(muriatic) acid, eleven and one quarter fluid drachms, water, about twenty-five Aluid ounces. 66 No. 2. To make Brown Bread.-Take of wheat meal (unbolted), three pounds avoirdupois; bi-carbonate of soda, in powder, ten drachms; hydrochloric (muriatic) acid, twelve and a half fluid drachms; water, about twentyeight fluid ounces." A note affirms that a barrel of flour will make two hundred and fifty-two pounds of bread, by fermentation, or two hundred and eighty-five by effervescence-thirty-three pounds more by the latter. See his tract. THE RICH AND THE POOR. To be poor, is unfortunate, but to be rich is far more so. hear Dr. Channing: On this point, "When I compare together the different classes as existing at this moment in the civilized world, I cannot think the difference between the rich and the poor, in regard to mere physical suffering, so great as is sometimes imagined. That some of the indigent among us die of scanty food is undoubtedly true; but vastly more in this community die from eating too much than from eating too little; vastly more from excess than starvation. So as to clothing; many shiver from want of defences against the cold, but there is vastly more suffering among the rich from absurd and criminal modes of dress which fashion has sanctioned, than among the poor from deficiency of raiment. Our daughters are oftener brought to the grave by their rich attire, than our beggars by their nakedness. So the poor are often overworked, but they suffer less than among the rich, who have no work to do, no interesting object to fill up life, to satisfy the infinite craving of man for action. According to our present modes of education, how many of our daughters are victims of ennui, a misery unknown to the poor, and more intolerable than the weariness of excessive toil! The idle young man, spending the day in exhibiting his person in the street, ought not to excite the envy of the overtasked poor, and this cumberer of the ground is found exclusively among the rich." No species of human folly at all compare with the follies committed by the rich. With all the means requisite for enjoyment, see how completely wretched they almost always render themselves, and that too by the very property so well calculated to render them happy. Nor let the poor complain of their poverty, though they should try to obviate it. The neither-poverty-nor-riches of Agar is, after all, the true condition of enjoyment. A REMARKABLE CALCULATION.-A Mr. Abram Hagaman, of Brighton, Monroe County, New York, performs multiplications of twelve places of figures by twelve places, by the mental process alone, or, in his head, as the phrase is. Colburn, it is said, in his best days, could multiply but five or six. Mr. H. has given his attention mostly to mathematical studies for more than thirty years, in solving abstruse and difficult questions in the various branches of mathematics, though it was but very recently that he commenced his mental operations. Having not long since seen published an account of a remarkable boy, in Vermont, who, it is said, could multiply five places of figures by five places, induced Mr. H. to try his mental powers; the result of which is seen in part above. This shows the wonderful power of the memory, and how much it may be improved by judicious practice. From the Westmoreland (Pa.) Republican. PHRENOLOGICAL MEETING. In accordance with previous public notice, the citizens of Laurelville and vicinity, met on Tuesday night, January 6th, for the purpose of expressing their views on the science of " Phrenology." Whereupon, on motion, JACOB LOBINGIER, Esq., was called to the chair, and REUDEN BRINKER chosen Secretary. On motion the chair appointed the following committee, to draft Resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting :-H. Trimer, F. B. Lobingier, Andrew Robertson, Esq., George Freeman, J. L. Lobingier, John M'Millen, John Barnhart, John Brothers, and B. F. Pore. The committee having retired for a time, returned and reported the subjoined Preamble and Resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to. Advancement and progression are watch-lights of time-new arts, sciences, and developments belong to every age. Four centuries have not elapsed, and the world has been virtually regenerated or born anew. Events the most momentous recorded on the annals of the world, are coupled with the history of four hundred years. Within the same short period, a new and mighty continent has been added to old Mother Earth. A field well-nigh illimitable in space, sprung up to the far seeing eye of the venerable Columbus. Following as a consecutive train, was that of the Protestant Reformation, and the "Art of Printing" - instruments, forsooth, which seem to be wielded alone by the ubique arm of the great I Am-instruments revolutionary in their character, fraught with the most momentous issues, electrified and surcharged with eternal truth, and nerved by Omnipotent energy. It is not to be wondered