LIBR iRY OF CONGRESS. 51 i CA. Stomach Worker. .Mind Worker. Healthy Worker Idler. Scrofula, Tumors, Pyspepsia, Nerv- Reason, Cheeirol- Uncleanness, Vulgar- v, Rheuma- ous Affections, Pa- nes ranee, Un- tism, Gout, Apo- ralysis, Consump- Prosperity, Happi- happiness, Dissipa- plexy, Early Death, tion — Insanity. ness — Long Life. ! tion, Want — Crime. HEALTH AND CHARACTER: DIRECTIONS FOR THEIR IMPROVEMENT — . . tt. BnrKXiT, 141 Eighth St. New l'ork is NOTICES, much ability, so much that is estimable and worthy of note, the book is certain to provoke -Brighton l>aihj \ 5ft»e I itand the human nature which passes before them daily, ve can, nil Dr. Minims' volume — North British Daily Mail, Glasgow. - tins voluminous bonk, while < very page isrephte with gcientific observations that at < oneof the lnoel Interesting and valuable publications produced in modern times. — ■i don. of tin- most Important contributions to the science of physiognomy, which has appeared for inj hundred nsefoJ observations, ilhihtrated bv a large number of wood-cuts. r and simple in style, an 1 well worth its coBt.-TAf City Press, London. button to t iuy is the most important that has appeared for - much that is valuable and interest in -{"in this work, and we hope it will attain a large circulation in tin- country, i.s it i- Calculated to be useful to the beginner as well as to the advanced student m pin The Ikiybrtak, Lon and a great traveller, well versed in science in its various departments, hi. st Interesting lecturers we have. There is nothing in this book which offends It is a harmless as well as a valuable contribution to literature, and one which should b< in the library "f every student ol human nature, every phrenologist and physiognomist.— Human Nature, . Is life to the study of physiognomy, and for this purpose has travelled overall partu of the Inited 8tates and Europe. He has produced a book embodying the. result of a vast n> in that universally useful science, physiognomy. The result is a pleasant book, struct, and enlighten the mind, and purify the affections. The Rock, London (a religious work, whilst a treatise on physiognomy, is something far more ; it embodies the reBult of nearly : stud} and observation by the author. This we may sav, the student of anatomy would 1,arn "• Blmms. With an industry, which it is to be hoped the sale of this book will amply tor has taken his subjects for illustration from every quarter of the globe, and man. but also from members Of the brute creation. — The T-mperanceSt.tr. London. »ve noticed a certain correspondence between the configuration of living character or disposition possessed by them; and that this correspondence should n in humanity is only what might be expected. Yet it cannot be denied that ['his work contains evidence of shrewd observation on the part of its i copmus illustrations of the subject-matter, by the portraiture of individuals tvorable or unfavorable, from the faces we meet, and vet, with this general . I aracter by the face, there are few who take the trouble to become acquainted • Inch underlie the s-ience of physiognomy. We are glad, therefore, to see a work on mm*, in which, while treating the Bubject in a scientific spirit, he seeks to make it interest the general reader. The style is good, the composition simple, and the lland. ik treating not only of noses and other features of the face, but of the - the bodily frame so con. luted to the mental and moral constitution of I, it may always be found to afford sure indications of what that mental i is It would unquestionably be of great Importance for any man to possess this itnik' the characters of all around him, and might bo the means oi wfety iu ave had mu.h pi. asure in reading l>r himms" book, and in looking at the many h it is illustrated. Tin re is m the hook unquestionably much of original and curious Oram that we can discover, and he can even til with his knowing hov -tates in ad meauing of its own -if we could only find them ■ nimled on this b.ii. f, are air upon to with on.- another, which is also quite true ; that . litud, ' rending < • us,- to those who • ol h log made scientific, which we think me a definite and useful which will be found Hi ,li Wiytllillg of the km I that lias tilth. ' I ■ li award c] i ui. li.- libra without r the use with bj bound . tho unary i BENJAMIN FRANKLIN— A Philosophical and Patient Face, evincing Small Physical Order and icortlty Economy. A RECORD OF THE HEALTH AND CHARACTER OF MARKED BY J. SIMMS, M.D. N. B. This book is intended only for whom it is marked; his or her state of health and how to improve it; or the manner of regaining it if lost. It points out also the weak traits of character and the best means of strengthening them; the excesses and the modes of re- pressing them. The pursuit for which a person is by nature best adapted; the conjugal or matrimonial partner most suitable to conduce to happy results, etc. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. Ki.V Dfi VAUGHN, AN EMINENT ENGLISHMAN. FACIAL MANIFESTATIONS OF THE FIVE FORMS. Mid indicated by Ho. 1, is the r< pits, ate Form II. the Tho- Thnt - t of the al . , by the lin< '•»' ntation of Form I the abdominal Form. I t'\ tin- lin< . iiml ln.iik. .1 2, ■ in. Btl Pons HI. the Mnsrulnran.l Fibroid Form. erinced by the else of that part of the face enclosed i abov< the lin< where Form V, the • nt. ii on the ti. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 3 I.— Abdominal Form- Large Abdomen, Wide Mouth, Round Clan, Puffed Cheeks and Lower Face, Abundance of Soft Flesh, Sttepy-Lookirtg Eyes, blow Movements, Boxirid Bxdld. Note.— The first two forms in this book belong to the vegetative department of man; all vegetable life digests, breathes, has circulation and some degree of warmth; the last three forms belong to the animal nature of mau, consisting of motion, strength and feeling. SUBDIVISIONS OF THE ABDOMINAL FORM. As nature has divided the abdominal form into two great departments, the stomach and liver, it is well to recognize and follow that natural division in analyzing character; but the true student of nature will make no divisions where nature * has none. When the tkmaeh predominates in action and strength over the liver, in mankind, the cheeks appear sunken, the temples are always somewhat and sometimes greatly sunken, the skin of the face slightly discolored in patches, the white of the eyes yellowish, the mind is undecided, irressolute, gloomy, irritable, dissatisfied, uneasy, hard to please, illhumored, grave, seri- ous, solemn, demure, easily disheartened, wanting in energy, pensive, melancholic, readily discouraged, always more blithe and joyous on pleasant days, and greatly affected by the weather and the surroundings. In an organization where the liver is relatively stronger and more active than the stomach, the skin is of good color, the white of the eye presents a firm, clear appearance, cheeks plump, step elastic and fit m, lull temples and the skin of them clear and well filled with red blood ; the mind is contented, of good cheer, free find easy, youthful del onair, vivacious, jocose, sprightful, lively and prompt. All of the other forms are subdivided and the divisions are explained under their appropriate headings. 1. Nearly devoid of vitality; a thin skeleton. 2. The digestive and assimilative organs are very weak; hence liable to wear out prema- turely; are wanting in the social element; would appreciate a secluded country residence better th-an city life, or animal enjoyment; delicately made, easily annoyed; there is far too much exsicati n and drainage in this system. 3. Possess an nustored, meagre, spare, frame, with an insufficient stock of life-power, the secernent and excretory tunctions are torpid; the mental efforts may be rapid but they lack rastainment and vigor — are uneasy and apt to worry over trifles. 4. Lack flesh and blood, and suffer hell when digesting, which causes tenuity of figure; deficient in vital energy; care littlo for physical ease, yet with plenty of sleep and hus- bandiug the nutrient strength may accomplish much good work, and eventually gain in flesh and become more genial and placid. 5. Having adequate nutritive juice and vegetative life for usual pursuits, are thereby qualified to endure much, although slightly made; dinner is not *hat such minds worship; likely to overdo. 6. Happily balanced in the nourishing and supplying department; are neither too fleshy nor too thin; the vegetative and digestive forces are amply capable of furnishing a fair amount of nourishment; such systems require excellent care. 7. Have vital juices required for ordinary exertion, fraught with a fair share of life force; capacitated to enjoy animal pleasures and comforts, yet excess would soon break sach a body down. 8. The roral secretions suffice with judicious use to carry this frame through all neces- sary and useful undertakings; although not bulky and massive, yet the metal is of good quality; can work off flesh as rapidly as take it on; usually busy. 9. The fullness, moisture, and plentitude displayed in this figure, are indicative of mag- netic sociality and companionship, if circumstances are favorable; are well nourished and enabled to relish well the material things of earth. 10. Such systems produce an abuudance of rich, nourishing blood, giving promethean life and vitality; hardships, trials and the frowns of fortune are endured nobly; often fond of ease, yet position in life and surrounding conditions may not admit of much leisure. 11. Burdened with too much soft flesh, lymph rheum, serum, water, and bid fair to be- come more corpulent and plethoric; fond of aquatics; often relish eating, drinking, and the pleasures of the senses; not so healthy and strong as the plump appearance denotes; slow to anger. 12. All such persons drink quite freely of water or other liquids; extremely succulent, juicy, corpulent, and obese, with an unusual inclination to become more lymphatic, ventri- cose, fleshy, embonpoint, and constitutionally averse to motion and labor, unusually genial and contented; not easily excited, yet dreadful in wrath when angered; persons of this type are often heard to say, "If you don't wish to be run over, get out of my way;" and thus they feel immoderately; quite magnetic; look keenly to self-interests. The diseases to which this form is most liable, are: fatty degeneration of the heart, liver and kidneys; water in the chest — from which Charles James Fox died; he, and others mentioned below, had a marked predominance of the abdominal form; inflammation of the bowels, which caused the death of David Hume; tumors — Thomas Crawford had tumor in the eye; dropsy — of which died Queen Anne, John Bell, James Hogg and Bayard Taylor; Scrofula — which afflicted Samuel Johnson, as did dropsy; gout— from which died Milton, William Pitt, son 4 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. of the Farl of Chatham, Robert Peel, W. Congreve, Thomas Gray, and the same disease afflie: |] and Bourgeon; morbid drowsiness and excess of sleep— as in Crassus, the rich i distinguished and rery fat Roman; cutaneous ancesthesia, or impaired sensation; apo- which died Henry L, Emperor of Germany, Don Alphonso VI., of Leon and w Henry, Joseph of Paris, Charles II., of England, George I.; Wm. Penn fits, which impaired his intellectual faculties, six years before he died; Ddolph; Catharine II., James Deacon Hume, Cabanis, Malpigi, Raniazzini, Audra; right, of Maiden, England, weighed 648 pounds, was 5 feet 9 and one-half inches mely abdominal, always subject to inflammation in the legs, and fevers— he died ofmi r al 30 years of age; he had a remarkable appetite and drank a gallon of beer each day; by oeonpatton a grocer; miliary fever, inflammations and carbuncles often afflict rm; Henry VIII. of England, had many of the latter, and he and William the Con- queror w< re highly abdominal — the latter died partly from enormous fat. A. Take oare to masticate slowly plenty of plain, easily digested food, and wash it down with c pious potations of water. After meals throw the bpdy into an easy chair, with the :. and induce sleep; or, lie down to rest and take it easy. All slim literary men i illy n quire to Let the system often fall into a state of repose. When a child's abdo- iii*ti Is r. lativily small and "weak, restrain and curtail his studies, and all exercise of a Dt oharaeter; but stimulate the eating and drinking tendencies. Avoid every thing that Interferes with the cultivation of good temper. Keep the mind serene and free from dis- turbing passions. Attending totheso hints, Nature will round out the slight figure and abol- Isfa the straight Unas and angles of the thin form, giving as much of the abdominal form as is necessary for the canalisation of the faculties. 1 Keep tin 1 mouth closed, the eyes and ears wide open; sleep on a hard mattress, never six hours in the twenty-four; restrain the eating and drinking tendencies to the Utmost point, short of imitating the Frenchman's horse which just died on attaining to the • ol livii g on one blade of grass each day. Avoid milk, beer, sweet wine, fresh beef, r and butter, as well as all oleagenous and carbonaceous substances. Use water for drink. Work earnestly with limbs and mind; cultivate the society of lively, act- uprightly persons, who will, by the power of sympathy, assist in overcoming the torpor of your mind. Like Cobb, the famous pugilist, exercise as he did when he went to Scot- land to fight Molyneux; or as Captain Barclay, who steamed off 33 lbs. of his carcase in a walking match of 1,000 miles. A Leith merchant climbed every morning to the top of Ar- thur's Seat, a hill N22 feet high, about 3 miles from Leith, and thus succeeded in reducing his corpulent physique. Doctor Cheyne, of London, got rid of 140 lbs. of flesh, and lived t<> a good old age, by restraining his appetite and taking a good deal of exercise. Let these be encouraging examples. By such means one will not only reduce superabundant flesh, but will also improve the beauty of person, and if to these moderatives are added friction ol the body, it will greatly help the desired reduction, and at the same time pre- tl,« system from gout and apoplexy. The secretions will be duly proportioned, fatty redundancy removed or prevented, the skin rendered smooth and elastic, and the complexion will become soft, clear and wholesome. II-— Thoracic Form, Lmy Capacious, Cheekbones Prominent, Throat Full, rchile the Abdomen and Brain are comparatively Small; Pyriform, or inverted Pear-shaped Body. SUBDIVISIONS OF THE THORACIC FORM. Nature divided the Thoracic Form into ihe Heart and Lungs. As the lungs make the 1,1 ' arterial or light red. and in that condition it is found in the arteries, it follows that and their power is represented by the arteries and the amount of light red blood item The signs Nature gives when the lungs are predominant over the lit red lips, light colored and healthy skin, with red cheeks when young; 1 cheek bones; animated look, joyous countenance, sprightly step; !• r li .it. rminate, excitable, transitional, mobile, brisk, vivacious, bustling, astir, isinees-like. When the AeoH predominates in power and activity over the • veini will be prominent and full on the hands and elsewhere; sallow or pale ly step; old look; a studious, reflective cast of mind; slow messed ,,f greet energy when under way; are somewhat profound and 8U8- IW< is. The venous system is stronger thau the av trt is relatively more powerful than the lungs. 1 '" ,M »»«' circulation bearing dose resemblance to the snail and sloth, henoe th< timidity and bick-a-duisical pansiveni Pti^e nature, constantly take cold, and are thus unprotective and de- l-stirring not electric, with fluttering and irregular poise; respiration hurried and imperfect; I by midden changes of temperature; difficulties look like mountains; pen- Slt< .n I plod ling rcnlation being poor it renders the skin i naetive ami unhealthy; are sub- t-n feel wearied, an 1 can find no better life-preserver than the will . HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 5 5. The lungs and the vascular system are not very strong, liable to a cough, too cold for the Arctics; neither very tough nor voluptuous; dispirited when overworked. 6. The arterial and breathing forces are moderate; are neither as warm as a chicken nor cold like a frog; the warlike tendency is not a controlling impulse in this nature. 7. Have neither large nor powerful chest; are well equipoised between listlessness and intense ardor, yet quite active at times when aroused. 8. Enjoy physical action very well, yet can govern the desire for excitement; with active passions and sturdy impulses, and rather easily elated by success. 9. The element of air enters largely into this system; with care will not be subject to lung consumption; aspiring mentally, and bent on accomplishing high aims; hard to foil. 10. This respiration is full, deep and invigorating; an elastic, springy, active frame, with tirm muscles and bones, which give great activity of body and mind; not easily overcome and will not submit to others or circumstances until compelled; joyous and youthful in body, and aspiriDg and impulsive in mind, with an indomitable eaergy that ever pushes one forward to greater tasks and nobler efforts. 11. In one with such enormous strength of heart and lungs, all impure air and noxious gases are highly inimical to life, because- they are so largely taken into the blood that they poison it in a large degree; fond of active pleasures in open air; easily elated by success; generally good feeling, yet high tempered when aroused to anger; rather warm, glowing and eloquent, and at times profound and argumentative; more intense, zealous and ardent than discriminating or logical; a mind incited by many momentary and good motives, and will grow better with age. 12. This may be appropriately termed the aeriform, from this life depending largely upon the atmosphere and .a congenial climate; such breathe much and have great strength of heart and lungs, surcharged with electricity; full of vigor and energy; are volatile and fluctuating, zealous, ardent, confident, magnanimous, generous, animated, elastic, playful, imaginative, fond of amusements; great elation of spirit at times, which is the prelude to days of darkness; have warm attachments and great love of physical action, field sports and the intense excitement of crowded cities and business life; overflowing with courage. The tendency of this form is to the following diseases: hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart and other diseases of that organ; Bright's disease of the kidneys, as in George Peabody, Charles Dickens and Napoleon III. ; pneumonia, pleurisy, cerebral and pulmon- ary congestion; inflammation of the lungs, and rupture of the heart, as in George II., and Maffat the Irish revivalist. A. Run, ride, row a boat, climb hills, mountains and church steeples. Dr. Baynard, of Bath (England) had weak lungs, and living on low ground, he became consumptive, if not in confirmed phthisis; but he cured himself and became at least in this respect strong and heal- thy by almost constant riding. Fly, then, from the sea-level and seek the mountain heights; wal kerect and forego serious thinking, and give yourself up to amusing thoughts, or the con- versation of agreeable friends; use both bathing and friction of the chest, and it will certainly expand as any effect will follow its cause. Read aloud an hour every day; sing, if possess- ing any ear for music, and breath deeply all the air possible. Use dumb-bells, play at shuttlecock if you can find an antagonist, and tight a shadow rather than remain passive. B. The very intensity of the fires within this form may destroy the life they were in- tended to preserve. If, therefore, this form is too energetic, burning up too much material through the size and powerful action of the lungs and heart, live much within doors, creeping into the cellar rather than up to the garret; sit still for some time daily, and pros- ecute intellectual studies. Eat heartily, chiefly vegetables, avoiding animal food and fer- mented liquors. Invite sleep and shun all occasions of excitement; but especially keep away from the activities of war, and whatever and every kind of strife. III.— Muscular and Fibrous Form. This type Broad raUier than tall, the Xeck short, the Forehead low, the Nose flat, the Ear short, the Eyes prominent, the Wrinkles on the Face deep and perpendicular. SUBDIVISIONS OF THE MUSCULAR FORM. A person having the involuntary muscles (which are those not subject to the will, such as those of the heart, lungs, respiration and stomach) more powerful than the voluntary (those muscles which move by the will) have relatively small hands and feet, wide head and jaws, short ears, large full, thick body, short, tapering limbs, quick of motion, not fond of man- ual labor, high temper, acute, keen, crafty, cutting, piquant, fond of music and dancing, averse to persevering study, prone to ardent love of the opposite sex; with bias for business and social enjoyments. In persons where the voluntary are relatively larger than the involuntary muscles, the individual has rather large frame, limbs, hands; spare body; flat chest; narrow, long, high head; long ears; possessed of considerable strength; has a tendency to gloomy forebodings; fond of traveling, if not obliged to walk; emotional, quiet in manners, unobtrusive, patient, cordial, warm-hearted, yet philosophical and profound. 1. There is scarcely any muscle in this frame; harmless as a butterfly, useless as last year's rainbow, would not kill a flea or outrun a snail if possible to help it, but would yield to every whim of everyone rather than make the least exertion — laziness personified. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. are very weak and feebly braced; the good Lord only knows for what this ighing and groaning, weak and spasmodic in all ,bis frame to labor, possessing little strength, yet feel stronger |y dogs the mental nature. § i deplete d trom lack of proper exercise, are master of gome strength, tfa LitUe for great efforts; often feel relaxed, unstrung, enervated, on w< ary. . is required this thin frame cannot excel; at one period of ,hanoe did not take sufficient exercise; may exhibit con- . yel are unfit fci heavy manual labor; not very powerful, though with due sufficient muscular power for every day undertakings; slender and narrow 1 .1., D excited are very active; should guard well against taking heavy •h • f.iir amount of muscle; naturally tough enough for common exertion, unfit t-r the heavy drudgeries, and should abjure them; may profitably engage in ,-, i u ht i.i.-ht.il employment. implish quite well, or strike a severe blow; the body and the shoul- ders are sufflcinr. physical Btamina; are more graceful than brawny. sereis an excellent share of vigor in these muscles, perhaps have been overtaxed with m B or dons loo mnoh work first and last, and from that reason the infirmities irlii-r; instinct with considerable activity and native strength. Oyolopean muscles, fraught with more strength than it is well to use; a Tigoro-. tion, full of Bturdiness and pith; are capable of much physical exertion; i with strength and clearness of mind; are intense and fearless, with an opinion on eTer y B politic and wise to always freely express all of those ideas. II. Wonderf a I muscular strength girds this adamantine frame, and invigorates the great powers of physical endurance; rarely feel tired; likely slow to anger, but when aroused or lion force wells up sufficient to overcome all opposition; think far more is ever altered. U. [he pro ligious force, spring and tension reposing in these muscles, fibres and sinews enables one to work and think almost perpetually without breaking down. A Hercules in - an 1 s ilf-will; a natural miguetizer; when opposed will go contrary to the de- . 1 opinions of others; are eager, fervent, intense, penetrating and capable of strong Dents; if educated, are a bold thinker. Inclined to remoUisseinent, especially red, - Inflammatory softening of the brain, of which Mendelssohn died; cramps; neu- i nt- iheumatum; muscular exhaustion; bilious colic, of which latter Zichary Taylor troks Henry Torrens, an Adjutant General of the British Army, received a sun- id intermittent, remittent and other fe vers; Alexander the Great died of a fever, u tremely muscular; Phillip III., the Hardy, died of a fever, also Leopold II., Oliver Oromwell; Alexander I., Emperor of ltussia, died from intermittent fever; Harj I died Of I fever; also Lord Thomas Fairfax, Lord Byron died from malarial fever; : y. which caUM i the death of that remarkably muscular and strong man, Giovanni linal Wolsey, Henry Havelock, David Livingston, Brigham Young. remedy Is exercise. Take it early in the morning, say from 6 uutil 7 in iriy in winter as it is light. Let it be walking, riding, running, jumping, iuli-1.. .,r, lifting, or playing at any active game. Sponge the body from with eold water the first thni}.' every morning, then rub the skin quite dry, and brush it thorns [hlj until it glows. Take plain food and avoid all kinds of pastry and con- ; lee, puddings, preserves, pickles and sweetmeats. Let no day pass without time in the open air. but allow rest suffich nt. Cyrus understood the • Djfth when he mads it ■ law among the Persians that no one should ■ 1' it, it becoming too thin under this regimen, exercise 1 n. • u in this degenerated age have more muscle than brain or body in ■ oid "1 all the forms tins is perhaps the least likely to require restraint. But li vidua] maj have been s person strong to labor physically, and inuured to earn the if ol brawny arms; by good luck may have been left a fortune, BmataneeS may dean it desirable to Income Pofter, more refined and intel- ■ ■' — o> hut t . reverse the regimen prescribed above uuder A. Exer- •id thinking, and seek recreation in those lighter pas- times Which d< •' and deuoaey rather than strength. IV. Osseous or Bony Form. . Wrists, and Knuckles Fromimnt, . OMong, 8qit <>■<■ Make, • M\ [8ION8 OF THE BONE POBM. ooncsmay ader two general heads, namely: the Short and the Long. >>ben the bones aro (A4 ,',.»•(, the hands are short sn 1 thick, shoulders massive, HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 7 wide and square < a word of caution may be appropriately introduced here; when the per- son is thin aud the bone form appears predominant, and the neck is long, with very droop- ing shoulders, running down from each side of the neck similar to the roof of a house each side of the ridge, such persons have the muscular form predominating over the bony form and may be and generally are dishonest); large square chin; jaws heavy and broad; brow full immediately over the eyes; person of medium height or short, and the character that this condition and form of body gives is a tendency to speculate ia cattle, live stock, lands, real estate, and to engage in manufacturing, mechanical jobbing, contracting and other heavy industries where trading is joined with mechanism. Loruj, slim bones make the figure tall, relatively slim, with broad shoulders, long, straight fingers, brow projecting im- mediately above the eyes; the mind takes the direction of nature, philosophy and science combined; therefore they have talent for geology, philosophy, zoology, physiology, com- parative anatomy, natural history anthropology, physiognomy, mathematics, chemistry, botany, astronomy, and become good naturalists, reformer?, generally free thinkers; Prof. Richard Owen, Charles Darwin, Prof. Fawcett. 11. P., Dr. Wilder, Gen. Sherman, John Sherman, Prof. Morse, Lafayette Washington, Jefferson, Walter Scott, Lincoln, each being relatively very tall, and represent this last division of the bone form. 1. An iusignitieant looking little mortal, as restless and unstable as a leaf driven by the wind, are given to trifling pursuits and " pernickety " ways. 2. The bones being thin and dwarf-like, as they are here, render one more active than enduring; the burdens of life would rest heavily on such a tiny creature; many bright fan- cies lure this mind onward. 3. This is a frail, delicate frame, with small hands and small feet; very little exertion wearies this person; softness and failure of strength mark this form as harmless and de- fenseless-are stirring, spry, smart, nimble, agile and light footed. \. Quite weak in bone power, if thin would be spindle-shanked; more of the earthy would enable this person to engage more profitably in the world's great enterprises; are a sylph-like, graceful figure, full of fine thoughts, images, and sparkling ideas, more impres- sible than impressive. 5. Nature formed this structare more for a fine thoughtful occupation than to plod or toil as a hewer of wood or drawer of water; are active, bri^k, quick, and ever on the alert; more given to pleasant than to vigorous thoughts, with images more glowing than sublime. 6. The bones of this organism are not very large; this frame exhibits more grace than power; may be assiduous aud diligent, but to drudge or drone away time does not befit this nature; are alive, vivacious, spirited and in earnest. 7. The osseous frame in this body is fairly well developed, sufficient to sustain it in ordi- nary efforts; can accomplish much mental or physical labor; neither inert nor over assidu- ous; not apt to lag or loiter when there is on hand something useful to accomplish. 8. Excellent bone structure; can bear up under great trials, and suffer patiently without sinking; keenly alive to the useful and practical which frees this mind from vague theories and lends stability to its projects. 9. The bones are strong, of good texture, not liable to fracture, and are a permanent fund for the support of this character; can use the framework to advantage; charged with natu- ral solidity of mind, continuance, fortitude, mettle, toughness, and when well can bear great labor or trouble without siuking, and if rightly brought up will prove useful in society. 10. Have considerable ability to grapple with difficulties, more solid than showy, may not •fidget and bustle about so nimbly as persons with lighter bones, yet when entering the heavy industrial departments, or any of the useful avenues of life, will be certain to go steadily, perhaps slowly to the consummation of the project; have a strong constitution and a frame in which the bones are not easily broken; unalterable, efficient, steadfast, and can- not be readily influenced by other minds. 11. Capable of enduring camel-like; very little rest refreshes this long frame; slow to start and never particularly agile; ever undrooping, unintermitting and indefatigable when once fully interested; quite determined and inflexible in general intentions; plain, practical and direct, with a clear, far seeing mind. 12. Here are extremely large, long, rocky, infrangible bones, which give a tall, lank, dry, husky, sapless appearance; this supernal and stalwart frame accompanies large hands and large feet, and renders one slow to think and act, yet causes this person to be thorough, grave, philosophical, meditative and metaphysical; not so well favored, graceful, spruce, or handsome as some, yet none are more fixed, indefeasible or undeviating; can endure pain with calmness; liable to be obstinate under great excitement. The bones when pre- dominant lay one open to chronic rheumatism ; morbid state of the spleen, liver, stomach and bowels; colds of which Francis Bacon and Washington died; vitiated secretions; im- paired digestion, flatulence, constipation, piles, periostitis, ostitis, enlargement of joints, granular degeneration; gravel, which afflicted Walter Scott very much; stone, one of which was found after death in Sir Thomas Adams, which weighed twenty-five ounces; disorders of the bladder, one of which caused the death of Newton, whose bone form was regnant. A. Exercise much, but not to excess, in slow, heavy labor, performed in sunlight. That this develops the bones may be witnessed in the hands and bones of every laborer accus- tomed from youth to heavy outdoor employment. Men born and reared in London, Glas- g HEALTH AND CHARACTER. cow Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, and other large cities, especially manufacturing towns, are usually short, small-boned and very often bandy or calliper-legged. These de- from the sun being so much obscured by the smoke and fog that the bone growth I . For Bimilar reasons there are more cripples and persons of stunted and crooked growth in London, 1 1 I Minburgh, Liverpool, Manchester and Copenhagen than else- where in Britain or Europe. These cities, from their insular position, mostly near the sea, huv.- many olondj and rainy day*; besides being so densely built and smoky as materially to inUrv. p| tin- rays of the sun. Hence the bones ot the inhabitants bom and grown in those cities in generally small and weak, the spines and legs apt to growincurvated and crooked. All nocturnal annuals have relatively small bones, as the fox, coon, opossum, etc., that it .hit tly after sunset. So are such specimens as Ihe burrowing animals— the mM.it, marmot, mink, musk-rat, beaver, common rat, mole—all of which are more or less hid from sunlight ■ great part of their time. If too rich or too lazy for manual labor, or In a sedentary pursuit, ride on horseback through the open country, leaving all Eadfl at home, and receiving the full blessing of the sunlight. And the advice is— use By vagi table and farinaceous food; this contains lime and the phosphates necessary to the formation of bone, whereas animal food contains little or no bone material. The largest animals are vegetarian; while the carnivorous, as the lion, tiger, lynx, etc., secure bone material by crushing and devouring the bones as well as the flesh of their prey. Those races of the human family that subsist almost wholly on fish and meat, as the Esquimaux and Lapps, are short and small-boned in comparison with the Russians, Swedes and Nor- Drink calcareous water. Avoid everything that tends to chill the body or im- rirenlation, such as damp, cold, or dark rooms, thin cotton or linen clothing, light shoes and tight dresses, and maintain a free circulation of the blood with fair natural warmth. B, If the bones are becoming large and the the mind sluggish, as is evinced by dullness of apprehension and want of sensitiveness, forego both walking and horse-riding, perform ■romotion in railway cars; sit and study much in shady places. Whenever exercising let it be in some light, active work or games, with lively, small-boned, talkative companions; attend theatres, lectures, and exhibitions where brilliant scenes are witnessed and excite- ment abounds. Visit museums and art galleries; devote the leisure hours to reading, and never walk out, unless it be after sunset. Thus may one quicken the sensational part of the system and check an excess of bone growth. V.— Brain and Nerve Form. Reialivtly Large Head, Spare Pyriform Face, Slender Neck and Body, Quick, Nervous Movement, Rapidity of Speech, Hungry Look. SUBDIVISION OF THE BRAIN AND NERVE FORM. This form is divided by nature into motion and sensation. In those having the nerves of StoHon n-liitiv. ly stronger and more active than those of sensation, the nose will be wide at the end; thick skin; lower face and back head wide when compared with the forehead; : v looking eyes; heavy, strong, and slow in motion; gait swinging from side to side; ears and lips thick; usually low, wide build; these persons are dull in learning; gifted with in- re natural common sense than polish or acquired habits; not fanciful; slow, but gener- ally correct jadgsent of physical things; slow to anger, yet terrible aad severe in rage; little for spiritual subjects, and think more of this than the next life; prosy and plod- ding, yet stiona when slotted. UMSation where the serves o/ sensation predominate over those of motion, as they do whan the skin is thin, forehead relatively broad, nose prominent and thin at the syss, thin Anger nails, the person has an over sensitive nervous system, and is very seats In the special sense of feeling, and fond of that which appeals to the Mil start Into n. w enterprises and soon weary of them; imaginative, tasty and can learn mued hour. Overwork and constant thought must, if possible, be avoided, the cowardly rascal disease seizing first aud chiefly the weak parts of the body, to preclude which one should endeavor to keep every organ, but specially the blood itself, in a strong and vitalized condition. If the memory begins to fail, the strength to decline, the mind to wander, change the place of residence and mode of living; take a lesson from migratory birds; seek a cooler climate in summer and a warmer in Winter; eat and drink what agrees best with the stomach, and thou wilt find thy symptons more tending towards soundness and health. Cultivate kind and virtuous dispositions. Bear in mind that the possession of fear and anger weakens the heart, deranges the nervous system, impedes perspiration, hinders the proper action of the bowels, and prevents healthful secretions and excretions throughout the entire frame. With an adamantine will determine to gain a perfect command over the angry passions; resolve to conquer every fear, and allow no weakening gloom or ex- treme anxiety to burrow within. As strenuous exertion is required to break an ugly colt, so does it demand unyielding resolution to manage a fractious spirit. Sadness banish, but hope and joy cultivate; for these exert a pre-eminent power in preserving health and lon- gevity as well as on worldly prosperity and advancement. The cause of life-force is, how- ever, cheerfulness, and also its consequence, and will be promoted by all the means al- ready mentioned. To these may be added, although already implied: keep much in the sunlight; avoid dark, dank and ill-ventilated places, eschewing all useless demands on the vital forces, and cherishing the hope of a happy immortality. So may health shed its en- nobling influence over many years of useful and health-inspiring life. R. As no one sutlers from an over-abundance of health, except those who abuse it for immoral purposes, it is unnecessary to give directions for its inhibition. The abuse of such a blessing is a transgression against all law, human and divine. For signs and principles of the faculties see "A New Physiognomical Chart," also "Na- ture's Revelations of Character or Physiognomy, illustrated," by J. Simms, M. D. Philovita.-Love of Life. 1. Care naught for life and often premeditate suicide; look upon death aa a relief from the toils and cares of life; would like to be obliterated if it could be done with- out pain; the anxieties of life to thee are a great burden. 2. Have a feeble hold upon life, and would give up readily under disease or injury ; care little for life and have ~££-Q-. no honor about being blotted out, for it is a p 1 "-""-* ^^^ ■ ■■■ w*a*ej ne> thought to this mind. *^nr.=— -^ — Jj^-C^* 3. Enjoy life, yet have no anxiety about living; if Turtle— Great Tenacity of life, diseased or low in sickness, would not care which way the scale of life turns; cannot with- stand much ill health; occasionally the thoughts of death steal over the mind and cause a cold chill and a shudder, which are only momentary. 4 Rather stolid and indifferent about life or death; gifted with some, though no great tenacity of life; would like to live for friends and in order to improve, aside from which to thee it is of small moment when the soul departs from the body. 5. Under great trials and perplexities life becomes a burden and the world a sea of trouble and clouds, void of a ray of attraction or pleasure; strong temptations to suicide arise, but a sense of religious duty will likely prevent its accomplishment. 6. Desire to continue in life and be exempt from death; to eDJoy life and be in a state of happiness, yet have no fear of dying; this mind is a vivid, burning, active, alive one, con- taining fire, and has fair ability to resist disease and will only give up to extra pressure. 12 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 7. Have a firm grip of life as if in living earnest, and beat back the waves of disease with 1 vigorous will and yield only when compelled; value life considerably on account of the enjoyment! and for what aid "can be afforded friends; live more for friends than for self. ling to th«- vitol spark or flame with strength and cohesion, resisting death with con- Mideral : .lity: have un elastic, resilent, tensile nature not easily yielding to what- ^oul from body; dislike the thoughts of annihilation, yet are very full of suffering In one way and another, so that occasionally for a few moments, not to be, iffrooshlo to the feelings, but soon a little rest and refreshment causes thee to grasp as freely as ever for the breath of life 9. One to value life and its privileges quite fully, yet in unhappy, tired and tried mo- ments fed to wish dentil, yet as it approaches will shrink from it considerably horrified; if l Injured would rally, revive and survive if there was a shadow of chance for recov- ery . will never yield until body and soul are tornassunder; well stocked with positive vita, ive all the essential will and grasp on life to keep above ground a long time. U< Possessing the vilnlis and the desire to exist and continue to live, and the other nec- essary belongings that contribute to life, it follows that such persons cling to and battle for life h'ke a bear, pnma, lion, tiger, wolf, cat, or snake; will not yield while a drop of blood remains; have great toughness of life-power; cling to life with a steel will; capable of enduring what would kill others; will come to and continue breathing while a shadow of life remains. 