The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1855-05-26


~ the age, and il We can credit ia. follows
ing story. which b,s been duly sworn 10
before Justice OF the Peace IN the StHie
oi Ohio, it will soon b. necessary to pass
laws to prevent ghosts froul breaking the
peace:
From the Spiritual Universe.
IIARrfoap, rumble 60 Ohio.
January 3, 1858.
8, W. SNtru, ESQ Uear SW The
facts given IN the lnclosed affidavit, Of John
Richardson are Of public notofie,y here,
and can no donb, be- sustained by any
amount of evidence You are at liberty to
make any use Of the aihjay,s YOU choose.
Respectfully. WM J. BRIGHT
7hsrkfns Of Ohio. TnmbIo connig, -.
--B-icN me, VIM. J Bright, a Justice oi
the Pcsce in and for the county aforesaid.
personally came John Eichardson, who.
being duly swosn. deposes ~ follows; l
am = sesidest OF PSmytumiany township.
Mercer county, Pa. live four miles east OF
the center Of Hartford, ONO have lived
where | now reside some nine months.
About five weeks ago my attention was ar
rested by very sharp and loud whistle.
seemingly in n ANAL closet in one corner of
my house. This WAS followed by loud and
distinct raps, ~ lou" rs Pe,''" '"""
conveniently rap WIN the khoc"'es '"s
c'"s-f>door IS secure" or 'ss'e"'" ny
wood button that turns over the edge OF
the door. This hutton would frequently
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ngency. Ih's was '"i'oweo ny '""" ~"
B s.,i.-. trt,is.l,
"'sumc' taPpS.'""v) ""'"'" 'o"'e' ""'"
could be heard perhaps, MY fods'
After repeating very '"ad anu sh'"i
sefeam several '"ies' '"e VOICE zen '"
lover Key. ana IN zone ""o'' u, 'ou" ~
ordinary eo"sefs.',"'. eo'''"s"ee' e'~"s,
ing IN pa" an" o'e'"'' "'a""e'' "ss"'"s
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