The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13


THURSDAY. JUNE Is. 1877
a CASE OF CLAIRV0YANCE.
Things mot DreasHsd 81 in cur hiIosoph
Webster defines cIairvoyance to be eth
power, attributed to persons in inesmerl
state. Of discerning objects which are ns
present at the senses.''
+ - all times aud countries there have bee
men and women who were able to cast
horoscope OF the future, and tell what Wa
happening I'M far off places. This is fac
which cannot be denied, for history itsel
relates well substantiated instances wher
the fate OF a nation or Of an individual ha
been predicted with startling accuracy b
seers and SYPHILIS.
! For instance, Herophile appeared befor
King Tarqnin the Proud, and offered to sci
him nine volumes, wherein was recorded IN,
| destiny OF himself and his people, but think
ing the woman All impostor. he refused tt
purchase the books-the price demanded
being also an objection. Thereupon Hero
phile Went away and destroyed three OF tIs
volumes. and then returning to Taruuin Size
again imp0rtuncd him to buy the books
asking the same amount as before; but the
king ordered her out of his presence. "A
third time Herophile appearea before Tar
quin-bearing now but three volumes. for
which she demanded the original sum. Then
the king bought the books; and they con-
tanned prophecies which were afterward full
flied In so many instances that the Roman
government began to shape its policy in an
ticipaiion Of the predicted events.
A citizen of Fort Wayne, whom we will
call MIR. S.. related circumstance to us
reeentiy that bears the impress of improba-
bllity. but which, nevertheless. is substantial
ted by the best authority.
Il appears that he was on visit to Chi
cago last March, and while there he met a
Mr.. T, an old friend and former college
companion. at the hotel where he was stop
ping, whom he had not seen tor several
years.
The gentlemen went to the theatre to-
gtther in the evening. and while intently
watching the lrogress Of the play, note.
signed Mark Y. M. was handed to Mr..
F, reque sting him to Immediately Join
the writer at the-restaurant, in the neigh
borhood Of the theatre.
He passed the communication to Mr.,
with the remark that the writer YVES an utter
stranger. He hesitared whether to comply
with the request contained in the letter but
finally concluded to do so and ask. d Mr.
10 accompany him.
The two gentlemen walked ont together.
4 cold rain was falling. and chilling lake
wind blew through the ruined st eets.
Entering the restaurant, they were |
net by the brilliant light of the gas-iets. and
he warmth of cheerful fire that blazed and
capped and cracked in the CRATE.
Two or three men were standi at the |
,ar. and back in the corner Of the room was
Gated a well-tressed. fne-looking. elderly
gentleman, who osc. with hand extended, |
0 meet the new-comers-at the same time
himself as Mr. NJ.
al received yonr note,'' said Mr.. T..
? tone Of inquiry.
PtAsoHsOs Sebi0 AlIs Nl-----s tIldt you /
re surprised at tile liberty | have taken in
INVITING you here; but have piece of sad
Intelligence to communicate to you; and, in
rider that you may understand me Alright.
ill preface what have to say by telling
on am gifted with the power Of second
gbt; This evening I went to the theatre.
had box to myself. CHANGING over the
udience, | saw your face, and seemed to
pcome en- rapport with you 1t once. read
our thoughts. You were thinking of your
IN, a bright. handsome Young fellow, mid
lipman Of a vessel called the Iris. Yon
ave not heard from him for several
lonths. You are apprehensive that danger
as overtaken him. Be prepared to hear the |
orst. Your tears are realized. For have
I'd vision OF the Iris. becalmed in the Pa
fic, but hurled to night by sudden storm
ION rock bound isle and dashed to pieces.
My three men were savei. Your son was
1t OF the number. As l.lspeak his corpse
IS upon the yellow sands. and near by it,
1ddled close to a fire built of drift-wood. are
e three survivors OF the disaster. Tie thnn- {
'rs roll, and The branches Of the great trees i
rithe and toss III the tempest of wind and f
in. and now and then flash Of lightning t
ings forth more fully the dread terrors of c
e scene, &
Mr.. T--was silent and horror stricken. Il
2 staggered to hi- feet. and asked Mr.. NJ
/ his address. and then. bidding him good y
ght, he departed from the house Of i'll omen G
til Mr.. s -. *
In due time he received intelligence of the
eek OF the Iris. and the death Of his son. q
an isle in the Pacific, on the very night Y
At he had held the above mentioned inter- =
w with Mr.M-. q
Truly; IN the language of the poet, !
There are stranger things in heavel and earth, =
Than are dreamed Of in Try philosophy. I,
A venesabIe ANA Eecen trfc Editor. N
VIC. Doxat, who was born in one Of the =
Isl India Islards, came to London at an ],
'ly age. and soon after became connected
III the Morning Chronicle After SER
Z Of twenty-five years in The managers la
oartment OF the ssChronicle,'' Mr.. Doxat ID
lertook the editorial management Of the til
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