THE AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL J OURNAL AND MISCELLANY. "Man, t he minister and expositor of nature, declares, nnd indeed knows, just so much of the operation of nature, in matter or in mind, as he has closely observed : more, he neither knows, nor can know."— Bacon. "It c outd not have been the intention of our Maker to supersede by a law graven upon stone, that which is written with his own finger on the table of the heart."— Melancthon, "True r eligion is central truth ; and all knowledge, In my opinion, should le gathered round it.' — Spcrzheim. VOL. I Philadelphia: PUBLISHED ( FOR THE PROPRIETORS) BY A. WALDIE, NO.6 4 CARPENTER STREET. 1839. PROSPECTUS i! HEOF T | AMERICAN P HRENOLOGICAL JOJRNAL AND MISCELLANY. sIt i a remarkable fact, that while the cori^Pts A to tfe ! belief that phrenology is true, have, within a few years, most istonishingly multiplied, there does not exist on the American conthent a single periodical whose object is to advocate its truths, repil the attacks made upon it, or answer the enquiries which even candcl persons are disposed to make concerning it. And this is the mtj-e surprising, since the materials already existing and daily augmentig, with which to enrich such a publication, are almost inexhaustible. The s cience of medicine has its appropriate mediathrough which to present to the profession and to students all the niw facts which occur, and all the new theories which are advocated; in the various institutions of medical science throughout the world ; find it is proper that it should be so. The same is true of the other! leading profes sions — of law and of divinity. But, notwithstanding the important bearings which phrenologists know their science to hive on medicine, and divinity, and law, there is no publication through which, as the appropriate channel, those bearings may be pointed «ut. It is true that some newspapers, and also one or two works of less ephemeral character, do occasionally admit articles in favour of phrenology ; but these do not meet^ ,the ^present necessity. A periodical which is avowedly phrenological — one whose pages shall constitute a perma nent depository of facts, and which shall be open for the expression of opinions and the record of principles connected vith those facts, is now needed ; and a strong feeling of this necessity, together with a belief that such a work is extensively demanded, tnd will meet with encouragement and support, has induced the publisher to present the prospectus of the " The American Phrenological Journal and Miscellany." The o bject of this wqrk will be to preserve from ioblivion the most nteresting of the very numerous facts, confirmatory and illustrative «.f the truth of phrenology; — to show the true bearings of this science on education, (physical, intellectual, and moral,) on theology, and On M ENTAL AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY. PROSPECTUS. Original s says on phrenological subjects will form part of the Journal ; a also reviews of phrenological and anti-phrenological works ; noishall we fail to present to our .readers such matters of interest anc importance as may be found in foreign phrenological works of stndard excellence, and which are not generally accessible to the Ameican public. Our facts we pledge ourselves shall be bona-Jide suh ; and, as often as practicable, we shall accompany our descriptionswith illustrative cuts. Comparavely f ew persons are aware of the amount and value of the matter a-eady published on this science. For six or eight years past, ably onducted phrenological journals have been published at Copenhagenand Paris. The English Phrenological Journal (pub lished at Ecnburgh till 1837, and since that time in London, (has now reachedits twelfth volume, and is acknowledged, by the best judges, to beone of the most valuable periodicals in Great Britain. The increasiig demand for that work, and the high price set upon its back volume* furnishes strong evidence of this fact. They have usually publisied only a few extra copies aside from supplying their regular subscrbers. And we were recently informed by Mr. Combe that it was nov almost impossible to obtain entire sets of this Journal, it being out of irint. Those who do possess them, will not part with them for any consideration whatever ; and the only opportunities offered, where noney can procure them, are, when some person own ing them dies, aid his effects must be disposed of at public sale. Weo d not expect phrenological matter will be so eagerly sought for, or so highly valued, in this country for many years. But we do know that the lime will come, when works of real merit on the science will be properly estimated and extensively circulated. In view of these facts and considerations, this Journal will be stereo typed, and no pains whatever will be spared to render it worthy of