The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-06-16
The Magnet:

The subscriber proposes to publish periodical with the a.
bove te devoted to the investigation of Human PLY ysoogy
Phrenology Physognomy, Pathology and Astronomical and
Human Magnetism. Having made these subjects of
serious and patient investigation for tine past con-
sdering the increasing attention which has lately been given
them by the learned both of this country and of Europe
is believed that such periodical is called for 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 pervade matter but
that every living being has peculiarly magnetic nature.
g. That these forces the of and sensation
g. That every mental and physical organ and every mus
Gle has its corresponding magnetic poles.
A. That the magnetic forces from the different organs
which termnae in the face, and by which the va
ous expressions of fear hope love- anger etc., expressed
in the countenance and the muscles and limbs made to
obey the human will.
s. That these organs may be excited separately or their
actions modified by Magnetism the condition of the pa
tient may require.
g. That this Magnetic governed by laws pecu
to ITSELF and may be communicated from person to
another.
Z. And As 10 what these laws are the number, location
and and functions of the different ogants location of the
corresponding poles mental and physical organs &c. &c
The subscriber has been engaged for time in of
magnetic cerebral experiments the results of which 90 very
far believes, towards demonstrating these assumptions
and they shouldapoye to be true all must admit that they
immensely mpotanf much any ever
made illustrating the physical or mental natures of man.
The matter will be illustrated bp engavngs some
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 TO under
stand the mysteries of human The plates will be of
special interest," nasmuch they will not only explain many
magnetic phenomena htnherto unknown, not understood
but will be given desnang those features in the
human face where the magnetic terminate from the
dereht physical and mental organs thing never before
known and thus will be the only explanation of
Physiognimy given in the wofd. In word the work
shall be filled witt and valuable matter on evey oues
ton relating to the Physical Mental and Magnetic natures of
explaining the phenomena of seepwalkng Somnam
bum. Monomania, Insanity madness, Dreaming, and Fa
natcism, the whole designed exhibit claims these sub
jects the attention of the candid and to assist them in as
ceanng how far Magnetism has been or may be- used as
! medical agent,
In furnishing articles for Its pages subscriber expects the
assistance of number of medical and scientific gentlemen of
| the highest respectakily in their profession ..
The Magnet will be published q month; each number
containing twenty four superoyal 8vo paoes with printed
| cover,
Terms two dollars year invariably in advance It will in
be forwarded till the pay for has received The
first number will he issued five hundred subscribers
shall have been obtained.
Any person procuring subscribers will be allowed 10 re-
tain the of the fourth, provided be forwarded pub
| Usher, free of expense
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