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For the American Phrenological Journal.

ARTICLE XXXIII.

TENDENCIES OF PHRENOLOGY UPON THOSE WHO STUDY THE SCIENCE. BY REV. LUCIUS HOLMES.

I KNOW not of any tendencies of Phrenology upon those who study it but such as are good, and I shall attempt to present only a few of the good results arising from the pursuit and acquisition of this great science. IT RAPIDLY CULTIVATES THE INTELLECT, AND GREATLY INCREASES THE

TASTE FOR KNOWLEDGE.

That workman labors under disadvantage who does but partially understand the instruments by which he is to perform his work. On such a person you would certainly bestow a favor, if you should clearly explain to him the nature of the tools by which he wrought. And when a man distinctly understands the function of each faculty by which he perceives, remembers, and reasons, it is to be presumed he will be more observing, have a more retentive memory, and reason more correctly and forcibly. He will know how to manage his mind, to make it do the most it can possibly perform.

Then again, Phrenology is a CENTRAL science. All that ever has been known or done, is now known or being done, has been and is but a manifestation of the organs upon which phrenological science is based. Therefore, by studying these organs, you begin with central points, from which radiate lines upon which the facts of all science are strung. Hence the student of Phrenology is incited to the acquisition of universal knowledge, and finds in it a vast system of mnemonics to quicken his memory, and aid him in classifying all his ideas. These remarks are not mere abstractions; there are thousands, and tens of thousands, who have testified to the tendency of Phrenology to invigorate, and make more serviceable the intellectual faculties, increase the thirst for knowledge, and lead to its possession. The writer has known several who, up to the time of their commencing the study of this science, were regarded as ignorant persons, of rather weak and sluggish minds, but who are now becoming noted for their sagacity, observing habits, good sense, and general intelligence.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MORAL SENTIMENTS, AND DEEPENS THE EMOTIONS

OF A RATIONAL PIETY.

It discloses to man the mighty FACT, that he has moral and religious faculties, and innate sublime sentiments. This is a great revelation to all, and especially to those who have doubted the existence of such primary principles in the human soul, and have hence been wanting in

self-respect, and who, of course, have not engaged themselves intelligently in their methodical cultivation. The moral, religious, and poetic faculties, can only be gratified by what is just and good, beautiful and grand, spiritual, devout, and immortal. These, too, must rule the whole man, and no propensity must be indulged beyond their prohibition. Phrenology positively assures its disciples, that the greatest earthly happiness cannot be realized but by a life which harmonizes with the aspirations of man's superior sentiments. The cry has been raised, I know, that Phrenology leads to infidelity, destroys human responsibility, etc.; but of whom has it made an infidel? Or, let me ask rather, how many infidels it has exalted to the possession of a strong confidence in a beautiful system of theology? How many unsettled, feverish minds, has it calmed into a divine repose? And do men, when they begin to study Phrenology, seem to have their sense of moral obligation and responsibility weakened? Are the men most deeply in love with the science, and mostly earnestly engaged in its propagation, those who are best known for their weak regard for principle-for their vices, low habits, or the extent to which they go in fashionable follies? I trow not.

Again, PHRENOLOGY GUIDES THOSE WHO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH IT

IN THE GRATIFICATION OF THEIR PROPENSITIES.

It points with an infallible index to the legitimate objects of the propensities, and does not leave them to think, as some ignorant and conscientious persons have, that pleasures which are really innocent are mean, low, or sinful. It draws a distinct line of demarkation between what would be a proper and improper, safe and unsafe, harmless or injurious, dutiful and wicked gratification of any propensity, or selfish sentiment, and shows the exact boundary between the sunny territories of innocence and the black regions of sin and death.

No man can regret the time he has spent in the study of Phrenology. The study of this science ought to be most sedulously recommended to all, and especially to young people.

Those who are engaged in propagating it are employed in a noble work, and the most benign results may be anticipated from the universal spread of the science of Phrenology.

WHO ARE THE HAPPIEST MEN ?-They who live to benefit others— who are always ready with a word to encourage-a smile to cheer—a look to persuade, and a dollar to assist. They are never fearful lest a good trade or an excellent bargain should fall into the hands of a poor neighbor, but the more rejoice when such an one meets with encourage. ment.-LIFE Illustrated.

ARTICLE XXXIV.

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"ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LAW OF KINDNESS. BY REV. G. W. MONTGOMERY.

