The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-10
COLLINS IN A BOX.

"The Immortality of the Soul'-Public
seance mt Irving Hall-The Spirits CONVEX
snnt with the Future Price OF Stocks.
Last evening Miss Harriet TacKaberry. Of Cleve-
land, OHIO, gave public stance at Irving Han,
which was neatly arranged for the occasion. Miss
Tackaberry Is o young woman about twenty-eight
years old, of modest appearance and medium
height. Up to the present she has not figured
prominently in the spiritual word--or rather
her powers as medium have not as yet
become sufficiently known. For that reason
probably, the attendance was very limited, the
majority being stern unbelievers. In the centre OF
the tall stand was erected upon which was placed
q cabinet. wherein was to take place the commit
MON with the spirits OF the other world.
Miss Tackaberry was regularly introduced by a
Mr.. Thirber, who stated tnat all ques-
tions rendered to her would be promptly
answered by the spirits summoned.
committee OF four was then appointed to
see that no decepti on would De practiced. With
commendable rapidlty the four strong men tied the
lady's hands behind her back and having sealed her
mouth with adhesive plaster, she took her seat In
tina and two BELLS was Immediately closed The
ushers then proceeded to collect the questions,
Xeleh, being Eeaa e M medium from out
A hery gentleman. doubtless the worse Tor
the recent specuatlons n Wall street, in
CURED what the price Of New York Central would
that OF an old man, replied would be the same
as on the day preceding-a piece OF information that
created mucn laughter. The spirit was evidently
not posted on stocks. Again, a young lady OF
prepossessing appearance-pernaps already lifted
was anxious 10 ascertain whether any marriages
took place in the spi rt world and II 30 could any
d vorces be obtained The voice from the sentry nox
announced the alarming news that marriages was
IaVorlte institution there, ana that divorces
could be secured at o low figure. BY the way il
should be mentioned that no FEWER than five spirits
were called up, each speaking with different voice
Ine 0uulOr ana pleasant feeling dtSDlayed
ence by some strange coincidence tohave been
thoroughly appreciated BY the ghosts themselves.
fully equal 10 the occasion. No Question
was declined, and though the answers were
ready and jocular manner in which they were
responded to created a favorable impression of the
eiv seemed o saso peIlehce which they undoubt-
audience on several important subects such as tho
diet clothes and general demeanor OF the spir-
called upon was familiarity termed finally
gave song not unlike 'Lanigan's Ball.
though the words were not sufficiently recoenzaple.
When the doors OF the cabinet were thrown opon
tne medium was discovered reclining upon chair,
sppar,en Se 10 trance the adhesive plaster sui
having pronounced every thing square, the cabinet
was again closed, and the nterlocutor outside on
slight tinklng was heard, the cabinet at the same
t bow q giving nos larch rn as sn,r, struck by
summoned ana answered several questions. thomSh
many growed at the replies. subsequently, at lie
request OF pleasant looking Young man, one OF
the spirits gave song entitled "Gypsyis Davy.r
WHICH 20 say the least, was good rolIlcking arr,
aud capitally rendered. Two voices sang alter
nately and the effect WAS highly relished.
In response to the request OF the manager
who stated that the medium must now be almost
exhausted the sednce was brought TO a close and
on the cabinet again being opened Miss Tack aberry
was seen still seated in the char. Restoratives
having been applied, she awoke as II from good
sound doze and seemed surprised that her mouth
should still be covered with the plaster.
1t was patent TO all that If MISS Tackaberry were
aoie 10 open her mouth while In the cabinet she Is
uhquestlonably possessed OF good ventrilooun
powers, which might elsewhere be brought into
Roou fequlstion. The sednces will be continued To-
night and tomorrow evening wnen Miss Tacka-
perry July recovered from her fatigue will doubt
Iess contribute some novel intelligence to those in
quest OF spiritual revelations.