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the weekly comet (baton rouge, la.) 1853-1855 — spirit rapping

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1853-06-12
Location: baton rouge, louisiana, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: the weekly comet (baton rouge, la.) 1853-1855 · 1853-06-12 · page 2
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1853-06-12 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “spirit rapping”. This is historical reporting or commentary preserved by the Library of Congress; it is not treated as verification that the described event occurred.

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... firmest and most lasting supports. Spirit-Rapping .—Gents knocking at the different doors as they go homo late at night. 03^We are authorised to announce CHAS. E. ORENEAUX, as a candidate for the office of State Treasurer subject to the decesion of a convention. FTy""We are authorized to announce AU GUSTIN DUPLANTIER as a candidate for Auditor of Public Account» for the State of Louisiana. Subject to decision of the Democratic Convention. Died. On Thursday the 9th inst, it this city, JOHN MIZKNER—aged 40year. On Friday morning, 3d inst.. at Bladen Springs. Ala.. JOHN Ë. LA YET, in the 4)th yeur of his age.— Picayune 8th insf. It pains us to spread the above intelli-' gence ...

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