The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-06-30
B. M. ATHERTON,
Attorney at Law
The Magnet:

The subscriber proposes to publish periodical with tile
hove title, devoted to the investigation of Human Physiology
Phrenoogy Physiognomy Pathology and Astronomical and
Human Magnetism. Having made these subjects matters of
serious aud patient investigation for time past and
sdeng the increasing attention which has lately heen given
TO them by the learned both of this country and Of Europe
is believed that such periodical Is called for and that will
meet with liberal encouragement from the lovers of SCIENCE in
this and other countries. .....
One object of the work will be excite and encourage
spirit of inquiry and TO asss in such Investigations may
tend TO settle the following among other similar questions
l. That the magnetic forces not only pevade all matter but
that every living being has peculiarly magnetic
Thatthese forces the of motion sensation
g. That every mental and physical organ and every
Gle has its corresponding magnetic poles.
A. That the magnetic forces from the different organs
which thermnate in the face, and by which the
rous expressions of fear hope love- anger etc., expressed
in the counenanCe, and the muscles and limbs made to
obey the human will.
That these organs may be excited separately, their
actions modified by Magnetism the condition of the pa
tient may require ... .. &c.,.
g. That this Magnetic nature is governed by laws peci
to ITSELF and may be communicated from one person to
another.
T. And As to what these laws are, the number location
and and functions of the different ogans the location of the
corresponding poles mental and physical organs, &c
The subscheras beenenguged for some time in course of
magnetic cerebral experiments the results of which 60 very
far believes, towards demonstrating these assumptions,
and they should prove be true all must admit that lheI
immensely important, much any discoveries
made illustrating the physical mental natures of
The matter will he illustrated bp numerous engravng
of which ready for use the whole rendering the
work of surprising interest and every way worthy of
patronage from The curious and scientific who wish under
stand the mysteries of human nature. The plates will be of
special interest," nasmuch they will not only explain many
magnetic phenomena hnherto unknown understood,
but will be given desinatng those features in the
human face where the magnetic terminate from the
different physical and mental organs, thing before
known and thus will be the only explanation of
Physiognimy given in the wofld In word the work
shall be filled with and valuable matter every ques
ton relating to the Physical Mental and Magnetic natures of
explaining the phenomena of sleepwaking, somnam
bulm Monomania, Insanity madness, Dreaming, and Fa
natcism, the whole designed exhibit the claims oiese SUBJ
ecs the attention of tile candid and assist them
ccrtanng how far Magnetism been may be- used as
medical agent, 49,,
In furnishing articles for its pages the subscr expects
assistance of number of medical and scientific gentlemen Of
the highest respectakiliy in their profession.
The Magnet will be published once month; each number
containing twenty four superroya 8vo paoes with printed
cover, .....F ...
Terms two dollars year invariably in advance 1t will in
no case be forwarded till the pay for has been received The
first number will he issued five hundred subscribers
shall have been obtained. -.
QPAny person procuring subscribers will be allowed 10 re-
tain the OF the ouh provided be forwarded the pub,
Usher, free of expense
Every Editor who will give this prospectus ncludng the
paagaph) six Insertions shall receive Magnet without
an exchange, for year. provided the papers containing
this notice he forwarded Marked "he Magnet 1870 Full
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