11. Are fully determined to live as long as others can be seen, and will cling to this earth rather than trust to the chances in another; not pleased with the thought of dying; would hardly be ready to depart this life, much less to be no more; the death rattle is the most horrible noise to thine ears, and the word dead is the most solemn and sad of thy vocabu- lary ; will cling to life even if it be filled with pains and trials; attach unbounded import- ance to the privilege of existing, 12. Enormous tenacity of life, remarkably afraid of death, shocked at the idea of anni- hilation, exert a wondeiful amount of will against disease and the approach of death; ever unwilling 'to die; would rather breathe in the greatest pain than pass through the agonies of death, and will never yield until life is wrenched away and the soul obliged to leave the body. A. To cultivate the love of life one should first learn to be of service to themselves and others, and have some noble aim for which to live; for he who lives for self and sensual IN will soon cloy upon the latter and weary of the first, and then to him there is nothing more attractive in this world; but he who each day finds some one he may aid in thought, word, or deed, and learns some valuable idea, opens day by day new attractions for life and new encouragements to bear manfully the sorrows, labors and pains of this world; but still higher and nobler becomes the man who learns that this world is the great nursery wherein minds are trained, nurtured, strengthened, and wisely or illy prepared for the spiritual eternity; and hence lives each day that he may add intelligence, goodness, Bipeiie— l and wisdom to unfolding spiritual power and the everlasting soul; which is a reward that shall last and be imparted to others and bless self throughout all eternity; regard s. -lf-protection as a duty that every individual owes to society, friends, the promotion of Intelligence, progress of the world and of his own spiritual growth and culture, that should render life ■ pleasure and increase one's desire to fulfill life's high duties in a man- ner honorable to our friends and all fellow-kind, and the truest improvement and most aoble st rvice that can be bestowed on self and others by leading a life of virtue, goodness, industry, and spiritual improvement. !'• Bear In mind that Ufa for its own sake becomes a wretched burthen, and live more fof the 04 \t life and leas for this iphere; and when once fully convinced beyond a doubt of ility that so-( all d death xs only a happy change to a brighter, better world than ta thou wilt lose all that fear of that misnomer, "death," and the inordinate ■ life will naturally abate, until the spirit will long to depart, when sent for, without the *. i regret. An imalimitationa lity. Animal Imitation. 1. Are an extreme oddity; largely resemble Peter, the Hermit of France, who Instigated the first crusade; anomaly, none such. Ither can mimic nor enter into the spirit or experience the feel- i attempt to represent; disinclined to portray existing iranoes; illyadapteafor the drsmatio profession; are a singular per- aesi of manner marks you as quaint and eccentric, fantas- ithic and unclasaioaL I • ry Little o opacity to work after a model; deficient in the mimetic pie or model; dislike to conform to others; have the fbeinA original; are yourself onaliooossions; peculiar in ways; never ap- ing oil • t fsaoX n. itly inclined to baoonformatory; to change, alter and de- ,r. ; find little worthy of imitation; feeble, descriptive and anecdotic kla the feelings, emotions and thoughts which occupy the HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 13 5. Cannot readily impersonate the cluracter of another; more original than imitative; not easy and soul-like in mimicry; bear an unmistakable individuality; ever inaugurating tentative projects: incapacitated for the fine arts. 6. To follow or tread in the footsteps of another is distasteful, yet when necessary, can strike in with, repeat or copy what is good; so evenly balanced in this respect that to copy minutely is as impossible as to be a nondescript; likely to give birth to many genuine ideas. 7. Take pleasure in witnessing pantomime, or caricature, yet are not an adept in either; to repeat verbatim is not your forte, so much as to alter the text, and likely to make it more interesting and instructive; may attempt to play the mocking-bird occasionally, and meet with a moderate degree of success; enjoy parody, travesty and burlesque. 8. Can imitate the useful in a fair degree, yet will never become distinguished as an actor; not an able mimic, and unless aided by great practice, would signally fail in attempt- ing to personate the voice, walk, gestures and Foetal expression of another; may adapt thy- self to some special kind of work and fill a valuable place in the world. 9. May not be competent to equal Chinese and Japanese sagacity in forming after a model; exhibit considerable skill in working after a pattern or following example; learn well whenever interested, and make the opinions and practices of other minds natural to your- self; in a telling way can take off eccentric and ridiculous mannerisms. 10. With practice would become a most excellent mimic; able to make the habits and views of others natural to yourself; apt to gesticulate when speaking; have considerable taste for art; if tr lined would att du excellence in transcription, reproduction, illustration, design and representation 11. When walking will often unconsciously assume the motions and gestures of those passing in view; prefer to do as others appear; describe and act well; take on the manners and customs of associates; fashionably inclined. 12. Learn quickly to imitate beast, bird, the ways, manners and gestures of others; apt to lose identity; with practice would become a good theatrical performer; expressive face; given to mimicry, repetition, ridicule, buffoonery; parrot-like. A. Strive and thoroughly persevere in endavorins> to imitate every useful, good and stylish person; attend theatrical representations and fashionable resorts; dress neatly, yet as nearly as possible like the prevailing custom; brush your hair, teeth and clothes,; black your shoes; arrange every article in your wardrobe to please the eye; move in good and styl- ish society; take lessons in drawing, painting, dancing and deportment, and endeavor to be genteel. B. Be thyself on all occasions; wear the clothes until they are wofn out, regardless of fashion; strive to vary, modify, alter, and make something unmatched; act strangely, pe- culiarly and unusually; establish an identity of thine own; endeavor to become a reality in- stead of an imitation. Physioelpidicity. Physical Hope. 1. Have no ground to expeot good or success; hopeless, melancholy and desperate. 2. The prospects of future good, pleasure or success are very dark and doubtful; with- out hope; inclined to relinquish all efforts to win future advantages and pleasures; ever conceiving coming evil and sorrows; little buoyancy. 3. Gloomy thoughts too often sully this mind, and render the circulation of blood slug-, glish, the pulse slow and weak, oppressive contraction or drawing of the heart, with a manifest chillness of the blood, which is communicated to the entire body, which shadows the spirits, dulls the wit, obscures the judgment, enfeebles the memory, beclouds the clear- ness of the soul, and causes the lamp of life to burn dimly. 4. This mind's star of promise has occasional clouds which intercept its light and cast a gloom over the whole being. Now and then bright prospects, for a brief time, dispel the mists of dejection and cheer stirs to full activity each bodily and every mental power; easily dispirited and cast down. 5. Are usually hopeful and expectant of success, but sickness or misfortune produces heaviness of heart and depression of feelings; are rarely either extremely hopeful or greatly melancholy; are usually cheerful, blithe and happy, yet not more so than is reasonable or allowable under the circumstances. 6. Given to look out for or expect something batter coming; are sanguine in waiting for some benefit, yet are rarely ever elated; too well balanced to sink to the armpit in the slough of despond, or to trust to a balloon, with confidence, in reaching the moon; seldom entertain warm and brilliant anticipations; hence are rarely stranded on the shore of dis- appointment. 7. Either in hopes and enthusiastic or hopeless and forlorn, according to the state of health or surrounding circumstances; are not entirely deficient in hope yet of ten experience gloomy and despondent feelings when exhausted by overwork, and then are miserable, though not despairing, yet occasionally quite melancholy and sad. 8. Ever looking forward to brighter days for more happiness; full of sanguine expect- ations, so that losses will not cause many tears to flow, for such a buoyant spirit will rise again with hope, confidence, trust, vigor and earnestness; a joyous, light soul, always look- ing on the bright side of life and its concomitants. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. !.d inclined to look forward to something good about to happen; one to benos are full of business, and can hardly comprehend how a person in idleness; are beckoned onward by glowing promises of future success ,ul is often lifted up to greater activity and more powerful strug- urrence to come; the blood and heat are universally diffused whole body by hope, which stands ready to encounter the difficulties that op- . r in life's pathway. inally cheerful because the sheet anchor of hope gives a gentle and sweet i the soul towards some bright object to come; have sufficient hope . 'it leas like en eagle, or if thou wouldst not fly so high and fall so low; rrows and disappointments through the quality of anticipating fu- ,,r excell( to cherish a strong desire of good with expectation or with l it; « v. r anticipating some prospective advantages; when once I will hope on, and like C. Marios, when Sylla proscribed him during his onsnlship ol lb me, and a large sum was offered for his head, and he wandered in intries, yet he cherished expectations of becoming Consulate of .■nth time, And by a Btrange revulsion in public affairs, he was recalled ; Consul for the seventh time; a sensible hope that never falters, aud gener- ally accomplish* s what 18 undertaken. in all extremities by artistic hope, which pictures many glowing scenes extremely fond of exciting life and all manner of healthy excitement. This mind would rather glory in opposition, and has had, or will experience, some lottery tbling temptations; not disposed to repine over past misfortunes, but are looking ird and living for and hoping for better times in future. 12. Overflowing with glowing anticipations and brilliant expectations of future happi- Iranght with illimitable hopes, ever joyous, buoyant, debonair, cheerful, light-hearted, sanguine and enthusiastic; in this respect largely resembling Chilo, one of • ii wise men of Greece, who died through excess of joy produced by the realization ause his son had gained a great victory at Olympia. A First of all, barn that hope is not a facility dependant on organic structure, but is .it of the amount of life-force and healthiness of organization; then strive to live so dly as to keep constantly on hand a surplus of vitality: be certain to take great care to keep the liver active, as well as all the bodily secretions and excretions, for with the stoppage ot' either comes sluggishness of body and oppression of the spirits; active exer- 1 vegetarian diet will often remove constipation, and with it carry away despondency. the son of Amythaon, cured the daughters of Proetus, king of Argos, of melan- oholly by purging them with hellebore. Persuis tells Nero to take the most powerful physic Ins uiuh rstanding, which it is a pity he did not. Rest sufficient, and secure a reg- ular and thorough action of the bowels, and one may defy every one of the dismals and the s. 1. ( t associate s from amongst the most cheerily, jubilant, canty, joyous and cheer- ful people that can be found; go picnicing with young, unmarried and happy persons, and enter, as to as practicable, into their ways; throw off all care that tends to oveiburden the mind with extreme anxiety; lead an active life in sun-light, and, above all, secure a large ■f open air to breathe; and, lastly, counsel with the most cheerful and happy per- son-, known and follow their advice implicitly until the expectation of thiugs to come is boned, and the whole tone of the mind partakes of more gaiety, high spirits and gen- eral eneerfnlneat; and continue this course of life until there is a certain inflation, both ^ it bin and without the whole body, and hope by this means is strong enough to produce : 1 courage ratteient to conquer all before, and gather expected happiness from "in of futurity. B It hope is leading into lotteries, gambling and wild speculations, it should be re- pre,,,l, win. h cm be done by regulating it with the judgment and reason. Before gambling or going into any speeulatiion, counsel with some very successful friend, and follow defin- nelv hi ever sd< nd money until thou hast honorably earned it, and counsel more moor that hope ill grounded does often trick and bubble the owner bj Leading bin Inaenaibly along to be crushed by fortune's cheating lottery. Appetitiveness. Desire of Food. 1. Institute of appetite, and consume as little as it Is possible and sustain life; a feeble plant: likely to die before reaching dotage. \re a damiy, nibbling, fussy, mincing body at table; an exceedingly small eater, with thin, poor and watery blood; a fault finder; particular Is what goes into, but not what comes out of the mouth. Ie desire for sustenance; t nioie of a task than a pleasure; this body is poorh sustained; thin, hungry, lankey looking, amiable to put forth only feeble efforts. i \ moderate feeder and takes little pleasure at meals; are usually thinking of something for- HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 15 The Fish.— The drinking mouth. eign to what is on the table when taking refreshments; can hardly tell, two hours after din- ner, what was eaten, and care naught about the next meal; are more particular regarding the quality than the quantity of food. 5. It is a cause of wonderment when seeing an epicure devour the jolly dumplings and rich viands placed before him; very likely, may imagine his stomach to resemble an india- rubber bag, always full, yet finds room for more; easily satisfied with the food set on the table; may relish plain, cleanly food, in fair quantities. 6. Gifted with a sustaining relish for food; free from daintiness or epicurean tendencies; this appetite is oc- casionally somewhat freakish; have no desire to spend money superflously upon the commissariat. 7. Enjoy table luxuries in a tolerable degree; not likely to become an extremist in deglutition; able easily to repress the feeling of hunger: happily balanced in this faculty. 8. Possess sufficient appetite to fan the vital spark or flame into vigorous action; have not a voracious craving lor food; simply eat to live, and because the judgment sanctions the necessity; a good meal causes most of life's troubles to vanish. 9. A cousant, equal and bounteous table pleases this person, especially if the steward of the house is an expert ; it affords such a mind more pleasure to sup at home or with friends, than abroad or among strangers; have a good relish for food, and tho taste is nice regarding it, but are neither gluttonous nor fastidious. 10. Not having the voracity of Malic t. ilardiknute, or the debauched craving for food of Heliogabalus, Phillip II, of Spain, Charles VI, of Spain, Louis XI, Louis XIV, Louis XVI, George IV, can control this naturally rigorous appetite with the will; fond of plenty of rich, hearty solid nourishment; here appetite is stronger than the power to assimilate the suste- nance taken; rapid eating is one of this individuals great faults, likely to hurry into busi- ness or active thinking quickly after meals, thus deleteriously affecting digestion. 11. Are a hearty, sumptuous eater, with strength to turn or convert what is consumed to use; nothing is more offensive to this mind, than to bt stinted at table; not dainty; thous- ands of men would give a small fortune for this appetite and good relish for food; yet one to compare but poorly with Phagan of old, who at one meal ate a whole boar, a hundred loaves of bread, and drank three gallons oi wine. 12. Ever hungry and need no dainties to whet the palate and enjoy heaven while eating; almost a slave to appetite; generally swallow too much solid and liquid food for bodily and mental good; in this respect somewhat resemble Clodius Albinus, who would devour more than a bushel of apples at one sitting. A. Place the mind on what is consumed while at table, and talk about the last meal and that which may be ingulfed at the next; keep a good cook; eat often; never overeat; spend more time in sipping and masticating; take vigorous exercise daily in the open air, and avoid close study and original thinking. B. Apply the mind to consecutive mental labor; take only two moderate meals each day; indulge no more in potations pottle-deep, and take less of the surplus " corn juice; " forget not that intemperance in diet destroys the bulk of mankind; Henry I, of England, died of gluttony, and George IV, of gluttony and drunkenness; aged persons who consume the least food are the strongest; Cardinal de Salis, of Seville, in Spain, was remarkably sparing in his diet, and died at the age of one hundred and ten years. CTL^SS ^ \ .— f ^\\e v?vo\edWe KVvVvVve*. Resistativeness. -- Resistance. As cowardly as Altadas, African Selthos, or Domitian, the Imperial fly-ca'cher; the slave of weak and degenerate habits, idleness and voluptuousness; in times of danger, flee like a rabbit. 2. A rusty, cankering mind, fraught with vicious thoughts, attached to a body filled with gross humors; idleness, the concomi- tant and abettor of cowardice, renders such minds dull, heavy and discontented ; no man's protective friend, and dare not be r.n avowed enemy; Sybarites-like, 3. Inefficient, forgiving, pardoning, mild disposition; dislike to attack parties or prin- ciples and quite slow to defend without judg- ment sanctions; find no pleasure in running counter to the desires ot others; when danger appears such characters distrust succumb. Ram.— Large Resistance, hesitate, have qualms, misgivings, and are likely to ]<; HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 1 B*th« mil.l Mid harmless; will succeed if not met by steru difficulties; not very shrink from contention; generally pacific; tolerant, nnresent- ! cool-headed, given to moral rather than physical courage, and combatting licker than with the hands; unfit for military or executive office; deficient power; need enoouragement. in the vehement troubles of others, except to appease and willing to work if wound op and set a-going by persons or circumstances; nergy; generally concordant, amiable, tranquil and averse to war. Unirablf fro* from extremes in this faculty; usually unimpassioned, collected and yet under very irritating circumstances sometimes may chafe, become mercurial rible; not dogmatic; inclined to act protectively instead of offensively; prefer fa] life rather than one of war or daring adventure. 7. Readily resent Intentional injuries; protect and defend the right; work well when -.• things drag slowly; neither contentious nor recusant; immeasur- 1 by any competition or opposition. *8. Will assail and impugn the wrong; given to self-preservation, counter-stroke, recip- n; believe in the law of compensation; will vie with others in shielding well-doers, y.t disposed to avoid street broils, joust, digladiation, or prize fighting; no desire for oonfliot; enjoy living in peace, yet manifest staunchness in defense of the right. '.). When aroused by opposition evince decided spirit and much courage; prompt in action, and disposed to meet and master difficulty, and to repel onslaught and injury; engage freely where honor is the reward of exposure to danger; despise what is unjust, ungenerous or cruel; Crasar-like, know no mean betwixt all and nothing. 1" The more dangers tbicken and threaten, and smiles convert into frowns, the more self-possession and bravery such minds display; will engage earnestly in business, work or study, and will drive on with a bold and fearless hand; usually good-natured, but if angered are rather sharp-spoken; strong powers to repulse and rebuff attack or aggres- lispoaed to overcome all opposition and obstacles, and if healthy and properly brought up, are industrious and energetic. II. Exhibit great natural energy in prosecuting every undertaking, it mattering not whether sunbeams or shadows flit across the path; valiantly defend just rights and inter- ests; lay siege and storm blinding prejudices and demoralizing evils with decided fervor; great power to resist opposition and encroachment; love debate; quite a tease. IS, A brave and courageous soul, not to be dallied with, and despising a mean-souled antagonist; never say "go," but ''follow me;" hate an idler, poltroon or a coward; can embolden, inspirit and encourage others; generally industrious and apt to engage in fiery OOntrOTeny and disputation; under excitement of anger are too mercurial; high-mettled, overweening, indiscreet, venturesome and Quixotic. A. Read the biographies of Ajax, Achilles, Scipio, Cynasgirus, Turenne, Ragusa, miou, Rapp, Suchet, and L. Conde, and strive to emulate their valor; study and practice the "manly art of self-defense;" debate and argue with everybody, and at- tempt to refate every new idea; ask for the proof of all theories, play at checkers, chess, domm ■.. | , lt id other harmless competitive games; leap the streams, clamber up the hills, m d drive young horses; brave the wind and storms, and allow neither to keep thee at home; each cold morning work or walk vigorously in the open air to warm, instead of sit- II the tire; always struggle to conquer adversity; be industrious and determined to too implish something and become somebody; remember that energy always accompanies a ■aooesKful person, while idleness lead* to failure, destitution and crime; recollect, also, that re young men who wait for something to turn up, and that the things which first turn op are their toet; mingle with the world; let out your views and maintain them when ipple with every difficulty encountered, and never shrink from danger, looking ot enterprise in the mouth and sustaining a bold front under auy and all circum- to ev I le dl opposition and forego every species of argument; shun war and try to he more assenting, tranquil and concordant; if ill health ren- wearlsome, producing anger, Irritability, fault-finding, scolding, swearing or fight- idy and follow the directions given in the first portion of this book under A in t» heath; take s ohange of scenery; se.de harmonious associations and avoid blood by violent exercises; when too hot or too cold, perpetual mosquitoes ,l : M "' • think silently, while mindful that the patient endurance r fortitude and heroism than is usual among men; resolved to leased, for a moments fury may bring long repentance and sorrow ; Bind tint » fit ot anger may kill you. as was the ease with the mother of Lord < l\ .. IdBJ Of Trine,, who lost his CTOWn and finally his life through his JUT. ° Autohegemony. Self-Estimation. sdinglv humble, never sounding the trumpet of self- praise, low minded, SC „i, rebmfiSve, and readily governed! full of self distrust, HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 17 and have an intense dislike for persons who are consequential, supercilious or vain- glorious. 2. The retiring modesty of such a nature resembles that of Emperor Nerva, and is apt to detract from one's chances of success; little self-confidence; unpretending, blushing and coy; extremely reserved and demure; disposed to associate with inferiors and fail to com- mand the respect of society; too diminutive in self-valuation. 3. Have a moderate estimate of self; very backward aud ill at ease in society; shirk re- sponsibilities, and often say and fed " I can't;" often say and do little things; lack dig- nity, pride and self-sufficiency; so much abashed and humble in mind and bearing that others will often be dictatorial ami strive to run over such a modest creature; retiring and likely to keep in the background; diffident and over modest. 4. Inclined to take private roadfl ami byways, instead of public thoroughfare; shy about meeting people who are not old acquaintances; will never lead in society; prefer to knuckle to others rather than t:> quarrel; will freely give place to others; inclined to submit to indig- nities, are not readily offended and are easily taken down; very humble and quiet in manner. 5. A moderate degree of independence without being in the least imperious and over- bearing; deficient in self admiration; not at all stiff or pompous; when angry or indignant become self-assured and independent, yet never disposed to be assumptive; too meek and resigned to undertake great and important affairs, because not confident of success; lack pride, dignity and desire for elevation; wish to have liberty and entertain opinions, but perfectly willing that others should enjoy the same privilege. 8, Possessing little grandeur of meiu, yet not wholly distrustful of latent ability, hence free from trifling or haughtiness; have a just self-estimate and are happily equipoised be- tween stateliuess and self-abnegation; neither egotistical nor shame-faced; unpreteuding and uuobstrusive; entertain a better estimate of friends and belongings than of self; to re- main obscure or become notable are both undesirable to one occupying the mean between lordliness and humility; by nature are neither aristocratic nor plebiau. 7. If anifest a moderate amount of independence and possess more than is exhibited; experience in meeting with the world will strengthen and ripen this small self-confidence, which is fair but not in excess; haughty beings who are puffed up and disdainful are quite as repulsive to No. 7, as are ti. i through the world out of countenance, constrained and crestfallen; some slight traces of pride, little dignity, considerable independence but no conceit, charlatanism or pedantry. 8. Fairly desirous oi preferment aud distinction, appreciate attentions from the great; inclined to self-reliance, loving liberty and hating oppression; a sjuI that looks up and de- sires elevation; not very dignified, but approachable and genial; never presumptive or arro- gant; when prosperous there exists an innate feeling of luttiuess and power, which failure modifies into composure and self respect; the native pride of such a soul has been repressed by anxieties and troubles. 9. Have plenty of dignity without haughtiness; can grapple with error or enemies like a hero: feel little necessity for protection or sustaiument; love to be master of self interests; self reliant aud possess pride of character, which gives respect for one's own judgment and abilities; love liberty iu the most positive sense, possessing a strong desire to rise in the world, and having diguity sufficient to prevent acts which would reflect shame and disgrace upon the character or derogate from a noble purpose of self-sustainment. 10. Small acts, or that which would cast odium or obloquy upon one, such a mind de- spises; rather rule thau be ruled; can go with the popular r unpopular party or principle, provided the judgment sanctions; great self respect and able, if desirous of winning the esteem of others; apt to be full master of Self; deport and express with diguity and self satisfaction. 11. Ever fostering a pride of ancestry and delight in honorable thoughts and noble ac- tions; capable of assuming responsibilities; asking no advice except from courtesy; such minds are pleased when their opinions are consulted; inclined to self praise, yet may re- strain it if the judgment be good; not the least sympathy with what is mean or low, if the early training aud bringing up was correct. 12. Feel like a personage of distinction, with inherent stateliness and pride: character- ized by Castillian dignity and often lifting up the eye-brows; engage in nothing except on a large scale; always feel free and easy, never abashed, unceremonious, self-confident, self- satisfied, self-admiring — entirely self. A. Cultivate the intellect and rely upon natural resources; determine to be a leader in society; accept any office or position that is offered; always take a front seat; converse with intelligent, worthy people, and hold up the head; speak out boldly and decidedly and never condemn or criticise instinctive thoughts as long as they bear the impress of right. B. Let meekness be the target of life's aim; remember that the violet is far more lowly than the sunflower and much more admired; study character minutely, thereby learning self-defects and how weak is he who glories and gloats over an excess of hollow pride; give place to others, help them and prefer thein to thyself; strive to cultivate tapernosis or hu- mility; wise Plato recommended humility in his fourth book of laws; avoid the proud and associate with the humble; always bear in mind that modesty of demeanor is virtue's at- tractive banner. 2 28 CHARACTER. Temporinaturalitiveness-— Time and Motion. — Motion is only another name for Time; they arc treated here as one faculty. 1. As inert as a snake in winter; ever too late and wofuJly ill-timed in speech and action. 2. In walking along will move as slow as mo- a on a cold day; always tardy and generally call at improper times; habitually lazy. 3. Cannot aot on the spur of the moment; hardly ]>< rceive what the occasion requires; jog along ishly ; constitutionally tired : a body rilled with - humors; a dull, sensual mind, hard to please; readily forget when things occurred; egregiously tail to keep time in music. 4. Are slow of movement, take mincing steps and move little unless necessary; will saunter near or within sight of worthy and industrious people tivity. and feel no compunctions of conscience; often sur- from having a false estimate of time. II though no great desire to move; can remain quiet a long while; not swift rally late and behind band; make haste slowly, and in a hurry only ssive, having little motion and very feeble power; forget- : tim nts, and apt to stay longer than intended, especially when with genial associates, ii. r a speedy ohronographer nor a dilatory anachronist; take fair note of time and with some effort can keep the beat in music; enjoy punctuality, yet some- i! in keeping the exact time of an appointment being neither hobbling and slack peditioUB and nimble-footed; rarely before or behind time; balanced inaction and its •ion. Beeing the rapid flying pigeon skim through the sky, the deer and gazelle bound lightly over the plain, the eagle in his gyrations, or the lightning express train as it dashes onward like an enraged tiger, or the glaring rocket, as it mounts the starry dome; ride rapidly and know the sp^ed made; can beat the time to music very accurately; are punctual, if not too lazy. illy rather stirring, if healthy; occasionally calm, though not long still; are put ■ .I if others are not punctual in keeping appointments: not so quick as OOBStanl in motion; can remember when important occurrences took place, that is, whether r after enj given period of note; perceive when musicians change the movement in a tun.-, or a p' raon hurries the gait in walking. ' 11 its < i< :' do iscular action; there is little or no friction in the muscles; an easy walker, and naturally keep step t > the music in walking and dancing; with favorable talent h>r inquiring when incidents occurred ; love punctuality and have a time for everything, and •nrk in its appropriate term; can tell the time quite correctly without a time- •" I and well measured mind is able to comprehend that when the quantity • is multiplied by its relocity the product represents the force of the body in • Arousing to great action; often ohange place, position, gait and have no- .dully idle ,, r inactive; cannot bear a slow, dull person who is al- • hind tim lecided power of motion, and teel happiest when moving; can 1 ir! only; always hasten and press onward. Samuel Johnson said tn< b pleasure as going forward, and thus are thy feelings; seldom ex- tion, 11 ist; punctual to the minute in all business transactions; can ite conectly; are as restless and umasv as the ocean— the Up* d Of a race horse, bird, express train, '. slop, windmill, machinery, running river or wind; step w " 1 ' ' I h oa t. riKtio of this organization. tee; light-footed and exceedingly quick; delight ind often quicken the pace; d< in to be constantly in motion; ild i \c< l in walking or running a race; a superior th remarkable aoouracy the time of occurrences; ''.v intuition, an i measure die time of eaoh respiration or th wonderl in imitate motion in gen- • . with reference t<> direction, also absolute . i" a particular period, to an effort or purpose bav< riora in judging of definite' dura- HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 1!) tion; regularity, frequency, periodicity, or portion of time or transit, speed, impulsion or bearing of a transitional object. A. Engage in a pursuit demanding great activity and punctuality; abandon the rocking- chair: dance, walk, run and keep constantly on the feet, strive to keep step to the music in marching or dancing, rely less on the timepiece and more on the mind to determine the hour; read the biographies of Lorenzo Dow, A. T. Stewart, and take pattern from their activity and punctuality; with an indomitable will determine to outrun everything; clap spurs to the sides of winning agility, and when all business and labor is in advance of the hour, move quickly and strain every nerve to keep the work ahead of the season; rise early, retire late and live actively and earnestly, as if each hour was the last. l'>. Retire early to rest rise late, eat more heartily, and alter each meal drop into the large arm-chair, or recline on the sofa and remain quiet for an hour; then when resuming labor, move slowly and do not accelerate the pace: learn that slow living is the most enjoy- able and contributes to lengthen life; practice prolepsis and inetaehronism, ante-date one letter, post-date the next, and leave the third undated; make no more notes in the memor- andum book, and do not turn analist or chronographer; cease that everlasting drumming with the fingers, and bear in mind that the world will get along just as well without you for a perpetual motion or a timekeeper. Playfulness. 1. Have a horror of even the most innocent diversion; as saturnine, dismal and serious as a toad waiting for a fly beneath a cabbage leaf, a turtle at rest in the bottom of a rivulet, a sloth attending the funeral of his father, or a belle at home with a severe attack of night colic. 2. Quite as prosy, sombre and moping as a sick cat; a slow, sleepy, forlorn person, joyless and flat; fail to appreciate high «lee and liveliness; have no fund of amusement for others and vice versa, and deem it foolish to take one's pleasure; a pointless, stolid, hum- drum, rueful soul. S. Disinclined to dance, hop or jump about; more disposed to take a book or paper, steal into the solitary woods and read accounts of sorrowful accidents, violent bloodshed, untold woes, hypochondriac reiterations, like Gulliver's Travels, the Arabian Nights, the Siege of Troy, the Crusades, or the Pilgrim Fathers. 4. Now and then a little jolly and frolicsome, but inclined to be sedate; exercise, games and sports are generally unpleasant, if not repulsive; a sad heart struck disposition, that deems all amusement, recreation, and that which serves to pass the time pleasantly away, a sin. 5. Take considerable delight in witnessing the antics of squirrels, lambs, monkeys, kit- tens, etc; but rarely, if ever, engage in sport, amusement, or contention for the purpose of achieving victory; an old-fashioned, cynical, grave mind that takes nearly everything in earnest. 7. Enjoy dramatic composition and liberty of action; practice in a comedy, acting in a theatre, performances on musical instruments, accompanied with dancing or farce, sleight of hand, and other diversions have attractions for this mind, yet may not be much of an adept at any of them; fond of participating in refreshment after toil or sorrow. 8. Whatever gives relief to weariness or serves to recreate or refresh, this mind can fully appreciate, as well as auy diversion, amusement or sport; take naturally to whatever gives amusement or entertainment, and enjoy pastime and relaxation. 9. Quite fond of social entertainment and harmless amusement; parties with snap and catch them, levee with dancing, soiree with games, music, festivity, merry-making, play, frolic, carnival, masquerade; in fact, whatever serves to beguile time is thoroughly appre- ciated; are given to amuse others, and like to be diverted in such a manner as to lead the mind awa}' from the daily avocation and from exhausting care and trouble; inclined to think that buffoonery and tomfoolery drives away shadows, and transforms the time-worn being into another and brighter sphere. 10. Keenly relish the romping sports of children, in fact, this is a youthful spirit, and will ever be so, even should five score winters whiten its owner's locks; are easily amused by anything jocund or sportive; a playsome nature that will delight to frisk, frolic, exult and romp with the children, without thinking that all dignity is lost and the world lowered and disgraced. 11. A youthful being who will ever sport and be exhilarated by the sports and amuse- ments of yciuth; take extreme delight in the gambols and pranks of young animals or human beings; have no affinity for those who frown, or the pensive, dolefui, melancholic person; at this age are at times as piayfu) as if six years old and overflowing with good health and sur- rounded by happiness. 12. As playful as a trout to which the boys have just thrown a handful of grass-hoppers; fat kittens are no more sportive after a repast of young mice than thou feelest and betimes manifest; take great delight in tickling a friend behind the ear with a straw, or stroking his nose with a feather when he is asleep; are quite a tease and have strong predilections for tantalizing. 20 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. A : ; hup-, no faculty that causes one to appear more youthful or gives aid to rith m maoh us playfulness. The majority of people are too stiff and old in actions. repairing, it behooves the person to strengthen and increase the action ,!tv, whioh turns age into youth. To do this one should have children and keep iuudfl to play with: take a romp outside with the youngsters and strive to imitate their pranks; engage in competitive sports, leap, jump, run, and do not be afraid . artery or producing an attack of apoplexy; join in ball playing, cricket, croquet, and if thought well, dance a little; play snap and catch with imnlate hilarity, until gradually it becomes natural and with ease; shake by -^rightfulness in action, and relaxation and divertisement of mind and ]:. It y. a hare become an inveterate tease or a distressing tantalizer, then by all means honorabl.-, try to repress playfulness, by attending more closely to useful labor, thus work- ing off the surplus vitality that prompts to playful action, teasing pestering, etc. ; read more, trolio and jump less; cultivate and practice dignity; weep for the woes of others rather laugh it and mala- sport of their peculiarities; live life more in earnest and leave the carousing to tin- ohildren, to the cats and dogs that have nothing else more useful to occupy their mind-;; the whole soul having become bound up in foolish pleasures and trivial amuse- ment you most forswear them forever. Engage in some interesting and remunerative occu- : hat in it you may find a substitute and an antidote. Philomonotopicalncss.— Locative Habits. 1 . Migratory and nomadic in practice and feelings as a North American Indian; a bird of passage. 8. Entitled to the name of wayfarer, tourist and rover; without a house or dwelling- ring no shelter; never sick or grieved at separation from home; a natural straggler, i troubled with homesickness it was when quite young; may be strongly at- tached to persons, and for that reason may remain in one abode for years, yet devoid of inti us.