The New York herald., 1868-05-16

a useful result in LpirituaIism in convincing those
who did not believe IN 1t Of the immortalit' Of
with these movements that would convince unbe-
levers. 1t IS invisible intelligence bv which these
rather the character Of practical j0kes-Yes Things
knocked about and knocked against persons s-Yes
These practical Jokes are one side only OF the ques
ti0n. There Is another and more elevated side. Per-
sons have on some occasions received useful informal
ton. They (the sp rs) don't generally interfere with
affairs Of earth. Persons have received predictions
counsel and advice Morally speaking yes, but
otherwise no. Haye herer knoion them ofre IN
yoraton IN stock tobbng matters; az to travelling
and health 1t has been done In a few isolated In
stances. Thev usually t,v 10 patch stp sslds There
are all kinds or spirits as there are on earth. Per-
deceived They would have to use their own reason
II spirit should come and tell me to cut my right
hand on, 1t stands to reason 1t would be an
cancer and the spirits told me to go to particular
doctor should ascertain he good in that par
session Of this s at present The last 81
had really can't mention the date of-yes l have
had one within the last fortnight. have not very
good memory OF what occurs ut seances. No exter
nal phenomena occur to me during sleep. ] have
no recollection Of what happens TO mein a trance.
plainti from Malvern in which he smoke of certain
spiritual communtcations:-Ir really can't remember
how that communication was made to me. l was at
that time exceedingly ill-almost dying. Have had
long sentence as that addressed to me audibly.
M. G. means Matthew Gibson, the spirit that was
always with me lthe father Of the paintin). 1t is
from no will OF mine that cannot remember. was
exceedingly III at the time. meant by s'dear sprits
my ,nHa own motner my . own wife.
Malyern:-That was called by the alphabet. Miss
Ellen Gully spet II out The alphabet called for
the answer given Identified the spirit. l do not
claim that because an Affirmative answer Is given
the identity Of the spirit is thereby established.
would not be the ghost OF dress but the dress as
1t was on earth, as 1t Is mentioned in the Bible do
not speak of feeling the dress. have not seen
spirit for very long time. have had too much OF
material things to think Of Could not say what was
the last spirit was In communication with. Would
rather not mention the spirit 1t was the relative of
some person here present. The name was spelt out
by medium. 1t Is simply from motive OF decacy
that decline to mention the name. have been in
communication with the spirit of my own wife--not
III reference to thissult. have never asked ques-
secretary to the Spiritual Athenaum In Sloane
street. I was exceedingly poor only receiving
pay from the society," Have never been
l gave the plaintiff rank and postion-rank to
associate with my friends, some literary and others
have no rank or position only that which my friends
give me. was only for two months secretary to
the Athcnaum have travelled good deal, visited
often provided for my travelling expenses and l
have had other assistance. I had some fortune by
my wife. had previously some money settled upon
me by friend. ne todS neeneoer or the Romtsh
Church. lie betteUed IN Spf'ftudltSn. lie had seen
gs m sps s very often
from my wife was sufficient for u.s. II has ceased
for the present, but shall 1t next year. His
Majesty the Emperor of Russia has promised to
to II. Witness explained that certain proceedings
pending in the Russian courts in reference to
some invalidy in the settlement or other document
on which his late wife's fortune depended.) The
gifts were first developed in me, believe, when /
was Sir months old; not as they are now. In 1850
the first external manifestations were developed.
There had been some talking OF the Roches-
ter rappings In America, and a clergyman l
had no means of interpreting them at first. 1 did
seek to influence the paintif against her own ini-
pulse to force upon me q position OF wealth. The
whole tnat was done was forced upon me. do not
say but in my heart was glad, but to her sought
to influence her against her own impulse. Mrs.
Maurigy's account Is perfectly true On her part the
position OF wealth was forced upon me. do not say
was not glId in my heart, but wished her to let
me go out OF town first. | repeat, the position Of
wealth was forced upon me- rs plaintiff well knows.
Examined upon Mrs. James FelOwes' statement Of
her having overheard on Sunday, october 7, ''Dont
deny that statement. ! was introduced to Mrs.
Felowes in November, 1885, No such circumstance
brance OF any such words. Denied other statements
OF the interview made by Mrs. Feowes.) l never
heard plaintiff scream louder than she did here in the
witness box. Mrs. Lyon sat by the table on Monday,
the sth OF october, held up pockethandkerchef,
and said, "Look mere, what mas occurred" l asked
her if she had not knotted it before she left home to
remind herself Of something. On the 7th OF October
Us rose to leave the house sounds came 'DO not my
darling Jane; say, alas. the light Of other days
forever fed; the light is with y0u Charles lives and
loves YOU" could not say who the spirit was. /
formed no opinion. Jane knew was Mrs. Lyons
know that Charles meant her husband. How could
IL did not then know that her husbands name
,erheard Is perfectly false. The words Dear spirit"
may have been used. The other statements are
perfectly false. was in the House when VIII
separated by folding doors. took Mrs. Tom Fell
loves to her carriage that night. ! did not remain
quarter of an hour afterwards. never said, 'Let us
should have used. (Reierred to Mrs. Tom Fellowes'
affidavit which he characterized as perfectly false.)
OF tba x1t Hpnf rafra boxa
recolect Mrs. Tom FeOwes was curious to see
spiritual manifestations. She did often say she
not have Urged me to produce spirits. as she knew
had no such power. did say, "Mother, you remem-
Der saying you have promised me that hour" Mrs.
FellOwes was In town 10 get furniture and carpets,
and plaintiff was afraid she would get to 20 with
her and make her pay for them; SO 1t was
was suggested I was to remind iaHi plaintiff
that she was engaged. | distinctly deny having
said % Il eannot do IT, mother there Is sonlehngi
Rudail came on the 18th Of November caught Mrs.
Key on her knees listening at the door. What Mrs.
and are married to all eternity" &c, Is perfectly
untrue. trust | am too much Of q gentleman to
use such an expression as 'Death Is all hnmbug,"
&c. II sounds wen IN the affidavit but 1t is per-
fectly untrue. Admitted having recently written
letters promising money for information. II was
trap lad for me. received about u fortnight ago
q letter. (Mr. Home read out some anonymous let
ters to him and has reples.) received the woman
tMrs. bradshaw on my return to town, and at
ta.e me, your Honor. l have very nervous organ
Zation. lMr. Home went 'on to describe his inter-
view with this MRS. bradshaw, who he intmated
was an eInissary OF the piant f.) simply wished
his Honor TO see TO what extent hatred could be car
ried. wished the letter TO be produced In court
adhere to the statement that II was trap laid for
Inc, and said so to my friends.
Re-examned by Mr.. Matthew'S O. C.-The phe-
nomena described by me have occurred to me In
where was guest. | have had the honor TO reside
as guest In the Emperor Of Russia's palace. was
there merely as guest, certainly not IN any paid
capacity. NY wife was daughter Of an aide-de-
camp OF the late Emperor Nicholas. She was q god.
daughter OF the Emperor Nicholas These phenomena
have occurred In houses where there have been
strangers Scientific persons have often been present
when they have occurred. l have invited scrutiny:
80 much 80 that my friends complain OF me. have
also been guest OF the Emperor OF the French. I
have never claimed at any time or In any country
the power OF producing these manifestations. have
certainly never professed the power Of calling up
spirit from the dead There are several mediums
besides myself. They generally persons OF q highly