Somnambulism staged and mesmerism examined by experts
The discussion details bodily and mental stages of somnambulism, how sleepers can be awakened partially, and how a mesmerized subject can perform actions such as preaching or singing on suggestion. It covers the roles of sight, memory loss, and the influence of the operator, with notes on differing views of will versus suggestion and the organ of hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serjeant Cox
Professor Plimptre
Mr. Cox
Owen
Royal Christmas Observances and Notable 19th Century Events
The Queen and royal family attend Christmas services at Windsor Castle, with pensions granted to Thomas Edward of Banff and honors for others. Reports cover parliamentary plans, a fatal railway collision near Hitchin, Arctic exploration doubts, shipwrecks, a London museum proposal, and various public and judicial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Marchioness of
St. George’s Hall
Windsor
Mendelasohn
Athalie
Prince
Princess of Wales
Sandringham
Lord Neaves
Court of Session
Scotland
Edinburgh
Alderman Besley
Battersea Cemetery
Cross
Liverpool College
Lord Derby
Gladstone
Germany
England
Great Northern
Hitchin
King’s Cross
Filst
Arlesey
Tyler
John Rolt
Ozlewood Park
Gloucestershire
Sir John Rolt
Berkeley Hounds
James Lamont
I.G.S
the Times
North Pole
South Pole
Forth
Wick
Ackergill Bay
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Telos
Mary
Newcastle
Tyne
Zephyr
Cardiff
Harwich
Mary Ann Danby
Brettle
Great Western Railway
Danby
Ol Fife House
Victoria Embankment
Lord Beaconsfield
Council of the East India Association
National Indian Association
Maline’ Court
Alexandra Palace
Admiralty
Brooklyn
London
Lord Chamberlain
Weston
Agricultural Hall
Liverpool and Derby Plimsoll Lifeboat Fund
Lowestoft
Robertson Macdonald
National Lifeboat Institution
Plimsoll
M.P
Colman
Onslow
Helaby
Wilfrid Lawson
Dumfries
Gothenburg
Birmingham
West of Scotland
Lanark
Ayr
Wigton
Renfrew
Bute
Argyll
Dumbarton
Stirling
Wig
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