Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-24
FROM the Llberator.
Shirt Rann;ngS.

on what We nave seen ana 0eafQ, touch
ing this matter; but this we reserve for
some other occasion. We shall now
merely describe some Of the phenomena
which we witnessed in New York, dur
ing our recent visit to that city.
The medium, in this instance, was
Mrs Brown, formerly Mrs. Fish, of
Rochester. The circle was composed of
ak gentlemen and four ladies. The Ia
bic was of ample dimensions, so as to
accommodate the party without incon-
venience. We sat around it in the us
ual manner, (the hands of each individ-
ual resting upon the table, and engag-
ell in social ehit-chat. While waiting
for some demonstrations from the invis-
IDLE world, we had our right foot patted
as by a human hand. and the right leg
of our pantaloons strongly pulled, by
some unseen agency. This was done
repeatedly, though we said nothing at
the time; but, thinking it might be pos
sible that the foot of some one of the
company might undesignedly be in con
tact with our own, we cautiously felt
around to see if this were the case, but
there was nothing tangible; and the mo-
ment we put our foot down, the same
familiar tsppings and jerks followed.
Still, we made no disclosure. Raps were
then distinctly heard, and the alphabet
was called for. Letter by letter, it was
raped out that the medium must put
her feet in the custody of one of the par
ty, and then we were told to wait for
demonstrations. This was evidently
done to convince every one present, that
the medium had nothing to do with the
phenomena, by way of fraud or colu-
sion; and during the entire sitting, ia
protracted one,) before any remarkable
feat was performed, the medium was in
variably ordered to take such a position
as to render it clearly impossible for her
to be priyy to it. The presence of sew
eral spirits was indicated during the
evening, and satisfactory tests were made;
but the most and efficient
one purported to be that of Jesse Hutch
inson." 1t was he who had been play
ing bo-peep with US under the table;
and now that the medium was secured,
TO the satisfaction of all present, he re-
newed his situations, not only to us
personally, but to nearly every one of
the circle. The ladies had their dresses
and the gentlemen their pantaloons pull
led, and their feet pattcd, in the most
emphatic manner. Heavy raps were
now msde on the floor; and on being
requested to that effect, jesse beat a
march--it seemed to us Washing;on's
march-ia admirable time, and in the
most spirited manner no drummer could
have done it more skilfully. lie was
then asked to beat time, while the com
pany joined in singing several tunes
THE Old Granite State" among others
which he did to perfection. He then
Spelt out the following communications
10y the alphabet IL am most happy,
dear friends, to be able to give Won such
tangible evidence of my presence. The
good time has truly come. The gates
of the New Jerusalem are open, and the
good spirits, made more pure by the
change Of spheres, are knocking at the
door of Your souls"
Isaac 7. Hopper now indicatcdhi pres
ence to his daughter, who was at the ia
hle, and made some physical demonstra-
tions. His message, as raped out, was
as follows:-"I am truly happy to echo
back JOY and gladness from my happy
home Truth is bearing its way on glo-
riouslv. and the subject of spirituahSm
will work miracles in the cause Of reform.
My friends, the rock Of prejudice begins
toyield to the hammer of truth; and now
with the aid of good spirits, you can blast
il without the use of powder" And he
subsequently, added want you to sec
that spirits have power to move matter
1t was next raped out, Put the bel
under the table We accordingly took
the bell, Tan ordinary table belly and
put il down at our feet. In few mo.
ments, it was smartiy rung by an unseen
power and then fell to the floor. This
was done again and again-,he bell
making the circuit of the table, and ring
ing so loudly the servant girl, in the adj
jacent room, supposing she was needed,
came in TO enquire what was wanted.
Next a cane with q crooked handle
was laid on the carpet under the table;
Immediately, it struck the table violent
", and rubbed along the under surface
It's entire length. 1t then fell to the
floor, and traversed over and under the
feel of several of the party, like living
snake-in one or two instances, the foot
being iuvoluntarily Efted to enable 1t to
pass under. Its movements were exceed
ingly curious. At one time We caught
hold of the handle as it protruded itself
by our side, and endeavoured to pull il
iroas under the the table; but the resist
ance was as strong a. though another
hand was grasping it st the opposite
END.
We were now directed 10 put several
things nnder the table, observe how they
were placed, and wait for results. Wher
told to look, We found that penknlft
WAS missing, nor could it be discovered
by the most careful search. On agair
resuming our seat, we were told TO take
smother look; and, behold! there wa;
she peaknife, precisely where it had been
originally placed
Next, We we're directed TO lay sont
writing paper, WITH a pencil upon it, un-
der the table. This wss done; and in
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