Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-05-10

The " MYSTERIOUS RAPPINGs. Most of our
readers are acquainted with what is meant by
the heading of this article 1t has reference to
certain mysterious sounds or rappings, Which
were first heard near Rochester, N. Y, and since
have been freely heard in that city, in other ci-
ties in that state, and in places in the states of
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, and we
don't know, but elsewhere. The greatest degree
OF public attention with reference to them, has
been excited at Rochester, where every possible
attempt by every possible variety of persons, has
been made TO discover the source of the sounds,
but as yet without success. The peculiarly of
these sounds is the manifestation of intelli gence
There Is testimony abundant to show that the
secret of no heart is concealed from them, for
thousands of questions have been correctly an
swered that were known only the party asking
them. This testimony we have not alone from
the written declaration of distant persons, but
from the lips of those with whom we are acquain-
ted, who have personally tested the matter. Sc
veral theories are INDUCED in to explain the mys-
terry. One that the sounds are caused by the
persons in whose presence they are usually
heard; another, that the phenomena of magnet
ism and clairvoyance have something to do with
ii and still another, that independent intelligent
ces, or the spirits of the departed, have opened
communication with the living. As 10 the first
of these theories, those who have given any at
tention to the history of the manifestations, and
the conclusions of those who have thoroughly
investigated them, must conclude that it is with
out foundation. Further, we express no opinion
here. 1t is not necessary the matter will de-
velop itself in time, and under such circumstan-
ces, it is useless to fasten upon any opinion as
conclusive. We are always ready to believe
that for which there is sufficient evidence, what
ever its nature or however it may conflict with
preconceived notions This is the true phiIoso-
ply, for, as all know, all things are the result of
progressive development, and what is to-day is
no evidence of what will be tomorrow When
then, any thing startling is claimed to be deyelo-
ped or to have manifested ITSELF it is well to wait
for the evidence. This will develop itself
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bic excitement is growing up, east, with refer
ence to this matter, in consequence of some ex-
traordnary manifestations in the family of the
Rev. Samuel Phelps, of Stratford, Conn. The
/ New York Sun devotes three columns to the
subject and bears ample testimony to the res
portability and integrity of those testifyng in the
matter. The manifestations seem to be spread
ing, and the excitement grows as it spreads.
In connection with this matter. it may be in
tercsting to some minds to recur to the fact, that
this is about the period predicted by Emanuel
/ Swedenborg, when the spirits of the parted
would hold familiar intercourse with the living.
CoMPLIMEHTARY.-The city of Chicago has
presented to the city of Kenosha, copy of their
charter and ordinances, beautifully bound in CO.
lored calf with gilt edges, friendly token of sis
terly regard.
The American Sentinel, published at Boston,
says, that the Parkman murder is positively fix
! ed upon Webster in this manner: medical stu
/ dent saw Webster force DIR. Parkman into the
! privy and bore him to death through the key-hoe
with a lecture on chemistry.
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