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* Dimlnpuville Bridgd-The work of bridging the White Water, at Dunlapsville, in' convection with building a pika between that plaoe and Liberty, by the way ofRoee-bnrg, is an enterprise worthy of the people in this western part of the county. To maze the project interesting to all concerned, we might show *w the investment required would be a profitable investment. By connecting the bridge with the pize, and establishing some two or three gates, the dividend per annum would amount to a fair per centum on the capital stock.The vast amount of travel across the river would much enhance the value of the residue of the road by tolling at the bridge. The citizens of Liberty, Roseberg and Dunlapsville, as well as all intervening points, are much interested in the work.Marble playing, and horse-shoe pitching, has become a very polular amusement among the Codfish aristocracy of Union Street. The men have made the boys ashamed of the sport. “How august, how abject, how wonderful,” ba-tBF All who want good bargains, read Dobb’s advertisement, and then do as you please.•©“Fourth of July Pic-nic Celebration at G. W. Bennet’s, one mile west of Billixgsville. Ladies aNd gentlemen are generally one and all invited to attend. Mr. Bonnet will provide dinner for all.who wish it. A suitable oration will be delivered on the occasion.A mistake was made in numbering the chapter of the original tale, in our last week’s paper, it should have been 15th, instead of the 16th. *A man (our informant had forgotten the name) was killed with lightning on Sunday evening last, just below Wood’s Mill, between Abington and Richmond. *All those who feel an interest in the progression of literature, are respectfully invited to attend an Exhibition of the Philomethian Society, on the second evening of july, commencing at 7 o’clock. This Society is in connection with the Dunlapsville -White Water Prcsbyterial Academy, A. D., 1855.COHMIUCATION;[For the Herald.]“Facts are Stubborn Things.’Dear Doctor:—As Spiritualism is the attention of many of the liberal minded, not only in America, but in Europe and Asia, doubtless a plain narration of its progress in the Salem Circle, in this county, will be acceptable to this class of thy readers.Some time in the winter of 1853 a circle was held at my residence, at which Samuel Maxwell’s hand was moved for the first time in the forma-I tion of letters. Neither words nor I sentences were written, but simply a ^ j few capital letters. Soon after this ^ j he commenced writing sentences and . j discourses of considerable merit as literary productions, abounding with sentiments and doctrines worthy the high sources frog} which they purported to cminate. The spirts of Robert Fulton, Benjamin Franklin, Lorenzo Dow, Elias Hicks, and many others who had figured in their earth-life, frequently professed to control the hand of the medium, and by that means to give expression to the fervent piety, exalted devotion, and active benevolence which animated their feelingsAfter he had been exercised in this way for many months, writing a great number of communications, (a record of Borne of which has been preserved,) he diseovered signs of a new phase of this wonderful phenomena. He would close his eyes and become partially or wholly insensible to external objects, and was evidently making an effort to speak while in this condition.Gradually his powers of utterance were developed until he would rise to his feet and exhibit specimens of eloquence which he was incompetent in his normal condition. Patrick Henry frequently professed to control him, when a pathos and perfection of oratory were displayed somewhat characteristic of this distinguished individual! his discourses generally having a political bearing. But when Elias Hicks professed to control him, religious sentiments had the ascendency accompanied with deep and placid moderation, which was perhaps a peculiar trait in the character of eminent me| and Dow’slag these exerqtfea, deserve parties lar attention.On one eeeasion his hand wrote thenaaee of George Nile aoqptapaaied with eertafe evolutions of a military nature, which induced the opinion that U soldier had control of.the medium. Enquiry i»w»g made, this opinion was confined,jw-stating that he.fell at the battle oP8u«pa Vista, and that he belonged to thb second regiment of the Tndi«i» volunteers. Not