New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-06-08

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The truths which in slumbers are told, E
And standing alone by the billow,
She comes on her moOnIighted way, -..sl.-
And sings to me songs till the silence of night
With my sorrow has faded away. -
~" From the Trsveler.l 5.g5
Incident in the Travels Of a Phrenologist.
In 1872, happening to be in the lovely town Of 49,,
lying at the foot Of the Alps, was making prac-
teal application of the principles Of my science in de-
voting myself ardenty to numerous private consulta
tons with individuals deeply interested having nau
RES to PROFOUND. A very large number Of persons =
OF both sexes, of all ages and OF every social cond
tion had professionally consulted me, but no case
striking had thus far presented itself to
my notice, and my course being concluded, an
my departure, h 50,
My preparations being finished on the evening OF
the day before was to leave town, an anonymous
note brought in mysterious both in form and STYLE
was desired to grant an interview for consultation as
late 10 o'clock and the terms OF the note were very
pressing, and intimated that the future of young
girl was involved in my compliance. 5
Accustomed to mysteries OF q similar confidential
character at 10 o'clock my introduced two ladies',
one of mature years. the other young and surpass
ingy beautiful that am bewildered in attempting to
define the expression of her countenance. IT,
Singular thoughts animated these two faces, both
pale, both betrayng secret pain. They were mother
and daughter. woman Of forty years the mother
exhibited in her features and in her angushing eyes
the expression Of that blind, indulgent affection 80
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was sad. The passions had passed over her face,
leaving their traces the wrinkles in her forehead
told OF burning regrets yet her general aspect ndi
Gated an inexpressible tenderness The young girl,
on the contrary, presented dsdainful contempt Of
subjugation hers was not submissive soul she
seemed under the influence of some complete, pro-
found deception. Her countenance seemed as pure
as that of Raphaers angels, though perhaps a
closer observation might have revealed glancing from
her brown eyes, through the long half concealed eye
lashes, the fire of burning passions Her strongly
marked features, black curly hair, and her figure,
graceful and genteel all conspired to render her an
enigma. The mother, after having presented to me
her daughter, and begged me to communicate to her
afterwards, without deviation my observations and
opinions, retired to wait in another apartment.
We were alone science and nature. The silence
emotion, and an indeuabe something of which felt
presentiment in these two ladies' led me to almost
shrink from my task. But she waited, and her look
appeared to mistrust my ability 1 decided My in
vestigation commenced. Not word was uttered by
the disdainful voice of the young girl who seemed 81
lently to interrogate me. My general impression Of
her was favorable and now ready to interest myself
tended my hand and buried my fingers in her hair
But hardly had encircled her head when nv heart
shuddered-crlme, remoIseess, deliberate crime
crime, unprovoked, unbrided, unhestatng, cold,
resolute crime reigned supreme in her head The pas
sons, Independent and imperious, constituted this
entire organization, where sought yainIy--heart
Science seemed at fault fancied deceived myself.
but in examining anew could not doubt. S
Wondering at my silence, by the embarrassment.
in which l seemed to be cast. she appeared trium-
phant while my faltering voice could hardly artcu-
late preferred to excuse science my experience
confounded; never had witnessed contrast more
dreadful the face and the head.
Without resolution enough to speak, and sound this
nature in its depths was leaving her in order to call
her mother Anticipating my intentions, and fearing
that should disclose to her mother nv results she
ran to the door urging me to communicate them TO
herself Her manner, at first quick and severe, SEEM
ed to defy my Judgment, but it then became subdued
agitated and entreating. e-s-
What am I, then" said she, /" that you dare not
speak?n =
"Wel," replied I, seating her, al will tell YOU.
You possess strong constitution, but violent pas
siOns predominant in your head. Being still Young
your instincts may perhaps be corrected but never
marry-never form love attachment
and why q said she, with astonishment.
Because you only marry by caprice; to deceive;
and your lover, or your husband will weary you,n-
"What then ?" she asked with agitation
What then! Why then you will disembarrass
yourself of him" replied. ~ GsHT
But see here, sir p ss.,,s.s.ss4 IL =
[ Hear me. There is dominant with YOU an ipsa-
table thirst for wealth and splendor. The cunning
of secretiveness will assist acqusitiyeness conscien
tonsness is null; generation is small; nothing, then,
will restrain your desires. You have neither faith nor
judgment; the most ardent physical impulses burn
in your veins; there is Affection you are impelled
by violence. Now, if you meet with any obstacle to
your wishes, whether for love or money if stealth
| become activeh e-0 5E
Hardly had that wordsdestructiyeness fallen from
my lips, than she uttered cry, and judging of my
candor by the infeXibty OF my features She covered
her face with her hands, tears coursed down her
| cheeks, and witnessed the most poignant despair
regretted my analysis contemplating this nature so
beautiful yet consigned so utterly to evil. But
science is never sterile her results can be foreseen
| profered some counsel, but in vain. Five minutes
passed, during which her despair continued to find
vent; rising from her seat treasured and proud yet
| resigned
"Say nothing to my mother;;n said she taking nv
hand, al am what her indulgence has made me-
What can be done? But it is too late.'
"But she might save you, said /, moving towards
the door. ~
"Good Heaven! stop!' exclaimed she. vac
"What do you fear?" I said, surprised at seeing
i her almost kneelng.
"o It's that.oh! you do not know-oh! am
| soon to marry ~ .g- 3D..
"You to marry! CALCULATED /, not knowing what
to say. "Wait till "
Watt she exclaimed. "No, no, I need liberty.
| Tomorrow it will be all over"
| "No doubt you love him. remarked.
''He has two hundred thousand frsncs!"
This freak of perversity which pierced through her
grief, senced me. 1t will hardly be believed that
the young girl had only seen eighteen years.
The mother made her appearance but hers was
feeble temperament without energy To reveal to
her the character of her daughter would have been to
kill her. | promised her my chart of her character
for certain hourof the day. silently reserying
to myself the intention OF shading itdown and they
| both regained their carriage.
Precisely punctual, for was to set off at nghtfall
| the mother kept the hour designated After many
precautions endeavored to point out few of the
procvities OF her daughter, but she would hear moth
ing and my efforts were fruiess Her daughter was an
angel, and the result such that had not been in
my own room, she would doubt have shown NE
the door.
So left town.
Some months subsequently, re-passing near the
Alps, stopped at the town of -, entirely forget
ful of this consultation Hardly had aghted at the
Hotel de, when the landlord CAME eagerly de-
failing the news of the day. gari
a young lady married only few months, had just
stabbed her husband several times with large knife,
and had eloped with rich foreigner.
asked shudderng, the name of the young lady.
learned, only partially surprised, however that it
was she who had consulted me on my former visit.