Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-27
spIrltuaIIst's Pic Mo.
INTERESTING ExERoIsEs-DANoIEG, MEDIUM TEST
-ePRECHEs, SONGS DO.

-ePRECHEs. .soNds DO.
The spiritu alist's Society, in conjunction with
the Progressive Lyceum, held a very pleasant
and social picnic at Mt. Cuba, on the W. d W.
r. R., yesterday. The society and its friends
filled two cars, which left the depot at o'clock,
and large number followed oD the 1040 A. M.
train.
The day being very pleasant the forenoon
was spent in social games and ramDles along the
creek, while many made their way to the top OF
Mt. Cuba, to enjoy the delightful scenery and
inhale the pure atmosphere.
At one o'clock, P. NJ, the excursionists assem-
bled In the large pavilion, which was tastefully
decorated with large number Of flags OF var
ious colors and designs. which only Spiritnalists
know how to interpret. Our genial friend, j. b.
Rowbotham, who appeared to be general master
Of ceremonies, announced that the first upon the
programme would be one hour spent in dane
ing. No second invitation was needed TO form
the ladies and gentlemen into position for
''chasing the glowing hour with flying feet" At
the end Of this apparently short hour, Mr.. II.
again came to the front and announced that
spiritual circle would now be formed. which
would continue one hour, and that all who were
not in perfect harmony with the circle had better
retire. and take ramble over the hills. Very
few. however, availed themselves of the invita-
tion to ramble, all desiring to witness this, the
most interesting part, of the programme.
A circle, or rather group, Of couple Of doz-
en- OF persons was speedily formed, with DIR. j.
b Richardson, blind medium, In the centre.
Mrs, Richardson, who is also medium, was
present and took part. plaintive melody call
ed ''Oyer the River" was then sung, when Dr.
Richardson, declaring himself to be influenced
by the spirit of William White, former editor or
the Banner of Light, arose and made few re-
marks congratulatory of the pleasant assemblage
and the spread OF truth. Another song called
ave will Meet Them" was sung, when DR.. Rich
ardson this time influenced By the spirit OF Owen
Loveioy, made q very eloquent address on the
subject of the song. "The Old Corn Mill was
then sung, when Mrs. Richardson arose and
made few remarks, but in such lew voice
that we could not understand by whose spirit she
was inhuenced.
DR. Richardson then appealed to three or four
in the circle separately and described the. form
and character of some loved ones whose spirit
wrs lowering near. One came with book un-
der his arm as he was accustomed to do in the
days of his flesh. The person to whom this was
addressed said the description was correct aud
his name was William, THAT'S it" said the
Dr., and so he applied the same test to two or
three others in the circle, all answering cor
rectly, except one who stood outside the circle
and refused to answer. As universal test, the
medium pointed to lady in the circle who wore
a bright green dress and q scarlet scarf which
| he described accurately. A DR.. Baker in the
| group testified that be had known DR.. Richard
| son from his childhood, md knew that he was
totally blind. He also stated that DR.. X. g
mother and Owen Lovejoy were brother and
sister.
The circle hour having expired, Mr.. Rowboth-
| am announced that the audience would now be
| addressed by John G. Jackson, Esq, Mr.. Jack
/ son came forward and made somewhat lengthy
| able, and elaborate defence Of spiritualism. He
| was one from the time of the first spiritual
| Manifestations in Rochester N. Y, 20 years age
/ and though processing strong belief in its doc
trines he was not 80 highly favored as to be
i medium.
Mr.. jackson, in his remarks, said that the ex
| istence OF spirits was in harmony with inature,
/ and went into scientific review Of electricity
| and other elements of nature to prove the cor
/ rectness of his remarks. Death was but leaving
tho flesh and going into the spirit world, change
| from the material to the immaterial. He Wa
very severe in his remarks upon what he called
/ the sacerdotal power exercised over the mind
| Of men. An inkIing of what this power would do
i is shown in the recent httempt to have God &C
knowledgd in the Constitution Mr.. J. claimed
| that the Spirituasts OF the United States nov
numbered IL 100000 and was power sufhcien
/ to preserve the liberties of the country.
Without endorsing the free love and socis
| ideas advocated by many, he thought the worlt
! was not sufficiently far advanced or good euougl
to live under the reign OF Victoria woodruff
| We are sorry that time and space prevents u
| from giving more extended report OF the JACK
| sons address .
| AT the close of Mr. Jackson's address, the audi
ence was regaledlwith song from J. s. Row
botham, called Occurring Two Girls at Once"
| AMr. jackson and daughters, Of Wilmington
one of whom presided at the organ, thon SAM
with excellent effect Tommy Don't Co." The
also sang the song called Quaker Courtship
which was happily received.
The literary exercises having ended, the re
naming part of the day was spent in dancin
and waltzing by those so disposed, while other
gathered fern and wild flowers, with which I
make home look cheerful.