Southern telegraph., 1838-12-05
PROSPECTUS
AMERICAN PHRENoLoGICAL
oFTIIE
JOURNAL AND MISCELLANY.

ID L is remarkable tact, That while the
converts to the belief that Phrenology
is true, have, wilhina few years, most as
tonishinglv multiplied, there does not exist
on the American continent single period
ical whose effect is to advocate its truths
repel the attacks made upon it, or answer
the enquiries which even candid persons arc
disposed to make concerning it. And this
is the more surprising since the materials al
ready existing and daily augmeniing, with
which to enrich such publication, are al
most inexhaustible.
The science Of medicine has its appropri-
ate media through which TO present to the
profession and to students all the new facts
which occur, aud all the new theories which
are advocated in the various institutions Of
various medical science throughout the
world; and il is proper that it should be so.
The same is true of the other leading pro-
fessions, of law, and of divinity. But, not
wilhstanding the important bearings which
Phrenologists know Rcir science to have on
medicine, and divinity, and law, there is no
publication through which,as the appropriate
channel, those bearings may be pointed out
Il IS true tlatsome newspapers, and also one
or two works of a less ephemeral character,
do occasionally admit an article in favor of
phrenology but these do not meet the pres
ent necessity. A periodical which is avow-
eddy observation-disclosures, whose pages shall
constitute permanent depository of facts,
and which shall be open for the expression
ofopinions and the record of principles con-
nected with those facts, is now needed and
strong feeling of this necessity, togcther
with heIefthat such work is extensively
demanded, and will meet with encourage
ment and support, has induced the publisher
TO present prospectus of "The American
chronological Journal and Miscellany"
Phe ioct ofths work will be to preserve
from oblivion the most interesting of the We
~ numerous facts, confrmatory and iIlustra
tive Of the truth phrenology;-to show the
true bearings of this science on education,
(physical, Intellectual and moral y on the
Medical Treatment of the Insane on Juris-
prudence; on Theology, and on Mental and
Moral Philosophy. On all these subjects
there is encouragement to hope tor contrl-
buttons from several able pens: while the
resources of the editor himself will not, it is
hoped, be found inconsiderable.
The religious character of the work will
be decidedly evangclical for one prominent
object in giving it existence is, TO wrest
nhrenology out of the hands of those, who, |
in ignorance of its true nature and tenden-
cies, suppose that they find in it an instru-
ment by which to subvert the truths of re-
sealod religion, and loosen the bonds Of hu-
nan Accountability, and moral obligation.
4 frequent subject of discussion in our pa
res will therefore be, The Harmony be-
sgeen the truths of Revelation and those of
Phrenology. And on the subject OF the re-
igious bearings of our science, we respect
fully solicit the enquiries and objections, not
IF cavaliers, but of the truly candid, and the
fearful. Such correspon-
tents we shall always welcome to our pa
pes, and they will always be treated with
Kindness; as, also, will honest and respect
Jul directors TO Phrenology. But the cap
ious and cavillers will ensure to themselves
sur silent contempt; and the Ignorant pre-
ender, who seeks to overthrow science
which he will not be at the pains to investi-
rate. nav expect merited rebuke.
AS our object is the establishment of
truth, we solicit the communication of facts
supposed to initiate against Phren-
,logv; and we pledge ourselves to
,ubIish them, in all cases in which we
,are satisfactory vouchers for their genuine
ness; and in whitehall the facts in the sever
i cases are furnished to us. But as we
must form our own judgment ofthe cerebral
in all cases on which we ex-
press our opinions, it is obvious that we can
not receive, in these instances, the opinions
,f non-phrenological or anti-phrenological
writer's. as to the degree in which the sever
L organs are developed I've must, IN eve
" sucb case, see the head or skull, or cast
( It, properly certified TO be true to nature.
Original Essays on chronological subjects
sill form part Of the Journal; as also, Re-
Jews u chronological and Anti Phrenolog- Il
cal works: nor shall we fail to present to
mr. readers such matters of interest and inn ;
,ortance as may be found in foreign Phren-
logical works Of standard excellence, and
which are not generally accessible to the
american pnblic. Our facts we pledge our
elves shall be bona fde such; and, as often
$ practicable, we shall accompany our de-
cripiions with illustrative cuts: indeed, we
intend aud expect that scarcely number
vill be issued without two or more of such
uts. III.
To encourage Psychologists oftalent (and =
professional men who are Phren- .
logists \ 10 enrich the work with their con- o
rilsutlons. we offer for accepted matter. as
Iberal 4 compensation per printed page, as
) Usually afforded by the very first Periodi-
ais IL our country but the editor does not $
,rornise 10 endorse all which bis corresPon- 4
en,s may oommunicatei NJ all which be Y
nay admit into the work 10 error, If Sc !