Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-11-07
PHRENOLOGY.

Dr. brchanan IN Cmintnr lecturer upon |
this Ee'J interesting science, is row euva.
Sed ~ deIiVeting . course Of lectures, at
his Office near tie CoiumbOs Hotel. We
have lad the plea.rre Of being present on
seversl occasions. and were more than graf
ideds in Witnessing the ability which I've has
Uniformly displayed; and the familiar az
quSmtaNce with the science, which ne has
manifested. We have frequently noticed
N err exchange papers articles highly COM
Llimsntary TO his character as a gentleman
It Mucn talent. and an able and learned
lecturer. ore Of which we publish below
rom theMisSonri Patriot. Examinations. m.
Ger circumstances equally remarkable, have
| been made bv ll'N in this place. Those
who we're present at the Franklin Academy
and witnessed the examination of the heads
ct seteral OF our Oldest LitisenS whose char.
acters are well known IN this community
have 40 excuse FOL remaining .iucredulous
and sEeptical az 10 the truth Of the science
To conViRce those present. who might still
doubt its CORRECTNESS, in spiteof VERY able
and lncid lecture, which he had mst delivered
ON that occasion, that there was no emnv-
Gicisn either in his theory or his practice
he concealed his eyes with a bandape am
went into minute and thorough exSmina-
ton Of the chronological deVelopements Of
some gentlemen present, whose characters
; and dispositions we've we'll understood L,'
almost every individual in the Communists
And we have heard manv assert. That - ~,
would have recognized those rentIe,Us,y
I by the description which he gave of ihen1
had they been concealed from then. v;o,,.
With neither of the gentlemen hal he svo,
been acquainted, nor had he ever sesr
them until the bandage was removed. A,
I these Things are true, then, who can doDht
IN the tace OF such facts, that Phrepoloo,
is plains comprehensive matter.of. &C.
and every day system Of mental Philosonhv
All must admit that, where examiOai;or
and facts 50 constantly and unevringIv a.
l- test the truth ct the theory, he is inexcusa
i Dry neg'ecttuI who does not avail Himself =
IS !'le means OF acquiring an acquaintance will
E VI ne certainly cannot with the least an
q PeaEahce OF justice condemn il as Wis
e ohaFy VINO nas not taken the trouble IN in
I form himself upon'irs first rudinents- -
d we know OF no individual whose heo,
e mas neen examined, who has not been. FIJI,
: satisfied that his Character has been mr.:
I lrayyed with the incest accuracy hO'
e AS DIR. Buchanan has given onIv e., :
the series Of lectures which ne de.;.r w -.
ing to the class already formed. We 800 6.s
ne would willingly delay long enoncL !.
reiteFate those already delivered to s,Seh : :
might feel disposed to join his class imCos,S :
n ately should there be a sufficient add;I;o
IS to justify him IN doing 50. Z o those wh
u have not Had the pleasure Of making h
s acquaintance. We will state, that he & 4
q interesting and able lecturer; a gentleman
q eAcetlent talenti OF varied and general IN
!. formation, and Of great moral worth.
From the Columbia Missouri Pasrio
Upon the arrival of DR.. Buchanan
I'm TINS place. itwas proposed FEorIh.;g