Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-11-18

Dr. Turner'S PhrenoIoxy and
PhrenOpoAhy.
We noticed the Dr's arrival and first Lecture in
town two weeks since, ard infasned our citi-
sens 'that be would deliver lis sseond lecture ON
the following Tuesday evening, in consequence
of which, and the non-appearance Of the Dr.,
many were doubtless disappointed. DR.. T. was
then absent from our town, and having returned
within the last few days, informs u that being
up the river At ne time, he failed Of getting :
toat down, and, = we learn by gentleman who
was present, passed the evening in partaking Of
Inequalities and mingiing 10 festive scene with
the bright eyed owns Of Blooningtoo. AT
the invitation OF some Of our citizens, We learn
that Dr.. 7. proposes delivering acourse Office
lures on Phrenclogy and Phrenopathy, in the
Methodist church, 10 commence on Monday
evening next; the course to consist Of five lec-
lures, and the subject Of discesrss to be illus
trated by the use Of numerous drawings, cuts,
plates busts, crania, magnet and metals, subject,
&c., &c. t03 sSg vsRs sa ss~z
From the scientific character that the Dr.
brings with him we bespeak the sespectfuf atten-
ticn Of our citizens, and full house on Mon
day night, when we understand that the scrania
or skulls Of different nations, drawings Of the hu-
man brain, full sized chronological cuts of the
heads Of distinguished men of Europe and Ameri-
ca, will be exhibited in illustrating the three first
principles Of the science-for the particulars Of
which, We are requested TO refer our friends to
the programme, &C., to be found at the
Post Office, and at the bar If Mr.. Fletcher's Ho-
tel, where tickets for the season or single lecture
may be obtained. And we are further requested
to inform our citizens that DR.. T. has now, at his
rooms, for sale. a variety of chronological works
from the pens of Messrs. Comb, Fowler, and
others, including his own. As it may not be
generally known to our citizens we would mem
ton the fact that after meeting much opposition,
by series of lectures DR.. T. has succe eded in
establishing chronological Society in st. Louis,
which comprises as its members gentlemen Of
different professions Of scientific character, for
which the DR. is now collecting cabinet And we
would remark to our friends, now that we have
an opportunity, that perhaps they cannot bet
ter spend their time than in becoming acquainted
with this science. Some, we believe, already an
ticipate the Dr's lectures resulting here, as in
st. Louis, in the formation of society for mu-
tual and social benefit. We understand that in
most of the chronological Societies of Europe
and America ladies are admitted to honorary
;. membership, and afford much interest in develop
ing the science. The ladies' of St. Louis have re-
ceived some high compliments from members Of
Eastern Societies for attending DR.. rs. lectures
during inclemency of the weather, and are nov
said to be aiding in the advance Of the science
We give below an extract from St. Louis name,
in compliment to DR.. T.
| ON PHRENOLOGY.
Respectfully addressed to Doctor F. C. Tmrner.
Hail wondrous art, which can so well unfold
The hidden bearings of the human heart,
Those secret springs, propensities untold,
Which to thy touch realities impart.
More than the Alchyme's mystic art Is thine
Thou sep'ratist tile seeming from the true.
The hidden diamond thou bring'st forth to shine
And giv'st to glittering dust exposure DUE
Yon ssepulchre,' who every good profess'd,
Thy magic. touch can instantly disrobe;
Then there stands he in nakedness, undress'd.
Ahypocrite, within saints fair robe.
That xalned sxem Of p,sEas&a NY resnnff.ui
Through thee in all his modest worth is seen.
And to astonish'd gaze, master mind.
TO the Editor Of the yfriel.
SiR:-I am one Of those individuals. with
whom, in great measure, seeing only is believ-
ing; but having my organs Of causalify and firm
ness pretty highly developed. when once I
thoroughly comprehend subject, and see that
| it y really based on facts, the wsrld could not
prejudice me against it. This is the case with
me on the subject of Phrenology, which though
a matter greatly spoken against BY ignorance and
prejudice, yet seems to me as easily denonstrable
as the rule Of three in the Arithmetic. Doctor
Turner, who has been, Tor some time, lecturine
on this subject, in this city, is quite an enthu.
sast in his science, seems well qualified as lee
turer on Heads, and deserves the patronage ofthis
enlightened community. Beso good as 10 insert
the above lame effusion in your valuable paper,
and 'biige, SIR, subscriber. sts.m o. PQs