Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-06-19
PHRENoLOGY NONpIIrssrn


The New Orleans Picayune gives IN, s,llo,X;ny
as a fact Fact OF fancy, Il @ight very easily be
true;
A'wel known eccentric comedian once called ON
phrenOlogist in New York.
Sir said the actor. Il have called upon YOU 10
get n character, you will do me the favor to examine
the caste Of my head
Sir. take seat and allow me 10 take your hat
said tho polite professor Of this newly br,ached
science.
The phrenologist proceeded in his examination.
and soon detected a remarkable prevalence OF pro-
minent organs significant of very lauerns quail
tiles.
Now, SIR said the actor. Z have been nm ohsti
nate unbeleYer in this new branch Of knowledge
but you have read my character 30 completely that
an henceiorth a convert. Will you now. sir. in
dulgo me in within. and tell me what is the nature
| OF my pursuit in lilo ?
| Il must be mentioned that the comedian was re-
markable for severe and serious cast Of eounie-
nance. contrasting in a peculiar manner with his
mirih-provoking appearance on the stage.
why, SIR sad the professor, 10 do this is not cx-
acily part Of my system. but
We'll now, yos must excuse me. sir; | am odd
IN my within sometimes. but am ANXIOUS to be thor.
loughy convinced regarding this science Of phreno-
logy. and should like 10 be humorcd upon this
point Here is double the amount Of your charge
for lingering my pcroranium, and will pay it 10
you with pleasure if you will DO me the favor to
name my profession.
Alter good deal of hesitation. anxious In pocket
the extra cash. the phrenologisl veniured To pro
? nounco his visiicr ministerial professor Of the
ology
What" said the actor with a start Of surprise
arc You acquainted with mer
. No. sir, upon my honor replied the professor
, ID yon assure me that you have never seen o
heard Of the before ? said the comedian with i'm
. prcssiye soemniiy
Il
'Sir, do, with the most profound sincerity
Astonishing" said the dramatic wag with loo
a Of pous wonder.
& Then you are"-began tho phrenoloy ical prc
$ icSsor:
Stop, SIR replied The reverend Thespian; No,
e will you tell me whether you Judge from my seriou
counienance aud the sable plainhess or my habil
i mcnis, or from the scientific examinations You hav
e made OF my natural dcvelopemenIs Sir as u
honest man, entreat you not % deceive me-
why. nv dear SIR said the accomplished pup
i Of SpurLheim, TO DC plain with you-excusc me :
: knew you were preacher the instant laid m
hani upon your head"
"Wcl this is decisive said the actor. with 3
I Tenn intOnaiJn aud look Of most e1iraorJiuli
D. gravity. rising al the Time taking his hat m
pus'ing the double fec before the man of science
III is my custom TO register the names of prom
h neni individuals who visit my office. said the phr
n1logisi land should esteem IL an especial fay
r 10 enrol yours among my patrons
You il there, SIR" replied the tall nysterio,
looking person. staring you in the face, like Il
. g1ost OF youI defunct second sight and rs lac nal
T. ell away, he pointed 10 play bill at the door, upo
II which was inscribed IN loriy-line plea "-"Pal
e IheaIre-5cnelit of Sd. Smith. on which occasi,
p nc Will appear IN his popular character Of NAV
4 worm"