New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-11-18

eead of 81 did know my system had been fondr'
read, al did not know tina, system had been formed
For purvoysnce"-rcsd prevoyGnce'
In my first number 1 spoke of the revolution in
Mental Philosophy which DR.. Buchanan's system
is calculated to produce. In place of speculation
he gives US facts instead of the vague observa-
tions of Phrenolosy he gives US system of ex-
pertinent which enables US to KNOW the functions
OF the brain Instead of arriving at them BY infer
ence as a matter of opinion. Mental Philosophy,
or Phrenoogy, takes its place hereafter among the
cositspe sciences The most profound of all sci
snces becomes one ofthe most simple. The most I'M
certain of all scences-the common battle-ground Of
adverse sects becomes of the most certain and
fixed 1t will hereafter be said in writing the his.
tory Of the progress of human knowledge, that the
first developeKent of the true system Of ANTHRo-
roLoGY made by the experiments of DR.. Bu-
chanan.
The system which he presents is of incalculable
extent asd completely, and although am not ye,
acquainted with all its principles, see clearly
that it will have an immense influence upon Socie-
H. 1t must have great effect forthwith, because
j, makes Pbrenology practical and accurate. 1t
gointS out Tie exact character with the mo, uncr-
ring fidelity. 1t gives correct aystem of dict,
regimen and exercise for every different consttu-
ton, and shows what is the true system OF educa-
ion as well as what is appropriate to each child
for developing it's individual faculties and consti-
tuition, have found in my own case that it is
the only system which explains the operations of
my BRAN and the peculiarites Of my constitutions
That half of Neurology which explains Physio
logy is perhaps. the most important in its imme-
date effects, and anticipate especially great ben
eft from the new doctrine in relation to Diet
Neurology will establish the proper system Of die,
for the human race generally and the peculiar sys-
tenn for each individual. 1t will be accomplished
il this manner. DR.. Buchanan informs me that
uadcI the influence of particular organs the love
Of food undergoes great changes If the excite
ment is in one part of the head, the desire of the
patient is 70, animal food in another for vegeta-
bic IN part for sweet, and in another for the
sour. Particular kinds of focd are related to par
deulaI organs and calculated to increase their de-
vsopement. his is principle which is Ieasona.
BE IN itself. We know that alcohol cutivates the
animal ore ans, and that animal food has a tendeD |
ey TO cultivate the passions and traits OF
character Dir. B. carries this idea so far as 10 |
s,,ert there is particular kind ST food appropri
ale Ia cveiy portion of thebrain and every port OF
tie boiy Hcnco a great many diseases may be /
cured by diet alone, aud q proper system of diet |
wllfsrtify the constitution against disease. But
this system is not the same for all. One man needs
the bracpg influence of animal food another needs
vegetable Diet and it will be necessary to vary
he Diet for every individual according to the effect
gbichi is desired TO produce.
Upon these principles | conceive that 1t would
he practicable 10 form a perfect system OF diet
for although do not believe much in systems OF |
dtei | object to them for this reason: that they |
are TOO uniform, and prescribe about the same
curse to every body-layng down q certain style |
adet OF certain rules for every body-when IT is |
veil known that no two arc exactly alike IN their
habi,s tastes and constitutions. The Neurological
q ssem is free from this objection it proposes as
many varieties In diet as there varieties in the
constitutions and tastes, habits and health OF dit
q fssnt persons 1t aims to fortify those portions
Of the system which are weakest and most liable
4 ohe inroads of disease, to soo,he the irritable
parts IT the system, and bring about healthy
3 tasEce Of action. The propagation OF such sys-
{ TEN Of diet would be public blessing 1t is the
I only system which could be established by OK
pertinent and reduced 70 certainty; for until the |
discovery by DIR. B. OF the excability of the brain,
We had no means of knowing what was the rcla-
lion of its different organs to food and drink, or of
tracing the effects of diet with exact precision.
q When we reflect upon the Importance of the brain
md the obscuri,y which ha, hitherto shrouded its
hrcloas, we perceive that the discovery of its
physiology would be the most important medical
discovery of THIS indeed of any age. 10 disco
w the physiology of the spleen or OF the circulation
dlhe lungs must throw light upon the healing art,
: tq how little compared to what might be derived
rom knowledge of the physiology of the brain
eg,eat governing organ of the whole system and
Immediate home of the Intelligent principle.
Dr. B. has traced out the physiology of the brain
thoroughly as TO enable him in some persons to
govern the action of the muscles and the functions
aihe heart, liver, stomach, lungs, NC. merely by
operating upon the sources of their nervous power
{ The brain.
These operations, the cffec, of which seems so
4 nagica are SO very simple that their simplicity
4 Mgaens the wouder. Although may wonder
these results and fear that these great results OF
bc Neuauric influences are too good news TO be
Tue, We find that Dr. b. is daily engaged in oper
snns upon the brain for these effects, aud that the
mos; Intelligent people have recognized in their
ggsnpersoas the effects which he has Produced
We lind too that the members of his private class,
I sadPersons who have attended his lectures, sue
St also III operating upon the brain according to
hsprinciples, and proving its various functions or
spPyng their skill to the relief of pain and dis
ease Unless, then, Dr. B. and all the intelligent
epa scientific gentlemen who have repeated his eX'
tsHaens are the victims of miserable deiuslon,
ssesiSed by their senses, and aness my own
@tSes have deceived me, a stupendeus Physiology
'ai discovery has been mado in America which
viii contribute to enlish,en and elevate mankind,
Z and which our countymen will hereafter be proud
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