Spiritualism and the Jews.
By Editor
We learn the following particulars concerning a "Circle of Spiritualists," from the Israelite, of Apr. 4th, as reported by Dr. Lilienthal, its associate Editor. The question was asked of the spirit who was communicating: "Do you know something about our Saviour?" "Saviour?—Saviour?—there is no Saviour, no man can be saved by another one, every one has to stand the ground on his own responsibility." "That is true, good and correct, shouted the majority of the assembly." The Dr. being asked at the close what he thought of the manifestation, replied: "I cannot explain them, being but the first time present at your meetings. But it surprises me, that if a Jewish minister boldly would step forward, declaring: 'there is no Saviour, no man can be saved by the merits and actions of another being, every one has to stand the ground on his own responsibility,' what would people say? All kind of frantic prejudices and predilections would be aroused, and the poor Jews would fall a victim of their untimely assertions. But now, your spirits maintain such principles, you put implicit faith in it, and are convinced of this truism as well as of your own individual existence. I, the Jewish minister, of course, can be but highly pleased with the result of this evening's entertainment. I feel more than gratified with your assurance, that more than three millions in these United States belong to your new sect, it is at any rate a great advancement toward truth, and in this respect I wish you success and prosperity."