New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
Lecture on PhrenOIogy.

A Lecture on the above Science was delivered
before the Young Mems Debating Society at their hall
III Bowery on Thursday evening By Mr. L. y. fow
Lys Long before the appointed hour the fame Of the
Lecturer had crowded the hall 10 repletion. Ladies.
whose bright smiles dduscd GLOW Of animation upon
the proceedings Of the meeting present In great
numbers After the regular business Of the meeting
had been dispensed with. Mr.. Fowler vas Introduced
20 the audience and proceeded % address them 10 sub
stance IS follows
In the proper seli-government Of Man there u
one principle which stands preemuent above Al
others-it u SelfKnow,edge that acquaintance
with ourselves which 10 necessary IN our daily walks
through life By the knowledge OF those attributes
With which the Creator has endowed us. We should
esch be led to that sphere Of life % which our orgaD
zatiOns and characters are most adapted The evil
dences Of inclination toward A certain occupation
should DO scrupulOusly attended 10 Tor by perfect
observance and strict regard 10 our peculiar quail
hcations we will be better enabled % perform the
duties Of the different vacations assigned US. de.
voted attention 10 this principle cannot be otherwise
than productive Of harmony and order In the various
circles of society 1t gives us perfect acquaintance
with interior existence or mind and teaches US 70
repress our evil tendencies ssd cultivate our moral
qualities Neglecting the desgns OF our being we are
led 20 adopt q mode OF life unsuited 10 our abilities
or peculiar characteristics, and discover when too
late the fatal which abuse Of judgment OF the
folly OF misdircced ambition has led IA 10 commit
disregard OF their destiny Favored by circumstances
they climb to wealth and power which position having
attained. they disqualified 10 sustain To Obviaie
this evil should be the duty Of all young DO not
allow yourselves 10 be deuded by fancy led sstrsy
by undue estimate Of self but rather let your hrsi
care be 10 acquire clear insight 10 your own mind. uu
biased by selflove thwartei by ddence aud then
direct your energies 10 that occupation which IS best
suited 20 your characters. Mr.. Fowler here referred
10 drawings of celebrated men whose faculties he
descanted upon at large. Peter the Hermit Chsreh Nj
Nd thaa. trhg laf
and fwayed he dettncs Of continents. The opposite
extremes OF human nature were also illustrated by
portraits aud anecdotes One he mentioned As having
an intimate acquaintance with whose seliesteem pre-.
dominated and whose consequent fOOlishness led him
indulge Ina displays OF egotsnl which rendered him
object of rdcne aud contempt for, having enlght
ened you To his great abilities he would conclude
by asking loan OF ninepence 20 purchase his dinner
Fhrenoogy teaches the character OF Ourselves and OF
others with whom come in contact science The
proper study OF which expands inc mho gives play 10
The reason and cultvstcs the intellect ia object IS not
much an Indulgence Ia theory science Of prac
cal utility and the tests To- which 10 has been subjected
sufficient to clear the mind Of the skepc and over
throw all surmses doubts In ia yeraciiy. | would
tender you advice said Mr. Fowler in conclusion
young Gentlemen that you may proht by let thf en-
erRes of your mind be directed toward the attainment
of those qualities which will give steadiness 70 char
setter and vigor intellect which will develop the
mental faculties and strengthen The moral feelings And
you, young Ladies' who ] may truly say control the
destinies of your country In the instruction of Youth
forget the noble reposed in you nuse into
the minds of the young those sublime principles by
which the Prosperity and Liberty Of our country can
alone be insured let the influence you possess over
Man be for his good and the glory OF his Maker wsch
him like guardian angels aud when affection bows
down his head and grieves his spirit do you minister
his wants and console him IN his sorrow by 30 do
Ing you will indeed fulfill the heavenly designs OF your
being.
Mr. Fowler concluded his remarks amid demonstra'
lions OF applause and universal satisfaction Afer the
delivery OF recitstons by some OF the members the
meeting adjourned and the audience parted highly graft
ned with the proceedings OF the evening