The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
PEsyS.Ogn1my.

servation of the features of various indi-
viduals. 1t is conceded that with most
persons, there i, an intuitive perception
in some great, other less-by which an
opinion is formed of the stranger coming
under their observation. II would seem
from this, that there must be some exter-
nal indication of character, either stamped
on the features, or manifested in the dress
or actions, or all of these. One glance in
the eye often reveals immense supposition.
Gall, the founder Of phrenology, refers US
to his theory, and points out the organ of
humau nature as the key which unlocks
the character, and reveals it, good or bad,
to the observer.
We are indebted. probably, more to
Lavater than any other man, for the rules
or principles Of true physiognomy, though
important additions to the catalogue of in
dications have since been noted. In our
country at the present time, Messrs. Fow-
ler & Wells are its most prominent advo-
Gates.
A melancholy turn OF mind is said to be
denoted by downward tendency Of the
corners Of the mouth, sometimes ac-
companied by a wrinkle continuing its
course downward A mirthful, cheerful
disposition, on the other hand, is denoted
by an upward turning of the corners of
the mouth, and the countcnance presents
the opposite of detected appearance.
APPRECIATION is denoted by lifting of
the upper lip, showing the teeth. Such
persons are desirous of being thought well
Of, and will SO act as to secure applause.
In some its promptings desire particular
favor to be shown them, and is, undoubtedly
principal institutor of jealously. 1t is
fair to suppose that backward toss OF the
feminine head, displaying even, white
ivorya, would be over jealous if occasion suf-
ciently arouse the grecn-eyed monster u
and solicitous to know the cause, if ne.
elected by lover. APPRECIATION inspires
in some love of renown, and with frmness
closes the lips and tightens the muscles
surrounding the mouth. When pervert-
ed manifests itselfin mere love of notoriety
Tho Grecian nose has always been re-
garded as the highest type of beauty and
indication ofrefnement. Thisi is emempli-
fed in the classic Greeks, and its shape
undoubtedly received its name through
its universally among that refined people
The nose in this case is almost straight
on line with usually low forehead. and
tapers beautifully to a point We find
this style in all superior specimens of stat
uary, such as The Greek Slave Hell
of Troy" and other specimens. The Roman
nose is so called because it was common
among that people; though it is not to be
looked for at the present day in our Ital-
ian organ-grindors and pcddlers Of plaster
casts. Such a nose signifies more force
than elegance, intellectual power, and
coercion. A man in every sense. The
nose in this case is massive and we'll form.
ed. Look to this characteristic for force
energy, and power. The "snub" nose
denotes little else than undevelopment
the "bottle" nose nothing in particular
The eyes speak volumes. How surely
they reflect sorrow or mirth, or any
thought which actuates the soul. A sure
index of struggling emotion, be it anger
pity, soorn or love. They may dispense
arrows, or kindle in the heart o healing
balm. A shrewd person might write
Language of the eyes" The ancient
when their harps were tuned by the Goo
of Love-" invariably chose
"' Eyes loving large"
They also sang,
LET black eyes speak OF bea uty
And blue eyes speak OF love,
But the gray, tell ofduty,
And soar in realms above.
IF there are any indications of character
manifest in the color of the eyes, tn,
black may be said to denote forcible dis
position, and full Of meaning There or,
however, great personages of every kind oi
eyes. Good takers, and persons fluent II
conversation, will be noticed to have
small roll of flesh linn ediately beneath tn
eye Such persons talk freely and much
those in whom this sign is not developed
will write better than they can speak
Archcd eyebrows signify power to dis
criminatc in colors; also an absence o
stern demeanor. Eyebrows heavy an,
meeting at the inner corners, signify clos
mental application; if space in the cen
ter, moro comprehensive rather than pre-
else. A high forehead is indicative o
intellectual capacity and mental power.
Paris has produced modern Sarda
naplus in the person of Court R--
He has an income of some 200. 900 franc
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