THE grand centre of all the doctrines and examples of Christ-that focus to which every page and verse of the New Testament convergesis the LAW OF LOVE-the ascendency of the higher faculties over the propensities, and especially overcoming Combativeness and Destructiveness by Benevolence, instead of salvation by faith. Not that he does not teach the latter, but that the grand finale of all his requirements is, "Love your enemies ;" "Overcome evil with good ;" "Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you." Taking his sermon on the mount as a fair summary of Christianity, we find it to consist of only three or four leading thoughts, one of which is chastity; another enjoining truthfulness, and forbidding false swearing; a third, prayer; and the only remaining one, is this law of love, expressed first in blessing "the meek," "the merciful," "the pure-hearted," "the PEACEMAKER," and those who sustain persecution for these virtues. Secondly, in substituting for the eye-for-eye and tooth-for-tooth principle -that is, the law of revenge-that of turning the other cheek, "doing good to those that despitefully use and persecute you," and closing with the great test of discipleship, "By their FRUITS ye shall know them." Why was John the favorite, but because he possessed most of this spirit of goodness which Christ came to inculcate ? Why did primitive Christians meekly suffer snch persecutions and tortures? Because this patient endurance of evil embodied the great thought-the great example -of their heavenly-minded Leader. And it was the potency of this very principle, mainly, which conferred on this persecuted doctrine that vital power which diffused it thus rapidly, and has perpetuated it till now. And how perfect the concordance of this doctrine with nature's God, "who maketh the sun to shine on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust!"

It is truly refreshing when a reverend-a professed expounder of Christ's doctrines-transcending the peck-pint measure of his dogmatic creed, which so few do, comprehends and presents the true essence and spirit of Christianity proper-its SUBSTANCE-in place of its sectarian shadow. The book before us is such a presentation. Of what sect he was ordained we know not-care not. His book shows him to be a true Christian, instead of a canting bigot, and that is sufficient. He treats this heavenly subject worthily, by that most potent of all arguments-FACTS. So high an estimate have we put upon it as to place it upon our shelves.-Price 40 cents. It may be ordered and received by mail,

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THE above cuts represent a skull taken from the banks of the Merrimack river, near Lowell, Mass.* The circumstances connected with, and the appearance of the skull, leave no doubt as to its being that of an Indian warrior. It presents an inferior intellectual and moral development, with a predominance of brain in the posterior and basilar regions. The faculties comprising the animal have the ascendency. Firmness is the largest organ of the whole head, which joined to his other strong feelings, in the absence of reason, would make him very set, if not stubborn and unwilling to listen to others.

He has very large Cautiousness, indicating a great amount of watchfulness, suspicion, and care. Self-Esteem large; he must have had much native pride, dignity, and desire to take the lead and assume the responsibility. Combativeness was large, giving strong powers of resist ance and self-defence, which, joined with his strong social and parental feelings, would dispose him to fight for friends, children, and home. It may possibly be, that he was killed by the white men while thus fighting. His only redeeming traits of character are of a social, domestic nature; still, he has not sufficient moral and intellectual capacity to guide these feelings, for he lacks both conscience and sympathy; was neither grateful or kind. His spiritual sense was also weak; must have lived in a rude state, because he had neither ingenuity to make, or judgment to plan. He has not, however, large Destructiveness, Secretiveness, Alimentiveness, and Acquisitiveness, consequently he was not so cruel, selfish, and deceitful, as many in the barbarous state.

* Presented to the Phrenological Cabinet by a gentleman in Concord, N. H.

His perceptive faculties are fully developed, indicating good powers of observation and memory of events.

The three holes represented in the cut, exist in the skull, and were the cause of his death, as it is evident that he was shot, there being three corresponding holes on the opposite side of the skull.

ARTICLE XXXVI.

BENEVOLENCE: ITS DEFINITION, LOCATION, FUNCTION, ADAPTATION, AND CULTIVATION.

"It is more blessed to give than to receive."

KINDNESS; HUMANITY; desire to make others HAPPY; an ACCOMMODATING, NEIGHBORLY spirit; SYMPATHY for distress; a SELF-SACRIFICING disposition; PHILANTHROPY ; GENEROSITY. Located between Veneration and Human Nature. It is very large in Gosse, but small in Gotfried.

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LARGE Benevolence delights to do good, and gladly makes personal sacrifices to render others happy; cannot witness pain or distress; and does all it can to relieve them; counteracts selfishness, and manifests a perpetual flow of disinterested goodness.

SMALL Benevolence allows the other faculties to trespass upon the rights of others is callous to the woes of others; does few acts of kind. ness, and those grudgingly; and allows selfishness.

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