-, inward devotion or enthusiasm for a place of habitation or resort; can travel and journey and appreciate the beauties of other lands. D ibled to stay anywhere, provided the stronger passions are gratified; find delight in traveling; oare little whether at or away from home; equally well satisfied with or with- being the owner of a residence. \ house or place of constant residence has few attractions for such minds; retain li r memories of birth-place and early associations; can change address with little regret, and will do no if the occupation renders it necessary; an unsettled, uneasy disposition. ttaohed to fatherland and feel contented there when fully occupied or among genial ; uiinn-,, yet oonld sell the fireside, if possessed of one, and move away without feeling remorr | anywhere when doing well and associated with warm and true friends. irmly attached to the fireside; can leave it if necessary, but it seems pleasant to re- t, | n * ll b' go visiting or traveling with relish, acknowledge the need of an abiding auge local habitation only when financial or social advantages present stronger than household gods or the quietness of home. with fond delight the scenes of childhood; prefer to own a roof and couutrv^ wish and strive to render home attractive and pleasant; think the country of birth the be'st f " r ''' »urn and enjoyment, aside from moneyed interests. I itrong natural tie to the land of nativity; take pleasure in ornamenting Mansion, hermitage or cabin comfortable; dislike to leave the abode unless oiedby friends; when absent the mind often reverts to the old habitation and roundings. liffioult for such minds to lead a homeless life; eminently patriotic; desire to th gtrong local attachments; hive an inbred, deep and patriotic love of t to 1. ave borne or country and pleased to return; homeless is the s widest ■1 t i hear; pa. si uately attaohed to eaoh tree, shrub, rock, nook and '■"' pwpb >ard, hearth, center-table, and the true old clock so patiently I Ij'fverj thing in and near the heme, the mind reverts in fond ■k. ot constant rei : readily attracted to new ■■• ' ■ I''-"., the old on s; thoroughly unhappy sway from home, especially rtte parental fireside; disinclined tSmore; '■> »"•! borne, n mspicions of the pro luctions of for- cing in it except that produoed o* made in lorn and beautify it w.il, works of art an 1 mechani- , ,, " ";' ' r-n. -r ,t .,„„f»r.,il,lo with the best the land affords; allow no merce- *"* dc " ,rc ' Ingit the most attractive place on earth. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 21 B. Sell the home and travel slowly in foreign countries, but do not attempt, as many have done, to visit North America and return to Great Britain or Europe, in six or eight weeks, with the conceit that you kuow all worth knowing on the western continent, buy little mementoes and keepsakes in every country visited; suppress prejudice by remember- ing that it ever associates with a narrow and iguorant mind; carefully examine everything before forming judgments or opinions; endeavor to appreciate the beauties of other lands. Tonireceptionality.— Reception of Tone. I. Have no more music than a brick; croak like a frog when attempting to sing; can execute tunes with a music-box or by turning a baud-organ only. 2 Unable to discriminate between tunes; Handel's "Jubilate," and "The ('nation," by Haydn, seem much alike to ears of this formation; would signally fail to appreciate those soul-stirring airs once so b« -autifullv played by Holla, Costa, Paer, Giretto, Bpohr, Lafont, liayseder, Ashe, Carafa and Bertini. 3. Considerably deficient in harmony, yet can discern that there is a difference b tunes; not passionately fond of music, yet are pleased with familiar airs, but tare little for difficult strains; will never become skill- ed as a vocalist, instrumentalist 01 o >mposer. ' 4. Have an appreciation for music, yet can judge common better than difficult sing- tog or playing; may learn to play an intra- Unmnafo] Ear. ment mechanically, but arc unable to discern fine musical tones. 5. Fond of nearly all kinds of music and wonderfully affected by it, but enjoy simple airs more than classical performances; have good taste in melody; can sing if possessed of a good voice; a monotonous speaker. G. Able to appreciate and greatly enjoy harmouious sounds, especially the incompara- ble singing of Catalani. Jenny Lind, or the* remarkably melodious performances of Jordine, Clementi, Krumer or Dietrich; with a good musical voice and practice may learn to sing by note, or play a musical instrument tolerablv well, without sufficient delicacy of ear to excel. 7. Possess fair musical ability: very fond of music and can sing very well if possessed of • suitable voice; with practice may learn to perform on a musical instrument. 8. Quite delighted with and can. it taught, readily understand pitch, tune and rhythm in musical sounds and accent, emphasis, polyphonism and intonation of the voice in spoken language; may perform acceptably on s musical instrument; the capacity to vocal- ize in music or speech depends on the voice and its cultivation. 9. Simple melody elevates this mind and calms this spirit; have a nice ear and greatly enjoy good music or a fine oration; with a thorough education, perfect articulation and a melodious voice properly trained could discourse or sing in an entertaining manner. 10. Have acutene?s and sensitiveness of ear, and take great pleasure in the kind of music suited to such a fine taste: with practice would take pleasure in the art over which the Muses presided, and become an expert in combining instrumental and vocal sounds, so as to please the ear; harmonious vibrations of air or a melodious succession of notes has an irresistible influence over this heart; adapted to study phonics, acoustics or phono- graphy; quickly grow impatient with a stuttering;, lisping or twanging speaker. II. A natural singer and musician, pleased with the most complicated harmony of modern musicians; quickly detect sounds out of tune; sudden, violent or abrupt noises hor- rify and disgust such a finely susceptible and sensitive auditory apparatus, bearing in this respect a resemblance to Haydn, whose death was caused by the sudden shock of Napo- leon's bombardment of Vienna. 12. A musical prodigy, possessed of the most delicate and acute auricular organs; a soul brimful of melody; can compose music and excel in its performance, rendering with feeling and perfection the purest tone, harmony or expression; like Mozart, are able to detect the slightest jar amongst hundreds of instruments; although, perhaps, not practiced sufficiently to equal the reputed musical performances of Timotheous of old, yet are gifted with auricu- lar acuteness and fastidious delicacy. A. Attend good musical concerts, listen to the best musical talent of the day, keep a fust-class piano in the house and often invite the best performers to play; encourage sing- ers in the same manner; try to play, sing, whistle, hum, and study acoustics, phonics, pho- netics, phonography, phonology, diacoustics, as well as accent, articulation, enunciation, pronuncia'ion, euphony, elocution, vocalization, emphasis and music; do not wait foramaster like Giardini, a Fischer with his hautboy, or a Crosdil with his violoncello, to produce the IIEALTH AND CHARACTER. ui , , ,,ur car; but listen to every tolerable harmony, or simple i\i- little relish. Strive to practice music, and and remember that to attain superior excellence of rapid the unremitted labor of a life. _ k ve no natural talent for music are wasting valuable time in d< which is a more than useless expenditure of money, health, 1 tim--; all tin se should never attempt the study of music; another class of per- A -ith culture, mechanical or soulless performers, yet might be of more 3 by engaging in an occupation for which they are whistling and singing; dispose of the musical instruments and turn th« . and learn that music, when pursued with too much ardor, has a iv •.'(• if not debase mankind; are riding this music hobby to death, I friend; bear in mind what that great and good man, Dr. 8am- . i of mnafo: u No man of talent, or whose mind was capable of better 1 or conld devote bis time and attention to so idle and frivolous a pursuit." ' by -I. Wilson Croker, Philadelphia, 1843.) Recollect that many : the famous Humboldt brothers, Zelter says, were devoid "neither of the brothers had the smallest appreciation of music; to Williao wlutely intolerable, while Alexander regarded it as a calamile sociale." a Humboldt, page 2G, Vol. I., edited by Bruhns; published by Long- man? Ion; 1873.) Conceal it iveness.— Secrecy. 1 . Hi WBpaper-like, hide no news or thoughts, mentally resembling a funnel; retain noth- i. transparent as crystal; artless, child-like, simple-minded and heart open to neyclical. inflding, easily induced to tell what is known; perspicuous soul; tell-tale face; are I ndthrift. . ive currency to news and^sometimes divulge too much; trumpet-tongued; [> <-nly what is absolutely necessary; deal largely in rumor, gossip and scandal when or when writing for the press. I. Th. k in- few occult recesses in such hearts; taciturn at times, but usually communi- oatory and plain spoken; sincere and hate deceit; plain and blunt in expression; can keep a • t"r a friend. :it« itain hearty contempt for the windy mazes of duplicity; occasionally inclined to unburden the mind to another; opaline and semi-transparent; rather reserved, especially - candid and straightforward in words and actions. tsed with false display of candor and mean artifices; neither simple-minded and childish nor subtle and sly; hate guile and trickery; can keep secrets when calm; but it are far too divulgeut. 7 Wall adjusted in this ability, being between the extremes of cunning and openness; •rid honorable amount of secrecy; rarely disclose opinions until they are fairly ma- tared, and then with considerable reserve; usually honorable and sincere in expression. "ping a secret, and not likely to betray a friend; evasive at times, and policy, yet are pained to find insincerity, dissimulation and hypocrisy in and acquaintai kppear a little mysterious and somewhat insinuating to strangers, because very watch- in. t the most approachable; non-committal and self-restrained; will not trouble to hunt up a secret, but manifest considerable ability in keeping dark i likely id jure the character of self or friends. •. Ilent ability to keep a secret when pleased to use this faculty; not al- d, and some tin re air who never can understand such a mind; adroit ■mil and tinaneial interests; able and willing to screen the iuno- ■ 11 Somewhat non committal and hard f.. r common minds to fathom; suitably qualified ippear to desire the undesirable; will pull every wiro and turn oinphdi u purpose; not always divulging the whole truth and sometimes il up a leit r, lock the safe, bury or hide valuables, conceal ■ trap for oth< rs or expose deoept ion, fraud, delusion, quackerv, I- hood; particularly endowed as an efficient detective. .- m the airs assumed; singularly impenetrable and recondite; ognito; often inviting others aside for private interviews, when doing business prefer to have closed doors, and sunning, artful, designing, diplomatic time-serving, and Ifaohiavc- siblo, ami assent to the opinions advanced by others; -. and evade giving direct answers to questions; be iltivato the acquaintance of those who are notably shrewd aa honesty will allow; listen while others talk, and wnen may ask about ] IV lml , , lM(1 tum the conversat i ou i nt0 other chan- HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 23 nels; beaYweli in mind, that one who is exce Singly expressive, declaratory and ingenious thereby givft^«|iiers the power to frustrate, if not entirely thwart nearly all plans and de- signs by proclaiming theua too soon. P.. Shun a deliver, hypocrite or liar the same as one would the black plague; abandon all society where gossip, tattle and calumny usurps the place of wit or instruction in the feast of cmiv. rsation; act boldly, and speak out loud and plain in a sincere, truthful and un- affected manner, and never ask what others say or think about it; associate with those who ■xe extraordinarily communicative, and strive to imitate them in every commendable deed and word, until fully like them; cultivate plainness of manners and love of truth. Curvativeness. Judgment of Curves. 1. Can no more find the way than a new-born babe; are lost at every turn and wonder which is the right way. 2. Forget readily anything bent or crooked, hence unable to find the way over a road when travelled several times because the turns seem wrong and new: often fail to recognize the laces of friends; poor in spelling; devoid of all artistic talent. 3. Cannot bear furniture with roundish legsj'globular dishes; piano or sofa with cylindri- cal ends; a Straight, water-level fence, or the angles and lines of a boose, are to similar minds, far more pleasing than the finest Roman arch or the most surpassingly perfect line of beauty; easily lost. 4. Fail to remember a deviation or swerving from direct bearing in roads, machinery, letters, outlines, fences, faces, mountains, buildings, towers, tomb-stones or other materials'; the neck of the hog is as attractive to such an eye as that of the swan; a vault or arcade of St. Isaac's, St. Peter's or St. Paul's churches phases no more than the direct line or zigzag flash of lightning, or the rectilinearitj of a N\w York boulevard. 5. Able to appreciate and remember a right hue better than a face; a ring or bracelet please no more than a cube, crystal, cut diamond, wedge or the perpendicular walls of a house; fail to perceive harmony in nature; inartistic and would mpasses and rule to draw the most familiar object. 6. Evenly balanced in'this characteristic neither very expert in finding'the way nor easily lost; plain roads across plains with mountains in sit acquaintance, sometimes, may forget them; the winding and curled instruments of a brass band, rolliug balls, whirling wheels, each give pleasure to one thus organized; not easily lost; love symmetry. 10. All natural curves, and windings of roads, rivers, hills, mountains and ravines be- come strongly impressed on such memories; have in this respect the mind for a good pilot, guide, steersman, cicerone, charioteer, coachman, explorer, navigator, traveler, or artist; retain well the figure or appearance of a body or the boundary line of an object; cannot always call by name persons known by sight; enjoy harmony iii political, literary, social or domestic circles, with proper early education, should spell and read well. 11. Can recollect faces and curves with remarkable accuracy, and rarely, if ever, forget the route once traveled; can fiud the way equal to a swallow or dog; machinery, patterns, fashions, animals, build of a ship, streets of a city, scenery, pictures, landscapes, attitude, trimmings, ornamentations, and all that is elegant, graceful, harmonious, picturesque and artistical, are durably and distinctly impressed on such a mind; ought, with training and practice, to write a good hand. 12. Possessed of a fine taste for art, decoration, chirography, spelling, reading, deport- ment, reproduction, carving, architecture, building, modeling, shoemakiug, blacksmithing, sculpturing and pattern-making, and cannot tolerate the slightest departure from the pat- tern; prefer to counsel aud act harmoniously with others; able to remember with unfailing exactitude, vista, perspective, mien, guise, cast, port, carriage, demeanor, expression, con- tour, spectacle, mirage, cycloid, tortuosity, spiral, convolution, rotundity, and all complex or simple circularity, and faces and places. A. Notice the configuration, outline aud exteriority of everything; endeavor to trace fam- ily resemblauces aud those who are related by blood; study phonography and physiognomy, and criticise every facial feature; practice drawing, spelling, reading, sculpturing and trav- eling; dispense with a guide; take a compass and strive to find the way wherever and when- ever traveling. 24 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. Engage in an occupation where straight lines and angles abound; instead of working with a painter's brush, or in soft goods, like the tailor and milliner, enter a field of labor where hard substance require* to be worked into planes, lines, angles, folds, pointed, ensi- f,, rll unrated or digitated; have a square table to eat or write on; use furniture . xu m ( ,h. rein oornera and plane surfaces are more numerous than rounding forms; ind evade all art galleries, and at length those imaginary figures, such as lerchant Abudah, and Koger d Oxteyn, may entirely disappear from the Accumulativeness.— Desire of Possession. 1. "When fortunes fall to such characters they are soon squandered; a thriftless prodigal; appa- rently born under the star of disaster; wreck and ruin mark all touched; liviug to no purpose. 2. Poverty, indigence and distress come from one of the following causes, which are mentioned in the order they usually occur, the first being the most common cause of pauperism: idleness, dissi- pation, extravagance, mismanagement and misfor- QPP^ tune; failure, bad circumstances, destitution and ' ' 'tt-'.-^' &&ol generally accempany minds of this quality; one ^^ resort only is left for such people, and that is a house established at the public expense for the benefit of the poor. 3. Manifest little, if any, economy in financial transactions; too free-hearted and munificent; gen- erally pressed by hard times, from spending injudi- Miwrly Hand <>f an Aged 8pin6ter. ciously the money obtained; buy without first ask- ances and circumstances are applied to a great disadvantage; love money purpose of using rather than saving; can gather information and knowledge more . than property. I. Slow to perceive opportunities for commercial enterprise and success, hence a luck- i ill-starred tradesman; not likely to acquire large possessions of any kind; not ambitious to be the wealthiest, but simply desire a fair competence. hi comprehend the means of increasing wealth, yet are more theoretical than prac- tical regarding gain; more adapted to making than saving money; consider wealth of little value except as a means to gratify the desire of other faculties; unfit to bargain, barter, :, loan, apportion, donate, appropriate, purloin, etc. I Desirous of occupying the golden mean; wishing to more than make a living, yet rity or moderate circumstances accords well with parallel minds; will neverbe iofa or reach the dolorous extreme of indigence; dislike to beat down in price; able to ap] perty, though not a very successful financier. 7. HarmoniouslJ balanced in this faculty, worshipping neither oppulence nor penury: ip of tor the rich and do not despise the poor; are frugal, chary, and economical with means when ; are not ambitious to amass wealth similar* to Croesus, Dives, lb rr Krupp, or Commodore Vanderbilt. B. Wish t,, 1),. bighrj raooesaful and flourish; strive to be economical, whether owning OT little; mote apt at making than saving property; not penurious or miserly: will [ties of lite, yet puce a fair value on acquisitions; can make and'spend ' will not lik.-ly come to want. osl be unfavorable if like characters do not increase in worldly • t lil" rty and property, yet desirous that friends share the happiness of possession; dislil ;in^'s going to waste, hence try to be saving yet supply neces- : n anxiety to acquire property, and may accomplish it some day if placed Table oiroumetanoee; will strive to get the value of money when investing it, yet are 10. I i and thrive affords analogous tastes, great satisfaction; would like to see olr..u.is and of commerce extended everywhere: there is natural enterprise • • pi) m hi,- hearts; ever discovering new res 'ure< s from which to draw wealth; IS and avarice of the nigg ml. property ami to Inon asi >ns; wealth is not productive tlpable excess, which it is to be hoped that continued suc- <*** * n ' 'his mind; the recipient of good fortune and many a god- r th' future in this world by oonttnued industry, enterprise and fru- '-'■ ' rHhip of acqnired property, and eager to gain more, and wield a moneyed influence ; will likely be rtry wealthy some day, it not so alreadv ; ■ make money; everything touched by sim- irn to then- advantage; remarkably fortunate, and in danger of e; unless this faculty is soon repressed it will be- l. <• raltii venality and avari HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 25 Polygamic Love. Exceedingly Loving. Monogamic Love. ; resemble John Ban- also Thomas, Arch- A. First and foremost resolve to get rich through industry, economy and reasonable cal- culation, in order to enjoy leisure, which gives time for reflection, the forerunner of all pro- gress; do not purchase everything desired; spend very little time in visiting; devote nearly the entire wakeful hours to business; engage in well-timed speculation and court healthy competition; study the natural laws of supply and demand; enjoy life rationally and propor- tion the expenses to the income, always keeping the income the larger of the two; however small the income scrupulously and regularly lay aside, at least, a small portion of it, and that saved may keep one from the verge of want in old age, and become a help and a bless- ing to self and the loved ones; enshrine in the memory the following sentence: it is more pleasant to draw on the bank than to depend on the poor house; never mind failures and disappointments, all have them, and it seems they are to try the metal of individuals; good minds rise after trouble like kneaded dough, whereas worthless people melt away as spuri- ous coin subjected to acid; never ask a friend for assistance, but rely entirely upon innate re- sources; property tends to enhance a person's energy and strength, from the reason that one will exert more vigor and force and cultivate his own better than what belongs to a mas- ter; unite practical wisdom with capital, and above all keep the armor bright with honesty and earnestness of porpoe B. Think less of property, but more of soul; cease trading and devote a larger share of time to gathering valuable thoughts, and acquire a noble way of thinking; cultivate com- mendable humility, and remembex that without the higher virtues, such as liberality, re- spect, faith, honor, a cultivated mind and good conscience, all worldly wealth is but a phantom. Monoeroticity. -Love for the Opposite Sex. 1. About as unloving as an ict 1 2. The tender passion of love has never been kindled into a flame within this have more tcerbitj and animosity than liking ; without favorites among the opposite sex, fail to enlist the bewitching predilection in others dolph, who was displeased with all women ; bish of York, who said woman was worse than disease. 3. Bachelorhood or spinsterhood would well accord with your tastes; cold and coy toward the opposite sex, and at times feeling aversion and disgust, at others slightly amor- ous and erotic: rather stoical, like Zeno of Citium, iudiftVrent to pleasure or pain ; treat the other sex with respect, yet neither expressive in love nor as loving as the generality of people; fall in love easily, and jump out of it quickly. 4. Occasionally admire those seen, and the affections and feelings become somewhat en- listed, but not sufficiently to continue interested; exhibit more platonic than ardent love; fond of fondling and kissing the loved one, but not given to sex-passion or licentiousness. 5. Often take a fancy to those differently sexed, and become ingratiated in their feel- ings; slow to be led by Cupid's jokes, yet when once fully pledged to exclusive affection, there are none more true; woman like, will cling to the loved object, while it contains a shred of purity. G. Moderately inclined to manifest affection, yet not likely to abuse this faculty, as do the great mass of people, or become an imperious libertine, or a love-lorn celibate; when once fully in love will possess, if not exhibit, much exclusive devotednees. 7. Kespect and acknowledge the tenderness of conjugal attachment; clinging, true, and faithful in attachments to one, yet not disposed to love promiscuously; not uxorious or erotic. 8. Feel an innate love for one of the opposite sex; have an e very-day, plain, unsentimental and unromantic sort of love, that wears well and strives to prove faithful; to love and be loved, is the highest delight of such a character. 9. On such food as love a mind like this can nourish itself ; not very demonstrative in love, yet desire the good graces and fend caressings from those loved; have a pure, profound affection, which partakes more of the spiritual than the carnal nature. 10. Persons with such a strong, monogamic taste usually become valuable members of society; unhappy unless often in the company of the opposite sex; love is a powerful impel- lent to this character, either for good or evil, according as the judgment guides and directs the warm flame; this is a fertile, deep, absorbing affection, that if rightly mated will love on more and better every day. 1 1. Those prominent, liquidly moving eyes bespeak an excellent share of ardent love ; cap- able of loving deeply and well, if truly mated; have had many love experiences, and some of them smattered largely of romance; direct rightly this love nature and it is sufficiently strong to become a vast source of pleasure some day, and revitalize the entire constitution. 12. The erotic passion and salacious tendencies are nearly uncontrollable in this nature; none kuow so well as this heart its own temptations; this is an ardent, amatory, passionate HEALTH AND CHARACTER. inting Mid bewitching power over the other sex; always liking and winning v little attentions to the opposite sex; are enormously teeming and other Bex by day and dream of them at night. ire every tender tie; it you lose your object of love, lead such" . In'.- that another will love you; continue in caressing, kissing, ooing, loYing and well doing; strive to imitate the devoted love Elanora • . or that poetic passion between Aeneas, the Trojan prince, and Dido, krthage, mentioned by Virgil and Ovid; try to get into favor by very honorable means to become more popular in society; adorn . with a little of the very best jewelry, aud array with care every article of cloth- Ing; ,. n lornpolonsly clean; cultivate attractiveness by becoming more mindful and atten- • , the opposite lex, showing them at once and at all times, and in all places, the utmost B, ! g nd. heed, care, civility, respect, politeness, and endeavor to make a favor- k the company of the opposite sex more and oftener; treat them with kind sets and pleasing words; make more of those loved; leave a door open to reconcilia- tion when differences arise, to prevent endeared and tender affection from running into ex- ktred; praise those yon admire, and guard faithfully with judgment against the ish and turbulent assaults of jealousy; upon every trifling occasion, or the omis- uouy, don't consider that a slight is intended; remember that jealousy -tic plague, that gnaws into the vitals, haunting at home and disturbing personal iiu us reason into folly, sours the sweets of life, predilection becomes hatred, in 1 the lever of jealousy corrupts the beautiful aud good in self and others, invites rude- l 1 1 1 transforms serenity into frenzy. imdeavor to regulate all actions by philosophy; read tentative works and abjure fic- tr in mind that chastity is the body-guard of conjugal affection and the peace of the society of the pure minded and shun those who are questionable in vir- oeasc tn think and talk of sensuality; direct the thoughts into other channels; sink I Iv tin- following in the mind; love rightly governed and grounded on virtue and prin- ciple* resembles a diamond, durable and hard to be broken; the love nature is an energizing :t hening power, giving nobleness and long life to the individual if rightly trained in 1 .i;i' oted, but when abused, and it is more grossly misused than any other human en- rment, it produces greater misery and unhappiness than every different attribute. Myriads of people in every society are abnormally sexual, and yet ignorant of the fact, i 'in thai cause plunge themselves and others into unhappiness; abnormal sexuality is the cause of more physical and social misery than all other evils combined. Love in ex- cess r . i i 1 1 -. health and blights all prospects of becoming intellectually distinguished, trans- thc warmest and purest lover into selfish coldness, or into the coarse libertine and vengetul tyrant. Chromaticalness.— Perception of Color. 1. Completely color blind; discern light and darkness, day and night. 2. Fail to notice the mild shades of color; can tell brown from blue and black from red, and scarcely more; very little idea ot colors, and seldom notice them. :{. A fine form attracts this mind more readily than the most gaudy hues; have more taste and talent for sculpturing or archi- tecture than for painting; more fond of florid and showy colors than dingy or sombre shades. 1. Find some interest in viewing fine flowers and beautifully ^W blended tints; take some pleasure in hues and shades, though not -"" ■ much; inapt to notice finer tinges and interblendings of the most lioate dyes; Inadapted to paint in oils, in distemper or in fresco. i with delicate hues and shadows; with experience in judging colors might he- hat dt" an . Xpert if the articles were side by side or near together, that the eye th it tie- lame tune; unable to become a skilled workman in portraiture or lan'd- MtM tble <>f judging d< oided colors, and able to recollect them, with i with nic< . Mendings of the neutral tints; the motley and dappled seem especially well t" suit this eye; could never become practically an expert colorist. ;th artistically arranged hues, yet have no passion or enthusiasm for loud admire th lUbdued tOfl IS and half tones in superior photographs; judge oompl< fairly well, andean remember them, especially when "having given n; to color, or represent objects byoolor, is not the strong point of this • x ' •" : w. II indicated lights and shades; with praotioe could mix, arrange, \ : '" l di oriminate the appearance or hue which bodies present to the eye, is transparent or without color; might at times fail to distinguish when the attention is fully called to a tulip, violet, buttirfly, pea- I i form an opinion pretty correctly of their hues. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 27 '.*. Take a great interest in delicately colored works of art; would delight in visiting the art galleries of southern Europe, where the warm colors give depth and attractiveness to paintings; although the act of representing objects by colors is a superficial, imitative cun- ning, deceitful and fraudulent plagiarism on nature, yet such a mind could highly enjoy the finished and angelic Mendings of colors in the masterly works of Bellani, Titian, Gior- gione, Velasquez, Murillo, Da Vinci, Angelo, Giotto, Raphael, Corello, Vanloo, Le Pou- sin, Vernet, and Bonhear. 10. Perfectly delighted with portraits in oil, where they are drawn so faithfully as to represent the minds of men with life-like, breathing freshness and identity, as if ready to Step out of the frames; have the capacity to closely scrutinize contrasts or harmonies in complexions and dresses; any abberration or violent contrasts in coloration highly offend this taste, naturally adapted to the science of color or chromatics. 11. Scarcely a tint, however Boft, escapes notice; gifted with natural ability for the fine especially where color, as well as form, plays an important part; iu depicting, work- ing in encaustic, enamel, or scenic painting would exhibit remarkable nicety iu arranging lights, shades, tinges and huts harmoniously; possess a refined gift for representing active or still life; highly enjoy contemplating iridescent and polychromatic flowers, or the soft and balmy bloom of the cheek, lit up by the eye of love and friendship. 18. Have decided talent for that part of the plastic arts whore shades and hues are indispensable; passionately fond of tine painting*; find pleasure in the marbled, dappled, opaline, veined, roseate, fallow, citrine, azure, virescent, lavender, apricot, drab, sombre, bans, and all the rariegated oomminglings which the most consummate skill may, in good taste, depiot with black, white, gray, brown, and all the primitive and complementary colors; acutely sensitive to fine shades; retentive memory of tincture, complexion, cast, dye or stain; enjoy bright colors when artistically displayed. A. Visit galleries of fine paintings, such as the Louvre in Paris; the Old and New Gal- leries in Munich; the Vatican in Home; the Royal Gallery of Madrid; the iiscnrial in Spain; Liehtenstein's Gallery in Vienna; the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, and others in Venice, Florence, Milan, Naples, etc., and contemplate and study out the beauties of the works by the old masters. Notice the varied shades of colors in the foliage of forests or in the earth's green carpet decked with attractive flowers of a hundred hues, and observe the ever-changing golden and silvery colors ami tints of the sun on cloud and sky; then give attention to the beautiful plumage of birds and varied colors of insects and animals, remembering that colors are Nature's marks of distinguishment, while they constitute one of the charms of life; study chromatics, and learn that all color is caused by vibrations of the etherial medium, those of different lengths producing different colors; the longest waves produce heat only; shorter and quicker give red, and as they become more rapid they produce orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet; still shorter waves give chem- ical effects alone; red rays are fir-t visible, and are .36900 of of an inch long, and vibrate 458 millions of millions of times in a second; violet rays are last visible, and they vibrate 727 millions of millions of times in a second, and measure each .61516 of an inch, each wave -iug through ether at the rate of 102,000 miles in one second; and thus pursue the study of color, until the faculty shall become sufficiently active to drink in the external beauties of Nature aud answer every noble and useful demand of life. B. Wear nothing gorgeous or gaudy, and live in a cloudy climate and foggy, smoky loca- lity, and shun artistic works by famous artists; don't conclude that, because able to daub or paint a fence, that the perception of color is large, and become ambitious to be an artist; put in mind that art, like poetry, belongs principally to the imagination and tends to repress pure intellect, which is a higher type of mind; high art flourished in its glory in the extreme southern peninsulas of Europe during the ignorant ages, and gave its expiring groan more than three and a half centuries ago in the death of Raphael. There have been many star artists imd celebrated painters in Italy, Spain and Greece, who have been liberally rewarded for their labors; but the great mass of them have generally been utter failures; success wins •sympathy and respect, therefore avoid an occupation where so few opportunities are open to lead a prosperous, cheerful life and win renown. Demolitiousness.— Inclination to Destroy. 1. As free from malignancy as a rabbit; a tame soul, fraught with estimable wishes for the world; chock- full of tender, hurtless, harmless feelings; cannot witness, cause, or endure pain. 2. An uninfluential and slack person, nearly de- void of executive force; languor and torpor mark thee as inefficient, yet when greatly aroused will ex- punge, erase, immolate and mow down for a while with considerable force ; yet such seasons are of brief duration. 3. Dislike to break, crush or tear down, and re- The Tiger. Greatly inclined to Destroy. quire the forceful mind of another to wake thee up to respectable thoroughness and efficiency; wanting in proper resentment and animal strength. 28 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 4. One of those MSJ-going souls; are energetic and forcible only when greatly aroused, hut are not inclined to hruise. wound, maim or cripple any living thing, much less to anybody; will work well when liberally paid. re nor Imrsh with any one; slightly inclined to exterminate weeds and leemed useless or offensive; lack depth of indignation; yet are occasion- ally ilj it highly angered; when greatly aroused are quite vigorous in action . arp in criticism, but in nowise savage or cruel. ,:.■ willing to work but need a strong incentive or somebody to rouse and set thee like ;i watch are very good to go when wound up and started by some one else; have 1 executive ability to give a fair amount of indignation; sometimes lack- ed dislike to give paiu or witness death. 7 A trolj good worker when once fully interested; hate to see things drag slowly ulong; like to move on and execute what plans have been formed; delight in eradicating ping away nuisances, do away with the worn out, break up social evils, v. rthi aid tyrannical powers, and sustain by force what judgment dictates; yet are forbidding when enragi d, though not at all savage. i ike hold of every ( ntt uprise as if in earnest, and prosecute all undertakings with a good measure of spirit and executive force; capable of enduring pain without wincing; when It rril.lv in earnest, and if uneducated will be a little rough-handed in pushing Ogfa the world. 9. A character carrying a large amount of executiveness and force; people must get out of the way or be pushed aside; are rather uneasy and peppery if obliged to wait long for \ in to expending force in useful ways, such as breaking up land, clearing error and abolishing ignorance, and are very desirous of leading a life of industry and usefulness. lu. This character possesses great force and power of executiveness; will pull down, over- turn and put an end to useless institutions and effete governments; are ordinarily good na- tural, though when provoked to anger will evince a sharp and rather severe temper; can bear pain resolutely or inflict it on others when excited, and will not flinch from what is deemed right under the circumstances; given to dislike rather too much and like too little; s. i many faults that are unmentioned; when once interested in a job of work will drive on with that strength or vigor which when well directed surely acc3inplisb.es aud overcomes i v- ry opj OSition or hindrance, 11. Heavy laden with the capability of producing evil or good according as this faculty is directed by the intellect ; when once really angry it requires a long time to get over it; to forgive and never forget an intentional injury; possessed cf great physical tfa when aroused, and deal heavy blows if greatly angered; are exceedingly enduring, thorough-going, energetic, and when angry become sarcastic and severe. 18, Ever driving along the enterprises of life; efficient, thorough, and bring with great tore, the propelling power to exterminate enemies and whatever may be inimical to self in- lingly enduring and executive, and when enraged take pleasure in the downfall of an < oemy; in war would revel in the crash, stunsb, and havoc made in the lines Of ■ foe; when - nragi d are nearly as cruel and unfeeling as Phalaris, or John Calvin when he burn, d to (hath 3ei veins, at Geneva, with green faggots, that the pain might last longer. n tun was a celebrated physician and eloquent preacher, but disagreed with Calvin in creed. Break up new th Ids of land, cut down the trees, tear down the old house to find a . build railroads, ships, canals, and search continents for treasures both natural and artificial, go shooting and fishing, and don't fail to laugh when the worm or in- lect, tortured by the hook, straggles for freedom from pain; when a whole charge of shot -I in some harmless rabbit or dove, go at once and crush his head with the heel, any barbarian would; compete for the prize in shooting; ad overcome them; the army is an excellent place to cultivate destructive- thi re tea vast amount of active service; but as this facultv is gene- thia hurry-go-fast, scrambling, harsh, severe age, we shall turn'to its re- itralnt I Britain and America, murder is yearly on the in- crease, Into account the advance in population, and this, 'like* every other ■■• Inch is th it millions of mothers are coarctating nature by fceti- lerthal children inherit a teadenoy to kill when murder was the ruUng thouf hi m th. mothers mind Let,. re the birth of her child; it is well known that the I th. mother's mind are iinplauted in her ehild before his or her birth; then live like K ood m .tl.. is. ami cease to us,, any means to kill a ehild before birth, remembering 1 by ill-health in this world, and by the hatred and contempt of the angel nee m the next world; nun should avoid the army and shun l i""r and bloody scenes; if possible, never imbrue the hands in blood at pathy for animals, and when the lamb, horse or ox is no longer of eervJei'. . May not care to be an isolated scholar or a sage shut up in a closet, yet if this mind had bean educated, its effusions would be sententious, lofty, chaste, with well rounded pe- riods; enjoy highly the company of a fluent conversationalist; have copiousness of lan- guage and generally talk well, and are seldom troubled about words to express ideas and sentiments; under opposition can discourse or write in a free and ready manner. 