The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-21

palm The than myself have felt upon
My statement was that saw probang, not tube,
used and that the irritation caused by its introduction
greater than what had myself experienced when
having my uvula touched by nitrate Of silver. This dis
tinction between tube and probang between pain and
irritation, Is of Importance
M f. FOY, Surgeon, log West Twenty fifth street.
DIR. Hatch OF SpirituaIism.
THE MORAL, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS ASPECT OF
SPIRITUALISM.
EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
My task is unpleasant one; but urged on by the
irresistible power of the of duty earessy under
take It's accomplishment am aware that in proportion
the magnitude of the evils which may attack-and
especially it be in divine order and the fastes which
exposeI shall array against myself whole societies Of
anarchca Spirits both in and utur the FORM The vest
caumny against the author of their exposure will be
thrown up a rampant Of Defence and in this way an
attempt will be made to destroy the influence Of truths
which they cannot successfully conrovert. However
we'll they may apparently succeed for WHILE it will be
remembered that truth contains within itself almighty
power which will cause IT, later spring forth
through all the rubbish Of falsehood and wrong which
may be heaped upon it, and triumph every opposing
obstacle With this conviction shall state such facts as
have come under my own observation, or have been
given from such authentic and leave
the result with Him who often overrues seeming evils
for the general good.
All true persons, of whatever class, will rejoice in
the establishment Of good and truth; and the over
throw of falschood and wrong can be mourned
only by those whose inverted nature them,
apparently, to feed with delight upon its miasma-
tic poison. The men women who prefer favored
theory the reality of facts give evidence that
they have not travelled far in that path which leads
true wisdom and harmonious life. The evolutons of
truth should keep active in the search OF higher
wisdom and thus step by STEP hasten towards that goal
to which all aspiring. Therefore, the stability or
xedness of opinion indication either an active or
a propresslye mind The discoveries Of ali mast time
come rushing upon us like the mighty ocean and
stimulate to still greater exerton in the Of
ture 1t should be our aim to devclope an orthodoxy
which shall be both rational and cosnical, and maintain
the time lberality both humane and catholic.
This would afford resting place and centre of reconci
liaton where Christian men or all persuasiOnS unite
in convergent harmony of doctrine, and thus free them
solves from misconcepton of what belongs rational
philosophy and enable them to establish nmOst heart
latons with each other.
am not that too frequently make enemies
of those whom with the greatest diligence, we seek to
bless The pointing out of and the reproof Of
faults is not pleasing task In this respect the motive
which stimulates to the most charitable act is liable be
msnterpreted and the most beAefcen rebuke transform
cd into malignant SANDER The feeling in all is strong
approbaton and he who tells another his faults is not
believed to be his friend what have to say shall
no effect upon those whose wills held in vassa
age may prevent many others from becoming the vic
tins Of like condition The rational should take warn
ing condition Of those who already subugated
to internal influence which they have ceased to
have control Those who yield their individuality to the
dctaon of others will sooner or later reap prolific har
vest Of regret and sorrow. Prosperity may for awhile
appear to be the result, for
Whom the gods would destroy they FIRST make mad
Nine years Of investigation and observation has left
wholly unacquanted with the facts philosophy and
practical workings Of spirtuasm and il present this
to intelligent public trust that it may, at least
do the justice to attribute TO of duty rather
than feelings of vindctveness towards class Of
people with whom have so long been identified So
earnestly have been engaged hitherto in establishing
belief in tho phenomena that to agrcat extent over
looked its moral, social and religious bearings.
few months of leisure has afforded opportunity
of reviewing the past crtcsng the Spirituass theo
rcs and observing their results Many of their theories
founded in the widest delusion, their results most
direful will be plainly proceed In saying
what feel that must few will most heartily approve
q greater number condemn. am not unaware that
ton and SANDER without confess my errors
and am determined as fast as God gives wisdom,
to the revelations % Heaven Though
once threw Christianity overheard thank God that
have again been made its recipient.
Before proceed, wish TO be distinctly understood
that shall make no illusions to Mrs Hatch when her
name is not given.
My investigations and criticisms will be confined more to
theories and their results than to personalities All classes
of society may have delinquent members which only
as excrescens growing upon the great body. But when
the outworkngs Of any faith theory become generally
corrupt we may reasonably conclude that it its legfi
mate fruit II il thus that theories become SO i'm
portant TO the well being Of mankind.
The believers in spiritual intercourse be
bered by millions, and embrace all classes of society
among its voares Whether their faith has any basis in
truth, is the working Of ovcrwrought magina-
ton, becomes theme worthy Of candid consideration
and close criticism. There are various opinions of its
utility its practical workings upon society. The extern
sive opportunity which have had, and that too among
the first class of sprtuass, of learning IFS nature and
results think will enable me TO lay Just claims TO being
q competent witness in the matter.
/ am aware that what have to say win offend many
who are less acquainted with the whole phenomena than
my self, and such may feel themselves involved and
will please others but IL is for neither purpose that
write, but that the inexperienced may fully compre
bend the dangers attending IT, AN frequently asked If
still believe In the phenomena OF Sprtuasm answer,
Yes should deem II than OF time 10 write
about what does not exist Were asked again DO You
that spirits do actually communicate with nortalsr
answer, No; aud have not yet found candid who
would give any other response Knowledge is better than
ers, think may be set down fifty per cent self deuson
twenty-five per cent psychology, fifteen per cent in
territorial imposition and the remaining per cent is vet
matter of uncertainty. But, through all, believe
that there is powerful influx of Internal error into
nearly all mediumistc minds which greatly corrups the
moral sensibity and proves almost universally most dis
astrous 10 its victims
have heard much Of the Improvement in individuals
In consequence Of BELIEF in Spiritualism. With such
have had acquaintance. But l have known many
whose integrity Of character and uprightnes of purpose
rendered them worthy examples to all around, but who
on becoming mediums and giving up their ndiv duaity,
also gave up every Of honor and decency less
degree Of severity in this remark will apply large
class of both mediums and believers There thousands
Of high minded and intelligent sprtualists who will agree
with me that 1t Is no Islander In saying that the ncuca
ton of no doctrines in this country has shown such
disastrous moral and social results the spiritual theo
res. Like an all destructive pesentaI miasma, which
almost imperceptby posons the SOUL IT has made victims
Df tens Of thousands Of it's votares and secretly crept
INTO many other avenues OF society, until " Is almost
those social conditions which every good c
zen most deeply deplorc Inlquities which have
usty received the condemnation Of centuries openly
upheld vices which would destroy every wholesome
regulation of society are crowned as virtues; prostu
ion is believed TO be fidelity TO self; marriage out
age freedom love evanescent and like the
pee, should zip tho swces wherever found; has
ards are claimed TO be spiritually begotten.
All change, Of whatever nature, Is believed 10
Improvement there Is retrogression Inauty
only the eervesccnce of the outworkngs of heavenly
iestny. God shorn Of his personality and becomes
imply apermcatng principle, the Bible libel common
ense and Christ mere medium, hardly equal to the
spiritual babies Of "ths more progressive age"
With such doctrines before what have we 10 hopoY
That they rapidly increasing can deny The
md not yet One thing Is favorable many Of the more
iprigbt and intelligent among them beginning to see
his condition of thngs are setting their faces AGAINST