New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-25
a RIDE WITH THE sPIR1TuAIIsTs.
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Ontario and up the magnificent Bay Of oo;n,s 1. net
to be sighted every day, though Il i the prse
Of Spirituasts.
few words though first, in reference 10 ,he o,;.
gin of this excursion. The town from which vy;tA
to be pretty well infested with these bsino,
who connect earth and Hades. They have been sbls,
for than two years, 10 sustain regular weekly
meetings. and to employ their best talent from abroad
their speakers being generally ladies, and remaining
according to their itneant system, each about four
weeks. They now force themselves quite prominently
upon the people here, and their notions are become
quite a moral force In the atmosphere prevailing
among the lowest classes In fine, 0swego is regarded
by the sect as one Of their srongbolds and il prob
ably this fact which induced them to hold their great
National Contention here the regular session con-
mencing last Wednesday.
lido not know how extensive is the representation
of the Convention bp the leading spirits in II, ss
the case in all its kindred institutions Of
Woman's Rights, etc., women. II is deeidediya @
pettcoat oligarchy These women throw of tbe COM
restraints of modesty and regard for character,
and stake all upon their chance OF gaining notoriety
for public speaking, and an influence among those
whom they succeed in dupng. Their natural,
feminine qualities of soul TO be entirely changed,
and increased tenfod into fearlessness and willfnl
ness which make them Irresistible among the who
are foolish enough to join hands with their aprsn-
strings. / impressed with this while studying the
denigodcsses assembled here and was greatly amused
sometimes to how just a look from soDe pan Of
black eyes will make meek young man stand back
| abashsd Any one who urites himself to ,his band
must give Mp his manhood and liberty Of speech for the
privilege, for "Spiituasm g. sweeping man from tie
public rostra, and substituting woman in his place."
love hoar "a thoip b.stz fhou0n
arriving until Friday night; but probably loss the
most interesting part of their proceedings, which was
the relating Of " experiences" learn that the meet
eminent of them gave an experience similar 70 81.
Paus and were constrained make an attack op the
existing institutions Of the world. Spiruafm, they
affirm is the dawn OF new and the aft era cf The
world az Christianity of that OF the fret century.
IL is 10 break down all institutions estroy al nation
aties castes, and sects, snd take away all VI our
| human nature, and substitute inits place do lot Know
/ what. Their speaking consisted of mixture Of UNI
yersalism infdelity, denunciation Of Christianity,
rawlings about philosophical principles Of nature and OF
spirit, laws of matter and # spirit, chemical and
spiritual alinities and magnetic inAuence.he great
myetic power over all. Lincoln should dsmifs bis
Cabinet Scott his advisers and send instantly for Mira
Spence of NewYork, for she not only prophesed long
ago the coming criss but has known every battle lnd
its result before occurred Our soders need not 10
be armed with weapons Of destruction peop!irg he'll
with unhappy victims" but only with the magnetic
influence a ID the rebels shall speedily return 20 cub
ordination. But the excursion.
About o'clock or Saturday morning three large
propcllers steamed ont OF the harbor loaded with
about twelve hundred persons-ihree-6fths Of them
children of Erin, the remainder brethren and se-
ters" and quite number of respectable people, who
went Just 10 enjoy the ride and the scenery. The sky
was pleasant, tue air was bssciDg tie lake calm, and
tho vessels, as they appeared from each other, with
their two black eyes either side Of the Prov, and
tie loaded decks, covered with vaTiegated colors Of
Qaiy-t rnmsd Jockeys and bright shayls. seemed he
animated creatures, decked on, with hinge roses' soo
going out to s7ort IN ,be delicious waters.
For long time there was nothing in particular to
change the interest around Us board Tie spis'
it's of the other world were either fearful lest they
might lie served as they eighteen centuries ago.
when allowed take possession Of herd rather more
reckless than this though about astute many Of
them-bst is, plunged 20 the bottom Of the lake and
compelled TO 60 home-Or for some other reason they
did not make the slghtest manifestation Of their pres
ence among us. different spirit-the spirit Of the
waters--seemed 10 throw a pleasant spell over be
entire company, soening the manners of the guest,
causing s 10 gaze rresisbly over the magical surface
now taking, now dreaming; and so, while few made
occasional attempts to dance in the cabn the most OF
US remained on deck, drinking in all the sunlight and
happiness we could as we drew near Long Point and
the Outer and the Inner Drake.
! The Canada shore appearing more and more distinct
ly, there began to be activity of both mind and
| body. The dancing below more earnest, for as Is
was rast noon those who had their baskets handy
were now better able to dance; accompanied The
piano with spiritual songs of the good time coming
and occasionally one who was unfortunate enough 10
express doubts about the faith, drew upon himself Q
delicate ashing from well-hung female tongue, which
in turn inspired some garulous old man 70 exPatae 10
a gaping circle on the wonders OF spirtualism
The scenery around this bay is truly lovely, and an
additional brightness is given to il when the nelosed
waters are perfectly placid. The opposite shoree aD
the way to Picton our ultimate destination, are very
dsaimiIar; the right slopes slightly but steadily from
the waters edge and is horougly cultivated; the let
| is quite abrupt and elevated, aud much Of the land
which is not covered with cedars is used for grazing
We stopped short time to wind way up the Moun
tain Of the ke Of the greatest natural wonders in
The country. On the top of this little mountain"
about one hundred feet above the bayais lake about
mile and half in diameter and Whose source one
has ever ascerainei. All who pretend 70 be aequstnt
ed with it, say that when there is severe storm On
Lake Erie this little water is rly but this h probably
imagination. II is surprising, however, that has not
received notice from Lye other great geologis's.
The people Of Picton were assembled OF the brow Of
hill TO receive I'd at o'clock, and two hours were
given for the company to adjourn 10 the neighhoring
grove to hear the speeches Of the ladies" and get
back again. Some of tho bhoys," however, got q