The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-08-30
SPIRIT" NOTIONS.
Alleged Communications With the
Spirit of Henry Wilson-The
Dead Statesman's Reported
Views Concerning the
President-Lincoln's
Views.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-A spiritual medi.
um has been consulted about the Presidents
case. She is an Italian lady of wonderful
spiiitualistic powers, but requires the services
of an interpreter to hold communications
with her American visitors. She held a
seance to night, which was participated in by
a select number of spiritualists. AS de-
scrlbed by one of the participants, the eve n
ing's proceeding were confined exclusively to
the Presidents ca Sc. The party in question
is a gentleman well-known in Washinet ton
political society. Said he Immediately
after the medium began, she went off into a
trance, ard we were at once brought into
communication with Vice President Henry
Wilson, who was the first spirit to appear.
sWhat about the President, Wilson ?' l
said.
"He is doing nicely" rep lied Wilson; che
is going to get well. But we are very anx-
ious about him, and are doing all we can for
him."
"Who ?" 1 asked.
"LincoIn, Stanton, Seward, Zach Chandler,
Owen Loveioy and a dozen of us who know
him. 1t would be a dreadful calamity if he
should die"
"How is that {"
"IIave you ever read the Constitution of
the United States? Don't you know that
none but a natural born citizen is eligible to
the office Of President, and don't you know
that Arthur is a Canadian-was born a Brit
isb subject, and therefore disqualified for the
Presidency
eyes, Arthur was born in Canada, and If
Garfield should die, an extra session will
forthwith be called and the question will be
investigated. IL will then be ascertained
that Arthur is a Canadian, and a new cleo
ton for President will be necessary
Are you sure of this, Mr.. Wilson ?"
"Pertectly; we know what we are talking
about up here, but We hope this dreadful con-
dition of affairs will not be brought about.
We are trying our level best to save Garfield.
Lincoln and Stanton just left for the White
House to see how he is getting Oh. We have
been in constant consultation ever since; but,
please excuse me for a few moments. Lin
coin and Stanton have just returned. I
must 60 to hear what they have to say"
In a few moments, Wilson returned. &C.
companied by Zach Chandler. Wilson said
at is all right. The President is better,
much better; and, as 1 said before, he will re-
cover"
"Can you tell me anything about the ball?
We are awfully puzzled down below here to
know where the bullet is"
"The bullet is III the right lilac fossa, as
DR.. Agpew ~states,' said Wilson. at hasn't
hurt any mortal part at all. You see the ball
struck the rib at right angles aud then branch
ed off, carrying with it, however, several
pieces of bone. Some of these have been
recovered, I see, but not all; and, until the
rest are got out, the daily febrile rise will con-
tinuc. 1t is these remaining pieces of bone
that are creating all the disturbance in the
Presidents system and producing the fever
and keeping him from going ahead. The
Doctor ought to try to get the pieces of bone
out of the Presidents body. Zach Chand-
Ter, who is here, agrees with me-"
D you, Chandler?'
"Yes, l d." responded Chandler. "These
pieces of bone must be removed before Gar
field can get we'll that is the cause of all the
trouble"
"But will the President recover??"
"Yes, be WILL" replied Wilson.
This ended the seance, aud all left the me-
dium's house more hopeful than when they
entered.