The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-02-22

Is another marvel. When book Is given
to her she holds 1t, but II Is kept closed,
and she soon becomes entirely cognizant
of its contents. Thus 1t is with letters.
She reads them entirely by clairvoyance,
and settles that disputed problem beyond
any doubt. 1t will be naturally asked u
she can see everything in the room, since
she thus perceives what is near her: ihis
question is difficult one to settle, a''hoagu
the facts seem to establish negative.
Recently very venerable physician,
prompted by curiosity, called to see her.
On patronizing her with many kind words
and calling her his "dear child" to ingra-
t;ate himself more readily, he caused her
considerable annoyance. Afterward, how
ever, he quietly sat at distance, to observe
her. It is supposed that she thought he
had gone, for calling for her slate she imi-
tated in words and otherwise the peculiar
manners of the doctor.
HER EMPLoY2ENTs
are numerous, but those-the results of
which are the most wonderful-are her
paper cuttings, her embroideries and Gro
chet work in colors. We have said that
she can use the thumb and forehnger OF
her right hand. These hold the scissors
when She cuts paper. Meanwhile the lett
hand is behind her head during the per-
formance of the task. In the same way
the left hand always at the back OF the
head-she pursues her embroidery ana
crochet work in various colors precisely as
if she might do If she had the use OF Doth
hands. 1t is quite evident that she CAR
yoyantly perceives everything that is near
her but beyond this probably her power
does not extend. Still she is not deprived
of occupation any more than lady VINO
has her eyes.
HER DISEASES.
Tetanus is one of her diseases. All the
symptoms Of lockjaw are hers, and she IS
also at times troubled with hysteria and
catalepsy: but there is not science enough
in the medical faculty to solve the problem
and produce cure. 1t is possible that
under some conditions she might, by vir-
tue of her clairvoyant power, prepare the
way to her own restoration. Hitherto the
family have guarded the invalid from in
trusion and experiment, and though they
are willing that men of science may profit
by observation in her case, they are very
properly unwilling to subject her to trials
which may as well be avoided. Recently
she has received some nourishment, but
the physicians declare that it cannot be
called such, although, as the attempt has
been made, we state the fact to prevent
any charge of oyerdrawing this picture Of
human suffering.
The whole subject is important; and
when the incredulous have become con
yinced that there is woman living in the
metropolitan circuit who has existed fol
four months without moving, sleeping, eat
ing, or drinking, we may add further fact'
of interest to aid the cause of science.
We will simply add, in closing, that the
trance into which the patient fell com
menced at Christmas and continued fol
twenty days. During the time she was, t.
all appearance, dead but she came to her
self somewhat improved so far as can be-
Judged. The eminent physician in attend
ance on her SAYS that she may now be con
sdered as receiving some food, although i
is his opinion that for nine months she ha
existed totally without nourishment. IL
due time he will probably give full repor
of the case upon which at present he ha'
no opinion to offer.