10. Apt to feel like the East Indians, who say at the commencement of nearly all of their books: "Blessed be the inventor of writing." Though not a remarkable genius in lan- guage, yet there is in such a mind a thankfulness that it does not live in barbarous times,. the French, British, Germans, Spauish and Arabs could neither read nor write; an expn usive and ready talker, and with the aid of a thorough classical education, would be lucid, racy, flowery, unhihored, exub, rant essayist. 11. A genius in the coininumeation of ideas; often speak without much previous thought; the readv flow of words convinces those who hear that spoken language is large: Often Invent novel terms of expression; generally feel the necessity of saying something: d when called apon to apeak, and have nothing to say; very ready in speech and < llent language, and had a thorough classical education trained this ,nl " I ll aioelled as an author, reporter, critic, reviewer, editor, amanuensis, or . u. ll. i\. i remarkable talent of expression, and an inborn ability to give easy and rapid ■ to trnal to the Inspiration of the moment and speak tpontane- Ciceronian sty 1. , like Gainbetta, the greatest living extempore. Onesterneld says, " St; le is the dress of flowery and gorgeously aa a belle dressed for mar- will babl . prattle, palaver, prate, chatter, tattle, gabble and rful vi. Nihility ; with thorough culture and education, this mind would be i with that pithiness, loftiness, and graceful turn of expression; as far as ml to Homer, Virgil, Livy, Dacitus, Quiccardini, Swift, Prior, Fontaine, Ifoliere, Rousseau, Voltaire, Seyne, Bryant, i r Poe, each knew how to adapt his ppro] tted. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. ' 31 A. The first great requisite in the cultivation of language is a thorough classical educa- tion; then devote the attention to the study of rhetoric, etymology and English composi- tion; become familiar with some special subject and write upon it, re-write and revise, and continue to practice uutil what is now labor becomes a pleasant and easy pastime; next ponder upon the various styles of writing: notice corruptions of style, also the varieties of diction, such as cold, flowery, feeble, lucid, concise, incisive, diffuse, vague, figurative, powerful, nervous, pointed, lofty, poetic, severe, chaste, attic and crude; read and study the writings of Bacon, Shakspere, De Quiucey, Macaulay, Carlyle, Ruskin, Corneille, Racine, Clarendon, Montesquieu, Descartes, Gassendi, Arnaud, iBoileau, Leti, Scaliger, Oehlenschlager, Swedenborg, Oersted, Schlozer, C. O. Mailer, Leibnitz, Haeckel, Humboldt, Washington Irving, Draper, Emerson, Longfellow, and other works of taste, sentiment and science; especially study the genius of one's native tongue, and the harmony of language, which, when written, represents the author's capacity to think; combat vicious expressions used by iguorant people; trace out the faults of languages, for they, like people, are not without blemishes; follow the manner in which good authors write; keep and use the most complete dictionary it is possible to purchase, and associate and converse as much as possi- ble with scholarly persons who are fluent and superior conversationalists. B. Think more carefully about the manner and matter before speaking or writing; de- vote nearly the whole time to study; imitate Prince Talleyrand, a great wit of Napoleon's court, who spoke or wrote- in the most concise and terse phraseology; also the celebrated German Marshall, Moltke, who is silent in nine tongues; avoid toiling that which would harm other good people: learn to listen while others talk; in short, be more concise and laconic in speech or written composition; gesticulate less, and remember that nothing is more detestable than an intolerable chatterbox or illiterate boor. Curativeness. -Curative Power. # 1. In a state of diseasedn- ss and fa bleness in body and mind; don't be such a brazen, egotistioal fraud as to attempt to cure others while in* this diseased condition; faint, dull, weak, wanting in magnetic power. 2. Possessing little of the strength that heals; poorly adapted to perform the act of heal- nould at once place thyself under medical treatment. •">. Par too weak and sadly wanting in health to remove or even subdue disease in others, or to restore them to soundness; a delicate constitution and illy adapted to fulfill the duties of a physician* 1 ( apable of giving good advice to those who are ill, but have little health and strength to impart to the sick: deficient in vigor and freshness. 5. Desirous of helping others to shake off taint, infection, sickness or infirmity, yet un- able to become pre-eminent in the experimental art of healing. G. Are deeply interested in all that cures or ameliorates the conditions of sufferers and those who are unsound or in any wise affected with illness; occupying an intermediate po- sition between healthfulness and incurableness or sickness; would like to cure all who are sickly — even the cureless and gasping. 7. Possessed of a moderate power to cure others, and tolerably adapted to the practice of healing, or to cure those affected with illness: possessing correctives for many disorders to which mankind ^re subject; here is a staunch, vigorous, hearty frame, with a surplus of strength to spare to those who are diseased, ailing, or the weak and the debilitated from overwork, without being diseased. 8. Having a fresh and whole body, hale and healthful, it enables thee to repair, retouch and refit the unsound and flagging organizations of others, seemingly knowing as if by in- stinct what corrective, remedy and help to give for the renovation, recovery, restoration and instauration of those who are diseased, worn out, or suffering in body or mind. 9. Happily suited to give maguetism to morbid and vitiated bodies, and return them to good health; are fit to cure and restore others to soundness; a natural nurse, apparently without study knowing what to do to ease the distressed and relieve suffering; the curative faculty is large in this organization, and when the skin is cut or broken it heals readily, and such people rarely remain sick long at a time; capable of self-restoration and to greatly aid others to return to their original state of healthfulness and vigor. 10. Largely filled with pure magnetic force and are able to relieve pain and to remove many ailments by placing the hands on those who a r e afflicted, thereby giving them a large amount of life-geuerating magnetism; if sickly persons could associate with thee daily they would gather a good share of vigor and strength by it; there are few so suitable to render themselves serviceable and beneficial to the sick; friends think they can hardly do without thine assistance when they are sick and in trouble; for it does seem that few, if any, can suggest more readily the remedies to relieve one from sickness, distress, or social, financial, political, scientific, or religious trouble. 11. Pew there be who possess such superexcellence as a nurse, and fewer still more ca- pable of giving unexceptionable advice on health, and rarely is one met better prepared by natural endowments to renovate, restore, cure and hoal the sick, weakly or indisposed; in this respect largely resembling members of the Sweet family, who formerly resided in the 32 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. ttM of America, who without study could set disjointed or broken bones cor- re th : ■ Datura! physician. Prominently marked by nature for the re-establishment of health and soundness in repit, poorly, drooping, suffering y birth ; and alter curing Augustus of a dangerous illness by bathing was freed and made a Soman knight, from which physicians were respected. The Greeks had physicians several hundred yean before the Romans had them; Hippocrates, the father of medical science, . and whs born at Cos, 460 B. C. ; his family had followed the practice of medi- cine for 800 yens; he was a natural physician; he taught the necessity of closely observing ma of ili-e.ise, prescribing simple remedies only, aud insisted that the physician should follow nature. Learn from a practical physiognomist what nature has best fitted thee to follow, and when he says medicine or curing'people, then study in a medical college all the branches thoroughly, take good care of health, and be extremely careful to give only ■impli and guard faithfully against killing anybody, and most of the patients will ■ 11. B I " thwart, contravene, interclude, discourage, undermine, retard, avert, or turn aside lenoy to try to become u doctor; hist learn how many ignorant pretenders there are ble to oure anybody, or even aid nature in effecting a oure, yet are extracting I money from siok people, through their ignorant faith in mediciue; cultivate thai will prevent thee engaging in trying to cure the sick, and turn the mind channel of action, for which it is better adapted; teach people how to take th and pre* r?e it, instead of trying to cure them. It is a disgrace that medi- QOe more than 2250 years, and vet none, no not one pln/sl- i permanently cure syphilis; and yet Ricord, the great surgeon of fifths of all the French people had syphilis, and since our great civil : too OOminon in America; be a doctor, literally, by teaching people M rv- health. Solicitireputativeness. -Desire of Approval. Dg the opinions and feelings of others; thick-skinned and » l>i\e to,, much of the " don't care " disposition to praise anvbo.lv; -; abrupt, plun-spoken and unpopular. I his spirit nevei heeds the approval or condemnation of others; apt to say yes and no outs; ,,. Ithei oonrt favor nor renown; more inclined to denouu'ce and in- HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 33 culpate strangers, than to vindicate or defend them; will not sacrifice ease for fame; occa- sionally inclined to censure others severely. 3. Censure or admiration make little dffference with a mind so independent and proud; not likely to compete and strive for fame; slightly sensitive to praise; dislike those given to display; ambitious, and in this faculty like Robert Burns who said the great fault of his life was that he had formed no aim in life; satirical and sarcastic. 4. Desirous of the good opinions of others, yet will not stoop to please for renown or ap- plause; a little stiff in manners and need to oil the joints ot the neck with politeness; some- what sensitive to criticism, blame, or censure; without flattery, like Hesiod , Homer, or De- mosthenes. 5. Have some love of approval and regard for character, yet not showy or very oily in address; desire to be thought well of, but dislike to follow the fashions for the sake of pop- ularity. 6. Not apt to flatter others or to condemn them unjustly; will strive to gain the good will and approval of friends; ambitious to avoid censure and keep up a good reputation; will not wheedle, coax, or flatter to shun reproach or evade correction. 7. Fairly developed in this faculty, may have plenty of self-approval, but possess little desire for the applause of others; a well-merited and tasty compliment however is not objec- tionable; well satisfied to gain the favorable opinion and esteem of others. 8. Wish to avoid the foul-tougued detractor or the fawning sycophant; such a mind measures its actions by the standard of others; pleased with kind attentions; will strive to be deserving and worthy of praise. 9. Are rather fond of the good opinion, approval and compliments of others; have an inherent desire to do something and be somebody; set a great deal by character, honor and popularity; are affable, ambitious, and rather sensitive to blame or praise; dislike to be laughed at; enjoy admiration and a good name. 10. Remarkably sensitive to slander or criticism ; smiles quickly soften this heart ; annoyed and mortified by a slight, yet perhaps too shrewd to discover the fact to others; rather courteous, laudatory and eulogistic; a delicately paid compliment encourages this mind to more vigorous exertion and greater and nobler acts. 11. Dislike to be laughed at, and heartily enjoj admiration, yet thoroughly hate dispar- agement; in this respect considerably like Ovid, who praised Augustus; will compliment the great and rich, like Cicero flattering Julius Crcsar; are restless, insatiable, ever desiring the admiration of associates; English-like, value titles highly, such as highness, lordship, knight, duke, eir, esquire, F. R. S., F. G. S., and V. P. B. S*. E., etc. This understanding external marks of distinction, ribbands, stars, crosses, medals, garters, epaulets, golden fleece, livery, gown, peruke, wig, arms, etc.; love to move with the popular wave; instead of dependiug on judgment and conscience for approval, are looking without for it; rather easily flattered; attentive to etiquette and ceremony. 12. lie who would eateh this heart should bait his hook with adulation; Curran-like, remarkably sensitive to expressed opinions of the people; delight in popularity and the good esteem of others; rather ceremonious and pay great attention to ancestry, and are likely to speak of them as haying been " high folks," or as connected with the aristocracy of Europe; entertain a high regard for character, reputation, honor, fashion, style, praise, and will approve all that is deemed worthy of commendation. A. Endeavor to please by politeness and urbanity of manners; enter into cultivated soci- ety, and strive to be as affable as those who are most so, and learn to practice all the little blandishments; guard against unpleasant words or actions; bear in mind that a large share of this faculty makes one genteel and beloved by the world; exert every power to become distinguished; form a high aim in life, and strive day and night to rightfully attain emi- nence and superiority. .» B. A.s long as there is a heart-feeling of right, go ahead and heed not the satires, slan- ders and laudation^ of the empty-mindod, soulless world; say, " I don't care," and try to feel it; dress plainly, cast away the ornaments, and depend solely on self-exertion; step up and do honorable duty fearless of fault-finders; be mindful that internal power, not exter- nal distinction, is the source of all real and lasting honor; keep off of the wave of popularity, for she generally drowns those who attempt to ride to glory on her fickle back; give no heed to flatterers, and put down in a memorandum that the wise care naught for vain- glorious titles, ostentatious decorations, inherited rank, or empty-pated, aristocratic vampires. Consecutiveness.-Consecution. 1. A restless, uneasy, impatient soul; ever changing suddenly from one thing to another; completing nothing; preferring an occupation where interchange, exchange, deviation and alteration are requisite; a complete mental chameleou, a Proteus. 2. Variety is the spice of this life; wheu speaking, digression marks all said; desultory, flving after every new notion; go by fits and starts, capricious, flickering, uncertain, changeling. 3. Have a tendency to scintillation; lack consecutiveness; possess little ability to keep the mind on one subject sufficiently long to finish it; will jump to conclusions without being 3 34 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. able to tell the steps taken to reach them; interruption never incommodes this mind; with- .1 hshed rules of action or thought; a skipping and disconnected 1. and sometimes quite desultory; pass rapidly from one subject to ithout in© : desire novelty; rather lack application; have intensity but , u , t ,;. ':■•, convulsive, unsettled. ore concentrative and less spasmodic; slightly deficient i n tl. bought and action; have too much divergence and too little , m , ; : iug and flowing like the ocean; mutable, versatile and ever ; ;. ji b no great power of consecutive thought; neither remarkably desul- times forget to finish what is commenced in conversation as well y disturbed by interruption; tolerably patient, serial, consecutive. tly prolix, or excessively discursive; can continue at one thing, this or •Ugh to understand it somewhat thoroughly, if profoundly interested; can • iion to a person or idea, but are slightly inclined to vary and change to t topics. irly, though not excessively developed in love of succession; this mind seems to as reasons comparatively well; possess a sufficient amount of concatenation ■cess in any laudable undertaking to which the mind is suitably bave :i quiet steadiness of action, yet can turn easily from the subject under con- sideration to other themes. '.'. ( an confine the attention quite well to the work in hand; able to chain one thought to anot. -cut to the mind of the listener an unbroken gradation or series of tiling; are delighted with lines and columns of troops or processions of persons follow- ing each other in uninterrupted connection; have the power, if pleased to use it, of gather- er and condensing material or ideas in consecutive order; dislike to listen to a t who wanders far from his subject. 10. Arc well adapted to pursue a connected line of thought; inclined to finish everything commenced, in fact such persons dislike to leave a job partially finished; at times are Qt-minded; able to apply the whole mind closely a long period; are deemed long- winded by some acquaintances; will strive to bear and forbear; are steady-paced. 11. Desire to complete every undertaking; this is the perfecting, thorough and finishing talent, possessed by so few Americans, yet very large in the one marked No. 11; are out and out, thorough-going; truly patient and prolix when particularly interested in a subject. 12. Ever tracing out the minute relation one idea bears to another; somewhat tiresome and pointless in conversation; a few things occupy this attention life-long; extremely slow and patient; diligent and industrious; when once fairly interested will never cease until item is finished, or the best friend is wearied nearly to death. A. N.-vi r 1 ave a job until completed; have but one kind of work on hand at any time; ttled life, and devote several hours daily to solitary reflection upon some subject pecially interesting; avoid plays or entertainments where variety forms a chief ire; some to the point alter relating distant iucidents aud the details; read long, con- tinuous stories ami not newspaper paragraphs; listen patiently to speakers who are un- broken and consecutive in their line of arguments; associate with those whose thoroughness or devotedness to one occupation has produced good work and brought them well merited reuow ii. B. Engage in an occupation demanding constant change of mind and body; travel, move at an. I notice m w things; never repeat anything; buy aud read new books by authors who condense matter and treat new subjects; attend to generals aud omit details as far as practicable; converse with the young people who love variety; read newspaper paragraphs, and leave out all unimportant incidents; rush on among men in life's ; subsistence ami fame. Discriminati von ess. Discriminating Capacity. i. With little more aeuteneM and judgment than an idiot, incapable of perceiving dost ■imiMtud< or the most marked dissimilarities. • uding appropri iteness; would make slow progress in any sei- inable to compare one thing with another with any degn ataneous reeling to pi rceive nice analogies and ripe comparisons. bt distinctions; there is a dull edge to this nature; may i will Bignally fail to win- I the same relation to reason th it th< - in mai. rial for reason and thought, and is the pilot of tly critical; have some though no match horses or cattle clos HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 35 to draw a sage parallel, or to institute a rational comparison, is not distasteful or beyond this capacity, yet are more keen in uuderstandingand appreciating than in making them; slightly discerning and somewhat ready in discovering what is top-heavy, over-balanced or dispro- portioued. 5. Grand differences are noticed by this mind; highly pleased to listen to the speaker who makes nice, tine and subtle distinctions, and illustrates his subject with vivid meta- phors and comparisons, yet arc bitter adapted to comprehend than to draw inferences; able •e out plain analogies and arrive at safe conclusions. 6. Are very well balanced in this capacity; generally value pretty correctly the bearing of one fact upon another: can w< i^h evidence in an intelligent manner; comprehend differ- ences and similarities between things side by side; unable to discern critically or cleverly; recognize characteristic qualities of mind; in a moderate degree inclined to criticise and an- alyse; have respectable ability to reason analytically. 7. Pi 1 demonstrative and analytical perceptions; readily detect the discrepan- cies between facts and assumed positions; the words like and unlike are very expressive to this mind; rather quickly detect a wrong construction planed on a text or statement; gener- ally understand figures of speech, imagery, insinuations, parables, allusions and persona- tions. 8. Can readily comprehend similarities and diversities; inclined to dissect every subject in the mind, and trace ideas from particulars to generals; keenly perceive the faults and de- ficiencies as well as the perfections of materials or theories: apt to notice the correlation of thought and the proper time and suitable place for any Special class of actions. '•'. Speedily appreciate fine analysis, and have a tendency for metaphor; can tell when one thing is made like another; keenly detecting likeness, and rather expert in showing dis- tinction or differences between things distinguishable: have considerable power of induc- tion; critical ami analytical in argument, and arrive at the exact comprehension of a subject by comparative estimates; inclined I a whole into its component parts, then judge each part by itself, before arriviuu at a satisfactory oonclasion. It). Recognize resemblances or differences almost instantly; analyse skillfully and criti- cise closely; can reason ably in debate, and make everything plain to a listener through the examination and illustration of each separate point in the whole argument; the rules of ratio and proportion in arithmetic come very natural to such minds if they are educated; are quick, sharp and astute mentally, and with pity for the dolt and the simpleton. 11. Excelled by very few in detecting likeness or difference; especially happy in selecting comparisons; can make nice distinctions while forming correct conclusions; a forcible anal- ogical iniud that is well qualified to convince others of its solidity and compass of thought by correct comparisons ami profound reasoning founded on facts; a good eye to tell which ot several objects is largest and which smallest; an able classifier of natural curi- osities or such things as interest this peculiar mind; readily detect the liar by comparing his several statements with each other and the known facts; demonstrative and convincing in induction and broad awake and silting when forming an inference or conclusion. 19. Are a superior genius in analytical research, and in the appreciation of titanic and minute variations; inductive or Baconian in method of inquiry when forming ideas; have most remarkable powers of diagnosis; great judgment of the fitness and relevancy of things; with acute penetration, valid reason and sound judgment. A. Study chemistry, botany, geology, physiognomy and polite literature; take part in scientific investigations; place two books or apples side by side, and slowly give an oral descriptiou of the points of difference, and then describe wherein they resemble each other; read Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason;" also peruse thoughtfully Hegel's "Encyklo- Jer Philosopltisehtn H ften," and Comte's "6'ours de Phiiosophie positive." 13. Never speak of a fault, if you see one in a friend; take no note of differences; ex- press the mind generally and never heed sharp precision. Structurodexterity.- Mechanical Talent. 1. A complete mechanical zero; wanting adequate powers to shape^ or reorganize matter. 2. May be able to tear to pieces or lay waste the ingenious produc- tions of others, but are wholly incapable of giving shape or fashion tOj material; almost a constructive nonentity. 3. Deficient in originality and expertness, and capable only of the Mechanical Foot, roughest workmanship; awkward and unskillful in the use of tools; somewhat interested in fine workmanship; not apt to become an inventor. 4. Capable of building in an unfinished manner; not likely to excel in mechanical in- dustries; feeble ability to comprehend a machine or the plan of buildings; can make nothing unless it has been made before; barren in plans; might with practice learn a trade. •j. Are far better in planning than executing; fail to comprehend complicated machinery; to mould, hammer, hew, carve, stamp, or fashion, is not a strong point in this character; could learn a trade with practice, but the work when complete would be more scabrous and strong than polished or beautiful. 3G HEALTH AND CHARACTER. iir constructive talent, and sufficient ingenuity to work up the raw material; . illy with a little showing and directing; if forced to it, could rely upon the cunning n the hands and arms to earn a living; are pleased to see the manufacturing untry flourish; have good taste regarding fine, light and plain work; sonie- t uii.l handy though not inventive. 7. Find BOme pleasure in viewing machinery while it is in operation; fairly good in con- triv.ii.r-. and may work smart and nimbly with tools if practiced, yet are not remarkable i ising whys "and means to secure an end; should this mind turn its contrivance to in- tellectual planning, it would readily become proficient in literary and scientific labor. v Manifest Borne dexterity in the use of tools, though more inclined to operate in special of labor than to attempt to grasp many; this mind experiences a determinate charm in witnessing the various processes of working raw materials into a form suitable for use; more : to mental than physical construction; could soon learn to work machinery ; yet are not an Edison in mechanical conception or mental fertility. '. Would evince considerable ingenuity and skill if engaged in a mechanical trade; have a keen sympathy with the carpenter, the mill-wright, the stonemason, the machinist, the blacksmith, wagon and cabinet makers, and the work they accomplish; probably this mind is sufficiently intelligent to understand that nearly all progress that favors wealth, the ad- vancement of scientific thought, real knowledge, and the unfoldment of the natural re- BOnroet of a country depend mostly on invention and mechanical skill, hence the import- ance this mind attaches to constructive operations. li». Instinctively able to determine the effects produced by forces on a body; can do thiugs handily, and plan and originate in an able and profitable manner; are expert in the use of tools when once practiced; could plan or build a house; able to tinker, mend, and manufacture, but perhaps may devote the entire attention to construction of sentences or contriving in mercantile business; are skillful and dextrous in the use of the hands; can fashion, frame or form in a workmanlike manner, if the attention is turned into the working department. 1 1 As a practical mechanic, would be expert by devoting attention in that direction; are gifted in the arrangement of words in a sentence; can compile, or put together the parts of a thing, compose, make, and are skilled in mechanics, intuitively understanding the effects ices acting on a body; pleased to work in the delicate materials and are particularly adroit, sagacious, able and sharp in giving form and finish to material; are rather orna- mental and subtle in work, yet are able to lick into shape expeditiously whatever engages the hands; a genius in management; inventive, nimble, handy, and masterly in symmetri- cal and plasmatic production. 12. k'.riraonlhuirily gifted in the department of skilled industry wherever engaged; a constructive genius of the first class; adapted to practice invention; able to astonish the world afl did Mark Scaliot, who exhibited before Queen Elizabeth a lock consisting of eleven pieces of iron, steel and brass, with a key that altogether weighed one grain; he made a Bold chain composed of forty-three links which he fastened to the lock, and then to a flea that drew them all with ease; the flea and its load weighed one grain and a half. Conradus l>.i-ipodius invented and made the most wonderful clock in existence, and although made in r>71 it keeps excellent time in the Cathedral in Strasbourg, and is worth the journey there for this mind to see it, for minds of this stamp alone can appreciate its complex mech a ni s m ; are remarkable in mechanical dexterity, and may be compared to Myrmecides, ver. who made an ivory chariot with four harnessed horses so small that a common fly could hid. them all under her wings; or to the genius of Praxiteler, the famous Italian : Drabble, who made an organ that warm sunlight caused to make fine music, without any ..ther aid; closely resembling the ingenuity of Proclus who constructed burn- ln K wonderfully efficacious that he set fire to and destroyed the Mysian and Thra- A. \ tail machine shops and manufactories; mend what is broken; plan, contrive and deviee new method* of accomplishing the desirable, strive to perform as others do mechani- cally; construct sentences; produce theories new and truthful, regardless of public appro- ir result* ; try to produce, shape, build, trim, out, frame, or make something, how- le, distorted and askew the result; associate with ingenious mechanics, and learn • the clasH of artisans who build houses; make books or papers, and each particle wear; it is the mechanic who constructs all the artificial necessities, and luxuries of life, builds each railroad and equips it, constructs telegraphs, ships, musical instruments, and nearly everything that is not produced bv i- meohaniam that caused Chicago to rise." Pheuix-like, from her ashes, Ban to ahghl and spread her quivering wings bv the Golden Gate; mechanism trans- L biladelphia and New York from little hamlets to vast cities in a century; y, Har in mi. id thai all wealth is drawn from labor, and the amount of wealth de- ll largely on the skill with which the labor has been performed: and in coming ages in tel- make laws, control and govern the nations; DecaUfi insists of tee, namely, laborers, manufacturers, merchants and capitalists.' and . tnumbor th- other three collectively, so when they become sufficiently educated ilik" nt th.v will ieis« the reins of government and guide the ship of State honestly HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 37 and fairly, and make labor the only road to nobility and honor; also that mechanical labor tends to destroy superstition and idolatry, because it teaches men to depend upon their hands and mental contrivance, instead of on any unknown or imaginary power. B. Guide this capacity rightly and sensibly by working out the useful only, and never waste time, as thousands have done, by trying to invent perpetual motion. Ordiniphysicality. -Physical Arrangement. 1. Thoughts in this mind resemble foam on a whirlpool, or the jumbled colors in a kaleidoscope; as irregular and unsorted in personal and physical affairs as an Esquimaux, Laplander or South-sea islander. 2. Delighted with helter-skelter, higgledy-piggledy and confusions; ever unhinging or putting out of joint something; misplace and mislay articles and cannot find what is de- sired; have no more idea than a rhinoceros of v>hat properly comes next or of consecutive order. 3. Pleased with jargon, anarchy, chaos, and deranged thoughts and material appear- ance; a confused mind slightly given to scrambling and hurrying about, with collar awry, as if anxious to find something, and always have lost several necessary articles. 4. Regard and appreciate system and order more than keep it; irregular in walk and bodily motions; go by tits and starts; jumble things about in the house — litter tbe floor, tangle the thread or cord, and scatter things about iu a most disorderly manner. 5. If well trained will evince fair discipline, otherwise are rather unmethodical, will keep order if business compels, but not greatly given to uniformity of conduct, or to form rules of action by which to guide life; like to see order better than to keep it; frequently permit confusion. 6. Find delight in seeing discipline and proper gradation; prefer to have things arranged that they may be convenient, yet are not particular about routine, custom, or classification; have vastly more taste than arrangement; in some things may evince considerable order, but being little interested in it, and deeming it less important than other things, become lax and indifferent about distribution. 7. Not a master in arrangement, yet able to admire what is arranged according to some common law or end: at times ideas are thoroughly systematized in this mind and regularly distributed, at others they troop unsorted along like* cattle in pasture; enjoy gradation and classification and will take some pains to arrange and parcel out the articles of social com- fort. 8. Have more mental than material regularity; evince more power of analysis, allot- ment and disposal of things than inclination to muster, group or formulate systems; better adapted to conform to rules than to frame them; love order and will take some pains to sys- U unitize and arrange general objects. '.'. Take considerable pleasure in subordination, routine, course and method; are a trifle formal, stiff and prim; at times given to be precise, " old maidish," punctilious, and at other periods have an easy, familiar, unsettled appearance and manner; usually assign each article or idea to its appropriate place. 10. Delight in seeing everything en m/fc, clearly and methodically arranged; at home only where order, symmetry, and law abound; hate slovenliness and confusion, being incom- moded and pained by them: with proper early training and correct habits will evince great system and keep things in their phices; disposed to work by rule, and will make regulations rather than live in physical anarchy or mental confusion; can arrange and methodize thoughts better than material objects. 11. Are highly uniform in ideas and methodical with things; capable of arranging in an orderly manner an assemblage of bodies, so as to form a connected whole; will act, do and thiuk according to rule: able to reduce knowledge to a complete system; can fully appre- ciate and comprehend order in general, and that consecutive, collective, distributive, or Older as regards categories; prefer to have a formula, law or form for all acts, either mental or physical; cannot bear confusion in an assemblage, convention, or meeting; expert in clas- sifying objects of natural history, and in scientific division of subjects; can always tell what properly should come before, and the consequent of an idea, or the precedence and sequence of correct arrangement; have a place for everything, and see that it is put there. 12. Are exceedingly clear and untangled in thought, and will work earnestly to keep each thing in its proper place; greatly annoyed and fretted by litter, farago, mess, confusion, dis- turbance, entanglement, or irregularity of personal affairs; are remarkably particular, pre- cise, methodical, systematic, well regulated and uniform whether in labor, recreation or in social life; extremely fastidious and given to be immoderate in regular arrangement. A. Strive to maintain an unruffled spirit at all seasons, and keep an even tenor of mind; when describing what has been seen, commence with what was first noticed, and continue with objects in the order they were seen ; in writing always place foremost the name of the man born first, and follow throughout the list the same regard to birth and consecutive or- der; rise at a certain hour each morning and retire to rest invariably at a specified time; ap- point an hour for each meal, and never vary a minute, if possible to eat at the fixed mo- ment; step with measured pace and even rapidity; pendulate the arms with regularity; avoid 38 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. the hurley barley of crowded marts, and the hodge-podge, lumber, tumult, embroilment, ible of the business world. : tte with persons who give themselves a natural familiar way, and strive to be as easy, childlike and free as they; over-precision and cold formality have consigned many . .1 spinsterhood, and numerous honorable men to single misery for life; then re6 ,, to become more nondescript, easy, natural, unrestrained, and less I i please and leas fastidious about arrangement; let the books lie topsy-turvy on the t ibl( : throw down the papers and tumble them overuntil the desired one is found; over- turn the chairs and Let them remain upset; often change the entire arrangement of the house, and d< v« i mind it the pictures hang higher or lower than before; invite Mother Hurdy-gurdy to 1;\ louse, and imitate her even if it is distasteful; throw down each article in the place until the excessive tendency to regular arrangement abates: impress upon the memory that perverted order overworks one's-self and annoys and torments the most familiar and dearest friends;' hence repress it with natural and honorable actions. Angularitiveness.— Perception of Angles and Lines. 1. Nearly as round in form, character and habits as an orange or pomegranate. 2. Having a trame more rounded and curved than angular, plane surfaces, angles and orystalized material give thee no comfort, but rather offend the eye. - inclination of two straight lines which meet together is less pleasing to thee than objects where simple or complex circularity abounds in the general form, owing to the an- nular or round form of thy entire bodily structure. he orbicular and rotund slightly predominate in this organization, over the straight, and angular, thence the character is well rounded, mild, plastic, social, joyous and delighted tistic works and nature's organisms, more than the heavy mechanical works. ■ ing almost free from the rectilineal and direct in the anatomical frame, from that cause, direct lines, straight edges, crystalizations, plane surfaces, unswerving smoothness, horizontality, and perpendicularity, are of little moment to this mind, for as much as thou thinkest more of the object than its shape. 6. Happily balanced in this faculty; on that account are neither prepossessed in favor of angularity and straightness nor circularity, rotundity and convexity. ; i;ough not thoroughly skilled in the perception of straight lines, triangles and squares, or the jagged, serrated, forked, zigzag, furcated, wedge shaped, fusiform, poly- i, geniculated and the angular, yet are pleased with bodies wherein those conditions of special form abound. 8, Having a ready comprehension of all manner of angles, points, lines, planes, notches, d-nti< ulatinns, folds, plaits, joints, and the aculeated, ensiform, spinous, cusped, digitated, aharp-edg< d, derivable from being built more on the angular and square plan than on the : or round form. BOul delighting in corners, straight lines, sharp points, cragged rocks, pectinated rugose mountains, angular embattlements, trisulcated exteriors, scabrous emi- DJ D( • ravines, for the reason that those qualities predominate in the make up of this frame; betimes are quite angular, excitable and crinkled in disposition; occasionally bound . .IT at anauglo into new and extremely radical notions; it is difficult for friends to tell tD-. lav how this mind will act on the to-morrow. in. Ueplete with angularity, and are naturally talented in judging of those special forms wherein two or more straight lines meet together, but are not in the same straight line: delight iu seeing wagon roads and railroads straight, as well as fences, trees, water ditch- ingelse which utility will permit; can draw a direct line with very little practice, but would find much more difficulty in marking out a circle; can remember the figure four rthan five or three, imputable to the fact that it consists more of straight lines and adapted for architecture, plain, straight lines, mechanism or engineering f portraiture, botanical sketching, watch or shoe making; apt in judging !>d moving on them when walking; have a direct aim in life and kuow what I afraid Others will know it; a mind, direct, plain and original in its action. 