“Mr. Aughey, when will the day of judgment take place?”
“The Millerites have stated that the 30th of June next will be the judgment-day. As for myself, I have had no revelation on the subject, and expect none.”
“Do you believe that any one can call the spirits?”
“I do, sir.”
“What! believe that the spirits can be called?”
“I do, sir.”
“I will vote, then, against your licensure, if you have fallen into this heresy of the land of your nativity.”
Another then said:
“Brother Aughey, please explain yourself. I know you do not believe in spirit-rapping.”
“I do not, sir, though I believe, as I stated, that any one may call the spirits; but I do not believe that they will come in answer to the call.”