at, that the long standing and consecrated citadel of error, should totter to its fall before their triumphant swoop. The competency of man to self-government was experimented in the new world, and proved successful. Inventions, discoveries, and developments, the most wondrous, awoke from the slumber of centuries, to the once more unclouded vision of MAN. The elastic pinion of the immortal mind, was nerved to a nobler flight of exploration, into some unknown regions, in quest of life, preserving or invigorating manna, on which to feast its deathless thirst; or like the dove of ancient times, which sought a branch amidst the watery waste, on which to perch and rest her wearied wing. The flight was not in vain. Deep, spirited, penetrating in its search, it found GERMS of science, crude untouched, incipient. It brought to light and vigorous manhood much that now ornaments and graces the pages of civilization. But amidst the long catalogue of worthies-of subjects, profoundly momentous subjects-the newly discovered science of Phrenology stands out in generous relief, second to no other of human discovery, in point of practice, utility, and importance. Therefore, Resolved, That in the esteem of this assemblage the subject merits a candid, honest, free, open, and conscientious investigation. Resolved, That it is unmanly, unfair, and unjust for any judge to give his charge to the jury, or for that jury to pronounce sentence either pro or con, without a full, fair, open, candid, and honest investigation and development of the facts and evidences coupled with the case; and that to brand any newly introduced science with the type of humbuggery and heterodoxy, because forsooth it may conflict with preconceived opinions, or to prejudicate the merits of any cause without submitting it to the decision of the honest tribunal of investigation, is alike unfaithful, ungenerous, and illiberal. Resolved, That this star so lately added to the galaxy of science, is second to none in point of moment and in brilliancy; and that as it is of modern origin, a glorious manhood yet awaits it. Many facts are yet undeveloped-many proofs, evidences, and demonstrations in favor of it, are yet unproduced. Resolved, That to fully comprehend and practically carry out the true pur pose and philosophy of our beings, is to attain the highest possible degree of human perfection. That Pope was right when he said— "Know then thyself, presume not God to scan, And that as Phrenology claims for its province, the true and legitimate interpretation of MAN-morally, physically, and intellectually-it claims for its province that which is not only subordinate to none, but emphatically paramount to all other considerations. And therefore in all fairness, it deserves a careful and well digested investigation. Resolved, That no good cause ever suffered from investigation; that this is a nation, and this the age of inquiry, and that to cramp the spirit of free inquiry and investigation were anti-American. Investigation lays open, dissects, analyses, pries into, and ascertains the truth and falsehood of principles. If true and legitimate, they are here impartially unfolded to, and should be received by, the world as such. If false and spurious, they are, and of right ought to be, held up as exploded dogmas. That it is the only warrantable touch-stone by which to test the truth of any new science, innovation, or development. And that it is all important that men should throw off the habiliments of prejudice, and view THUS the pure and transparent medium of candor. Error never had a more formidable foe, nor truth a more effectual friend, than candor. And therefore the part of candor, honesty, and truth, all, both collectively and individually, imperatively demand, that investigation should always precede sentence or decision, and should never be shunned, however much it may conflict with pre-established notions, tenets, or opinions. Hence investigation-liberal, candid, honest investigation-is commended to all who style themselves inquirers after truth. Resolved, That it is the part of folly to imagine the work of centuries to be matured and perfected, by the lifting of a sledge and the striking of a blow, as the felled goddess from the train of Jupiter. And that he who vainly fancies to himself, that a work of such unmeasured moment can be accomplished in the twinkling of an eye, knows but little of the human character, and would be but ill-fitted to move a moral enterprise, or run counter to long established public opinion. And that in view of these facts, with a full and profound conviction of the many difficulties attendant on the introduction of any new science, innovation, or enterprise, either moral, civil, or scholastic, this meritorious science of Phrenology has progressed with a force and rapidity scarcely to be anticipated by the most sanguine and enthusiastic, yet well-balanced mind. Resolved, That Phrenology is either true or false. That the conditions, and relative