The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-06-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
PHRENOLOGY NONPLUSSED.

The New Orleans Picayune gives the follow
Ing as fact. Fact or fancy, it might very easily
be true:
A well known eccentric comedian once called
on phrenologst in New I ork.
"Sir" said the actor, g have called upon you
TO get character, will you do me the favor TO
examine the caste of my head
'Sir, take seat, and allow me to take your
hat = said the polite professor to the then newly
preached science.
The phrenoogist proceeded in his examination,
and soon detected remarkable prevalence of
prominent organs significant of very fattering
qualities.
NOW, sir" said The actor, l have been an
obstinate unbeieveT in this new branch of know-
edge, but you have read my character so COM
pletey that | am henceforth convert. Will
you now, sir. indulge me in a within, and tell me
what is the nature of my persuit in life ?"
II must be mentioned that the comedian was
remarkable for a severe and serious character Of
countenance, contrasting in a peculiar manner
with m rth-provokiDg appearance On the stage.
Z" Why, sir,' said the professor, " TO do this is
not exactly part of my system, butt
Well now you must excuse me, sir !; am
odd in my within sometimes, but am anxious to
be thoroughly convinced regarding this science
of phrenology and | should like to be humored
upon this point. Here is double the amount OF
will pay it to you with pleasure if you will do
me the favor to name my profession"
After good deal Of hesitation, anxious to
pocket the cash, The phrenologist ventured to
pronounce his visitor ministerial professor of
theology.
'What p said tie actor, with start of surprise
fare you acquainted with me 2n
"No, sir. upon my honor p replied the pro-
lessor.
''Do you assure me that you have never seen
or heard of me before - said the comedian, with
impressive solemnity.
"Sir, do, with the most profound sincerity"
ASTONISHING p sand the dramatic wag, with a
look of pous wonder.
"Then you are"-began the chronological
professor.
"Stop, sir, r. replied the reverend Thespian ::
SNOW will YOU tell me whether you Judge from
my serious countenance and the sable plainbess
Of my hahimsnts, or from the scientific exami-
nations you have made of my natural develope-
ments. Sir, as an honest man, entreat you not
to deceive me-"
"Why. my dear sir" said the accomplished
pupil of Spurzheim, ''to be plain with you-ex-
cuse mel knew you were a preacher the in
slant laid my hand upon your headP'
swell, this is decisive" said the actor, with
solemn intonation and a look of most extraordi-
nary gravity, rising at the same time, taking his
nal, anu pushing the double fee before the man
of science.
SIT is my custom to register the names of
prominent individuals who visit INV Office s,
said the phrenolagist. I" and 1 shall esteem II an
especial favor to enrol yours among nv pat.
rons."
"You see it there, sirr' replied the tall, mys-
ferrous looking person, ''staring you in the face,
like the COST Of your defunct second sightm and
as he walked away, he. pointed to play bill at
theIdoor upon which was inscribed in "forty-line
pica"-PARK THEATRE, Benefit of Sol. Smith