one individual present had heard of George Nite, henoe the impression could not have been derived from the mind of any present. .Soon, after this occurrence, S. Max well was in the city and went to the proper officer to examine the history of the battlc/of'BucQa Vista, as those who Bell there. In this catalogue he found the name of George McNite; also that he belonged to the regiment of Indiana volunteers, as stated in the communication. Afterwards we were notified, through the same intelligence, that made this wonderful revelation, that the'onKgfion of Me. in the first communication, was merely accidental.Another case to which I would call the attention of the skeptical, is the following: The name of Samuel Saunders was written in a beautiful flowing hand. Not one present had ever heard of such a person. It was further announced, that he was a North Carolina slaveholder, who died about forty years ago. This affair was disclosed to some of the neighbors who had emigrated from the State of North Carolina, and the communication was found to be substantially correct in every particular. -Sometimes.the name of some departed individual has been written, whose hand-writing the medium had never seen, and it has been recognized by those acquainted with it as corresponding very exactly with their manner of signing their names in their earth-life.If any think that the phenomena which we believe to be spiritual in their origin, can be rationally accounted for on any other principle, they will confer a great favor on the writer, on Spiritualists generally, and on the world at large, if they would so apply their philosophy as to elucidate the above cases and mnKe them plain to the understanding’. Failing to do tlua* thev^ill nq| expect us to relinquish a theory, which beautifully and consolingly explains them, and adopt one that founders the first step we take in rational investigation.Thine for truth and freedom,J. SWAIN*Tori alC of v port TtheFourth of July In Harriion Township.At a Urge meeting held on (he lSlh of June, iu Firmer*’ Halt, for the purpoae of making auitable arrangement* to celebrate the coming Anniversary of Independence, (he following rea-olutiona were unanimonaly edopted:W Htat*a, It ia and haa been a custom among our more patriotic neighbora to eelebiato the deeds of onr great and heroic fore-fathora of Revolutionary memory, we feel it onr duty and privilege to manifrat onr appreciation of Ibeir great and good worka, and also of glorioua republican institutions. Therefore,Reeolved, That the coming 4lh of July be celebrated in Harrison Township; and that we extend an invitation to all who feel their bosoms glow with a love for our common connlry, our republican institutions, and the worthy labors and honorable character! of onr] ancestor*, to come out and assist and participate with o«.The following committees were duly elected to carry into effect the foregoiug resolutions,Mabsiuls—Benjamin Nutter, Chief Marshal; R. Haworth Esq., T- Marian, John Snider and Mat. Alien, Aaaialant Marshala.Taile Committee -Elijah Vansandt, J. F. Bennett, R. G. Kerchival, Mat. Alleu. Jacob Kitch-el, Ray Masa, VV. L. Masa, W. M. Allen, A. Garver, A. Rinehart J. F. Henry, D. Rinehart, John Hunt, S. Goodwin, Wm. Bennett, jr., J. Jo nee, J. McKineter, P. Miller, VV. Borreughe, T. Johns, M- Penticost, John Kitchel aud E. J Ingersol.Fcaaiynso Coaairm.—A. M. Elder, A. J Ronsh, R. G. Kercheva).Committee on Music.—Benjamin Natter, J. Hunt, and D. Librook.Committee to collect Fuxds W.'M. Toney,G. Gordon, D. Librook, S. Kellner. A. M. Elder, John Snider, and D. Kishct.Commttee to Peocube Steaiem aud Readebs, —Kerchnel, Elder and Rooah.Committer to Pbocwbe aw Americas Flag.— Nicholas Drnley. W. M. Tony, and J. Clingan-peel. On motion the moating adjourned.A. M. ELDER, Preaident.W. M. Toret, Secretary.discourses were distinguished by a pre-dominence of eccentricity, remarkable in his character while on earth!. *A few facts, which transpired dtuGENERAL NEWS.9* The Senate of New Hampshire have made choice of Messrs. Hale andBel V to represent the State in the United States Senate. They tod previously been chosen by the House of Representatives.•©The cholera has broken out among the United States troops stationed at Baton Rouge. Fifty soldiers were'sick with it on the 14th, and several others had died.
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