a liberal suppart. We expect, however, that, for the present, the expenses of the vork will considerably exceed its receipts. But as it is commenced from far higher considerations than from mere motives of pecuniary gain, it will never be forced upon phrenologists for support. It must rest entirely upon its own merits ; and if it is not deserving patronage, we do not ask it. Be its fate what it may, we shall never complain. We i ntend to republish the best articles in the Edinburgh Phreno logical Journal; and by connecting these with American 'facts and original matter, the value of both will be greatly enhanced. We hope, as the work progresses, to embody in its pages nearly all the matter published on the science, which can be of particular interest to our readers, or of permanent value for future reference. CONTENTS. Introductory S tatement. 1 An E xamination of Phrenology ; in two Lectures, delivered to the S tudents of the Columbian College, D. C, Feb. 1837. By T homas Sewall, Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. 12 An E xamination of the same. Second edition. 441 Phrenology V indicated, and Anti-Phrenology Unmasked. By Charles C aldwell . 12 A P hrenological Analysis of Conversion 19 Pathological F act, Confirmatory of Phrenology. ... 24 Phrenology i n Germany. ....... 27 George C ombe, Esq. ....... 31 Phrenology : i ts Origin and Early History, with a consideration of s ome of the more common objections to it. 38 Phrenology i n Great Britain : including Dr. Spurzheim's labours ; fNotice o Phrenological Societies and books ; Testimonials of M edical and other Distinguished Men — among whom are Archbishop W hately ; Dr. Welsh ; Hon. D. G. Halyburton, P.. M ; Prof. Hunter; Hon. Judge Crampton; Dr. J. Mackintosh, S urgeon to the Ordnance Department, North Britain, & c. ; Dr. John Elliotson, F. R. S., President of the Medical, C hirurgical, and of the London Phrenological Societies, P rofessor of Medicine, &c. &c. in the University of L ondon ; Dr. James Johnson, Physician Extraordinary to t he King, Editor of the Medico-Chirurgical Review, &c. 39 Phrenological D evelopments and Character of the celebrated Indian C hief and Warrior, Black Hawk. With cuts. 51 The R eception of the American Phrenological Journal. 61 Application o f Phrenology to Criticism, and the Analysis of Character, i n a Letter to the Editor. ... 65 Questions w hich are considered as settled by Phrenology. 72 \ Phrenology i n France : including a brief history of the science, and t he opinions of Andral, Broussais, Cloquet, and Vimont, all p rofessors in the medical faculty of Paris. 74 Communication f rom " Medicus" on the importance of a general diffusion o f a knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. 79 Letter f rom a Correspondent, concerning the religious character of t he Journal. ... 88 Character o f Le Blanc, the murderer of Judge Sayre and family, of M orristown, N. J. With cuts. .... 89 Philosophical A nalysis of Cautiousness. .... 97 Interesting P hrenological Fact, from a Correspondent. 102 Phrenological D evelopments and Character of Tardy, the Pirate. With c uts. ... .... 104 Association o f Ideas, Analysed, on Phrenological Principles. 113 Lectures o f Mr. George Combe, in Boston and New York, with a b rief History of Phrenology, and its present state in the former p lace. ........ 118 Mr. G eorge Combe on the size of Sir Walter Scott's brain. 129 Casesf o Spectral Illusion confirmatory of Phrenology. 135 Letter, a ddressed to Rev. Thomas Chalmers, D. D., of Scotland. 142 * Utilityf o Phrenology. .,, • „, p 144 Same s ubject continued. ....... 161 Same s ubject continued. i «.,•.. 249 An A ddress, delivered at the Anniversary Celebration of the Birthf o Spurzheim, and the Organisation of the Boston Phrenological S ociety, January 1st, 1838. By Elisha Bartlett,. M D . .148 Casef o Monomania. « « .. I •. " . , , 155 Fallacyf o some Common Objections against Phrenology. 174 Two L etters, addressed to George Combe, Esq., on the Func ftions o the Organs of Locality and Wit. ; . ... ...17f Remarksn o the possibility of increasing the development of the Cerebral O rgans by adequate exercise of the Mental Organs. By A ndrew Combe, M. D. 183 Same s ubject continued. 267 Application o f Phrenology to Self-Culture 191 CONTENTS. V ij PACK Phrenology i n New York. ....... 195 On t he Primary Function of Wonder. By M. B. Sampson. 201 Phrenological D evelopments of Prince Talleyrand. 211 Application o f Phrenology to the Analysis of the Character of Shakspeare's I ago. .212 Letter f rom a Correspondent 228 Thoughts o n Education 231 Elementary P rinciples of Phrenology. .... 236 Remarks u pon the Scripture Doctrine of Regeneration. 253 On D uelling .263 Phrenological D evelopments and Character of William Miller. 272 Headsf o our Great Men. ....... 286 On t he Primary Function of the Organ of Ideality.