The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-26
WHISPERS FROM THE SUNDERLAND.
A Reported Spiritualistic Communication
from Oliver P. Morton.

The Banner of Light, published in Boston,
Mass, under the date of March %, publishes a
page of spirit messages" given through the
medumship of Miss Shelhamer The CONTROL
ing spirit, Blossom" makes the following re
port, important if true, of Oliver P. and William
Morton:
1.-TWO spirits I now see more clearly than any
Others although they are not so near to me as
others are. They are brothers, yet they are
most unlike i'll appearance. One is staid and
dignifed; the other of rollicking, fun-loving
nature. One IS considerably taller than the
other, and, as l said quite different in appear
ance. The talleSt spirit desires to send his love
to his friends, and to assure them of his watch
full interest in their behalf; yet not entirely
does he exert his care and influence over those
nearest and dearest to him, although their
lives claim agreat share of his attention
have to express this in my own words, because
L cannot get the language precisely as the spirit
gives it. This intelligence is actively engaged,
in association with other spirits, in devising
ways and means to further the best interests
and welfare of mankind, particularly of the in
habtants of this country; the political affairs of
the nation are of great Importance to him. and
he seems to exert a widespread influence in re-
gard to them-one that is uplifting and strength
ening In its character as well as purifying. This
spirit intends and expects to come into active
and conscious communication with individuals
in various parts of the country, who are inter
ested In the welfare of the people as a whole,
aQd who are DESTROYS of placing the affairs of
the nation upon broad and elevating platform,
so that others may truly look to this country rs
indeed the home of the free. the refuge of the
oppressed He is one who exercises an influence
wherever the general good is the object sought,
rather than the interest of sections or
parties. The spirit has been invited to
come forward, but seems to feel that he shall
take the place of some other who needs to
manifest more than he does; so | cannot get
his thoughts as clearly as | might otherwise do
However he says he is not here for the purpose
of giving any ideas upon his political status. or
upon any other matters i'll general or particular,
but comes because he takes an interest in the
doings of such spirits gather here, because he
desires to exercise his influence not only through
spiritual channels for the dissemination of truth
concerning immortal life. but also in stimulating
such minds as need the kind of influence which
he can bring to bear upon them. He was. and
is. good story teller, and could engage the at
tentcn of young person n child by his
anecdotes, as we'll as interest more mature
minds by his deeper thought, researches and
study.
''Fhe spirit with him is his brother, who de-
sires to send his love and blessing to near and
dear friends. He does not turn his mind so
largely toward public affairs as the other but
still he is interested in whatever is of benefit
TO humanity. Nov specially. his attention Ii
directed toward a z.-noer of his family very
near and dear to him, young lady, whose affairs