How shall it be effected?--The proper use of our _reasoning faculties_.--The exercise of our understandings.--Persevering self-discipline.--Conduct towards believers in ghosts, signs, &c.--Misconduct in families; trying tricks, &c.--How we should employ our time.--Belief in an all-wise Providence, as Governor and Controller of all events.--Importance of a correct education of youth.--Nursery tales and marvellous stories.--Their baneful influence.--Correct examples before children.--Superstitious tales to be avoided.--Attention to the means of education.-- Immense value and importance of knowledge.--No lack of means to educate the young.--Money foolishly wasted in various ways. --Perseverance in laudable exertions.--The blessing of Heaven to crown our labors. 185 PART SECOND. MIRACLE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. Miracle performed by spirits in Springfield, Massachusetts.--Case of biological deception.--Case of a "writing medium."--Effects produced by pathetism.--Incident related by Miss Martineau.-- Travelling to other countries, and to other spheres.--Singular feat by a boy of Dr. Phelps.--Wonderful case of a lady in New Jersey.--Advice of Hon. Horace Greely.--Testimony of Rev. Dr. Phelps. 191 PERSONS TRAINED BY A LECTURER ON MAGNETISM. 199 SCENE AT EAST BOSTON. "Circle" at the house of Mr. Hoyt, at East Boston.--Effects of vital electricity.--Imitating handwritings, writing poetry, music, &c. 200 EXTRACT FROM THE PURITAN RECORDER. Facts related by a gentleman of Maine.--Renunciation of a spirit rapper.--Murder committed at the instigation of "spirits."-- Conflicting testimony concerning John Thompson.--Experiments of Mr. Kellogg, the table lifter.--Discovery by Dr. Taylor, the writing medium.--Renunciation of Mr. Cooley, of Springfield, Massachusetts.--Attempt to murder a family in Barre, Massachusetts. --Sacrifice of the innocent in heathen countries.--Great danger in civilized communities.--Reports concerning the burning of the Lunatic Asylum in Maine.--Testimony of Professor Stowe.-- Reply of Bingham to Professor Pond.--Singular confessions of the reviewer.--Intelligence said to be communicated by "spirits."-- Vital electricity of embodied and disembodied spirits. 203 EXTRACT FROM THE HOME JOURNAL. Star singers, concerts, parties, and lectures in the other spheres.--Studies of French, Italian, geology, chemistry, drawing, &c.--Semi-clergymen, outsiders, or come-outers. 215 FORETELLING FUTURE EVENTS.