1 '• N "' ;' 1Nl " to pander to tin- public tastes or their notions; think for self and have pe- OUlJ i uk Id views of life and things in general; it is a difficult matter to train lUCh mindl to ■OUlpturing, oarying, portrait painting, engraving where curved hues are nec- rancy work, highly adapted to judge of angles, right lines, inflexibilitv il form of pointedness; given to keep in a middle course when walking; d surfaces and objects thai are straight and in an upright position/ 'il. lull of outright originality and extreme points of character; fond of a wall, cliff, precipice or anything that presents a plane surface and in a vertical position, as well as a terrace esplanade, table land or any ie t\ to become very popular with everyday associates, i itrianisra on direct lines; square the circles and hew the round bodies lead books on house building and civil engineering; study il.N conic sections; have the piano and Other furniture iu the house with >nd with as many angles as possible; practice cutting a piece of paper • lp il,1 ' i li d and |4 last into triangular shape; whittle a piece of HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 30 wood into an exact cube; avoid everything that is round or curved; keep a carpenter's square and clap it on to everthing ma le, to see if each object is duly square; omit all the little blandishments and assert boldly every innate opinion on all public topics, and stick to them and defend them as firmly and fiercely as Scipio (Atricanus) did his father, in the battle of Tioinna. B. To repress an angular disposition one should study all of nature's productions and learn that each organic thing is round m one direction at least; take good care of health eat heartily of plain food aivl take plenty of sleep, and the body will rlosh up, and rounding out in its proportions, will abolish the angles; and as soon as this is accomplished, the marked ex- citability and angolarness of character will hive disappeared. Beneflcentness.— Beneficence. 1. Are as cruel as either Brutus, Nero, Caligula, Domitian, Henry VIII., Cromwell, Henry II , king of England, Legrand, Olonois, Gloria or Roc, the la-t four were iron-hearted pirates, likely to lead a t of vice and crime; a bloodthirsty wretch; dis- t to inflict pain; phased at Buffering; void of pity; a merciless sava 2. Malice, trncnlence and spite have taken deep root in this feeble mind; now and then disposed to cause pain by cruel acts; half of the time living in a state of barbarism; uncultivated, pitiless and un- Bympathising; take little interest in the well-being of man or animal. 3. Have compassion and leniency in a limited Thorough-bred Horse -Large Benevolence. decree; take some delight in harrassing and disobliging Friends and acquaintances; rather cold-hearted and selfish; manifest feeble sympathy for fellow-beings in distress; not well developed in beneficence ; when the contribution box passes are likely to put a hand in the pocket, and allow it there to remain. 4. Are benign when well treated, but if abused, ill-nature, ferrity and malignity are manifested; the special sympathetic affections are only moderately developed in this nature: not a very fluent and inexhaustible mourner for others' woes, when they fail to find life in a near friend; are a little malicious, but far more benignant; not very liberal in dona- tions; have a good share of passive kindness, yet not great, active beneficence. 5. Beneficent feelings occasionally thrill this being, unless the wormwood of vexation nettles the feelings, and then harshness and ill-will reign over thee for a time; have mod- erate anxiety to relieve Bufferings; generally evince considerable fellow-feeling; will bestow money or other assistance when certain it is needed and will be appreciated; will aid those who help themselves, yet will do little for those who will not work; have done many a good turn without asking or expecting remuneration. 6. Have a fond desire to be of use and do good; are fairly and evenly developed in the diffusive and retrospective sympathetic affections (the hist causes acts of sterling kindness, the latter renders one forgiving and grateful); will lament with those who weep, pity those of long suffering, and feel good intentions towards everybody, except when greatly wrought up by insult, v.rong or excitement; will put forth efforts in behalf of others and afford con- solation to the distressed. 7. Are well meaning and humane; love to see others happy, and often exculpate and make allowance for their failings; will sometimes sacrifice self-convenience for the well be- ing or happiness of others; if harassed by disagreeable people or unpleasant circumstances too long, will evince considerable rancor, spitetuluess and vengeance; think that none are more kind than self; not remarkably profuse in gifts, yet are kindly disposed and willing to accommodate, especially if living near those oblL 8. Are spleenless and gracious, and arouse the kindly spirit in others; a feeling of ob- ligation and thankfulness creeps over thy nature as light over the earth at morning, until thine whole being glows brightly with benignity, affection and pity; a merciful sympathy, Titilitarian, being sometimes quite compassionate and tender, yet not so perpetually; do much for friends and rather easily affected at the sight of distress in any living thing; often returning sympathy and assistance for received pettish annoyances. 9. Are ever ready to exonerate those that err unintentionally; if governor or president thou wouldst be apt to remit, reprieve and absolve too many for the public welfare; quite inclined to conciliate, placate and reconcile difficulties and differences as far as reasonable; likely to ask for mercy for those who misdemean or transgress, yet are contrtte and re- pentant; have strong sympathy for all living things; are obligiug, tender-hearted and hu- mane towards others; a philanthropic, public spirited peace-maker, and feel an interest in everything that can suffer or enjoy; fraught with good feeling, and vicious only when unrea- sonably provoked. 10. Are tender-hearted and disposed to sympathize with those in trouble; will often wonder why such vast sums of money are annually expended to destroy men in war, and so little to preserve them in the way of charity-schools, hospitals, county houses, infirmaries, 40 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. pest-houses and lazarettos; one to fully appreciate such good and beneficent people as Ger- u .mi Brice, Olivet Patru, 1'omponne, If. Chsinoussett, Baroness Coutts and Peter Cooper; '.'•. *i charitable as the Turks who have hospitals for beasts; given to aid and render a ice and accommodate like an Arab, who will give a 6tranger his best bed, divide his last ,11 with him without expecting pay for it; a6 far as able, will dispense clothing, medicine, and assist in a meritorious manner those who are needy or suffering, re- r or political or religious belief; manifest ill-will and malignity only when aroused and wronged by insupportable outrage, importunate affront or dolorous maltreat- thifl is B Bonl to delight in rich composure, bounty and humanity. 11. True fellow-feeling tans within this breast the warm fire of charity and philanthropy; I and exceedingly kind, except when stung by provocation; if able will ex- hibit constant liberality, without b< ins supplicated for alms; are often desirous of founding : itable estal lishments for the physical, intellectual, moral, and social improvement and •being of mankind: desire that tbis and other governments sustain a national secretary of health? support ( d with a salary, in the same manner as a secretary of war; are given to ■ rsal charity, unless circumstances restrain the tendency; would deem a hospital or a charity-school a grand monument of beneficence. 12. Good-will is ever prompting thee to aid whoever may seem to be in need; it is in this form that tender benignity, captivating philanthropy, enchanting forbearance, affectionate lolenoe, tutelary, complacence, the pleasures of gratitude and the luxuries of forgiveness, with the must exquisite art; a heart to feel and express sincere kindliness and dis- I Bympathy for those in want and affliction; desirous to plant flowers and fruits by the wayside oi lite to please and nourish the lonely and weary traveler; ever ready to sacri- fice selfish interests for the benefit of others; are supremely happy in seeing others enjoy wholesome pleasures; extremely generous, liberal, philanthropic, beneficent, kind and char- itable; have a remarkably long, narrow face beaming with consoling pity and gracious be- nevolence. A Charity and benevolence seems to be and has been a powerful incentive to action >ng all races of people, from the earliest ages to the present time. Cicero often men- us onivi rsal charity, " CharUas humani generis;" the poor of ancient Eome were supplied liberally with cum free of expense, and thus the Romans knew no necessity; the poorest Bomans were supported by the republic; the Lucanians had a law among them that no a. .in shall refuse to entertain a stranger who asks, after sun-set, the privilege of entertain- t and lodging; for an infringement of this law his house was to be demolished and he stigmatized as a miser; Cyrus' kindness and liberality made him beloved by his soldiers; Boipio secured himself from treacherous conspiracies by generosity; the ancient Greeks bad charitable institutions, named XenodnJcia, used especially for strangers; Xoscomeia their hospitals for sick; and Ptohia were similar to our county houses for the poor; and to-day there is not a city of any size in Lurope or America without several hospitals, proving that mankind are naturally well-meaning, in sympathy with the distressed, and to do guod to others; and it is only to those who unfortunately are deficient in itable fellow-feeling that these directions for the improvement of benevolence are very !• Bpeotfully and sympathetically addressed: — Relieve distress in animal or person whenever ana wherever it is possible; allow no opportunity to pass without speaking kind words to the afflicted and distressed; never speak harshly of any one, especially of those who err, foi they need good honest human sympathy more than others; above all, never join in lp, because it always leads to the depreciation of others, and the saying of unkind false word- of them; i i stamp upon the memory that a judicious silence is better than tiuth ■pokes without charity; share with friends every dainty; be obliging and amiable on ions; tear off the case of malevolence that encrusts the heart; avoid people who Ibil ill-nature, selfishness, ingratitude, or revenge, as well as those who often manifest ny ami Humanity, and never harbor malice; give freely and liberally all that the pocket I nal.lv afford* Let the following talc root and ever live within the memory.-— ■ wealthy who employ their means in doing good, because liberality procures certain friends and faithful dependents, secures them sound advice in prosperity, and mind- to lupport ami hands to defend them in adversity; and lastly, that the deeds of the trulj good live alter them, and are the grandest monuments ever erected in honor of man. B, Ls this faculty is generally tOO small, we shall say little regarding its repressment: i who nave it abnormally Luge, and are liable to squander a dowry in ill- aould keep discriminative watoh over their good nature lest they peoome ii- adviM with economical friends, and guide each act of charity by their oounsi Decisiveness. Decision of Character. LAi ble and unstable as a weather-cock, ever ebbing and flowing like the sea; tper; unsettled, irresolute ami unreliable; ever forming resolutions 'loud, shadow or dieam. '-'• I; pliable, ductile and yielding as warm wax: when excited •' I I I ; as a boy of twelve years when for the iirst time out with i hunt; a Worth 1< ss, giddy, volatile, freakish, useless whimsicality. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 41 3. Flitting about in opinions like a butterfly; feeling to be a creature of circumstances; one of the kind that neither know whut they are, or what they should be, and shift the scenes as their fears or interests drive them ; have no confidence in self, because nearly alway s fluc- tuating in uncertainties, especially if the winds of ad- versity blow hard upon them. 4. Often form very good resolutions and nearly as quickly break them: have little ballast to thy ship, and need more constancy; such minds are apt to live shift- less changing lives: deficient in determination to con- quer; have feebleness of purpose and occasionally yield, when judgment dictates to be steadfast. 6 Will form courageous decisions yet fail to carry out many of life's plans; will give op and yield under difficulties or strong opposition; are somewhat deficient Andrew Jackaon, great decision of chatae- in the magnetic will-power; readily come to a deter- tar; and extremely honest. mination but can easily yield when thinking it best, or deeming it expedient. 6. Being neither possessed of blind obstinacy nor pngnaoioas vacillation, but constancy of soul gives a decided resolution, and the exercise of mental courage, that keeps one in due I twixt the extremes of levity and obstinacy, which render thee tit to be a friend, and a terror when an enemy. 7. The quality of being decided gives this mind determination, settlement, clearness, un- mistakable resolution; can bring the mind to end or to Bottle any suspense or doubt that may play freakish phantasms in the fancj ; some times are quite resolute, and steadfast, but will yield and pliantly acquiesce to the wishes of others, when impelled by judgment or duty; usually evince considerable constancy and inflexibility of character. B. Here abounds a good degree of self-control; a mind inclined to take a stand and adhere to its ground, and maintain a firm front, as long as reason sancti os; can be mon easily coaxed than driven from a fixed purpose. 9. Well sustained by mental oourage and firmness of soul; are resolute and decided, and possess unflinching tenacity of purpose; when duty calls and the reason sanctions areas unswerving and immovable as LyourgUfl of old: greatly strenuous, peremptory, persevering and bent upon conquering; an irreversible, unshaken and irrevocable soul, and will not re- cant, abjure or relinquish an opinion until fully convinced of self-error. 10. One not to be moved by trifles; unhesitating, undiverted and staunch while fully persuaded that the position occupied is tenable and reasonable; have complete mastery over self; carry out plans through many difficulties and danger-: an inflexible will that sticks to a purpose in a quiet, decided manner; possessed of great will power, perseverance, and con- stancy of intentions. 11. Are usually as staunch as a rock, aud sometimes quite set in opiuions and ways; as an author thou wouldst write with the excellent firmness of Tacitus, and the same firm style manifested in the writings by La Bruyere; some writers have a hard or harsh style which is uucommendable; every act of thy life bears the stamp of steadiness, bottom, self- reliance, and doggednees; never yield a decision unless compelled by argument, by circum- stances, by reason, or through human sympathy; slow to become interested and started, and! hard to stop when once fully under way; are very definitive, resolved and stable. 12. Extremely determined and resolute, and overflowing with the disposition which ad- heres severely to what is taken in hand, given to persist in anything and to pursue any ob- ject steadily; may be coaxed, but driven never; are lavishly provided with fortitude, heart, resolvedness, and inclined to oppose whatever disagrees with self-opinions; under great excitement become obdurate, previcacious, unpersuadable and contumacious; have the for- titude of Mutius of old, who held his hand in the flames until it was burned from his arm in presence of Etrurian Prossenna, to show the king what Romans could endure for their homes; Thomas Cramner held his hand in the flames until it dropped off; Porcia had no more fortitude than this soul, and yet she killed herself swallowing live coals of fire; a pro- totype of this mind was Hypbrides, a Greek orator and disciple of Plato, who cut out his own tongue, that it should not reveal his country's secrets when he was a prisoner. A. Determine as a matter of judgment, that he who lacks in firmness is like a ship with- out a rudder cast about by every storm, and that this faculty guides, holds and controls in the proportionate ratio to its power, and that for one thou wilt no longer be a chip on the river of life, cast harlequin-like, as fickle as a butterfly, into quicksands or port, as the tides ot fluctuation may chance; resolve and re-resolve to become more stable until time shall transform resolves into resolution; yield to no circumstances if it is possible by persistent striving to avoid it, and ultimately conquer; start more slowly and persevere in one direc- tion until fitful action grows into steadfast tenacity and indomitable inflexibility; study the lives of Antoninus, C. Alevius, Q. Scaevola, L. Sylla, and imitate their noble resolution and perseverance; with a reasonable determination strive to have a decided opinion on all sub- jects, and be just and firm everywhere. [> HEALTH AND CHARACTER. B When this faculty is so active and strong as to render one as obstinate as a don- ihould by all means be curbed, which can be done by striving at all times to .i wishes of others; cultivate more pliancy and mutability of disposition, and without change tin re can be no improvement and progress; learn that makes one very popular; then try to imitate the great, hum- 1 rajanus, who never displeased any man by refusing his request; nor, and cultivate benevolence, which says Yes, and restrain obsti- . .Is the No ; cultivate by practice the great and attractive civilities of courtesy humility. Observativeness.— Observation and Attentiveness. 1. Things are seen by this eye, but not observed; inconsideration, disregard, and non- obaer ■'•ell as revery and brown study mark this mind; hence, are dull, flat, vapid, and have an uninformed understanding. 2. Impatient of attention, with eyes rolling about, without directing the attention by an I of the will to objects of contemplation, and from this reason make no effectual intel- 1< otual progress in knowledge 3. Inc tpacitated to control and direct the faculty of observation; spasmodic inattention, because anableto converge the thoughts upon one subject and its conditions long enough to imp it on the memory sufficiently to be retained, and afterwards become food for reflec- tion; take little interest in anything;' a dreamy, dizzy, napping character. 4. Somewhat given to take notice and remark of various subjects for a brief period; the attention, however, soon wanders into careless, random emotions and confused conceptions; see many things, yet observe few attentively and closely; this mind has compass yet little definite and thorough knowledge; can observe what others point out, but makes few, if any, inal discoveries with the eyes. not very exact and particular in noticing things, often overlooking the strong points and see objects in a wrong light; neither given to close scrutiny nor minute scan- ning of d( tails, yet observe many things in general; considerably curious and inquisitive; too little attention to be an accurate observer; attention and observation are so feeble That forming a reasonable inference or logical course of argument is a task absolutely im- possible. B. lake delight in traveling to see the world and make general observations, yet have too much rlightiness of attention to become a deep and profound scholar, incapable of that in- tense degree of attention which is necessary to remember all the details; not sufficiently thorough in noticing to gain complete and indellible impressions from external objects ; and as the result of this, often confound the fancies of the interior mind with the surrounding realities; possess considerable curiosity to see and learn what is interesting, yet are pass many minor things unnoticed. pretty closely when some one else calls attention to the object; rarely no- tice details sufficiently to remember them all correctly; not an independent observer, yet lean amount from seeing, and take considerable pleasure in observing persons and inquiring into their antecedents and peculiarities; glance at and cursorily examine every- thing; .i tolerably fair observer; will turnover the leaves of a book, and dip into it quite deeply when once completely interested in the subject on which it treats. M B vigorous desire for knowledge, and have a good measure of curiosity and mindfulness Which had to the formation of a vast multitude of ideas; capable of devoting Dtion to any interesting subject, and are ever on the alert for new objects; often in. fully absorbed in the contemplation of persons and things; somewhat disposed to l< times examine minutely into details, find considerable pleasure in examin- ing new, odd, curious, marvelous things, which awaken the attention and finally engross ttehful, undistraoted, with syea that readily fix on each passing object which falls nndi Hon; hardly anything escapes notice, and so very regardful that often tilings - \cit- tli en attention and had to a good degree of information; have an inclination to obne M.i marked phenomena of nature: delight in using the microscope, telescope, i; like to overhaul and pore over old books, natural curiosities. ptol Stereosoopio Views, and the mind becomes so taken up with them devoted to their study; pleased to inspect intently the OtS winch daily come to view. in examining carefully, slowly and intently each painting art, as a philosopher Or SOholar would do, and are not satisfied io run over disposed to heed, notice and look at everything so at- learn somethi] ih object observed; Buob eyes take in a wide range "f i *hen time permits take an iuterest In noting details and minute particulars ; a '•' '-• " ,l 'iw. thiit learm i nvfulh nml accurately all that is studied, whether In science. or other departments of busy life. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 43 11. Peculiarly aud astonishingly predisposed to continuous attention to and close obser- vation of subjects of contemplation, which inakts this mind a genius of extraordinary ability. Helvetius says: " genius is nothing bat a continued attention." Are emphatically staring, inquisitive, and over-curious, as well as determined to examine everything intently and closely; having a bias to be prominently and unusually upon the stretch for new objects or new phas. s of the old ones; will often devote nndistracted attention and inspection for a long lime to subjects whieh attract and rivet the attention; singularly gifted in the ability to direct the observation and attention, by an effort of the will, to the things about; have an unconquerable desire to see, examine and know. 12. rake an extravagant interest in common and every-day objects that come under the range ol vision; are fearfully onsated in the desire to glean knowledge, and in the inquisi- tive disposition; exceedingly capacitated to notice and consider intently and comprehend each object whieh may be seen and examined; such a mind will give wise observance and thorough attention to the fulfillment and discharge of its full duty or obligation to society and fellow-kind; for he who gives no heed to the surrounding truth inherent in everything will be heedless of his own dnty and quite so of his promises; inordinately partial to see, examine, know and individualize everything. This rapacious passion for protracted and complete attention and correct observation are great sources of practical truth and knowledge. A. Without a good development of attention and observation, persons are liable to make many mistakes, because they fail to gain facts sufficient to guide them; observation is the pioneer of the mind, the pilot and guide to knowledge; while attention is the helms- man, and keeps the eyes and the entire intellect on the object of investigation and scrutiny; how important it is that the power of attention should be industriously encouraged and cultivated, and carefully preserved from impairment; because without it no effectual intel- lectual progress in the attainment of knowledge can be made; attention is the basis of all genius; Bnffon states that "genius is only protracted patience;" Ouviei says that, "in the exact sciences at least, it is the patience of a sound intellect, when invincible, which truly constitutes genius;" hear Lord Chesterfield on attention: "The power of applying the at- tention steadily and undissipatedly to a single object is the sure mark of a superior genius;" attention links the peroepient to the patUemia and reflective powers of mind, or in other words, it hold.-, the eyes and mind long enough on an object to give the reflective and moral powers sufficient time to act and decide upon it; the control which the will has over atten- tion and observation makes one responsible for the objects considered, and thus responsible for the results and opinions thereby created; by turning the mind from evil influences to the true and good, which are embodied everywhere in nature, we may wean ourselves from those demoralizing themes which lead to immoral and wicked practices; thus the faculty of attention, by simply directing the intellectual and moral faculties, becomes a powerful aux- iliary to noble, pure, and praiseworthy training, as it is of intellectual progress and improvement; hence we should strive to live and act with more off-handedness, and en- deavor to make the most out of every subject in hand for the time being; fix the eyes and undivided attention on each article as long as any new phase or condition of the subject can be discovered; this faculty of observation connects the mind with the external world, and finds food for thought, especially when it is steadied and held to its work by attention; ask questions, and inspect aud review closely everything which falls under observa- tion; by strenuous efforts of the will place the attention a long time on each subject exam- ined; and while striving to thus educate this invaluable and potent power of the mind, keep well to heart what the great metaphysician, Sir W. Hamilton, says on this subject: "The difference between an ordinary mind and the mind of a Newton, consists principally in this, that the one is capable of the appiication of a more continuous attention than the other;" Newton once said, "If I have made any discoveries, it was owing more to patient attention than to any other talent;" keep in view any new subject until conversant with it in all its ramifications, and recollect it is continued attention which catches the last fish in a deep hole in the creek; notice and examine each significant particular of every object passed; be attentive, mindful, and shake off those day dreams; keep wide awake, and notice all the little things around home; travel open-eye u , and don't be too full of false modesty to ask about what is not fully understood, and look a long while at each object worthy of study, bearing in mind what was observed yesterday and the day before in order to fully enstamp it on the mind, so that a slight effort of the will may again turn the atten- tion to the same subject; study science, especially physiognomy and geography, and become fully attentive to details, until a complete comprehension of everything seen is thoroughly secured, restiveness, fiightiness, and reverie of mind are abolished, and the intelligence strengthened into correct observation and engrossing consideration. B. If able to see so much that it makes thee a meddler, full of inquisitiveness about other people's affairs, which concern none but themselves, this faculty certainly needs con- trolling and repressing; then lead a solitary life of reflection; read metaphysical and philo- sophical works; think more of spiritual and less of physical subjects and their natural conditions; employ most of the time ic tracing the relations of ideas, and give less heed to the relations of objects and their utility. 44 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. Rect itud it iveness.— Rectitude. 1. A thorough villain, wanting the primary elements of integ- rity and candor; are a false and deceitful person; overflowing with fraud and knavery; contemptible and honorless; a time-pleaser and inveterate turncoat. 2. Fear of the law may deter this mind from manifesting dis- honest propensities; almost a deliberate scoundrel; a trimmer and time-server, faithless and unscrupulous; on the verge of extreme depravity; feel very little and manifest still less moral tone; not always honest. 3. Possess some slight regard for duty, but have strong temp- tations to wander from the right way; have little remorse of con- science; can sail under fair colors, comply with the times, and cover hooks with bait to suit the tastes of everybody; as full of hypocrisy and dissimulation as was Oliver Cromwell, also the first Larl of Shaftsbury; impenitent, not entirely regardless of moral principle; will strive to justify self and throw the blame on others; not sufficiently frank and sincere to render the path of life smooth and enjoyable. 4. Have a fair regard for truth and justice, liable to err under great excitement; ready with an expedient for the occasion; this conscience is a little seared and hardened, yet generally fairly trust- worthy; usually act natural and speak plain and definite; may silence the conscience for a while, yet it will at length speak out so loud and plain, that it will be heard in spite of all stifling en- Washington. — Disinterested s and integrity, would manifest becoming deportment and lead a fairly blameless ..t' ; if associated with the unprincipled and recreant may sometimes do amiss, though, so little, yet the upbraidings of conscience remand to equity and right; the creature : disposed to act in good faith and with fairness, but may occasional^ kdopt the rule of expediency when self can be benefited. 7. Will probably be free from villainy and crime if the upbringing was such as to instil jusl ideas iind good principles into the mind while young; have tolerable respect for the and overt temptations alone will cause thee to disregard them, and then ■• utrition tnsnes; will endeavor to do right; if pure religion and sterling morality were - .iily inculcated, bad actions will not be performed, or perversion of truth indulged in, un- 1 d by regret, qnahnfl or compunction of conscience. - Not inclined to deliver long speeches on doctrine or duty; have correct and pure con- b; Ingenuous, frank and uudesigniug in general intentions; if undue U captation incites thee to transgress or go astray, penitence and self-reproof soon follow; irt, upright in purposes and BtrivetO deal fairly and candidly with everyone; mparativelj nr prehenaiDle and willingly aiding those whose lives like that of Aris- l ostracism or condemnation. ■ EvCQ striving to be tair and impartial in judgment, but will sometimes fail: this is a BOUl, deeply stamped with the principles of integrity, candor and honesty in r work ■ ngaged, will go uprightly, direct and in a straight forward manner at and hi would be impartial, as ■ scientist honorable, in social and business acipled; intentionally naive and guileless, and consider the world as in good grateful for favors; ever esteeming fidelity and loyalty as gems worthy of a and even-handed mind, which this spirit desires to keep. l" ! . detesting deception and chicanery and maintaining fair play and pro- ' ■> " l ^" 11 il 'l' occasion, hence arc a puissant ally of truth; have a high regard : '' J ,,v! • ''■ "■ <« • Ung and conduct; will try to live and do right, with intentions tobthouest nnd do good; love the upright m heart and cannot tolerate the wilful wroug- take dut\ as a Qientor rather than expediency; a faithful, natural plain, sincere, ue to prove worthy of trust in the time of trial and temptations. thorough approval to probity and* moral motives; desire to deal honestly with rouuhl) and Bincerely uphold justice, simplicity and plainness, and cou- 1 Bubvi it subtiiitv and fraud; too certain, trustv and worthy to i\ and mi tne, with affected looks, counterfeit gestures and feigned Mi are one of the few who will suffer a thousand wrongs in their own persons HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 45 or estates before they will do the least wrong to others; scorn to lie, dissemble or defraud; ever measuring to others what thou wouldst have meted to thyself; possessed of a powerful conscience, that if there are no other witnesses will give evidence against its owner in case a wrong is committed; will be likely to lead a very correct life. 12. Indisposed to any course of conduct not strictly houest and upright; incapable of tolerating the least wrong: extremely exacting, sincere, virtuous, and self- reproving; the intensity of houest principles in this mind cause great remorse and severe upbraidings at imaginary wrongs; are extremely penitent, contrite, and self-convicted at omission, indis- cretion, or deviation from rectitude in self, and deploring, lamenting and rueing for the culpability and dereliction of others; Heraclitus-like, will mourn and grieve at the sins, de- linquencies and follies of men. A. Shun evil associates; speak out against falsity when discovering it. and doubly re- solve to not commit the same wrong; take arsenic rather than permit guile to enter the mouth, for the former poisons the body only, whereas the latter corrupts and dwarfs the soul; keep the moral principles inviolate by self-denial, constant resistance to all evil, and the avoidance of those who are affected and hypocritical; study the most plain, unassuming and honest persons known, and endeavor to imitate them; subject the lower propensities to the dictates of the higher seutimeuts; read the book of " Offices" or "Duties'' by Cicero, and follow its precepts as nearly as it is possible to pattern after a casuist; guide the con; science with the following noble sentiments by Zoroaster, a celebrated Persian philosopher, who lived more than J,.'JoO years ago: " If you doubt whether an action be good or bad, ab- stain from doing it; particularly treasure up the fact that no enemy is capable of making one so miserable and unhappy as a stricken conscience;" as with Beams, thePaeonian, who thought that the chattering sparrows accusf-d him of the murder of his father, and, speak- ing his convictions, caused him to reveal the parricide, for which he suffered death; do no violent, unkind, or vicious act because benefit is more honorable to the performer than an outrage; follow the dictates of judgment when oalm and undisturbed, lest an overt act con- ceived in passion may smite thee, as in Charles IX of France, who died in his twenty-fourth year, smitten by the terrors of an evil conscience, on account of his massacre of St. Bartho- lomew; also an excellent example of the retributive fury of an outraged conscience was ex- hibited in Richard III, who was tormented in conscience after murdering his royal nephews, so that all peace and quiet desert d him by day, nor could he find rest by night, but, mo- lested by terrifying dreams, would jump from his bed, and run about the chamber like a dis- tracted man; hence, keep the conscience an profaned, by doing toothers as thou wouldst they should do to thee, that the retrospects of lite may be the solace and joy of declining years. B. If the upbraidings of an over-sensitive conscience are ever causing the mind to dwell on little things, which are not so easilv determined whether they are right or wrong — one considering them correct another thinking them unjust — one should do that which is best k for the greatest number concerned, and let judgment and one's own opinions be the guide about minor matters; advise with some successful business man, who probably can give practical information and advice how to suppress the action of conscience. Locke, long ago, proved conclusively that we have no innate ideas or principles, they all being the result of education and circumstauces, therefore thine, so considered, irremissible unwor- thiness may be no wrong, but thoroughly ris^ht; legal and fashionable justice is often extremely unjust; for instance, Vauine, a philosophical preacher, was burnt alive at Tou- louse, in 1619, because suspected of atheism; innocent Galas was broken on the wheel, in 1762, upon presumptive evidence; and thousands of other vile wrongs have been committed in the name of right. Cease condemning others and self for trifling omissions and commis- sions; recall to mind the absurd and inhuman usages and contradictory customs of the past, and the remarks in society and law to-day of those ancient barbarisms which continue to exist, because men generally judge everything' by prejudice, hearsay and chance, from the reason that few have the leisure, attention, capacity and impartiality to consider carefully every aspect and bearing of every subject; hence, as thine principles of equity have been the result or condensation of past errors, therefore, iu lowering thy standard of right and wrong, consists its correction. Com putationumerica I ity.— Numerical Computation, 1. Hardly superior to a bushman of Africa in this faculty; can count four or five only; know naught of adding or multiplying; almost nothing whatever in numbers. 2. Ever blundering and exceedingly slow in counting; the simple rules of arithmetic are eyesores to thi* feeble mind; inane, null and vacant in complex numbers and wholly un- acquainted with the higher principles of computation. 3. Have little relish for arithmetic; slow and uncertain in numeric calculation, can count, add, subtract, divide and multiply small amounts in the most simple way; yet find little or no delight in it; often forget dates and occasionally fail to remember part of the multiplica- tion table. 4. Able to solve simple problems, and with great culture would exhibit favorable arith- metical powers, yet manifest some infelicity in the solution of what is fractional, propor- tional, differential, mixed, involuted, interpolated, or decimal; would become confused and lost in measuring pyramidal, cylindrical, and polygonal figures. 46 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. .tin _- in numbers is not this mind's forte, although long practice will lead it to : ..11 ; aided by slate, pencil and a good teacher to explain the rules of arithmetic, will make a passable arithmetician. rirly developed in the simple principles of numbers, yet would succeed better in al- ! the high* r mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, surveying, dioptrics, differen- D in arithmetic: not highly adapted to the exact sciences. 7. D ite knowledge of the number or quantity of anything; are favorably or- kralating; i njoy exactness and precision; like the scientific, axiomatic, mathe- mati ' I unerring; occu] >ying the medium between the aberrant and definite. 8 With ; succeed very well in calculations necessary for business transac- ;nt. add. subtract, divide and multiply quite readily, correctly aud easily; have uja-.'hension of the relations of numbers, yet are deficient in the extreme ision of imagination requisite for great calculators, like Proclus, Meton, Archimedes, irchUB, Copernicus, and Descartes. talent for figures; a ready calculator, and generally correct in esti- oantity or number; with practice would become an able statistician; can cast to- r in order' to find the collective value or sum total; manifest thorough-bred genius and 38 in summation and reckoning; with the abacus, iogometer, tallies, sliding rule, . Napier's bones and other numerical instruments, would become able to sum up, tell oft, score, Buppute, add, subtract, enumerate, and take an account of material or abstract Duml 10. With application could become quite an expert in calculating and estimating; ought to be rapid and correct as an accountant; inclined to count the planks in a bridge, the steps u. people in a hall, in fact everything seen; would succeed in any kind of estimating, and are well qualified in this respect for the higher mathematics; adapted to calculate in the mind, without the aid of instruments, slate, pencil or pen; delighted in the study and : excelling in arithmetic — a skillful calculator. 11. are a rapid and correct accountant and ready reckoner; able to succeed well in the put of arithmetic and fully comprehend the higher branches of mathematics; are COR Ot and sure and can accomplish much in numbers; are off-hand, quick and deep in all manner of calculations, often without the aid of rules; apt to gather statistics and highly pted to logarithms and mental arithmatic; possessed of a remarkable memory of fig- ind dates; greatly annoyed by the mistakes of others in reckoning. 