The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-08-30
Misrellaneous.
SCIENCE OF NOSES.

SCIENCE OF NOSES.
TURNING over an old book the other
day, we found a set of rules for discover
ing peoples characters, by the len 9Th
and formation of their noses. This art
has been forgotten in inventions of later
times. 1t is simple in its application,
and comprehensive to the meanest un-
derstanding. Its chief advantage, how
ever, is that-whereas the bumps ON a
man head are hidden beneath his hair
or wig, and the worse qualities they in
dictate, the less will he permit them to be
eXamined-here, on the contrary, the
index of his character is precisely the
most prominent feature of his face. 1t
would seem as if nature had taken this
precaution in order to render hypocrisy
unavailable. a person might end cavor,
no doubt, to keep the world in the dark
by merely putting the handkerchief to
his nose, like Il chicken that thrusts its
head into Il corner and fancies itself in
visible. But in Il case of this studied
concealment, it would not be unchari-
table to conclude, that he was charac-
terised by such an atrocious nose as
would alright mankind to look upon.
Without further preface we should fa-
vor our readers with the elements of
of the science, ,beseeching them not only
to study their neighbors' noses, but to
glance in the looking-glass at their
own.
A nose long ,slendcr,and small denotes
person audacious, testy, hasty pcevish,
credulOus, irrcsolute. Not very ami
able nose this; next better.
A nose long and declining downwards
over the upper lip, signifies person
sagacious, secret, serviceable, true tt
his friend, honest and fair in his deal
ing" This, methinks, is not very
pretty nose to look at. We fear thai
some ofour readers would prefer bet
ter shaped one, even with worse indica
tions.
a nose sharp in the end, and Of mid
ding proportion, denotes person con
ceited, unsuitable, contentious, irritable
scornful, cunning, malicious, but will
a good memory. Doubtless, goot
memory il desirable thing enough
but it will hardly make amends for 81
many evil attributes as are here emu
merated-especially as, when combined
with malice, the possessor will be likel.
to remember an old grudge.
A nose broad, crooked in the uppe
part, long, aud grosser than ordinary
marks Il person hold, proud, fierce
tenacious, enyious, covetOus, luxurious
deceitful, vaiu-glorious, pcrtidious ant
II scold. We would flee from this nose
as far as we could see it with tele
scope.
a nose large in the middle, and grow
ing less towards the upper part, is
sign of person invariable, luxurious
nice in his language, and of a churlis
disposition, This, we presume, is tn
sort of nose that its owner is addicted
turning up, when matters do not haI
p'ii w sun MS luuNy.
A nose long, and very thick, denote
person very greedy, convetous, simpl
in good things and witty in evil, frowr
ing, descending, and much eigno
ant than he would be reported to b'
Whoever has nose of this pattern, "
advise him never to go abroad withol
clapping his handkerchief to it as if
were bleeding.
A nose unusually elevated in the mic
die, like the arch of a bridge, marks
person lying, idle, ,inconstant, luXuriou
credulous, importunate, ready-witte'
gross liver, and irrellgious. Mercy q
us are there no good noses in the list
For our own part, if we were not a
ready provided, we had about AS lieN
do without nose as make a shift wit
any such wicked snouts as these.
a nose indifferently long, and sma
in the middle, signifies person boil
rational, honest, soon angry, but soc
pleased. AS noses go this is worth al
money. 1t is not to be sneezed at.
"A nose somewhat hairy at the en-
bigger than ordinary, but small we
it joins the forehead, denotes a perst
of good disposition, but too easily d
ceived. Supposing this to be a lady
nose, we should feel no sort of inclin
ton to take advantage of her easy n
ture. 1t seems to be good, hone
nose, but very hideous one.
A nose every way very big, very Ion
and with wide nostrils, denotes a pc
son more weak than wise-fallacior
subtle, contentious, luxurious, val
glorious, envious, and impertinent
n curious. Whenever we meet the nos
! we shall hardly refrain from giving i
tweak.
- A nose conveniently big, and dreason
bly, straight, denotes person peacef'
meek, faithful, laboriOus, diligent, !
cret, and of good intellect. Oh, hap
nose! Mayest thou continually inhi
the scent of roses Aud may we,
long time hence, find such nose OF
j. fair lady's face.
Of AN old lady inquired at one the RI
,vaV stations what tinaa tha T.lh tru