Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-20
FOR THE NiRu1SiAN
Mr. r b HOLLAND. the Blind Phrenologist

Mr. Holland, the blind Phrcnologist, is still
growing in favor with the better informed class
es of the citizens of Lynchburg. His room Is
frequently filled with gentlemen of the first intel
lgence. who find il exceedingly agreeable 10 Pnss
I'M hour in conversation with this master III his
profession. His social qualities are of high or
der;and with his inexhaustable stores Of nforma-
ton, gathered up from extensive reading and OBJ
servation, he possesses the happy faculty of en-
Pertaining his visitors in singularly felieitous
manner He is gentleman of refined taste;
delicate perception of all that is elevated IN
thought, or elegant in behaviour, and is blessed
with well-balanced aud discriminating mind
Indeed he has moro of the Philosopher about
him, than is ordinarily met with; even among the
higher literary circles of our seats of learning.
lie is wonderfully endowed with Whit is popu-
larly called, greai insight into human nature.-
lie will take any subject who may submit to an
examination of his head, and he will tell him moro
of the cast of his mind-of his peenarities of
mental and moral ehnracter-his likes and dis
likes-hls weaknesses, and his ruling fruits Of
character, than his most intimate friend could re-
latcn thu same length Of time No one can rise
from examination, without the conviction that
the Phrenologist must either have nm ntuitiye
perception of what is passing in the mind of the
person examined, or that there must be some
thing in the physical organization of his head
that indicates, with iniallible certainty, the fen
lures of the presiding genius within. lie not UNI
frequently brings out, in distinct form, hidden
thoughts principles and emotions, that lie buried
deep in the secret chambers of the mnd of
whose existence the subject alone conscious,
but which had not developed themselves in the
presence of others. Mr. Holland possesses ex-
traordinary practical skill Ms "A phrenologist.-
He is confident believer in the science. and he
resorts 10 no artihce to make II popular. lilo
uses no tattcry, with those who submit their
heads 10 examination; but plainly, delicatey. and
yet Independently rcuds oil the character rs in
Dictated 10y the organization. In the examination
of the heads of childreu,h judiciously points out
their weaknesses, suggests the cauiions,and nd-
Gates the adaptations of intellect TO certain pur.
suits in life which may prove servieablo 10 pa.
rents, in conducting their education in refer
ence 10 their future usefulness, and happiness,
both in this life, and that which Is TO come.
The increduous and seeptcal, IN reference to
! the claims of Phrenoogy would do well, and act
wisely, 10 visit Mr. Holland, and submit their
objections to him for solution. he deals fnirly
with any form of objection which may be urged
against the claims and pretcnsions Of phrcnology
and disposcs of them with nm ability TINT com
mnnds respect, aud often compels the mind to
yield to the force of his arguments. The intelli-
gent seeptic who converses lairly with Mr. lIol
land, is almost certain TO leave his room-il not
firm believer in Phrcnology ut least convince,
that the system of mental philosophy, based on
the chronological theory, has stronger olnims tt
place among the sciences, than he has been ne
customed 10 admit In the presence of such
mind as his no ole can ridieule Phrenology. L
assumes new form, is clothed in different
garb from that in which he has been wont I,
view il, and stands before him in light TINT 81
lcnces his iecrs and taunts, and forces an homes
admission OF its high descent, and respectable
ty.
Mr.. Holland has his lodgings at No. Ia. of til,
Norvoll House of Lynohburg, where he examine
heads, entertuins his friends and visitors, and dis
courses on Phrenology, in most eloquent an,
mastery style
The object of this artiole-whieh is u yolun
tary offerings to call public attention 10 thu
claims of this eminent phrcnoogist lie rest
upon the merits of the science, and the aceurao,
of his examinations for his success. lie uses n
ciGp-trdp, TO gain customers, and is on this nc
count really the moro entitled to public conf
dence and patronage.
April IL, 1854.