developments of the mind, as pointed out by Phrenology, either do or do not exist. If it be true, it is but right and just that the world should know it-that they should have clear and intelligent conception or knowledge of this master-key that unlocks the heretofore deep-seated mysteries of immortal man. That the mass of mankind should reap the benefits of the grand truths it unfolds so intelligibly. That they should drink profuse and quaff their thirst of its waters of life. That they should study well their own philosophy, character, and the great destiny that awaits all human kind. And while most other systems of metaphysics are mere "chains of abstractions," nicely and learnedly wrought theories, adapted only to the learned few, this science is beautifully simplified, and reduced to such a practical plainness, that "he who runs may read" and learn lessons of wisdom from its prolific pages. If false, spurious, or deceptive, to know it is no less important. Therefore the attention of the public is respectfully directed to the subject. Resolved, That the American Phrenological Journal merits a liberal patronage from all classes of the community. That in point of well selected subjectmatter, of being ably edited, together with the very reasonable terms on which it can be procured, it will vie with the first periodicals of the Union. And that many other Phrenological works, as "Practical Phrenology," "Heredi tary Descent," "Self-Culture," " Memory,” ," "Education," etc., etc., from the same source, commend themselves to a candid and inquiring public. On motion of H. Trimer, during the progress of the Resolutions, F. B. Lobingier was called to address the meeting, defensive of the resolutions and the general principles of the science, to which he briefly responded. On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be published in the "Westmoreland Republican." After which, on motion, the meeting adjourned. JACOB LOBINGER, Pres't. REUBEN BRINKER, Sect'y. THE CONSTITUTION OF MAN, Considered in Relation to External Objects. By GEORGE COMBE. Illustrated with twenty engravings. Twentieth edition. revised and enlarged. New York: Fowlers and Wells. 1848. More than THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND copies of the "CONSTITUTION OF MAN" have already been sold. Edition after edition has been published and bought up at a surprisingly rapid rate; nor are there any signs of an abatement; on the contrary, the demand is increasing. The fact that there are now SEVEN SETS OF STEREOTYPE PLATES in active operation in the United States alone, proves most conclusively that the demand for this PROFOUNDLY GREAT WORK is every day increasing. The "CONSTITUTION OF MAN" has been translated into the FRENCH, GerMAN, SPANISH, SWEDISH, and ITALIAN languages, in all of which it has been extensively published; nor is there another work within our knowledge more worthy of being UNIVERSALLY circulated than this. It is not a work for a day, or an age, but for ALL ages-ALL TIME. The importance and magnitude of the principles herein contained, are beyond those to be found in any other work. The name of GEORGE COMBE will be immortalized, and handed down to posterity with honor and lasting fame, never to be obliterated from the mind of man. His writings will be more highly appreciated by succeeding generations, until they shall exert a controlling influence throughout the civilized world. When our laws shall be founded on the MORAL nature of man, instead of his animal propensities, then, and not till then, may we look for PEACE, HAPPINESS, and UNIVERSAL HARMONY, all of which will grow out of a knowledge of phrenological science, as explained and demonstrated in this work. How vastly important, then, that it be placed in the hands of every man, woman, and child, throughout the universe; and our only object in bringing out this edition in a cheap form, is in order that the people may obtain the complete work revised and enlarged, at a lower price than the cost of all other inferior editions. This is the only authorized American edition; all others are inferior, being either mutilated, or otherwise imperfect. This work may be ordered by mail. Price, only fifty cents. EXPLANATION. THE LIST OF SPECIMENS, DESIGNED FOR PHRENOLOGICAL SOCIETIES, published in our last number (pages 129 and 130), are casts from heads, the size of life, showing the organs large, small, deficient, etc., selected from many hundred, which were obtained at an expense of from five to ten dollars each; and the price for the entire list therein described is only twentyfive dollars; whereas, the retail price would average one dollar each, for single specimens. But in view of the entire set being taken, we proposed to furnish them at the remarkably low price specified, viz., twenty-five dollars for forty of our choicest specimens. "THE TENDENCIES OF PHRENOLOGY UPON THOSE WHO STUDY THE SCIENCE," by Lucius Holmes, will appear in our next. Thanks to the author. |