12. Have an intuitive comprehension and intuition of numerical works of every kind; judge rapidly of the relation of numbers; are at times independent of the rules of arithme- ind excel everybody known to thee in calculation; bearing great resemblance to Man- giamele, the Sicilian shepherd boy, a mathematical prodigy, except that in thee there may large phrenological sign of this faculty and in him the phrenological sign of numbers- and calculation was exceedinglv small; the reader is referred to Lewis' "History of Philos- ophy" for further evidence on this point. A. Work the faculty in ciphering, counting, calculating, and in demonstrating and audit- !1 that is summed up, or where an answer is gained; then recapitulate and run over to see that it balances correctly; keep a thorough account of each item of expendi- ture and moneys received, then at the end of the year take an inventory of stock on hand and balance accounts to ham which is the stronger and heavier of the two — debts or self; ooolly oast up i very manner of outlay aud incomeas nearly as practicable before engaging in any undertaking; then multiply the expense by two, and the answer, after balancing the iiits, will represent clear profits; read statistics and census reports and tax the miud to r- in tnber them; trim the approximative tendency down to exactitude by becoming more ex- plicit and definite; strive to estimate the quantity of land, water, rock, cattle, horses, trees, lumber and 'very article seen, thereby enlarging the mind and giving it a precision, Itfa and grip worthy the best mathematician of the day. mg aw iy the slate, and lay aside the pen and pencil and roughly estimate what it Irable to know, and avoid those precise sticklers who are always reckoning and pro- lifflcull problems; do not attempt to get rich bv arithmetical calculations alone; attention to other subjects, and allow this abnormal faculty to rest and regain Characterioscopicity.-Perception of Character. *'•'' 1. Wholh unable to understand the motives or JL^JfLfry character ot others, hence are often duped and de- ceived by friends and fo< b. LMnH "' Know very little of the character of man, aud find no <1( li^ht in the study of the different phases of mind, ox of the peculiarities o\' people. ^fciy-vl^ mod. rate capacity to divine the iusti- J^7 J *W^pr^> i-atiiiL' motives and fancies i>\' those met; quite taken and pleased with some people at the first interview, i like them less the ot'tener they are i I. N able to perceive' the mainspring of HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 47 others' actions, therefore, are now and then deceived in persons; are often heard to say, they are not what I thought they were; the song of the sirens occasionally tempts thee into company th;it is distasteful aud worse than it first appeared. "). Are slow to comprehend the idiosyncrasy and specialties of each acquaintance; would make a signal failure as a practical physiognomist. 6. Can perceive the vast differences and similarities of character, but make no note of the fine shading of resemblance or variance between people; know none well, and very few partially, while the great mass of mankind seem to thee much alike in dispositions. 7. Have an ordinary perception of the quality and nature of others' dispositions and inclinations; not greatly gifted in reading the temper and capacity of a person from the features, yet are pleased to listen to clear and incisive descriptions of the peculiarities of well-known personages. 8. Take considerable interest in the study of character under different circumstances; are not easily imposed upon; have a fair talent for understanding the mood and the capa- bility of a person. 9. Are particularly fond of studying animal life, and especially the characteristics of mankind; quite inclined to notice the lines, indentations, marks and transitions of the countenance. 10. Find great pleasure in viewing strange f :ces, and in deciphering their indications of animal, intellectual, and moral life; pleased to become acquainted with the peculiar quali- ties of a person or thim_'; always noticing the manners, notions, and whatever is singula! in the deportment, form and facial aspect of those seen. 11. On meeting a stranger, are readily impressed favorably or unfavorably with his face; a ready observer of the analogy and similarity of the innumerable forms and faces of men; generally determine the quality and kind of human or animal character very accurately. 12. Like Aristottle, Porta and Lavater, perceive the motives or tone of feeling and moral status of an individual with great rapidity and extreme accuracy; are rather suspi- cious of the motives ami conduct of others; can see through the masks of hypocrites as sun-light passes through clear glass. \ thorough understanding of humanity makes us charitable towards others, because we perceive that many of the qualities and t« ndencies of people were theirs by rdason of birth and other causes, over which the person had no control; hence study physiognomy as a charitable science; obtain the works of Aristotle on this subject as well as those of Porta, Lavater and "Nature's Revelations of Character, or Physiognomy Illustrated," by the author of this book, and thus lay the foundation for future observation and thought on this intensely interesting subject, which more than all others is of practical, everyday value to those who understand its silent teachings; travel and take note of the multitudinous forms of faces of man in every clime and nation; mingle with the world, look it cheerfully in the face, and when a knave is discovered mark critically well each feature, that the next face resembling his may be placed on the same list, regardless, of the position or the reputation of the person; for knavery is not confined to sect, creed, station or blood; notice all the slight variations in noses, eyes, mouths, ears, forehead and chin, and earnestly study, think and desire to know what each peculiarity discovered in the features signifies; as well as its cause; the word character is from the Greek word charakter, from eAofOSSO, which means to cut, engrave, or, literally signifying im],rcS8 "V.— TV\e E\e»a\'vv>e ^\\&ov*\\\.e\\\%. Prescience. 1. All knowledge that comes to this mind, of events, arrives after they have transpired; information through discovery, dialectics, induction, generalization, or through the five senses, none from precognition or forecast. ■l. Future events are wholly unknown to this mind; without power to unvail the future; a black night rests between thee and that which is te come. ive somewhat of a desire to foreknow things, but possess very feeble instinctive or intuitive . ndowinent;are not given to announcement and prediction; unweatherwise. I. Incidents and phenomena drop on thee unexpectedly and unforeseen, generally con- trary to or against expectation; hence are often taken by surprise, betimes quite suddenly Mart led and set aback at occurrences, that afterwards seemed as if they should have been foreknown. ! i keen desire to anticipate truth and events, and occasionally know things be- forehand; such as the birth of domestic animals and their deaths, yet not very apt to pre- know coming events. 6. Know little of the future and enjoy ruminating on the past and living for to-day, yet there are many things whose outcome is a mystery to this understanding; possess little knowledge of a thing before it happens. 7. Are on the watch for most circumstances and occurrences; once in a while an event may take place without notice or warning, but have sufficient prescient power now and then Ot know beforehand what will come to pass. casionally entertain previous opinions about occurrences and transactions; have convictions of something unpleasant to happen; gifted with considerable foresight. 9. Ever piercing into and revealing the future incidents; largely given to preconception, presentiment, prepossession, and preapprehension; capable of looking forward or beyond the present, and drawing conclusions pretty accurately about what will occur. 1". Coming affairs cast their aura before them so clearly, that the person marked No. 10 anticipates nearly all that is to follow; able to foresee and peep into the future with marked : icaeity; anxious to foreknow and forecast the future; presentiments enter this intel- lect as courageous soldiers do an enemy's surrendered city, to take possession and remain a long time; have often been known to declare or tell beforehand, very minutely, what afterwards took place. II. Superlatively acute in discerning the course of things and forejudging and antici- pating phenomena, events, advents, and proceedings; remarkably sybilistic and infinitely prophetic. U Capable of looking into and through the future with amazing freedom from obscur- ity; often astonish friends with the accuracy and clearness of this sibylline and predictive power; a rare and astonishingly prescient soul. \. This faculty which gives knowledge of incidents and occurrences before they trans- pire, is undoubtedly a mystery to many, understood by few and practiced by less; yet it is a power that is being created by telegraphs, which gives news so soon after it occurs that one step inor.- only remains to be taken to know events beforehand; a few of the advauced minds of iiimi. dm culture and development have possessed this previsive perspicaciousuess fully and mm mute ly; Swedenborg foretold the day and hour he would die, and Alexander Hum- boldt did likewise, tnd each possessed the power of omuisciousness, precognition and fore- thought in a marked degree; Ferdinand IV, of Spain, in a tit of anger caused two noblemen to b< thrown from a high rock; just before undergoing their fate they predicted to the king that he would die before thirty hours elapsed, which came to pass, hence he was named the Sum- I'"- ton's Biography"^ J thousands of other accounts of the correct action of It) hate been recorded in history; as this faculty gives knowledge of important fore tie y take place, it thereby warns na and our friends against impending dan bine the wise to make proper provisions against impending evil and also to prepare for tkeir ' "' \ '" the minds ofthe virions and ignorant this faculty is rarely, if ever developed: il thut, because the] have less power with which to take due advautage of uh before-hand; its cultivation may be conduced by living very temperately, egetablea, fruits and avoiding starchy food; bend all the energies to the oatur< lolitarily; give renf to all the impressions as to what is coming in the fu- ll monition and treasure it carefully; desire to know what will row and uexl year; refleel Leas on the past and strive to look forward to emory concerns the past, prescience relates to the future; then L< I. with this eleotrioal age, more forwards into the future: for he who lives in half buried, of little real service to the world. |: ,: tniafaoultj leads to fortune telling, then turn the attention to active business; ««t ' animal food; live for to-day and take no heed of the future. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 53 Salitiveness.-Wit and Humor. 1. Are the butt, though not the author of wit; are as dull, grave, and solemn as a funeral. 2. Very sober and serious; a sodden mind; have no more soul for humor than has a donkey for art; cannot make merriment aud care but little about fun or jokes; not more • given to the humorous than Priam and Hecuba while their children are butchered in flaming Troy. 3. Generally unfacetious and deficient in wit; rarely try, and when doing so, fail in the attempt to make fun; unable to turu a joke; a little droll, which excites laughter in associ- s; enjoy a good bit of tun, or a joke in suitable season; rather prosaic, unentertaining, .nnl Baeotian; an earnest, plodding, and humdrum mind; a witling. 4. Have moderate power of combining ideas with a ludicrous effect; are very fond of fun aud occasionally succeed in making it, yet are neither a wag, humorist, epigrammatist or punster; not witty, yet playful; have more mirth than wit; can fully appreciate a telling joke. 5. "Witty thoughts and funny ideas slowly enter this unlively intellect; stolid in trying to give pat allusions; and unable to play in words and phrases; not given to humorous expres- or odd and (plaint sayings; enjoy s good j »ke whether opportune or untimely; when venturing to be playful, merry or diverting, are unfortunate and make a bull, platitude or silly wishwash expression, th:it makes one appear foolish. 8. Adapted to peroi ive and ielish fan, yet are not an original punster; are neither point- i nor nimble witted; are tolerably playful, lively, farcical and humorous, and pleased with lively company; now and theu are jocular smart, facetious and sportive, yet soon drop into a matter of fact mood again, and preserve gravity for sometime after; have a fair tal- ent for fun and jokes, though not highly gifted in smart answers; fairly appreciate the laughable. vie fond of that which coaxes laughter out of one; a lively, buoyant spirit, roguish in fun making; ever ready tor a frolic when it may be indulged in without sacrificing busi- ness interests; apt in perceiving and admiring an epigram, pun, conundrum, or repartee; enjoy jest, quip, or Hash of wit. quite well, though not always striving to make merry with ■ciates or family friends. 8. Take considerable delight in quaint ideas; have keen perceptions of the ludicrous and jocose; given to ridicule what reason does not sanction; a hearty laugher when detecting what is considered absurd or witty; will sometimes hit upon strange ideas that bring things together in such wise as to produce merriment; on some special event may say things face- tiously and produce considerable fun; enjoy sport and frolicsome amusement 9. Epigrammatic sayings and condensed aphorisms make this person cheerful and genial; have a lively insight into singular metaphors or absurd comparisons; able to express one half of what is thought, and leave the remainder to be guessed; are quite fond of fun and sport, and laugh genially thereat; able to start or turu a joke; quite witty in replies; are merry ami happy in instituting new comparisons aud subtle allusions; given to elucidate briefly or suddenly the delicate relation between two ideas not very common; will laugh at the improper, happy, lucky, propitious or unbecoming. 10. Highly enjoy whatev. r is witty or absurd; apt to discover something in an object which has not been before notice,!: capable of bringing metaphors to oppose each other in such a ridiculous light as to bring laughter out of the slow, stupid, matter of-fact people; are quite droll, odd and comical at times; persons can hardly tell when this mind is in earn- est from the everlasting habit of making fun and joking; are more humorous than witty; not inclined to the dry, cutting and hurtful wit, yet will often provoke a laugh and enjoy it, more than to retort with a stinging joke or make a pun. 11. Appreciate a good joke; the ludicrous or comical are enjoyed highly, and can turn them to mirth-making; a reparteeist, punster and merryandrew; overflowing with dry, pungent wit; able to give those rovings of imagination and windings of language that pro- duce mirth, amusement and laughter; full of conviviality, merrymaking, good fellowship, heartiness and festivity; hate to be associated with demure and solemn persons, as they re- mind thee of the dignified, sullen and grim-visaged monkeys in a zoological garden; often feel within a sense of intense derision, yet evince no external indications of the risibility felt; able to bring others to smile, simper, grin, titter and burst out with shoutsof laughter; are witty, mirthful and fatten on the farcical, and roughishly jocular wherever and whenever those diverting qualities are lit upon; a thorough jester, ready with repartee, dry joke or witticism to dazzle, lightning-like, those plaintive sentimentalists who prefer to blubber, snivel, whine, groan and grumble rather than chuckle and laugh away the troubles aud mis- haps of life. 12. Replete with instituted witticisms which are sparkling and provocative of merry peals of langhter; are a jolly, roistering, facetious, merry soul; markedly inclined to wit, fun, humor, drollery, jocularity, waggishness, jest and attic wit; exceedingly astute in wag- gery and farce; able instantly to cut jokes, perpetrate puns or jest, jeer and make fun of an j body or thing on any occasion; fraught with acute pleasantry and original wit: btl esprit. 54 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. A. loo many there are who, failing to shine by thoughts, strive to do so by words; hence, endeavor not to add to their number by working dull thoughts into new expressions and novel construction of phrases, thinking them facetious and pleasant; wit, like poetry, most w II up spontaneously from the heart, and not be tortured into being by dull study; let out the funny thoughts as they strike the fancy, but never attempt to force a witticism; choose associates t'rom among witty, laughing people; laugh at everything ludicrous; read the writings of those men whose lances of ridicule and arrows of wit have relieved the world of vast burdens of folly and caprice; learn that the great art in wit consists in propriety, and that on great and solemn occasions, or when vast interests are to be discussed or fcreftfa d, wit is out of place; the best way of learning the just use that should be made of wit is to peruse and study the rare works of genius found in our own language; guard ■gainst mixing false affinities contrary to decency and good taste, through a vain endeavor to shine, because that is only false wit; study the barbarous puns and plays upon words of the time of Francis I., that are to be found in the writings of Marot; the images that sur- prised were called wit in the time of Balzac, Mariet. Rotrou and Corneille, which was cer- tainly a step higher and more refined in wit than a play upon words, and thus it has slowly developed to the present time; study the wit of the day, and learn that a pat or witty rep- artee has raised men to honor and renown, more rapidly than more elaborate and studied methods ; hence, do not undervalue Mother Wit ; eat sparingly of plain vegetable food, for rich plum puddings and heavily-laden stomachs have smothered more true wit than all else; use freely metaphors, allusions, allegories, vivid comparisons; learn that the subtle and delicate manner of expression that pleases gives scope and strength to the wit of this half of the nineteenth century. B. Cease at once and forever trying to make wit, for all genuine and keen wit is spon- taneous; avoid those who are ever straining to say something to make a laugh; there are far too many dull and unentertaining persons who talk loudly of belles-lettres, comedy, and go far to joke, jest, and make puns, who have no genius for latter-day wit or refined merri- ment; then say less funny things and help to mitigate the evil; be solemn and earnest, and apply the mind to philosophy, history, or mechanics; abandon that everlasting grin, and suppress the inordinate inclination to ridicule; wit, like poetry, eloquence and art, belong only to the Celtic and dark races, but not to the Saxon type of mankind ; hence, if largely on blood, don't try to be witty, because each attempt will be a stupid failure. Sublimitasity.— Admiration of the Sublime. 1. Without conception of grandeur in nature or art; mercenary, and more disposed to reside on low lands than in an elevated situation; displeased with lofty and sublime scenerv. 2. Vapory notions of the vast fearfully creep into this mind, as do mice into a granary; unmoved by heroism, chivalrous spirit, or the sublime 'throes of nature; lofty, eloquent, sublime sentiments, or grand scenery affect such vapid, frigid, and prosy dispositions less than No. 12 shot do a rhinoceros, when tired at him. rand and majestic phenomena presented to view during a storm faintly arouse ap- preciation; care little for nature in her vast or weird aspects; show some, though not much, love for grandeur, vastness or magnificence. I. Can enjoy the lofty or grand in thought or style of expression; rarely excited by ipleadid equipages or greatness in nature; the vivid lightning, wild pine or fir woods, or the vast azure dome of heaven, arouses only fair appreciation, but no ecstacy. 5. Sublime objects produce an uplifting emotion within this soul that tends to dispel wh.it. ver is egotistical and narrow-minded; prefer the plain, flat, tame scenery of England II 1 ind to the majestic and imposing grandeur of the Yosemite Valley and other sublime scenes in California; would look upon Niagara Falls as a suitable water-power, and fail to C-ive the crowning grandeur and vastness of the mighty cataract sublimely thundering - tw- . n supernal cli Ms. lied with elevated and lofty conceptions, when viewing magnificent sceneries, listen- M1 K ' ede of heroism, or soul-stirring perorations of sublime eloquence; are neither I oi tame being, nor vehement and sententious, yet when excited will manifest consid- !< l'-vc of the wild and grand. 7. Majestic and lofty scenes awaken in this mind feelings of awe and desires for excel- Jenoe; ere at times highly elated by the wild, dark, stormy scenes of nature, or by vivid tning, majestic peals <>f thunder, shooting meteors, rising or setting of the Of moon, vast mountain ranges which seem to pierce the sky. These emotions are soon i, sol- mi), pensive, sentimental feelings. mountains, vast and mazy heights, deep gorges or weird glens stir this """ •' pirations; And intense delight in majestic, grand, wild, infinite, un- measured, sublime and splendid scenes; the emotions are stirred by thoughts of forever and eternity; peroeire msjeety in the jarrings and oommotions of the elements of nature when with another; enjoy a feast in viewing mountaiu scenery, the ocean when tem- i" ' '" •■"•'•. "" forked lightning as they Leap from peak to peak, the illimitable star-decked esy witn lU galuxn m iff worlds, the fearfully grand cataract, and all that attracts to appal. * ° HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 55 iblime Boenes tend to exalt, eunoble, expand and improve these tastes; tuc oeetling cliffy cloud-capped mountains, soaring eagle, towering pine, impending storm, wreathing ke, colossal monument, vast barks, a vessel under full sail riding the restless ocean; expansive fields of waving ((rain, each stir the deep-seated emotions of this soul to grand activity: are an acute admirer of the magnificent, terrific, wild, endless, powerful and grand in nature, artifice or art. 10. Mountain - -. an -dashed cliffs, the storm-frolicking mountain solitudes, •aoh finds responsive fibres in such a being; have a taste for grandeur, magnificence or splendor, yet likely to have pensive, sad or heart-struck seasons, though never so brief in du- ration; are thoroughly delighted with stateliness, solemnity, nobleness and lordliness in all nature; indubitably possess) d of unmeasured greatness in mind, in sentiments, in manners an 1 in conduct; though often misunderstood and consequently not fully appreciated. 11. Instinctively led away to fancies illimitable by the' weird and terrific, whether in the crazy tempest or the angry cataract; within this breast ever burns the desire for eleva- tion, grandeur, excellence, loftiness of thought or style and nobleness of character; a lin- gering wish to exalt, to dignify, to ennoble and to improve mankind; abounding with ele- vated conceptions: over-pleased at seeing others manifest loftiness of thought or deport- ment; take unusual delight in reading the biographies of the great, illustrious and noble people of the past historical ages, and those of the present time; enchanted by splendor of appearance or grand qualities of mind and true nobility of soul. 12. Vastness and stateliness of phenomena instantly transport thee from meagerness of thought to nobler and broader states of being and deportment; given somewhat to romance and deep fancy, and enjoy everything splendid, magnificent or awful; inclined to verbal extravagance, and p asai mate admiration of grand and sublime phenomena in nature. A. Depart from the busy the world; read the works of poets and authors who have grand and majestic thoughts and express them in sublime language; seek solitary com- munion with nature; watch the moon as it skims the sky, or the sun when it raises its* warm face above the eastern hori/on. or just as it is bidding good night over the western hills, and the grand pictures it paints in glowing colors morniog and evening; after seeing the lightning dart grandly down from the clouds, listen to the thunder as it rolls. peal upon peal, and slowly mutters its deep baas; §eek the ocean beach beneath some cloud-crowned mountains and there pass hours in meditating on the grandeurs of creation; read the lives of eminent men and women who became renowned for their pure, grand, and noble deeds; travel in foreign lands and visit the mountains of Norway, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and the Yosemite Valley of California; also study the pyramids and temples of Egypt and the marble temples of ancient Greece; and don't forget to pay several long visits to the vast museums and art galleries of Europe and America; live on or among the moun- tains and study astronomy and geology; listen to eloquent speakers while they pour forth torrents of ^'rand ideas, clothed in sublime language; abandon all mercenary ideas and dwell constantly in the realms of the magnificent and sublime scenes of nature and art, and associate only with those who are liberal, elevated, lofty and high-minded. 15. Keep constantly empl yed in striving to get rich; live on the surface and give more attentiou to dress, fashions and the pocket, and less to intellectual uufoldment and culture; place the heart aud desires on worldly enjoyments; live on low land where no scenes of deur arc open to view; choose fashionable, chatty people who are self-seeking for asso- ciates, and avoid great and splendid scenes, picturesque descriptions, and chivalrous and illustrious people. Aestheticalness.— Appreciation of the Beautiful. 1. Have uncouth ways, slouching gait, vulgar and coarse tastes, and think the cabbage i6 more beautiful than the rose. 2. Pleased with utility and plainness more than with beauty of person or elegant and polished manners; likely to select associates from among the unrefined, rude and unseemly; with face smeared, linen soiled, shapeless garments, boorish address, and nearly devoid of appreciation of the surrounding beauties. 3. A soul that is not ravished by beauty; to place such a mind among poets would be like surrounding a rlint with a circle of diamonds; are plain, rustic, and practical, not genteel, or fanciful. 4. Take moderate pleasure in a pleasing assemblage of qualities in objects or thoughts; have simple tastes, yet not entirely deficient in delicacy and refinement; rather more phi- losophical and knowing than imaginative, enthusiastic, or ideal. 5. Feel a glow of delight and appreciation for lives of beauty; not wanting in love of the fine, elegant or fair; but will not exhibit flighty and extravagant fancy; have fair conception, yet good judgment represses any undue tendency to the fiery, extravagant or fictitious in excogitation or imagination. 6. Have considerable (though not an acute) sense of poetry and beauty; are neither in- clined to decorate, adorn and embellish, nor misshape, distort or deform people or things; are tasty, though not very imaginative; are usually plain and chaste in manners, expressions And habits; generally quite free from ornament or affectation. 5(5 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 7 I Bu joy the beautiful in art or nature; have good taste, without being extravagantly fond of gundy frippery or showy trinkets; one of those wholesome, staid persons with a sensible, attic, and unaffected refinement, that is attracted to the refined, elegant and B. Imaginative and tasteful in a tolerable degree, yet not a visionary romancer, knight- . rr.mt ormgnflier; possess a good degree of power of fancy, and devotion to the beau- tiful; a fail tush- for delicacy, polish and elegance; will take pains to have things suffi- ,i< utlv fine for common purposes, and like to see articles of use well polished, and if they ire v.'rv rich and not flawy they suit all the better. M superior taste and excellent conception, and are conscious of being able to pic- it' sensible objects; gifted with the invisible springs of imagination which com- pound ideas; an imagination that figures to itself, in a pretty clear way, the image of everything that has been thought; have too little of the true euthusiasm which consists in emotion and in imagery to be a great or famous poet, yet have fancy sufficient for eloquence dv, and the appreciation of picturesque expressions and sublime metaphors. 10. Oratory, poetry and symmetry thrill this being with delight; have fancy of detail and • ipression sufficient for poetry, yet may not find time to write it; there are two kinds inatioii. the passive and the active; the passive fancy requires no aid from volition, and is common to animals and men; active imagination mixes together or separates and ar- thinga to please or instruct the fancy by the volitive assistance it receives from v and reflection; are happily capacitated in both, hence are adapted to retain a simple impression of objects, as well as to arrange the images received; the adequate inter- workings of this mind empower it to produce imaginative inventions or romances in an artistic manner; have natural good taste, sustained by originality of conception. 11. Possessed of much sprightliness and buoyancy; have an ability and disposition to form of beauty and perfection, and aspire to the exquisite ; pre-eminently provided with the faculty of forming beautiful images in the mind; have a wonderful store of them in memory; this sanguine, fertile and warm imagination came from the Celtic or dark races the dark races are represented by black hair and black eyes — of Southern Europe, the natural home of poetry); are ardent, creative, fertile, Utopian and Quixotic; such boiling and excited poetic instincts of the imagination as these lived in India during it- glorious days, when all the best writers were poets, and their works on history, on law, on theology, on language, on medicine, on geography, on mathematics, on philosophy, and on metaphysics are almost exclusively poems; a mystic, pensive enthusiast and dreamer. • xisting more in ecstacy and idealization than in the real; passionately fond of fine orna- and mechanical, artistic and natural beauties which appeal to the eye; have a refined judgment in matters of ornament, fashion, beauty or art. 18. Have the most perfect taste; can invent, create, fabricate, coin, devise, and fancy the beautiful in rhyme or blank verse, characterized by that particular grace or excellence found in Homer.Virgil, and Horace; have a fanciful, ideal, high-flown, air-drawn imagination, fertile and luxuriant even to disease, which, like an unbroken colt, runs riot on every occa- sion; regard elegance, grace, symmetry, shining polish, and perfected embellishment with pleasure; are highly offended by gaudiness, gewgaws, brutishness, Vandalism, ( tothioism, or those who are affected, ill-mannered, awkward, impolite and unclassical; care r the menial duties of every-day life; as an author or speaker, would embellish all - tl.uts with complicated and beautiful imagery, and if this imagination is turned to art or poetry, i( i- inv. ntive, and gleams among intellectual people like a brilliant meteor shooting athwart the sky. A. If possible, visit Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and India, where imagination and bays ever outstripped reason and science, and study the poetical works of those OOUntrh I, and learn how they subjugate the understanding and exalt tin 1 imagination, and go and do Likewise; eschew all that is vulgar, coarse, unrefined, obsolete, odd, revolting, or iii Dad delate with those who are genteel, chaste, unaffected and refined; arrange everything in a tasteful manner, and invite an artistic friend to suggest alterations and Improvement!; drees neatly and let every article of wear be made in vogue, in order to DOC, becoming, and symmetrica] an appearance as possible; beautify the sur- roundii r grounds with landscape gardening and picturesque adornings; grace each tO "" i" He' bouse with works of art M beautiful and finely finished as can be 'made by the QDing hand of man; read the eleven essays upon the imagination, in the Spectator, and there l.-arn how sight, in its immense diffusion, enriches the imagination " lil " ''I the other lenses taken together; use only chaste language; avoid vulgar, ; le; ami train this flighty, imagining faculty to the highest con- ception truth' refinement, elegance, and beauty, in nature, art, literature and human conduet the attention to works of utility; cast off all ornaments; dress plainly yet bear well to heart thai this extremely powerful faculty in its great desire for the and most beautiful that can be obtained does much damage by making when they are compelled to put up with the homelv and coarse; train the ful and beautiful combined; read works by authors who address to the understanding; avoid those fanciful authors who excite HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 57 the imagination and who serve to render the judgment too weak to curb the imagination and restrain its precarious liberty; eat heartily, sleep much, aud ever guide the taste by the rea- son; and deeply impress upon the memory the fact that poetic reverence for antiquity, which diminishes as intelligence advances, hampers the independence, misleads the judg- ment, subverts the originality of naturally broad and good minds. Carefulness. ^f^ t /*sf*\ *• ^discretion, rashness, imprudence and care- y*|^p§£u &ip^^\. lessness characterize this person; have no rein to «3^yijBft ddffirT^' " flfflW W ^y steed , an d he dashes thoughtlessly onward car- jMRHnff^ V% -• Ever unwary, cursory and remiss in conduct; 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 1 ^ blunders and making mistakes fLlH| are ;l prominent fault of this mind; destitute of fear ^^y A / A lEiy 3 " A ^ 3t t(> P retennlt aU( i gloss over matters when Wy _ , f^I- {\ Wjf I U)Ss i l) lf' feebly manifest wariness vthen calm, but ^g^^^^^j^^^/Ba^Bri^^Sa uiu ^' r stlltts °* excitement become indiscreet, im- ^^^"PPSB ^jMv ~^^^mefi»&~- prudent and injudicious, and when greatly irritated and highly agitated an- reckless, desperate, over- Th.' Oamal. Ouefolaesi wry large, and won. confldent, and almost a desperado; liable to get into dtrful tn.luruiKf. difficulty. •4. Slightly inclined to take no account of minor transactions; precipitation is interwoven with this constitution; will provide very little against danger from not being afraid of it; are rather too quickly decided in important matters; are below par in prudence and circum- spection; will betimes court danger, evincing both rashness and folly. •"). May omit or make light of ordinary affairs, and look sharp to those of importance; not remarkably heedful; generally strive to be circumspect; glance rapidly at both sides of a subject and then act without long and matured reflection; when once in the midst of dan- ger are precipitate an. 1 venturesome; hive a tendency to be slightly suspicious of people, yet will never borrow much trouble about to-morrow; usually have a care and take fair heed as to actions; speak out a little impulsively aud indiscreetly when angered; disposed to keep watch and ward and take sensible precautions, though not a false alarmist. G. Are solicitous and deliberate m a reasonable degree; have few if any fears as to the sequences ot actions; consider tolerably well the results of actions and sayings, and are usually safe in conduct; generally particular and discreet though not timid; being neither remarkable for solicitude or faintheartedness nor for blundering or omissions; at times are way wary, at other periods are heedless of consequences. 7. Have forethought and precaution sufficient to keep from being negligent; are more prudent in actions than words; not readily nor often caught napping; show a good share of anxiety and regard, if not excited; possess a moderate degree of caution, and use it some- what; much more would set aside the likelihoods of occasional mistakes, accidents and misfortunes; in a manner careful, watchful, vigilant and circumspect. • 8. Generally manifest due heed and care in an occupation if not hurried; rarely break things or let them fall unintentionally; not disposed to risk much on uncertainties, and be- times wait too long to learn how things may turn; uneasy when large responsibilities are at stake; generally on the alert and broad awake, and sometimes hesitate full long for business interests; gifted with deliberation and forethought ; inclined to warn others when danger threatens them ; having discernment, as well as being wary, circumspect and duly prudent. 9. Take rational precautions against accidents, hence are comparatively free from blun- ders, errors, mistakes, aud the ill consequences of them; not liable to engage in expensive undertakings without first having mindfully measured the pocket and carefully counted the cost; have considerable though not extreme forethought; generally prudent, and in letting money prefer some kind of surety, bond, mortgage, or other valid security; sometimes quite anxious about results; are more watchful than suspicious, deliberate rather than procrasti- native; judiciously cautious. 10. Are comparatively safe, from the constant tendency to look about home affairs and personal property and possessions; now and then look upon the dark side, and then a feel- ing of doubt steals over the mind as to success; there are times when such a person will hesitate too long for his best interests and lose golden opportunities by so doing; keenly apprehensive of dangers, and have acuteness in detecting them; are solicitous and prudent in a reasonable degree; are circumspect, reserved, and able to perceive from afar the conse- quences that are likely to ensue, and able to read to the extreme depths of an affair; are rather far seeing, and will strive to provide thoroughly against want and danger; guard well against prospective evils; take sufficient time to get ready before starting; incur no risks; at times greatly at a loss or puzzled how to act for the moment; are shrewd, solicit- ous, anxious, guarded, watchful, Argus-eyed. 11. Full ofcautel and wariness, hence are largely free from perfunctoriness, laches or omission; apt to imagine troubles that do not exist, and make provision against all real ; v s HEALTH AND CHARACTER. ami manv imaginary dangers; very careful, provident, scrupulous and particular; adroit ; n deliberation nd guarding against the venturesome, over-confident, m- ind Improvident; highly given to forethought, precaution, particularity, antici- tion, forecast, preconcert; settle preliminaries, make sure, gird up the loins ';. ; leon the armor, ere engaging in important affairs, or before going out to battle for ire fully willing to lay the foundation prior to building the house, plow anterior to iv tr>inc attach a fire-escape to the building previous to the tire, keep a watchman or watch- dog ant! (•• dent to the robbery, obtain a pilot before entering the harbor; greatly inclined to ind give warning of danger; extremely discreet, heedful and circumspect. 