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185519521New York: Pruden & Roberts Printers 51 Beekman street 1855. First edition. Some light soiling; in very good condition. Single leaf printed recto and verso 13.75 x 7.88 inches. Benton b. 1808 here advertises his recent relocation of his medical offices from Brooklyn to Manhattan as well as a series of lectures and demonstrations on the powers of electricity--"And in keeping with the philosophy illustrated by Experiments those who have witnessed them with one accord agree that No Theatre or Band of Minstrels can equal the sport or amusement and all in keeping with good order not objectionable to the most fastidious. The Hearing Sight Taste Smell or any of the senses disturbed the Mental or Muscular Power controlled and all are Relieved at the pleasure of the operator." Benton also notes for visitors consulting at his offices "Examinations by Clairvoyants for disease which have astonished those who have witnessed them can be had if desired." The numerous press notices included here go as late as Oct. 30 1854 and the dates of performance indicate an 1855 performance. Benton noted in the 1855 New York census as a New York City resident eventually moved upstate appearing in directories in Lansingburgh N. Y. as an electric physician as late as 1882. Not noted in Atwater. Not found on OCLC. Pruden & Roberts, Printers, 51 Beekman street, unknown books