The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-01-29
BRANDON, Thursday, January 80, 1916.

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much he had drank that day."
Some reflections might be made here.
but leaving each one TO make their own
reflections for the present, | proceed to
record what observed. She prescribed
for dozen or more in my presence, and
as there was a marked similarity in all
the prescriptions, meption OF them is need
less.
One young man, emaciated, with a
skeleton form, literally "skin and bones"
with trembling step, saddened and care
worn counlenance, presented himself for
examination. His appearance drew the
attention of fall present. A solemn still
ness pervaded the room. "Shall tell
it Just as it is ?" said the sleepwakel.-
He answered in the affirmative. Z" can
not cure you, your sy stem is all run down;
if YOU are not careful, yoW 1olI neUer hear
tie birds sing again." His appearance
indicated that he had faith in what she
said. He had hoped she would cure him.
In The morning of life, he looked forward
with bright anticipation of the future. His
quivering lip and trembling voice, gave
evidence that his hopes were crushed. -
The sweets Of life he must part with
Friends and loved ones, he mus, bid adieu.
Death with all its terrors stood before him,
1t was 100 much for him in his then feeble
state. Ii nearly Frustrated him.
After waiting twenly>four hours or
more, during which time she was put to
sleep and awaked some three or four times,
al last had short interview with her
while in the mesmelic state. She stated
some things in relation 10 my mental char
acter that were correcl-ohers that were
not. | was prepared to test her cIarvoy-
ant power, and did 50. Had some mon.
ey Ia one of my pockets. 1t was specie.
Did not know how much. Dd'n wish
to. Did not put it there myself. A friend
did it for me. Asked her if she would
ell me what | wished 10 know. Said she
would, if she could. Told her l had
some money in one Of my pockets, and
wished her TO tell me how much. She
remained silent short time. Appeared
to be- in deep study. Motioned with her
hands, as though she was counting some
hing. On asking her 10 tell me any thing
about ii if she could, she replied, IL DON'T
KNOW AND | CAN'T TELL ANY THING
ABOUT IT." This was satisfactory, and
to the point. Probably, if l had known
the amount myself she would have told.
AS It was she gave me no evidence OF pos
sessing independent clarvoyant power.
la this connection | wish to add few
words for the consideration of the young
man, whom she pronounced iucurabIe, if
ne is still living, as it is hoped he may be.
If he is not, others may be pro6ied by it.
| would not have him place implicit conf
dence in what she said. She might be
mistaken. If she could not tell other
things, equally easy, something actually
existing, Mat could be tested, hO1o shall
she pronounce vith certainty &pom The
length of human life? Another thing.
Betie01ng tOh0t she said, o0iU ha ve strong
tendency to bring abOut or induce the
predicted result. The whole animal sys-
ten Sympathises with the mind Death
has been he result of persons being made
10 beliere they Vegs dying or ao0uLd die at
stuffed time. 1t being the result of MEN
tai APPREHENSION. Therefore say to
that young man, do not indulge the
thought that you must die. 1t is possible
you mag get well, Make an effort 10 lire
Use all the means within your power to
restore health. You may yet hear the
birds sing' again, and that for years.
did not learn this mans name. He lives
somewhere 10 the region of Whitehall
north from there believe. Will some
one who reads this paper send him copy,
if they know his name and residence g.
More upon this subject hereafter.
F. j. FAIR.
Brandon, Jan. 2lst, 1916.
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