19 Particularity and deliberation render thee extremely prudent and discreet; exceedingly ite and gloomy, and look on the dark side of the world; apt to give admonition ce warning; painfully wide awake, intent, aud keep watch over business and finan- cial int. re^ts moat carefully; incident to borrow trouble, and live in fear of some impending danger; quite hesitating, extremely sure-footed, oyer scrupulous, woefully circumspect, bedly suspicious, and lamentably procrastinative. \. That the evil and good of this life depend largely upon the characters of mankind there needs DO other proof than their dear-bought experience, which attests that through weakness and deficient caution they have suffered themselvessto be misled, and to trust friends with property, which has caused them to suffer misfortune's bitter pangs through- out tlu ir remaining years; not only so but a want of care has cost many valuable lives; the mistake of the surgeon who opened the wrong blood-vessel in Joanna, Queen of Navarre, caused her death; innumerable sad, similar instances might be mentioned; it is absurdity in the abstract to allow carelessness to become an uncontrollable custom, as it pretty certainly guarantees misfortune, and the person who is always unfortunate is supposed to be so by bin own fault; a Russian proverb says that "misfortune is next door to stupidity," and men who go through life repining at their bad luck are experiencing the results of their own Degligenoe, improvidence, recklessness, bad management, or lack of perseverance and indus- try; couusel with circumspect friends and adopt their advice; never act on the impulse of the moment, but take time to deliberate on every subject; look more vigilantly for danger, and bear in mind that those who trust too much in their feeling of security are deficient in caution, and should strengthen it by giving personal attention to their own business, and trust nothing to "chance; " lay well' to heart that a single act of indiscretion, or a few hasty words may tarnish the remaining days of life with shame, sorrow and repentance, hence be ever on guard and place no confidence in that fickle dame " luck; " note well how heedful, industrious and cautious good men are who have lead successful lives, and follow unvary- ingly their prudent examples; be mindful that expensive and unsuccessful undertakings which prove to be useless "to persons or communities, are always a reproach to those who inaugurate them; it is better to remain quiet than rush headlong against a tree; so each one should be careful not to start in any project until the outcome has been carefully calculated. Hid then drive on cautiously with snug rein, guided by the light of honesty, reason, sym- pathy and cool discretion. B. Caution is a guiding power for other faculties, and when perverted, as in those for whom this verse is marked B in the table in the latter portion of this book, it causes the person to imagine trouble and ten thousand evils that have no existence, making themselves and all their associates miserable; such a person should make up the mind at once and dash on while judgment says all is safe and right; determine, by reason, to break away from over anxiety, and live for to-day and take no care for to-morrow; trust more to first impressions; pass over trifles, and cease to imagine evils, and know that they exist only in a disordered fancy without the authority of circumstances; put on the whip of energy and live more in out-dooi air, and excessive fear may be partially abolished, as it certainly that it shall not weaken the vitals, impair circulation and digestion, and ulti- mate m death; it overburdened and made extremely anxious through the occupation, aban- don it tor something more conducive to cheerfulness and fearlessness; if circumstances undue apprehensions, go elsewhere to live, especially where more resolution and con- tempt of dangt r ate necessary; pass more time in the company of reckless, off-hand people, t r i v # • . howerei little, to imitate them; and never fly from danger when public interest m\ r lhare it, because it is too great a pusillanimity aud cowardice to be guilty of; the full duty, act nobly like a brave being, give no consent to cowardice, and leave the issue to time and good health. Puritativeness.— Purity, 1 BefSovk I and polluted inside and ont; debased and corrupt thoroughly, and all through in both mind and body. Devoid of nil sense of propriety or modesty; exceedingly vulgar and foul-mouthed; in tins heart lie rottenness, feculence, and beastly perils. in, urn baste, unclean; debased and offensive; repelled by all untainted sad pure people; hav. i desire to be better. Lre growing better yearly, and expunging the impure and unchaste thoughts that float into the mind; mm oqj to overcome all lubricity, pruriency, lust and carnality ; desirous ©f becoming niur<' pur- . HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 59 5. Have slight inclinations to be a voluptuary, yet can overcome them and lead a chaste life; will generally be decent and decorous in society, if not fully so in private; hardly as modest as would be advisable. 6. Neither extremely delicate nor greatly obscene; good by nature; dislike those who are vulgar and unrefined; tolerably innocuous and undebauehed; might misbehave under great instigation and excitement. 7. Able and disposed to keep within bounds, to regulate, to reduce in intensity thy feel- ings, and to make temperate or reasonable demands upon society; restrained by a due sense of propriety; decent, chaste, pure and delicate in thoughts and language; undue tempta- tion alone might cause thee to err and pander to low tastes. 8. Possess the quality of being modest; here is one in whom happily there is an absence of presumption, and wlit-re innocuousness, incorruption, decency, chastity, and natural and cultivated purity have taken deep root; have a keen sense of what is becoming or proper in language and conduct; would tall through great enticement only. S >ne need try to divert this mind from the practice of the higher virtues, of con- tinence, pudicity, chastity and the condition of being pure; this body has force, power, excellence, and the mind is enstamped with moral worth, virtue and goodness; are usually blameless and pure, practicing purity according to moral law; chastely and virtuously dis- posed; not likely to err, except through great allurements to evil. 10. Being of a dove-like and uncorrupt heart, the decorous and Platonic feelings are readily enlisted, and staunchly take the side of decency and purity; the libertine, the harlot, the debauchee, the fornicator, are naturally repulsive to this uncorrupted soul; if this person has failed in keeping free from ^nilt or defilement, it was owing to over per- suasion and the incitement and press of evil influence; generally guided by pure, good, and high-toned principles. 11. Overflowing with violet-modesty and purity; regard the rakish, unchaste, gross and obscene with marked detestation; here reside merit, worth, credit, chastity; are one to lead ■ virtuous and well-spent life. 12. Pore as the whitest diamond; Timoclea, a chaste lady of Thebes, or Dominique Jean Larrey, a celebrated French surgeon under Napoleon L, was no more unpolluted than this spirit; one of the very purest in thoughts, words or actions; thoroughly free from guilt, impurity or defilement. A. Study modesty and purity from the violet; practice chastity and real decorum on all occasions; as the influence of companionship over character is immense, it would be well to associate with those who permit no vulgar thoughts to harbor in the mind, and those only; for if we have a dear friend, that person unconsciously and unavoidably exerts a cer- tain power over our thoughts and actions; shun those who have no conception of the word ought, and seek the society of those who act from the sense of a controlling principle of es- sential purity; study the life and follow the example of Thomas, Archbishop of York, and of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived remarkably pure and chaste lives and died virgins; give constant attention to ablutions, ventilation, and the selection of healthy food, free from gross animal magnetism; seek high altitudes and live on the mountains; avoid malaria, and especially a warm climate; it is noticeable that in the northern hemisphere of the earth the thoughts and conversations are of a purer character among the people of the northern portion of any country than in the southern part; and especially is it very patent that mountain air is more free from malaria and other impurities, and is certainly conducive to the production of Eurer thoughts and nobler aspirations; change the linen often, for dirty clothes tend to reed dirty ideas; for thoughts are only the result of conditions and circumstances, which law applies equally well to the production of all the faculties of the human mind; in short be as pure as possible, and study no book that has a vulgar saying in it ; thoughtfully abol- ish slang phrases from the page of memory; establish the rule to become less violent, Jbe restrained by a due sense of propriety, and extirpate the barbarisms and old abuses of our language and of every-day actions and habits. B. If disposed to restrain purity, don't do it, because in this half-civilized age there is far too little that is undefiled, becoming and decent, and far too much that is defiled, un- becoming and indecent in dress, in conduct, in deeds and in words. Cleanness. Remark: Order, or system, and neatness, are too often confounded by those who are un- able to discriminate closely. Si/stem may be defined as the orderly arrangement of things or subjects, and yieatness is cleaning the things whether they are or are not arranged accord- ing to some regular method; in other words, those who are neat keep themselves and other things clean, while orderly people have a place for things and put them in place and exhibit regular arrangement of all objects, whether they are cleanly or dirty; neatness is manifested in washing the dishes, and order in putting them away in rows on the shelves; cleanness re- fers to the condition of an object, and order to its relative place. 1. Dirty as a pig; each article of clothing worn is rancid and corrupt. 2. Are defiled with dirt, foul, and filthy; one to soil everything touched; each article of wearing apparel is spotted, tarnished and sullied. GQ HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 3. Love to see everything free from stain, or whatever defiles, and every person cleanly In habits: will not tuke'much pains to nrike clean the shoes and give them a shine or pol- ish, fail to wash things thoroughly, yet do wash the face after a manner because it is seen. '.\ Enjoy i ore than keep it; if rightly encouraged may exhibit some (though no putting things into a cleanly condition; will not take very much pains to avoid mud and tilth, and generally pay little attention to a dirt spot. .t torth some effort to keep clean and to appear neat, but the under-clothing is not yi bo Bootless as that exposed to general view; have mare external neatne?s than heart- paini to appear clean for the sake of others' eyes, than for self-satisfaction; tolerably clean. , tty free from extreme tidiness or defilement; hire to dirty or spatter any article rasa, and equally dislike to be always scouring and brushing: will now and then clean out the corners, drive out the flies, root out the spiders, shed soiled apparel, drain the ■lis: bathe off the excretions; hence dirt does not aggregate well on thee and thine; im- ly cleanly in habits. 7. Saving a natural dislike for putresence, slime, mouldy bread, bedaubed garments, tainted neat, iron gray boots, unkenipt hair, unwashed hands and face, offensive breath, maggotty cheese, purulent sores, cemented eye-lids, nose with something hanging in doubt- se, all of which impel thee to wash, comb, brush, fumigate, absterge, wipe and ventilate until tidiness and spotlessness mark everything about thy belongings: cleverly 8. l)irt, filth, dust, cobwebs, soot and all coarseness or defilement this fine haired per- son deteat8; and is repelled from them as bees from vinegar; fairly well developed in voli- ference to future objects, especially those which subserve the purposes of health, rigor, salubrity, emendation, and are restoral and corrective, as well as those of contingent lubaervience, such as safety and invulnerableness against filthiness, disease, unheaithiness, degeneracy, or virus; are usually neat and cleanly. 3fl ness, pollution, filth, scurviness, bilge water, putrescence, rancidity, dry rot, and r are quite repulsive to this tine grained being; take a good degree of pains to keep thoroughly washed and to avoid that which stains, smears, soils, taints, contaminates and abfl the person or clothing, and makes either these, or the food to be eaten, foul, impure and offensive; are quite clean in habits and person. 10. Are disposed to make everything clean and free from dirt and keep it so; hence can, not bear to have the mice make nests in the cheese, chickens run through the soup, cats a swim in the molasses, flies entombed in the mashed potatoes, worms chopped and rinegared with the lettuce, eto. ; are particularly and exquisitely, elementarily and extraor- dinarily neat. 11. Extravagantly tidy, spruce, unsullied, washed, immaculate and uninfected, and de- to so remain; cannot tolerate the least filth, slop, smut, mud or rottenness on any ar- ticle of wearing apparel; and are quite incommoded by any dreggy, turbid, dirtied, un- washed, beastly or effete thing or person about or near; festering and excrementitious mat- t. i--. are equally repulsive to this highly spiritualized and untainted being; everything about must be polished, shining and free from stain, or else a general uneasiness steals over the mind and adulterates its pleasures; desperately clean, incredibly neat and amazingly tidy. i ret will continue so while one finger nail remains, and a broom, mop, brush, or rag oan be found with which to scrub. 12. Lamentably neat in personal habits; pained by the intrusion of a fly from fear he will leave a speck ol dirt; a leal whirling across the floor will set the nerves all on a nettle, ami a hair found in the drawing-room nearly produces in this over-sensitive and egregiously fine-grained organization nervous spasms; horribly clean in each act, and extremely un- sullied and immaculate in every thought. A. Brash up and polish the shoes; cast iuto the wash-basket each kerchief as soon as it lolled; "ft. n wash the head and entire body; clear the ears of wax; eoiub the hair thor- ly and brush it neatly; carry a clean pocket knife, pare the nnils closely and scrape out Sep a tooth-pick and pick out particles of food from between the teeth, and bruefa th< m with a tooth-brush until clean; often change the under clothing and stockings; bathetht feet In warm water ea oh night before retiring to rest; use the fork and knife at *>M< "low the nose into a kerchief and not between the fingers, and h the fame, and cease to draw the coat sleeve across the nasal organ; spit no particularly if given to chew tobacco; rub off the stains from the knives careful not to blot the paper when writing; and lastly, associate with neat le, and do U s they do, and allow no duty ideas to harbor in the mind. Dgly mat it becomes unpleasant to all friends and ac- Lntanoes, and should be counteracted, which may he accomplished by camping out a few months each SUmmi r and doing the COOking; as WS all are largely the creatures of circum- < wherein the people with whom you are liviug are noted •i never mind a little dust and earth, for it is magnetic and sustains ■ ii.Miitly neat and over-particular persons rarely enjov good health, the thousands of , arthly jojl bv which they are surrounded. HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 61 Factimemoriativeness. Memory of Facts. 1. In this respect like Timothy Dwight, President of Yale College, New Haven, and Dr. Nott, President of Union College, at Schenectady, who often forgot their own names; his- torical facts and life occurrences are readily obliterated from the mind never to bo recalled; an extremely treacherous and unreliable memory. 2. Memory is the faculty of the mind by which it retains the knowledge of previous thoughts, and recollection is the act of remembering, or the ability to bring forth what has been kept by memory; possessed of very little of the faculty or the power to use it; ex- tremely forgetful, resembling Mr. Harry Thomas, of Otsego Co., N. Y., who forgot his wife and left her in Utica, and missed her only when sixteen miles on his way home, when an acquaintance asked him about Mrs. Thomas; daily occurrences flit away like shadows, leaving no trace behind; most of the ideas of this mind will soon be consigned to the wa- ters of Lethe. 3. Knowledge occasionally escapes from this mind with surprising rapidity, like small fish through the meshesof anet; this memory sometimes fails like that of H. Holland, anEn- gish author, and as did Bonaparte's memory, which became temporarily affected for a short time during the retreat of the French from Moscow, as was the case with several of his officers and men; at times this mind seems to have some strength in recollection, yet when wearied from over exertion or exposure, will fail to remember accurately and well all the de- tails; this memory has vast blanks in its past pages. •4. May recollect important events, but minor details quickly sink into oblivion; can re- member the substance, object, person or place, though not the name; rather readily forget dates, unless the memory is aided by association: will often complain of poor recollection of what is read, yet the fault is ineousiderateness, more than defect of memory, although that is moderate. 5. Have a short and unreliable memory which needs cultivation; have inconvenient ab- errations of memory, and through forgetfulness omit many trifling things and details; think it hardly worth while to try to remember names, because so apt to forget them; foreign words and expressions or latinized terms soon fade from the memory; can recollect that which belongs to daily employment, yet fail in retaining the minutiae of history or trans- actions, unless deeply interested. 6. By taxing this memory it may retain the most necessary knowledge; are freed from extreme forgetfuluess or a particularly retentive memory; moderate but not great memory of events; it was once pretty fair but has lost power; rarely recollect words and often meet those whom it is impossible to call by name; somewhat absent-minded at times; not able to reproduce conversation that has occurred within hearing or the precise order of the facts and minute details, yet can gather the main substance and arrange it in words, if not always the most suitable; unable to call up a fact at will, but it may come unexpectedly and when not needed, showing that tho memory is stronger than the recollection. 7. Are able to carry thoughts along with freedom, yet not very expert in the extension of thought to the past; able to treasure up very interesting knowledge in a rather clear and usable manner; can remember far better what happened years ago than late transactions or incidents; fever or fatigue so chains down this body that the genius of memory then fails for a time, but the power to recall knowledge at will is tolerably fair; remember pass- ably well by association; a lover of history. 8. This retrospective endowment is not the best, yet, with due attention to a subject, are able to remember all the leading events and their correct associations with persons or history; a mind with a good degree of tenacity and readiness; can more easily retain in the mind the qualities of objects and events than names and dates; this intellect grasps adjec- tives more tenaciously than substantives; the recognition of people, places, and the geogra- phy of a country is better than the retentiveness of names, words, titles, phrases or languages. i). Have readiness in retracing the past as well as goodly retention; this is a full strong memory, and when the mind is deeply interested in the consideration of a subject, it will permit very few, if any, of the ideas to escape; are apprehensive, and receive thoughts quickly, but a few uninteresting items read will fade from memory's tablet; fully interested in the news and the changes of the day; can entertain company; and are fully conscious of what is being transacted, and disposed to think upon the past. 10. This mind has great tenacity and retention; vivid reminisences of the past are ever marching in review betore this mind's eye; competent to revivif} 7 mental impressions and retain ideas and principles well, and rarely forget what is interesting, if striving to retrace it, but are now and then too indifferent to give sufficient heed to a thought to retain it; fully able to summon up all past important occurrences of life; have a clear and thoroughly trust- worthy tenacity of news, facts, stories, circumstances, or whatever occupies the undivided attention: rather fond of history in detail; given to search out items and particulars, and can readily cause past impressions to troop to the front, so the mind can see and use them at discretion. 11. Retrospection is a pleasure, and withont difficulty can keep in mind all necessary and desirable ideas; able voluntarily to reproduce, with definite fidelity, previous mental (",_> HEALTH AND CHARACTER. Options and revive niinutelv and lacidly past states of consciousna^s; can remember Mines like a naturalist; nearly everything that has been heard, read, seen, experienced, talked about and learned occur to the miud with surprising readiness and freshness; adapted to jj .th, r information, to institute libraries, to search out facts, or if thoroughly womd make an expert local editor. 12. II iv. few equals unci no superiors in retentiveness, recognition, recurrence, tenacity, retrospection, rcnu mbrance and power to call vividly back to the memory any knowledge that li is once been in the mind; are exceedingly, even surprisingly remarkable in keeping branoewhat has passed; may appropriately be named a breathing history or a walking encyclopedia. A 1 he memory may be healthy and strong, or it sometimes becomes irregular, debili- ; corrupted, heightened or lost as the result of natural decay, excesses, accident or dis- benoe t<> know what to do with any particular condition of the memory, one should inghly stu.lv its psychology and pathology; one ought to know whether the memory has cArontc affections, acute disorders, or manifests morbid phenomena only; heightening ■:' the memory often occurs in the insane, especially in those who exhibit marked evidence of exact and capacious activity of extraordinary retentiveness; in some in- sane cases, however, there are confused and feeble recollections of recent transactions, while can recall vividly and faithfully the scenes of early life; coriuption of the memory is where one is able to remember everything except himself, and is a mark of partial insanity; debilitation of the memory is an accompaniment of an enfeebled body as in old age decline; BUoh was the condition of Kogers, the poet, who iu the latter part of his life forgot the names of friends with whom he was conversing, and in a single interview related several times over the same stories, and at last forgot that he had ever been a poet; irregularity of the nionic power, depends largely upon irregularity of the general health, which proper rem- edies usually amend; it is generally good, but (regarding some things remittently) very fitful; Dr. John Hunter was an example of irregular memory; at one time he did not know where he was nor where his own home was, and had no conception of more than the room he was in, and yet remained perfectly conscions of his loss, which in a few hours was wholly restored; everyone should learn what causes a loss of memory; in some people impairment or loss of recollective power has been caused by animal indulgences, moon-stroke, sun-stroke, a blow upon the head, self abuse, mercury and arsenic when injudiciously used, over purging, uterine hemorrhage, fevers, great na- tional scourges, yellow fever, plague and cholera, fatigue, apoplexy, paralysis, red or white, ning of the brain, epilepsy, physical decline and weakness, intense cold, starvation, anxiety, putrid lever, fright, bleeding, over straining by mental stuffing, trouble, violent passion, stimulants, gluttony; the latter caused the Roman Emperor Claudius to lose his memory so that he constantly forgot what he attempted to say in conversation; Newton for- ms contents of his "Principle" and lost his memory from neglecting to exercise it; th. celebrated Hude forgot all he wrote on conic sections, by giving his attention to the Bur- istemhip of Amsterdam. Among those having remarkable memories in maturity and old aye might be mentioned Niebuhr, Ben Johnson, Leibnitz, Donnellus, Muratori, Euler, (ir.>tuis, Edmund Burke, Pascal, Archbishop Tillotson, Clarendon, Gibbon, Locke, Samuel Johnson, Macaulay, Guizot, Prescott, Burritt, Humboldt, Lafayette, Clay: for a more com- plete list of wonderful memories, and full directions upon the cultivation of this faculty, see 908 of "A New Physiognomical Chart" by the same author. The direct cultivation and strengthening of thi* faculty is, perhaps, more important than any other information DpOO this subject, and in this direction we will say: give the most undivided and intensely n; rated attention to all that is worthy of recalliug; read aloud and repeat what has I- .ii l- ad and then the eye aids the ear, and rice versa, thus giving to the mind a more com- plete impression, which perforce remains longer; review a number of times what it is de- siribl.- to retain; lire temperately every way, encourage good health in every reasonable maimer; associate with those who know by heart and can recall instantly any idea desired; U'l trust but not overtax the memory; adjectives aie the easiest remembered words, therefore Strife tun tain a few adjectives daily; then verbs being next in ease to retain, ("liiiint several of them to memory daily; substantives being more difficult to recollect, memory Strengthens, tax it with a small number of substantives each day; and most difficult Of all to keep in mind, are proper nouns or names, at length on retiring to rest repeat ov. r several difficult names thai hive been heard oi read during the day, and try a few • manner, as they arc usually as diffloull to recollect as names; Vives says: nine Is from the senses to the imagination, and from this to the intellect — I maintains the sum theory ; hence in training the mind to recollect, first commence with oi.ji ( -t a w hi n appeal to the sves, the nose, the ears, taste and feeling, and lastly depart ■ id< i- when the memory bss been sufficiently strengthened by sensational appeals; on memory; see sluo Gratiolet, James Mill, Dugald Stewart, Jean rdat, Dr. Prichard, II. Dnpuytren, Jos. Banks, Dr. Push, Dr. Dr. Bailie, Dr. Cooke, Dr. Graves, Andral, Hagendorn, Portal, He lam, end -'tie is. another novel, though not recommendable way in which the en improved and oonnate idiocj oured, i- by a blow on the' head Petrarch thai Pope \ I bad his memory ri marknbly strengthened by a severe blow on the HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 63 head; the Dictionary des Sciences Medicale, vol. xxxii, page 321, gives an account of a severe blow upon the head impairing the memory, and a repetition of the injur) 7 fully restored the memory to its original strength; Dr. Prichard records an instance where three brothers were idiotic, and a severe injury of the head gave one of them good talents, and he is a practicing lawyer, while the two not hit remain idiotic; moral, perhaps more hitting and less schooling would be well for stupidity; Winslow on the Brain and Mind, Phila., 1860, page 369, states that a child aged thirteen was idiotic, fell upon his head, was stunned, and when becoming again conscious was found to be possessed of good intellectual powers; the same author, on page 370. informs us that Father Mabillon was an idiot up to twenty-six years of age, when he fell against a stone staircase, fractured his skull, was trepanned, and when recovered, he was highly talented and became a learned writer. Query ? Did the acci- dent enlarge the brain or render the texture finer? No. A nut not yet cracked by any- body. And lastly, study the art of memory and mnemonics; each night on retiring to rest call to mind every event or transaction of the day. at the end of the week review the entire incidents of the week, retrospect each month and each year in the same manner, and thus • mafic training, the memory shall become an useful and glittering auxiliary to the entire intellectual faculties. B. This memory has power to carry such a vast fund of knowledge, and rememorate such an innumerable multitude of facts, thai the mind finds too great pleasure in reviewing them, and occupies so much time in that way as to thereby impair its originating powers, and occasionally it brings forth other's thoughts as its own, dressed in new plumage, thus becoming detrimental to the character of an individual; all such, and those who are made miserable I y unpleasant recollections, should change the mind to other subjects, and strive to be more original in thought. Credulousness. -Faith. 1. Casuistry, schism, and distrust appear in this mind as stars in the heavens at nightfall on a clear evening; ■ptical as Vknnini and Servetus, who were burned to death for their unbelief; a materialist. 2. A doubting Thomas; will diffide and mistrust nearly everbody; quite regardless of spiritual subjects: not dis- posed to believe in what seems incomprehensible or un- liable; doubt a future existence; full of shades of incredulity and suspicion, an unbeliever. 3. Are shy of belief, and at sea regarding many sub- jects; require a vast amount of evidence to give faith to any unproved subject; new theories raise doubts in Large faith, and constancy of friendly this scrupulous mind; one to follow reason, and be in- attachment. credulous of much that was learned in childhood. 4. Being somewhat sceptical, and at sea, concerning the theological teachings of the day, it follows that suspense, dubitation, dilemma, uncertainty, and incredulity rule in the mind; can place confidence in that only which appears reasonable; moderately slow to assent or consent to articles of belief, or to be firmly persuaded of anything; guided by reason. 5. Have little reliance upon the wonderful, and desire good proof in order to be con- vinced; without much warmth, zeal, or unction in religious matters; more given to science, law, or commerce than theological polemics; this person will find it difficult to credit mira- cles, unreasonable stories, the resurrection, and plenary inspiration of the Scriptures. 6. Can ordinarily take upon trust if the reason is completely satisfied; are not wholly devoid of faith, yet are inclined to search closely the true merits of individuals before tak- ing them fully to heart; will attentively hear what others have to say, and entertain as many of their statements as the judgment will sanction. 7. Possess a fair tendency to believe friends, yet have no great confidence in strangers; are growing more sceptical and doubting as age advances; slightly interested in the succeed- ing life and immortality of the soul; a discerning and careful searcher for truth, yet watch- ful, critical and hard to believe farther than what can be proven. 8. Rarely suspect or call in question what conforms to good sense; occasionally slight shadows of doubt arise in this soul; are rather easily impressed with new theories and ideas, and would also persuade others to entertain and adopt the same; are not remarkable for fostering the spiritual, yet place implicit confidence in near friends. 9. Quickly impressed with the sensible and wedded to evidence; a questioning, inquir- ing, and critical mind, resembling Cleopatra, who asked the Jews whether people would rise again dressed or naked; enjoy meditating and conversing on the spiritual welfare of man. and on the immortality of the soul, yet are by no means a fanatic or devotee. 1U. Are quite readily imbued with what others say; not difficult to convince; this is a being with a vast amount of the spiritual, yet may neither belong to any ecclesiastical de- nomination nor make a confession of faith; not frantically enthusiastic enough to burn a man alive, as Simon Morin was burned at Paris iu 1663, for having said that he had commu- nion with the Holy Spirit; La Barre had a hand chopped off, tongue cut out, and was burned to death for want of reverence and faith in some secret circumstance; are apt to (J4 HEALTH AND CHARACTER. anticipate ooming changes and easily become interested in the marvelous, yet care little for la and old forms of belief. 1 ' . There are several kinds of faith, namely, faith in Deity, in mankind, in dreams, in 1, in absurdities, and belief in future life; the noble trust this mind places ins their confidence, and leads one to think that faith aud dependence on man- kind l- it- strongest belief; are easily astonished and enjoy the marvelous and spiritual un- tre amazingly impressible; possess an abundance of calm, broad and sat- ith. IS. Unsuspecting and extremely fond of the wonderful; endowed with a spiritually sensitive nature; marvelously given to trust and place dependence upon whatever is worthy or deserving of belief. A. There are several reasons why this faculty should be cultivated when it is feeble in its sotion; some of which are, that, when strong, it gives us knowledge which cannot be ob- tained in any other manner; it is the great bond of social intercourse, by giving confidence one with another, thus ensuring credit in business, trust in friendship and reliance on fel- low kind, dependence on history and science, perception of the spiritual which uplifts the mind above earthly troubles and materialism to a higher and nobler state of action; it be- stows a love of the hidden wonders of nature, thus inviting a study of the thousands of mys- terious, beautiful, and useful objects which surround us on every hand; it aids intellectual progress by giving a ready acceptance of new truth which contributes to supplant old errors. To intensify and develop faith we should, however mysterious anything seems, make no doubt about it until we have carefully, thoroughly and honestly investigated the subject, and then rely upon our own knowledge, regardless of the opinions of others, who may be ignor- ant or prejudiced; meditate and aonverse upon spiritual and wonderful things, such as death, future life, soul, mind and its connection with the body, investigate the booksof the Old and New Testament, Christianity, religion and the doctrines of Brama, Zoroaster, Numa, Con- fucius, Thaut, Mahomet, and spiritualism, and don't believe any of them or anything else without finding truth and facts commanding belief; bear in mind that materialism shuts out many glorious truths and throws sand in the eyes of the interior spirit when it is searching for knowledge, thereby blocking the wheels of progress; allow no suspense, uncertainty, scruple, or qualm, to lead the mind into miscreauce or incredulity. J 5. When this faculty is so strong or so perverted as to lead the mind to superstition, dog- Mi itism, gross credulity, fortune telling or witchcraft, it should be repressed; superstitions, or belief in what is absurd, without evidence, are great obstacles to the progress of knowledge, should bar or stay them, which may be accomplished by faithfully reviewing the be lien of the ignorant ages, and especially of the ancient'Rornans, who believed that Mars rav- Ished i virgin, that the offspring was Romulus and Remus, and that the former founded Rome; Kua Tullus they believed that flames surrounded his head when a child sleeping in a cradle, this being prognostic of his future greatness; the Siamese say that Sammonocodom, their God, was born or a young virgin and reared on a flower; authors in Cochin China. say that the Indian God Fo, was born of a virgin princess, sired bv an elephant; and a mul- titude of other equally silly and false traditional absurdities; as* faith seeks and feeds on sderful and -rows by what it feeds upon, so the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Per- ■i.l East Indians, South American Indians, and all other nations down to this dav, Id wonderful stories about their Gods, kings and rulers, and men whom they hon- or,.! an I desired the people to have faith iu, that through this overt weakuess they might ad ruled; the 'Institutes of Menu" are a collection of laws in India, and as they em, desired the people to revere and believe them, so they related wonderful tl those laws; the native Indian ohronologists of to-day hold that those Institutes in about two thousand million years before the commencement of the present faith originates large stories, hence it is that the people with verv large faith to unreasonable falsifying, yet they have such faith that thev often arouse DCliel in Others; a noted king and saint in India, their history says, lived 8,-iOO.ODO years. ' years on v before he resigned ? ? ? The Sanscrit books inform k, an Indian king, reigned 66,000 years only, since he was cut off in his prime; 'Top Siva as a god, and represent him' as having three eyes, girdled with temper and carries on his left shoulder the prisonous cobra di ca- Dd physics; give no credit to what appears unreasonable; Tks ..t Aristotle, Ouverius, Perisonius, Pouilly, Beaufort, Voltaire, Boa ' lam Smith, Geo. Buchanan, David Hume, Looke, Berkeley,. Oondil- »-)lace, Ifirabeau, Saint Lam- lubenton, Coleridge, Biohat, . Jollet, Franklin, Lyell, Bioh« '». Draper, Buckle, Darwin. Spencer, Huxley, Tyndall, Ingersoll, and bv ire finish, d tbe enthusiastic heat of 'this' faith shall have , Attend lectures on science, history, travels, art, and " '!"• hardest plate of memorv, that, halls of science ore temples of '■'.inns and opinionathx creeds, »hert * ! "" Smith. Geo. Buchanan, David Hume, Lo ;'. D'Alembert Diderot, Helvetius, Lalande, Laplace, •II'. Liebiff, Cuvier, Oomte, Mitsoherlioh, Daubent vth. ThomaH Tain... Buffon, Fourcroy, Nolle! HEALTH AND CHARACTER. 65 Courteousness. 1. Extremely disagreeable; thankless, provoking, and would rather give annoyance and pain than charm, gladden, enliven, or fill others with pleasurableness. 2. Are boorish, unclassical, uncourtly, ill-bred, impolite, blunt, gruff and churlish, and would rather repel, disgust and offend, than indulge, please, captivate, or satisfy. 3. Are wanting in the pleasing power of being agreeable, suit- able, and pleasing to people; not very winning in ways; are now and then a little respectful, but soon relapse into the discour- teous, ungeuteel and rude, because it t ast befits the sour, crusty, Donkey.- Obstinacy.- Defi. snappish nature. cient in Courteousness. 4. Are usually passably agreeable and polite, but not greatly so; possess the ability to conform to the good wishes and feelings of others, yet are soon wearied with so doing, and become too independent to remain greatly popular; a little severe, and offensive at times, especially if greatly annoyed or provoked. 5, Desire to welcome and fascinate, but are not uniformly pleasing; have an easy win- some, taking way when it will pay well; without being courteous, affable or polite, are in- clined to be civil and humane. 6. Not characterized by extreme suavity, affability, urbanity or impoliteness, rusticity, incivility, rudeness, or uncourtliness, yet are not without some desire to be agreeable, pleas- ant, cordial, and genial; at first appearance are more striking than prepossessing; hence will take attention more than charm or delight. 7. Have a moderate amount of the ability to please, gladden and charm ; yet are not noted for a disposition to flatter or win the general good wishes of everybody; have not de- voted much time to the study of politeness; yet are consistently civil and disposed to show courtesy as far as able when not angry; are rarely fully understood. 8. Have considerable of the persuasive power, can readily become ingratiated into the gracious feelings of others, can easily assimilate to the associations and surrounding circum- stances; disposed to studiously avoid hurting the feelings of new acquaintances unnecessa- rily, unless provoked, and then say severe things; if thoroughly trained to be polite and agreeable, would succeed more than ordinarily well among those who are accustomed to good breeding and politeness. 9. Possess a good measure of suavity and are disposed to be mannerly and civil; given to persuade rather than drive people; can generally win favorable notice; are able to say more and do more than many others without offending; are agreeably courteous, urbane, well-bred and obliging; generally, yet not always so pleasant; have a good amount of natu- ral tact in winning tho good graces of others; are apt to appear artless, innocent and attrac- tive; disposed to humor the eccentricities and disagreeableness of acquaintances for the sake of satisfying them and gaining their good will. 10. Charming, winsome, delectable and pleasant in manners and conversation when it serves a purpose, though not so invariably; it does, however, afford this heart real pleasure to fascinate, enchant, delight and captivate the obsequious, familiar and oblig- ing feelings of others; are conformable with and in keeping with the good will of the well- disposed, and more especially those who try to cheer, charm, gladden and delight the souls of fellow-men; have a persuasive and complimentary disposition, which is repelled at once by what is odious, hateful or repulsive. 11. Extremely fond of delighting and being delighted; disposed to be quite polite, affable, agreeable and pleasant; a suitable one to do the honors, greet and welcome guests at a private party, a public reception or a levee; capable of being and generally are polite, affable, attractive, easy and familiar, but can also be cool and repulsive when deeming it ad- visable, yet after all this is a spirit that prefers to be bland, pliable, conciliatory and con- formable. 