The Chinese Sensitive Leaf,

Discovered by a celebrated Physician and eminent Professor of Botany and Chemistry, named Zaphiriatra, of China; afterwards introduced into other parts of the Continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible Foreigner.

Sold by George Cheese, 83, Union Street, Borough, London.

ITS qualities are so numerous and so extraordinary, that it renders a clear explanation quite impossible, indeed they cannot be credited or comprehended, but by experimental investigation. By its sympathetic properties it discloses the disposition of the Gentleman or Lady on whose hand it is placed, and gives a general description of their person. It is a phenomenon well worthy the inspection and patronage of every Amateur of Natural Curosities, and will introduce much towards the pleasing amusement of the sociable and fashionable world.

The small and well known Sensitive Plant has long excited considerable curiosity and interest in the public mind, but the delicacy of its exotic requires the perpetual assiduity of the skilful gardener, and the artificial heat of the hot-house; while this leaf defies the fury of the chilling blast, and retains its sensibility when bereft of every vital source of preservation. Though it is not the design of the vender to inforce an explicit dependence on the following descriptive conclusion, yet some reliance may be placed, as its operations are so various on different persons; and he can assert, without any exaggeration, that he has repeatedly witnessed those corroborating effects produced among his acquaintances; however, the chief object now in view of novelty and amusement, will certainly be attained. There are two leaves, the smallest for the ladies, to be placed in the palm of the left hand, as being nearest to the heart.

If a Choleric Person, the leaf rolls up and inclines towards the wrist. Such persons are of a slender make, strong voice, not easily controlled, and of good understanding. It is this noble character that inspires with courage and intrepidity and military heroes. Ladies of this description, like change of objects, and are very susceptible of love.

If a sanguine Person, the leaf curls up hastily and leaves the hand. He is a ruddy complexion, is cheerful and easy in his manners, fond of and encourages the refinements of art and elegancies of life; is partial to the chace, and joins with alacrity the youthful party in their most animated diversions. The ladies differ but little, except in adding those engaging qualities which make them truly facinating.

If a reserved melancholy person, the leaf moves but slowly on the hand. He is generally of the middle stature, and rather stout; in company thoughtful, and often is not collected enough to give a suitable answer; but his judgment upon most subjects is very correct, and deliberately determined; he is circumspect in his deportment, and aware of deception whenever it is attempted. There are few ladies of this disposition; but the superior intellect of such will more than recompence their partial want of hilarity.

If a Phlegmatic Person, the leaf forms a circle, and so remains. Is of a dark complexion, and rather tall; he is sensible, and hears with out mistrust what is told him; of few words, and his spirits are seldom much elated or depressed by common occurrences. Ladies are the same as in the preceding description.

The leaves, if used with care, and afterwards inclosed in a book, will remain unaltered by climate, uninjured by inspection, and unimpaired by time.