Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-14
EVENING STAR.
A SPIRIT MESSENGER IN WASHINGTON


A person who rejoices in the cogno-
men of Il. G. Reddout, has address.
ed us communication, setting forth that
having given two years labors to the
subject of spiritualism, he has conceived
ideas exhaustive Of the arcana of knowl-
edge, human and divine. His expenses
have reached the alarming sum of nine
hundred dollars, doubtless most of il
paid in the shape o! fees to the spirits.
The Pythia, regarding Washington as
the spot above all others requiring the
presence Of prophet, have directed him
to repair hither, which he has according.
ly done. We append his letter to us, and
call especial attention to that portion
which exemplifes that cold contempt
which patient merit from the unworthy
takes:
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1855.
Spirituality explains the following:
1t reveals what Heaven is, and how il
is to be obtained.
1t explains why these spiritual mani
feStationS are more common within few
years than they were formerly.
The Spirit gives the reason why mani
leStations are sometimes given, and al
other times denied.
1t defines the mind ofman, the law un.
der which it Is given, and explains the
reason for the differences of mental eapa-
cities.
1t defines sin. righteousness, and rer-
fiction.
Itexplains how sin will be done away.
and how mankind will be made perfect.
1t explains mesmerism, ciairvoyance,
and other similar mysterious manifesto.
tons that have not been we'll under
stood.
1t gives the law under which human
beings are created, and the extent to
which they are punished.
1t describes the sun, and gives the rea-
son why it presents a different appear
ance from the planets that reyolve around
it.
1t explains the Old and New Testa-
ments, and reveals the character of Jesus
Christ.
1t gives the reason why this revelation
is given to me in preference to any other
man.
| have been near two years investiga-
ting these revelations, and have paid
out about 5000, which has taken ali the
money have, except fifty cents. The
next Thursday So is due for boarding.
| was directed by the spirit to come to
Washington, make known the revelation,
and ask Congress for pecuniary aid to
enable Inc to make mankind acquainted
with the revelation. | made known my
business to Governor Brown, of Missis-
sippi. He promised to aid me, but after
wards said ho had not time. called
upon Judge Harris, of Mississippi, a
member of the House. lie said if |
would draw up, a memorial he would
present it; but he did not think could
obtain any assistance this session of
Congress. | saw Senator Wade, of Ohio,
who profeSSed much ignorance upon the
subject. and desired TO remain SO. |
talked with Senator Shields, of Illinois,
on the subject; he treated it with con-
tempt, and [ came away. | saw Pro-
ieSsor Henry, of the Smithsonian Insti-
tute, and asked permission to explain
Spiritualism to the public, in the lecture
room: but it was denied me.
Any person wishing TO converse with
me concerning the revelation, or desiring
to inform where | can address public
audience on this subject. can find me at
the franklin House, on the corner of
Eighth and d streets.
Ii. g. REDDoUT.