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February 7, 1843
Farmers' Gazette, And Cheraw Advertiser
Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
The Columbia Chronicle reports excitement in town from a visit by Mr. Suelroy, a disciple of Mesmer, who induced magnetic sleep in several persons, including a member of the editor's family, in the presence of witnesses.
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Messrs.—The Columbia Chronicle of last week, says: 'quite an excitement has been produced in our usually quiet town, for the last five days by a visit from a disciple of the celebrated Mesmer; and the wonders he has performed is the theme of almost every tongue.' The Chronicle then names several persons who were lain in magnetic sleep by a Mr. Suelroy of sun-rough farmer of Fairfield in the presence of many dry persons. The Chronicle adds fing Mer. several successful attempts aty a member c tu of the Editor's family and s on-
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Medical Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Mesmerism
Magnetic Sleep
Public Excitement
Columbia Chronicle
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Suelroy
Mesmer
Where did it happen?
Columbia
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Suelroy
Mesmer
Location
Columbia
Event Date
Last Five Days
Story Details
A disciple of Mesmer, Mr. Suelroy, a farmer from Fairfield, visits Columbia and induces magnetic sleep in several persons, including a member of the editor's family, causing widespread excitement.