phreno-Magnetis
and Clairvoyance, performed by one of the Physi-
clans in Washington, N. G. The gentleman who
performed them was until few days since an
believer in the science of Animal Magnetism; but
his incredibly having been shaken by some facts
which he observed during MIR. Mills recent lee
lures in this town, he was induced TO try some
periments in order to the truth fasily Of the
science. The result of three four days expert
ments, is, that he is convinced that the science is
based upon truth, and that he possesses the mag
netic power to a wonderful extent.
In narTating these experiments, obvious reasons
compel me conceal real names
The Operator on one occasion succeeded in plac
ing his subject "a youth about II years Of age) in
magnetic sleep in about two or three minutes; in
a few moments after, deep sigh, apparently from
his inmost soul, convinced the operator aud the
spectators Ga small and select company that the
subject was really asleep and totally insensible
all external objects, which was further proved by
some experiments made by both the operate. and
the company. The operator proceeded TO try some
experiments in Phreno- Magnetism, by touching
the different organs. When The organ of Combat
iveness was touched, the subject evnced very
pugnacious disposition and appeared determined
TO strike some person, Notwithstanding the opera
tor endeavored by his voice TO calm him, for the
subject when in the magnetic state hears the ope-
rators voice, although he is totally insenslble TO all
other noise. The operator then touched the organ
of Benevoence wheE the subject became placid
and calm he could not be reused to anger, said ir
ritating and provoking things TO him. When the
operators finger was placed The organ of Rever-
ence, the suhjecl's countenance assumed a grave
and solemn appearance, and he devoutly repeated
the Lords prayer in distinct tone, and some
fragments of another prayer. When Mirthfulness
was touched, the subject was in a most excellent
humor, which was improved by touching another
part of his head at the same time, when the sub
ject struck up a tune.
As the operator was only partially acquainted
will he totally Mt nf phrpn IN
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The operator then placed himself in connection
with the subjec and took his mind on an magin-
arT voyage TO friends house down the river,
when the subject described the boat, the landing.
and the family. He then took his mind into the
operators dwelling, and he described The furniture
the operators mother, the chair she was sitting in
and her employment, viz reading. The operator
then took his mind into some private houses. In
one Of them he inquired of the subject, "Where
are you 2' "In Mr.. A's house.' ':What part of
i.?' up stairs in bedroom" -; "Wha. do you
does it look ?;' "Bad." /" How do its eyes look ?'
"Bad." The subject described some other symp-
toms of the childs disease, and mentioned the size
of the bed on which it was lying. The operator
then took the subject on an imaginary walk, and
when opposite Seby's Tavern he inquired of the
subject, What do you see 2" IA house" What
sort of house 2" ga brick house." "Who do
you see?" ga lady" "What is she doing ?'
"Mrs. B." "Look again." said the operator. ''Mrs.
G." replies the subject, giving the correct answer
Continuing The walk, the operator inquired Where
are we now ?'' "Near house." "How is it sit
uated ?'' "on the corner" "Look again." said
the operator "Not quite on the corner, but near
it," replied the subject. "Where are we now ?'
In the house" Whose house 7' Miss D's"
Who do you see 2" Miss D;n "Who else 2"
"sick." "Where are we now 2'' In Miss DIS
yard.'' "What do you see 2' "Some bricks"
Where are we now 2" "In Miss DIS kitchen"
What do you see 2" "Fire." "What else 2"
"Two negroes" "What else 2" "Another ne
gro" "How is she 2" "Sick." Where is
She 2" "On the bed" The operator then woke
the subject, after he had been in the magnetic
state about forty-6ve minutes.
When the magnetic sleep or influence was taken
off the subject, he commenced smoking his cigar
and conversing with the company. When asked
if he had ever been at the gentleman's house down
the river whose house he had described when in
the magnetic state, he replied, No. have never
been on shore there; but have seen the house at
distance" When asked if he knew any prayer
besides the Lords prayer, he said that he had