Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-11-26
z.e. Magnetic MarVelS. n
LETTER FROM PROF. BUSH.

1
Prof. Bush, the celebrated expostor of th
Prophecies, writes as follows in reference t.
the wonders performed by young mar
while in the magnetic state .",''.
TO The Editor ofthe Tribune: rs aiaav
can solemnly affirm that have heard
him correctly quote the Hebrew language in
his Lectures and display knowledge of
Geology which would have been astonish-
ing in person Of his age, even if he had
devoted years to the study. Yet TO neither
of these departments has he ever devoted a
days application in his life. can more.
over testify that in these lectures he has
discussed with the most signal ability, the
profoundest questions Of Historical and
Biblical Archaeology, Of Mythology, of the
Origin and Affinity Of Language, Of the pro-
gress of Civilization among the different ma
tions Of the globe, besides an immense va.
riety Of related topics on all which, though
the Style is somewhat faulty, the results an
nounced would do honor to any scholar Of
the age, even if in reaching them he had
the advantage of access to allthei Libraries
in Christendem. Indeed, if he has acqui
red all the information he gives forth IN
these lectures, not in the two years since he
left the shoemaker'S bench, but in his whole
life, with the most assduous study, no prod
ICY of intellect of which the world has ever
heard would be for moment to be compar
ed with him. Yet not single volume on
any of these subjects, if page of a volume
has ever been read, nor, however intimate
his friends may be with him, will one of
them testify that during the last two years
he has ever seen book Of science or histo-
ry or literatu, in his hand. His daily life
and habits are open to inspection, and if any
one is prepared 10 gainsay in any point the
statement now made, | will pledge myself
to make recantation as public as now
make the statement.
Blu, this is not all; say moreover, In
this state I do not perceive that there is any
definable Limitation to his power Of impart.
ing light on any theme of human inquiry.
He apparently discourses ON all subjects
with equal facility and correctness The
range Of his intuitions appears to be vel
nigh boundless. Indeed am satisfied that
were his mind directed to it, he could solve
any problem in any science. But he goes
simply as he is led by supernatural guidance.
On this head / abserve:
The manner in which Mr.. Dps remark
able gift is so to speak, managed and oUerru-
led, is noless extraordinary than the gif. it.
self. tits uniformly held in entire subor-
dination to some important use. He sub
mits to no experiments prompted by mere
curiosity. He makes no revelations offers
no advice, expresses no opinion, which would
in any way give one person an undue ad.
vantage over another. Though evidently
possessing in his abnormal state supertatu'
raj knowledge, no worldly inducement has
the least effect toward persuading him to
exercise it for any purpose which would not
condnce to the good Of the ,chole. The mos,
urgent solicitations have been made to hin
| to aid individuals in the accomplishment
of schemes of private interest, but all il
vain. He invariably turns deaf ear Il
all such propositions. He refuse, because
he says it would not be right, and because il
would endanger his clairvoyant power fol
higher and holier purpose. .-.
- a..".at ,.1F GEORGE BUSH.