The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-03-23
Rappings at Constantine.

The following article from the ConstaHtise
Mercury. shows thai the humbug has gained q
oothold in that intelligent and thriving COM
muniiy:
The following commute alton purporiing 10
be from the Spiri, Of Ben. franklin wss obtain
ed through Medium miss s. R. HoImes) in
this village, on Monday evening last. Whe,h-
er In reality II is the communication OF spirit.
we shall not pretend 10 say. The medium is.
we think entirely above practciog any decep-
tion in The msrter, and we can say in all conf
dence that we do not believe il to be the pro-
ducrion Of The Medium. or ri any other person
al the time present. As !, was then written
down, we give IL TO our readers: A
The Spirit Of Franklin was called, aad in
few minutes answered. The Spirit is here
Question. Will you sign your namel
Answer B. Franklin.
O. Will you tell us OF spiritual thingsl
A.. will tell you. ! am glad TO tell you Of
spiritual things. % t eaN haR
@. Is this the frs, ,imc you have converssd
with persons herel
A. Yes, il is the first.
@. When will there more be known ofspir-
ilnal things! e.l 1a4
A. This year. 1852, mare will DO known.
have visited the grave of Washington to-day.
He longs TO talk wiib his counrymen. l have
been 10 France to see the remains Of ancient
Il
Thoughts 10 you. And II you will write. you
can often hear from me. In France there are
many troubles. Bonaparte will be King IN ls-
54-he is getting the power in his own hands
by daily action. have much TO tell you Of
your own unenlightened country. There isa
limo coming when you will know what is best
for your country; and by spirits il will be mado
known:,herefofe persevere in tho cause you
have espoused OF writing for US. and call only
intelligent spirits, and you will have Intelligent
communications. t,..,ts..r Ifds
@. Is electricity an agent in spiritual COM
mupications? 4.,trt IA
A. Yes. There is much about electricity
yet to be revealed. Persons can be electrified
by spirits and commune with US. i5esb
O. In what slate OF electricity is the med-
uni ..-aa
A. Negative sla,e-and spirits in the posi-
tive. t4rF
O. wha, sphere Of Of happiness do yos su-
A. Seventh. ' ~
O. Is the doctrine Of Swedenbsrg 10 rela-
,ion TO the spiritual world true! Qa
A. The Swedenberg doctrine Of perfect
happiness is partly true, Here reigns perfect
concord. Rest assured OF home in Heaven.
Be honest, be prudent and all will be well.
Here followed an answer TO question which
was not written down.l lsg i. nioii
l love 10 linger around the graves oi your
honored countrymen. There are sacred MEM
ories on earth, that are carried os, in Heaven.
Earth is no, wha, il might be. Life Is wor-
ried ou, in cares. oa i3g foH
O. Con we got communications from you
at a3y time.
A. Yes; we love to convers, with you,
therefore do not fear. Peisevere step by step
to gain knowledge for Us. Do not mind what
is said-though there is much discrepancy OF
opinion nov in regard TO these things. the day
is coming when you viii not bo irifled with.
@. How long is il since this power Of spir-
its TO communicate with us on earth was given?
A. This power has been given for five years
bat it has not been rightly appreciated. b I'D
Q. What is the form Of a spirtl ,.r
A. Space.
@. What is necessary to become good
mediuml }tHgei1Ee1 ea
A. You must first he calm. considerate and
moderate. OnIy le' your maxim be DO Good
and you can DE Of use 10 and the world
Drive all horid IDEAS superstition. and all ex
ericns on your pa,t away. and you can talk
with US. r vas s8u
@. Wha, is necessary 10 secure future hap
pinessl
a. Moderation. calmness and hope.
long 10 tell you more; hut progress 10 this
science and success are yoprs; renowu vii,
wreath your chapei Of honor, AID God will
justify.
l am goiug-good bye.
BENZ. FRANKLIN.