Washington sentinel., 1854-04-23
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Two Hours with the spIritualIsts.-on Fr


Two Hours with the spiritualists.-On Fri
day evening we were present at spiritualist
convention, having been attracted thither mainly
as we are free to confess, by curiosity. There
were upwards of hundred persons present, in
cluding number of ladies.
When we entered the room, Governor N. p
Tallmadge was addressing the audience with refer
ence 10 the monster memorial, signed by thirteen
thousand citizens of the United States, asking the
appointment Of select committee TO investigate
the phenomena OF spiritualism, and which the
Senate, so iniidel on this subject, laid upon the
table, after indulging in little sport concern
ing it,
Mr.. Tallmadge, in the conclusion ofhs remarks
predicted that the day would come when Congress
would be more respectful in those premises, as
public opinion would demand, in tones not TO be
dsregarded, the earnest consideration Of an extra
ordinary powerwhch promises TO exert mighty
influence on the politics and morals of this coun-
try, harmonizing discordant materials and pro-
ducng heahhful effect upon all classes and
conditions Of society-a kind Of millennium as we
understood him-the reign of justice and love-
No one, we presume, would wish to defer the
breaking of day SO efIulgent of joyous sun
shine.
Next, young man, who had apparently fallen
asleep, and whose limbs had been nervousy
twilching, rose and related the particulars of a
vision, not forgetting TO say that the senator's who
laid the spiritualists' memorial on the table, had
obtained their seats by gross corruptons, but that
they would, in the course of time, hang their di-
minished heads in shame, and repair this wrong; ;
for the anew power was extending 10 every
| neghborhood and dwelling, demanding serious
consideration. BY this means, the blind had been
gifted with sight, the of the deaf unstopped,
the diseased restored 10 health, and the lame
caused TO leap for joy! twas even irreyerently
said this was the second Christ"
When he had delivered himself Governor Tall
madge asked him who had been speaking, and he
replied: " Lord Byron"
We can only say that the celebrated poet has
changed his style ofliterature, if are to Judge
from this specimen of it, through the youthful
medium whose modesty would not permit him 10
tell his age.
A gentleman present, seeking for light, comp-
mented the medium, who, before the close Of the
evenings proceedings, returned 10 the tranced
state, and gave us brief address from the spirit
Of Daniel Webster
A physician, from Georgetown, recommended
the reading of certain books and periodicals TO all
who are desirous ofinvestigating the subject. He
said it was science which required months Of
close study.
Mr..Tallmadge related many marvcls in support
of the new developments; especially through the
writing and speaking mediums, and threw out
hints which may arouse reflection, even if they
should fail to increase the number of those who
implicitly believe in the " wonderful manifesto
| tons"
Regular Communication with LIBERIA
The adjourned meeting in furtherance of this great
object was very well attended on Friday evening in
the Rev. Mr., Sunderand's church, al street, where
we observed many diststinguished strangers and
a large number Of our most respectable citizens.
Judge Wayne presided. Several gentlemen
among them, Senators Clayton and Everett, Rev.
DIR. Alexander, of New York, Commodores Stock
ton and Skinner-sent letters of apology for their
necessary absence, and expressive of ardent wish.
cs for the success of the enterprise. Mr.. Seaton
from the committee appointed to prepare resolu
tons for the occasion, after some very eloquent and
touching references to the meeting in 1916, which
! gave birth to the American Colonization Society
at which he was present, and of which meeting
he and one other gentleman General jones' alone
survived, and several remarks in regard to the
wonderful results Of that meeting as now seen in
| an independent and well-reguated republic on
the African coast, acknowledged by some of the
| greatest nations Of the world, submitted series
of resolutions setting forth the great importance
Of the movements Of the Colonization Society, in
vitng tho cooperation. Of all the people of the
1 United States in efforts TO secure one hundred
| thousand dollars or more, for the purpose OF
establishing, under direction of that society,
regular communication, by steam or otherwise,
between this country and Liberia, requesting
that immediate and ehectual measures might be
adopted to aid the object by the friends of African
colonization in all the cities of the Union, and that
committee Of five be appointed to secure sub
scriptions to the proposed fund, both in this city
and in other portions of the country. Very able
and eloquent speeches were made by the Rev. L.
b. Bach, Rev. Dr. Robinson of Baltimore, and
the Hon. r. C. Schenck, date our minister to
Brazil) and by the distinguished chairman. A
resolution was also offered by the Rev. r. r. Cur
ley inviting the prompt and generous aid of the
churches of the land, and the methods which had
suggested themselves as most promising for Sc
curing the desired means briefly explained.
The Hippodrome did not open yesterday AFTER
noon much to the disappointment Of crowd of
men, women, and children, who had convened at
the principal entrance. This we learn, was not
from any wish or intention TO dsappoint but
from the heaviness of the ground, which rendered
il impossible TO give fair presentation OF eques-
tran exercises. Last night, however, it did open,
and to a highly delighted concourse of spectators,
dncludng a large number Of lades) of not less
than 1000 persons. The performances were
highly satisfactory.
We would respectfully suggest to the man
ayers, that il is not requisite of the door-keeper
to be harsh, snappish, and impolite that such
conduct on the part of an official always produces
unpopuarity for the establishment; that the per-
son persons appointed by the proprietors should
bav 1 he ,1oouSrs o,5 Inn otfn pe of PeDfleUeH,