12. Remarkably and singularly given to coaxing and flattering where nothing else is more agreeable; a youthful mind that rar«ly offends, and when it does can quickly apply the panacea, and at once heal the injury done by the unwelcome and disagreeable; can keenly discern how others feel at the time, and as readily conform to the feelings of others, or sur- rounding circumstances; are uncommonly easy, polite, fascinating, pleasing, agreeable and winning in both address and manners. A. Study books on good breeding, politeness and courtesy; read the writings of Count De Orsay and the letters of Chesterfield to his son; associate with those who are polished and agreeable and try to imitate their exquisite and charming examples; learn that bowing and smiling fortified with pleasing answers have secured many a man's fortune; agreeable refinement and enchanting manners win preferment, and those are the surest friends who are won by reiterated civilties, which never fail of securing the good will of the public in return; whereas moody, dogged, ungeuteel, rude and tyrannical behavior are suitable only to make men despised by others and dissatisfied and displeased with themselves; carefully guard against uttering any afflictive, vexatious, harrowing, execrable, biting or disagreeable remarks; the truly great men have been the most marked examples of courtesy, affability 5 QQ HEALTH AND CHARACTEB. and amiability; bow, speak and be polite to the humblest and poorest human being; keep a double bit cm that fractions colt, resentful temper, and return good for injury, civility for incivility, affability for uncourtliness and at length the last trace of barbarism shall* have departed from this improved and naturally agreeable mind. lew there be who are over polite or too agreeable that extended advice under B. is imnnOfinnarj simply guard against being insincere, over-young or enravishing to others; at once the softly ways. Frenchy palavers, heartless flattery, and cling to mildness, :i, justice, kindness, civility, and sincerity in spite of all the toadies and the bon ton _;hout Christendom. Deductiveness.— Reason. 1. An extremely weak mind, especially in intellect; wanting discretion; marked with folly, and often act stupidly, irrationally, silly and absurdly, hence others very justly deem this mind foolish. . 2. A twaddler; full of trivial and foolish notions; think little and care less about the reason why things are so and their causes; fail to trace an idea out through its next change to the result; are half-witted. 3. Obliquity of judgment causes thee to fail, where careful and sound conclusions are required; able, in a limited degree only, to put this and that together and draw conclusions and determine ri«^ht and truth, 4. Tolerant, and capable of drawing inferences from ordinary facts; if asked why a thing is ;ts it is, will reply, "because it is so, ever was, and shall be forever more," with as littie n as the parrot repeating what he has learned; a feeble exercise of reason, yet lacking depth and profundity. 5. Are not bitted or dogmatic, though not able to take the broadest views of subjects; lik-- to know the causes of things, but take little trouble to ascertain them; are not wholly exempt from a mixture of folly; when under great excitement fail to properly consider a subject before acting upon it, hence rarely fully comprehend things, and take little trouble about them; generally swallow all that comes to hand without reasonable examination. 6. Dislike fallacious and irrelevant assertions, and appreciate dialectic minds; fully appreciate re-isons when given, may, by surprise, be guilty of doing foolish things, but never suffer them to run into an uncontrollable custom; are able to discover a few simple and narrow reasons; a mind not fully satisfied with the old evidence, and demanding new proofs of opinion. 7. Fairly gifted in making deductions; can sift rather well the materials for reasoning, such as evidence, premises, data, and indications on one side, as well as counter evidence, disproof, and contradictions on the other hand, are also able to gauge the degrees of evidence, such as the possibility or the impossibility, the probability or the improbability, the certainty or the uncertainty ol things; possess a fair capacity and stronger inclination to perceive the leading connection an effect has to its cause; can trace causes to their effects; a plain, com- mon ^. ose, though not an intuitive or fanciful reasoner; rather given to controversy and dis- putation. B. Delighted with uniinpulsive and valid reasoning; can fully comprehend reasoning pro tenet and perceive what properly belongs to a chain of reasoning to give it telling force, that it may carry conviction to all reasonable minds that the truth has been arrived at in the Insione; are able to detect sophistry and misjudgment, and weigh each demonstration end each confutation while pa-sing from the premises to an impartial inference; as the re- sults of cogent reasoning are a full appreciation of the truth in any question, so through this logical power, this mind is manifested in a very considerable measure. K>nnd cause of known results is a study highly befitting these en- M- lit-,; altogeth i competent to giye a correct deoision as the result of cogent reasoning, on any suoj. ol where ratiocination can be sensibly used; quickly detectiug any obliquity of jndgm< nt or i rrot caused by false reasoning or illogical deductions; ever on' the alert for ion .,i depreciation of the truth; are given to theorizing, plotting, planning and ^. and will redaoi an} aaserttona to demonstration; often ask for the proof and love I stat« ne n:s, a follows therofore that this mind readily perceives the truths of v are so deeply rooted in this mind that it requires demon- ••: every new or Strang* a ibj vt; nble to form a decided opinion from a con- ■' probabilities; will itriTe to confute errox by the process of induction; can give oioh supports or justifies an act, and take just views of conduct and toelled m deducing inferences from premises; endowed with superior in I art SCCOrding to the principles of good sri,-..- have an abundance . the evidence, and the complete demonstration of nil! understanding of the art and Boienoe of reasoning oor- d Q$e of knowledge; are discreet , which this person forma an opinion and arrives at just and sound • lom from big >try, dogmatisms and narrow conceptions; HEALTH AND CHARACTEB. 67 like to verify, substantiate and settle every question presented to this intellect for reason- able consideration; have a very ready comprehension of the necessary laws of correct thought; can tell the steps taken 'in a process of logical ratiocination whereby a wistful and reflective mind passes from indication through the consideration of potentiality, likelihood, assurance and fact by induction and generalization, sustained by probation and demonstra- tion, tending to a philosophical and correct conclusion; a cause-seeking cast of mind thor- oughly disposed to investigate all subjects; a clear, sound, forcible logician. 12. Manifest extreme soundness and force in all ratiocinations and reflections; have re- markable aptitude in generalization and in logic; likely to treat with contempt a person of weak mind; capable of the highest exercise of reason; are speculative, theoretical, metaphy- sical, and able to keep an idea boldly in the mind without losing sight of it, and recognize a law of universal causation; desirous of accepting nothing on faith, yet wish to know all the whys and wherefores; a cause-inquiring spirit, that is able to judge rightly after sifting the proof and evidence of a thought; possessed of a gigantic intellect of the first water; re- sembling Schopenhauer, the philosopher of the University at Berlin, Germany. A. A fact worthy of mention is, that when a person has very little reasoning ability, such person finds it difficult to reason, and it follows, that as it requires such extra labor to use the little he possesses, he very naturally concludes his reasoning qualities are very strong, in truth, he does exert great strength to use feebly only Lis weak reason; it does take great strength to drive a raft, and yet it is a weak affair, whereas he who has vigorous reasoning power finds such easy work to use it, that he most readily concludes that his power to reason is weak; the moral is, that it is a very difficult matter for persons to judge themselves, as this illustration applies to all the faculties of the human soul. First, turn the attention to the study of the rules of logic; then proceed to analyze the inductive and the deductive method of reasoning — the former process consists in reasoning from particu- lars to generals, the latter is the act of deducting an inference from premises; the last method is surmising a thing and then attempting its proof; the first is weaving facts into principles. The Americans and English are inductive, and the Germans and the Scotch are deductive. Bacon popularized the inductive method of reasoning, which mounts from the tangible to the ideal; the deductive method of reasoning is from impalpable principles to palpable facts, aud was generally used by the three greatest Scotch thinkers, George Buchanan, David Hume, and Adam Smith; reason literally means a calculation, then coolly and quietly calculate what supports or justifies each act of life before committing it; canvass all motives; examine every proof, learn what excuse a fellow-creature has for thinking and acting differently from thy- self; inquire into the cause of everything; assign somo cause for each act of man's life; draw conclusions, and strive to determine what is right and truth; give forth ^iews of things, and then ask some good reasoner to correct them if they are wrong; ask the reason why a thing is so; debate and sift thoroughly and carefully each argument heard; form conclu- sions and implicitly rely upon them; study metaphysics, speculative history of civil society, legislation, jurisprudence, astronomy, geology, thermotics, physiology, pathology, thera- peutics, political economy, physiognomy, pathognomy, psychology, and dialectics and the works of great reasoners; believe Dothing that appears unreasonable, and thus continue to exercise the faculty of reason, by deducing inferences from premises and the power will grow in strength and activity; condense, roll together and draw to a focus, all the pros and cons of a subject and give a plain, straightforward decision as to the truth embodied, and if anyone doubts or differs, then heroically argue and plan to convince them or be convinced by them; lay plans and look into the future for effects; or take the effect and trace back through all the mazy and crooked ways to find the first cause of the thing or subject under consideration and reflection; reason is to the human mind what a condenser is to a steam engine; reason condenses the facts to form all it can out of them; study causes and the laws of nature, and strive to account for all mysteries in a philosophical way; converse much with those who think for themselves and know why they think as they do on every subject; buy all the metaphysical works that can be found, and especially .procure "Buckle's History of Civilization in England " and retire to some quiet mountain retreat and study them at- tentively for several successive months and at last superstition will vanish and the mind will gain a wide comprehension and a firm grip, that will respect proven truth only, and hold fast with good judgment to the reasonable and the just. B. Few, if any, are endowed with overmuch of the logical faculty, which deduces conclusions from premises; but, if it is deemed desirable to rein in or contemper it, then follow the instincts and presentiments more; mingle in lively and fashionable so- ciety, and think and talk as superficially as most people in gay society; avoid quiet retire- ment and those people who do their own thinking, and in due time thou shalt not be troubled with too much reason. TABLE FOR MARKING Explanation.— In Columns I are the names of the Forms and Faculties; in Columns II are the numbers of the pages where the Faculties are described; in III the sizes of the Forms and Faculties are marked; in IV, A indicates that the Form or Faculty needs strengthening, and B signifies that repression is advisable. Column I. Name of the Faculty or Power. 1 7 — l-H o Column III. Column IV. Size of the Culture, A ; Faculty. Restraint, B. Column I. Name of the Faculty or Power. t o Column III. Size of the Faculty. Columw IV. Culture, A; Restraint.B Abdominal Form Thoracic Form Muscular Form 3 4 5 G B 10 11 12 13 14 11 10 IS u 20 •21 22 23 24 M M 27 19 ;id n n 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 42 44 45 46 48 40 50 52 53 54 55 57 N n u 61 M Discriminating capa'y Mechanical Talent. . . . Physical Arrangement Perception of Angles. . Health Lore of Life Decision of Character Observation, etc Rectitude.. Numerical Comput'n. . Percept'n of Character Animal Imitation Physical Hope Desire of Food Resistance . . Self-Estimation Time and Motion Playfulness Discernment of, etc... Locative Habits Reception of Tone . . . Secrecy Wit and Humor Admirafn of Sublime Appreci'n of Beautiful Judgment of Curves. . Desire of Possession Love for Opposite Sex Perception of Color. Incltnrttoa to Destroj Love of IooB| 1 Curative Power Purity Memory of Facts Faith Courtoousncss Reason take , of condensation, the pronouns "you" and "your," and the verbs "are" an.i i^scnsT' purp0Mljr omltted - In "A «ses, the reader can readily supply MARRIAGE AND OCCUPATION. 69 By Nature you are adapted for MAIRlKlIxKBEo Your companion for life should be OGNOMY IS Which is of practical value to all its students. The greatest wisdom, the wisdom which most nearly concerns our present and future happiness, undoubtedly consists in the knowl- edge of ourselves — of what we can and what we ought to do, and next to this in practical importance comes the knowledge of others — of what they can do and to what they are in- clined. Both of these branches of learning direct and impel us in the path of virtue and worldly success, and both are included in the science of physiognomy. So close, indeed, is the connection between them that they cannot possibly be dissevered. For, in the pro- cess of studying the often obscure operation of our own motives and the peculiarities of our own minds and hearts, we must needs be learning a vast deal of human nature in gen- eral. And, on the other hand, a knowledge of the motives and peculiarities of our fellow beings affords one of the most suggestive aud trustworthy guides to self-knowledge. How often it happens that we, for the first time recognize our own sins and follies when we ob- serve in others evil manifestations of a similar character. The Spartans knew well this peculiarity of our nature when they intoxicated their slaves, in order that the sight of these unfortunate beings, under the influence of spirituous drinks, might disgust their children with drunkenness. But physiognomy, besides affording a practical knowledge of ourselves and others, points out the way in which physical beauty is to be acquired. Experience proves that vicious habits and debasing passions, such as lust, envy, rage, avarice, revenge and dishonesty, leave unmistakable traces on the countenance. A disappointment in love, with the cynicism which results from it; an unhappy marriage, with its total wreck of the best hopes and aspirations, will, in six months, leave furrows of expression which six years of happiness will scarcely obliterate. These external and physical signs of inward and spiritual evil are as repulsive to the sense of vision as the characteristics and experi- ences they suggest, are odious to the sense of virtue. And there are many persons, caring more for the signs of virtue than for virtue itself, who will learn with surprise, and it is to be hoped, with profit, that the only way to acquire those charms of expression which they justly desire, is daily to practice cheerfulness, affability, chastity and benificence. There is no escaping that law of physiognomical science that whatever improves the soul beauti- fies the body, which is its fleshly tabernacle, and whatever debases the sonl renders the body repulsive. He, therefore, who would have his features express though tfuln ess and nobility, must learn to think with continuity and precision and to act with generosity and 70 TE8TIMONT OF EMINENT MEN. uprightness. Considered in this aspect, physiognomy is seen to be the enemy of ngliness, as well as of stupidity and vice, and the handmaid of beauty as well as of virtue and intelligence. , , Again, the study of this science, aside from its direct advantages, incidentally expands the intellect by the wide scope of the investigations which it includes, suggests and en- courages. When the student of Physiognomy has learned the various features and com- Elexities of the mind and heart (and the external signs by which these are made known), e proceeds to consider the circumstances under which individual characteristics are devel- oped, and the habits and manners which result from them. In other words, he is led by this beautiful and far-reaching study to the most occult provinces of research; to a Physiol- ogists knowledge of the body, and a Metaphysician's knowledge of the mind. Nay, more; he is led by his expanded acquaintance with nature and her innumerable workings beyond the regions of physics and metaphysics into that spiritual atmosphere of light and knowl- edge. It is but a step from intelligent admiration of all that is made to rapt adoration of the Supreme Maker of all, and to this step the reverent student of Physiognomy is irresis- tibly impelled. Sestimcnn of <| mxncnt Men Sespecthtg jlbpsiognomp. "An high look and a proud heart." — Solomon. " A great belly indicates a vulgar mind." — Galen. 11 The mark of a great mind is a dry eye." — Heraclitus. 11 The countenance is the image of the mind." — Cicero. " The disposition naturally is, what the books indicate." — Ernest. " Physiognomy is as necessary (and as natural) to man as language." — Burke. " That man does not at all please me, and yet he never did me the least harm." — Rous- itau. " The physiognomy displays the good rather than the bad side of the moral character." Nlcolai. " The soul effectually discovers itself in the emotions of the lines of the face." — La Chambre. "Physiognomy is the science which explains the signs of the inward faculties." — Lavaler. "A forehead too large is the sign of a character timid, indolent, and stupid. " — Christian Schaliz. " Those who have a great forehead are dull; they maybe compared to oxen." — Gulielmus Qratdlonuf. "The proper study of mankind is man," "Let the physiognomist examine his fea- ture. "_/',,;„ . "What's he, who, with contracted brow and sullen port, glooms downward with his eyes."— Congrevr. "A man may be known by his look, and he who hath understanding by his counte- n IB06." 8( ■man. '• Nature has constituted the bodily organs with an exact suitableness to the qualities of the mind."— 0aien. " Examine my patients with a magnifving glass to see if the blood ascended in the small ▼ewela. "—//--;' i hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy counten- I ni,{. " Wl„ n the gnawing worm is within, the impression of the ravage it makes is visible on the ouUide."— imrfce. Qomy, which discovers the propensities of the mind in the lineaments of the ■ / Bacon. ' r. hi i,l of | man is the index of sorrow; cheerfulness, clemency, and severity Pthty, l""l\ If the Image of the soul, and the soul itself becomes visible and tangible to aion." — Sulttr. we find and know that nothing passes in the soul without producing a gtible change In the body."- Wolf. ' wiled wit! re rtabbiness of countenance, a person unsteady, phlegmatic, ■tupid, dull."- Joannta ab Indigan*. " NN ! *kel thoulderel each motion speaks; and in a tongue understood . and in a tongue that is universal. "— fcorgt Montague. I >ne who judges of the temper by the features of the face." " Phys- tognomick signs— Drawn from the contemplation of the face."— Dr. Sa?nuel Johnson. TESTIMONY OF EMINENT MEN. 71 " Nothing carries with it a greater appearance of probability than the conformity and relation of body and mind." — Michael Montaigne. " All this discourse does indeed demonstrate the appearance of the passions more re- markably in the face, than anywhere else." — Schrodder. ,4 A forehead of an excessive size announces a man slow of conception; dull or sluggish in forming his ideas." — Peuschel. Translated from the German. 44 A single glance thrown on the physiognomy of a man gives us a clearer insight into his mind than the longest study of his character." — La Beaumelle. "Now that sanguine was the complexion of David George, the foregoing description of his person will probably intimate to any physiognomer." — More. 44 1 do believe thee! I saw his heart in his faco." — Shakspeare. " If the size of the forehead be excessive, the man becomes slow of conception, and this is communicated to all his determinations and actions." — De Pernetty. 11 A beautiful face always gives pleasure, but it will charm us still more if it has at the same time that serious air which announces reflection." — Winkebnann. 44 Were men at more pains attentively to observe the external motions which accompany the passions, it would be no easy matter to dissemble them."— Leibnitz. 4 ' It would be unworthy of reasoD to suppose that God should have purposed to inclose an existence so much like his own in a deformed body." — Mriximus De Tyr. 44 The end of portraits consists in expressing the true temper of those persons which they represent, and to make known their physiognomy." — Dry den's Dufresnoy. " Every character has its good and its bad side; one man has capacities which are not to be found in another, and the gifts of nature are variously allotted."- KcBtnpf. '* Naturally certain persons have something so great and so noble in their aspect that the moment they are seen they fill the beholder with respect," — Oracle oj Graiian. M What is most pleasing or disgusting in the appearance of any person, is the character of the mind, expressed and delineated by nature on the face and in in the eyes." — Gellert. 11 The king arose with awful grace; Deep thought was in his breast, and counsel in his face." — Dryden. "He was lean, as long as he was a prey to ambition and every species of mental dis- quietude. He afterwards entirely lost his reason and then he became plump again." — Swift. 44 Is it the will of God, the great author of society, that the affections of the mind should express themselves bv the voice, the gestures, but more especially by the countenance," — Bailer. 44 The soul and the body sympathize with each other; and when the habit of the soul suffers a mutatiou in quality, it, also, changes the form of the body." — Aristotle, from the original Greek. " In all physiognomy, the lineaments of the body will discover those natural inclina- tions of the mind which dissimulation will conceal or discipline will suppress." — Bacon's Natural History. 44 The distinguishing character of the face, and the lineaments of the body, grow more plain and visible with time and age; but the peculiar physiognomy of the mind is most dis- cernible in children."— Locke. 44 Yet Ceretes, by her face and phsingnomy, Whether she man or woman inly were, That could not any creature well descry."— Spenser. 44 As all the passions are movements of the soul, most of them relative to the impres- sions of the senses, they may be expressed by the movements of the body, and especially by those of the face." — Buffon. 44 That region of the face where the mutual relations between the eye-brows, the eyes, and the nose are collected, is the seat of she soul's expression in the countenance, that is, the expression of the will and of the active life." — Herder. 44 It is not the less decided clear that the mouth, the eyes, and the lineaments of the face have a play, and variations, infinitely delicate, which opens, as it were, according to a very lively expression of Cicero, a gate to the soul."— Lord Bacon. 44 An animal is never so generated as to have the form of one animal, and the soul of another; but it has always the body and soul ot the same animal; so that a particular dis- position must necessarily follow a particular body." — Aristotle, Translation by Taylor. 44 Deep on his front engraven Deliberation sat; and public care, And princely counsel in his face yet shone." — Milton. " Mr. Evelyn studied physiognomy and found dissimulation, boldness, cruelty and am- bition in every touch and stroke of Fuller's picture of Oliver Cromwell's face, which he says, was the most resembling portrait of the Protector."— Horace Walpole; anecdotes of Painters. 72 BRITISH PRESS NOTICES. "The physician who is a man of observation examines the physiognomy of diseases, • • • • The signs which enable ns to form a judgment of the nature of disease, of its changes and progress, are particularly perceptible in the features and in the air of the face." — Zimmerman. , ,.,,,, , „ , "Appion, the grammarian, hath left in writing (a thing incredible to be spoken) that a certain physiognomist, ... by looking only upon the face of men and women, judged trulv by the portraits that Appelles had drawn, how many years they either had lived or were to live, for whom those pictures were made."— Holland, Pliny b. xxxv, c. 10. " There is an intimate connection between the features and expression of the face and the qualities and habits of the mind; and every man is conscious ot instinctively drawing conclusions in this way for himself with more or less confidence, and of acting upon them to a certain extent in the affairs of life."— Chambers's Encyclopaedia, London, 1874. " Through his youthful face Wrath checks the beauty, and sheds manly grace; Both in his looks so join'd that they might move Fear ev'n in friends, and from an enemy love."— Cowley. "It must be admitted as a matter of fact, that all persons of any degree of reflection are physiognomists; that they form an opinion of the character of individuals from the in- spection of their countenance; and that they do this, as it were, involuntarily by having acquired an experimental conviction of the truth of their observation." — Edinburgh Cyclo- paedia, Edinburgh, 1838. "A bad symptom, when the eyes of the patient shun the light; when involuntary tears flow from them; when they begin to squint; when the one appears smaller than the other; when the white begins to redden, the arteries to grow black, to swell, or to disappear in an extraordinary manner. The more the posture of the patient approaches that which was habitual to him in a state of health, the less his danger." — Hippocrates. " The Trojan chief appear'd in open fight, August in visage, and serenely bright. His mother-goddess, with her hand divine, Had form'd his curling locks, and made his temples shine; Had giv'n his rolling eyes a sparkling grace, And breath'd a youthful vigour on his face." — Virgil. What the Press Say of this Eminent Physiognomist. BRITISH PRESS NOTICES. Lbotubi. — Last night Dr. J. Simms concluded a very successful series of lectures in the Ifssonio Hall. At the close the lecturer was awarded a hearty vote of thanks. — The Edin- inn-'ih Courant, July 12, 1873. Simms, of New York, has been delivering a course of interesting lectures in*thecity OD " Human Character." The lectures were illustrated by personal incidents of travel in various parts of the world, and were highly instructive. — The Baptist, (a religious paper), Ion, England, 1875. It. Bimmt'l lectures at Westbourne Hall are a decided success. We have never seen tins hall so crowded as on Tuesday last, when this popular lecturer delivered his truly popultl lecture on physiognomy and physiology. To all desirous of passing a really Intellectual and interesting evening, we would advise a visit to Westbourne Hall. — West I 979L a Dr. J. Simms, of New York, delivered the closing lecture of a se- nine lectures in the Otty Hall, on physiognomy, physiology, geology, etc., on Satur- nighl last. Th<- lectures have been very successful. The closing remark that the Intended to visit Glasgow si some future time elicited repeated applause. — The Even- lland, Jwu 28, is?:!. 1. 1 n.s. — During several successive evenings Dr. Simms has rge audi, docs at the Music Hall, Albion street, with lectures on Physiog- nomy, I , ,,, r [ a B lecturer of twenty years' experience, and this, to- (tensive apparatus with which the lectures are illustrated, makes them at nd elevating.— Th* Lods ftfi rcury, England, Oct. 9, 1873. I I osl Saturday night Dr. J, Simms, ot New York, delivered the- Uet of a series of nine lectures OS physiognomy, physiology, geology, etc., in the City BRITISH PRESS NOTICES. 73 HalL Large and intelligent audiences have attended the lectures, which have been highly- successful. The closing remark of the Doctor, that he hoped to revisit Glasgow at some future day and deliver another course of lectures, was greeted with applause. — The North British Daily Mail, Glasgow, Scotland, June, 1873. Lecture on Physiognomy. — Last night Dr. J. Simms, the well-known, eloquent and amusing lecturer of New York, delivered an address in the Masonic Hall, George street, on physiognomy, or nature, mind and beauty. The hall was crowded to excess. The main object of the lecture was to show that a close connection might be traced between physiog- nomy and character. His address was amusing, and was well received by the audience. — The Scotsman, Edinburgh, July, 1873. Physiognomy. — Last night Dr. Simms, the American physiognomist, delivered the last of a course of niue lectures, on the above subject, in the Free Mason's Hall, George street. During his visit to Edinburgh he has been attended by considerable numbers of people who desired to have the opinion of an expert as to their capabilities and disposition. The lec- ture last evening was delivered to a crowded audience. — The Daily Review of Edinburgh Scotland, July 12, 1873. Dr. Simms in the Lkcture Room. — Dr. Simms, the well-known author and physiog- nomist, who has lectured nightly during the past fortnight, in the Lecture Room, Nelson street, on "Physiognomy and Signs of Character," and other subjects, has met with a large and well-deserved amount of recognition from the public. The lecturer treats his subjects in an able and interesting manner. — The Newcastle Daily Journal, Newcastle-on-Tyne > England, Sept. 12, 1873. Lecture on Physiognomy. — A lecture was delivered last night in the Lecture Eoom, Nelson street, on the above subject, by Dr. Simms. The lecturer in dealing with his sub- ject enlarged upon peculiarities in the countenances of several great persons, and further illustrated his subject in a masterly manner by drawing comparisons in physiognomy. Throughout the evening he was attentively listened to by a numerous audience, who fre- quently testified their approbation of the lecture. — Northern Daily Express, Newcastle, Eng- land, Sept. 4, 1873. Our Physical Natures. — Dr. Simms, an exceedingly clever physiognomist and physiol- ogist is on a visit to this country from America, on a lecturing tour, and, last month, deliv- ered a series of the most instructive and, at the same time, amusing lectures at South Place Chapel and Institute, Finsbnry, to which it has ever been our pleasure to listen. We in- tend noticing these lectures fully in our next number, and now subjoin the following extract from one on " How to rise in the World," which will be found to contain some valuable information and advice. — Jxion, London, Eng., Feb., 1875. Dr. Simms in Newcastle. — Last night, Dr. J. Simms delivered the first of a series of lectures on physiognomy, etc., in the Lecture Room, Nelson street, Newcastle, to a very large and appreciative audience; indeed the commodious hall was filled to its fullest extent. The subject was illustrated and treated in a lucid and entertaining manner, and the lecturer repeatedly provoked the laughter and applause of his hearers. Independent of the dis- course, the exhibition of life-size portraits representing celebrities of all nations, races, and countries, together with natural curiosities, etc., will well repay a visit to the lecture room. — The Newcastle Daily Chronicle, E/iglang, gept. 4, 1873. Scientific Lectures.— For several successive evenings Dr. Simms has been lecturing in the Music Hall, Albion street, upon physiognomy, physiology, and kindred sciences, to large and deeply interested audiences. The system of physiognomy that the doctor pre- sents is new and true to nature, being based on observation and reason applied to animal and human life. The quiet humor that pervades each lecture, together with the reason ad- duced, will well repay attending the lectures. The vast collection of portraits in oil are the finest and most extensive that have ever been exhibited in Leeds by any traveling lecturer. — The Leeds Daily News, Englang, Oct. 6th, 1873. Physiognomy. — Dr. Simms, an American gentleman, is at present lecturing in the Vic- toria Hall, on physiognomy, phrenology, and kindred subjects, to large and appreciative audiences. He has the largest collection of illustrations in the form of drawings, portraits, casts, skulls, bones, etc., that was ever exhibited in this town, the walls of the building being literally covered, whilst behind the platform they rise like a gigantic screen nearly to the ceiling. On Wednesday night, Dr. Simms lectured on physiognomy, and highly inter- ested his auditors by the felicitous and convincing manner in which he handled his subject. — The Sundedand Times, England, Aug. 22, 1873. London Anthropological Society. — At a meeting of this society, held on Friday, Dr. Charnock, F.S.A., president, in the chair, a paper was read on "Literary Dutch in'Old English Provincialisms," by Dr. Alex. V. W. Bikkers. The author endeavored to support certain points of the Schleicherian evolution theory as applied to linguistic phenomena. Dr. Simms exhibited and described several Egyptian skulls (ancient and modern), and re- marked on the different races and their habits." He considered that there was much resem- blance between the ancient Egyptians and the North American Indians, but of course none between the ancient Egyptians and the Arabs who now chiefly occupy their country. Dr. Carter Blake, Mr. A. L. Lewis, Mr. Churchill, and the President, joined in the discussion which followed —City Press, London, England, Feb. 20, 1875. 74 BRITISH PRESS NOTICES. Popcxab Scievttfc Lectures.— Every evening of last and each evening of this week, Dr. Simms has delivered lectures in London (in Westbourne Hall, Westbourne Grove), to large, delighted, and highly-appreciative audiences of the elite. The audience, who were able to gun admittance— as some evenings hundreds could not gain entrance, owing to the vast cr..wds— have received instraction in the Doctor's new system of physiognomy which hfl has discovered and will soon print for the public. Some evenings several reporters were basy taking the lecture in shorthand as it was delivered. The Doctor's system of physiog- nomy is new, and strictly in harmony with nature and common sense, sustained with sound logic The practical tests given by delineating character from the faces of subjects chosen or volunteers from the audience, at the close of each lecture, were given with remarkable facility, and were the very best proofs of the correctness of the new system of physiognomy. The Doctor has been hired to lecture for several associations and societies in London, before leaving to make a journey to Rome, Africa, Asia, etc. — Tfie Daybreak, London, Eng., Nov. 14, 1873. Lecture on Physiology and Physiognomy.— Last night, Dr. Simms, the American phy- siologist, delivered a lecture on physiognomy in the Masonic Hall, which was crowded to the door, a large number of persons being unable to gain admittance. The lecturer spoke at considerable length on the effect of organization, education, and circumstances on, the formation of the human character. He contended that wherever variegation of color was found the law of domestication established itself, and wherever the universality of color pre- vailed the law of progress ceased. Instances of this were found in the Indian race, and in the lower animals, such as the tiger, the zebra, and the black bear. The lecturer also held that the darker colored members of any species were coarser in their Batures than those of a lighter hue, and this accounted for the fact of the female sex, who were lighter colored than men, being possessed of more refined natures. (Laughter and cheers.) After speak- ing of the resemblance in character and physical conformation between certain classes of men and animals, the lecturer touched on the subject of physiognomy. A largely devel- oped nose and chin, he said, indicated energy and constitutional power, a round eye was an evidence of a mating love nature, and an eye with the commissure elongated a polygamic or promiscuous love nature, while an eye which opened largely indicated friendship. The lec- turer illustrated the subjects on which he spoke by means of portraits of celebrated charac- ters in Europe and America. At the close Dr. Simms was awarded a hearty vote of thanks for his address. — Daily Review, Edinburgh, July 3, 1873. Anthropological Institute. — The Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland opened its session for 1873-4 last evening, at the rooms, No. 4 St. Martins-lane. The Presi- dent, Professor Busk, F.R.S., occupied the chair. The first paper read was by Consul Hutchinson, F.R.G.S., describing the result of his explorations among the ancient burial grounds of Peru, chiefly in valleys on the sea coasts. Mr. Hutchinson has sent to England 80 skulls, which he has collected between Lima and Callao. The object of the paper was to show what were the relative positions of the skulls, and their accompaniments when found . A most interesting oral communication was made by Dr. Simms, of New York, on a flat- tened skull which he had brought from the Island of Mameluke, in the river Columbia. Bodies, are not buried in the ground in that district, but after being bound up in buckskin are piled one above another on the island, which is used as a burial-ground. A framework of plunks is used to keep the bodies in position. He examined many hundreds of skulls, all Battened, and he also examined heads of living people, and inquired how the flattening accomplished. Aboard is placed across the frontal, and another across the occipital bone when the child is a few hours old, and the flattening has generally become permanent in nine months, when the boards are removed. The following important facts were men- tion, d: The flattening does not seem to cause pain; males and females are treated alike. though it has been supposed only males of a certain class received the "honor of flatten- ing" The flattening is not apparently transmitted from parents to children; and, judging aeral aonteneaaof the Indians, the practice does not seem to affect the brain.— ndon, England, Nov. 13, 1873. I ' r Bot7T9 Plioi Chapkl, (A very large church formerly occupied by the Rev. (Then preaching in London.) This learned and popular exponent of physi- oontinning his interesting lectures on the favorite theme, where " his home." Every night he has been well patronized, and the been literally crowded; and we are not a little surprised to find that such a sub- jeol oonld attraol *<> Intelligent and appreciative an audience. Whether it was the interest in the inbiect itself, or the fame of the lecturer, we cannot say, but no one went away with- out being both profited and delighted. Dr. Simms thoroughly knows his subject, and if we i thia fad in his face, he proves it beyond all question by the manner *'* '"" h a ndlin g it. We have attended many of these lectures already, and have never lh. v are alwayt full of useful information, teach us what to * Yt " ; Wow, are full of racy anecdote and spices of true American humor, and an was tobeexprct.-d. are received with universal enthusiasm. At the close the lecturer exam UK l the : the h< ada) of several ladies and gentlemen from the audience, and delineations of their characters, dispositions and histories, and bv the concur- noay of all who passed under review, these delineations were very accurrate. Dr. AMEBIC AN PRESS OPINIONS. 75 Simms has carved out for himself a great mission, he has admirably qualified himself for it, and we wish him much success in his labors. We ought not to omit to say that every evening several ladies and gentlemen from the audience mount the platform, and the keen and practiced eye of the learned physiognomist, tells them not only their characters, but to a great extent, their daily occupation and their personal history ; so the young people have as much fun as they can desire. Dr. Simms attends daily at South Place Chapel to give consultations on character, and has his hands full, so eager is the demand for his profes- sional services. — Northern and Eastern Examiner, London, March, 1875. AMERICAN PRESS OPINIONS. Selected from Hundreds of a Similar Character, His lectures were entertaining and called full houses each night. He examined one-half of our citizens while in our town. — Bardstoicn Gazette, Ky , 1858. Dr. Simms is meeting with gratifying success. His course of lectures is truly interest- ing and should be heard by all. —Republican, Doxcagiac, Mich., 1864. The lectures of Dr. Simms are well attended and well spoken of. His Physiognomical ex- aminations give much satisfaction. — Democrat, Huntington, Ind., 1856. Dr. Simms, is drawing crowds nightly to the Presbyterian Church. Go to hear him and be convinced of the truth of Physiognomy, as all those who have listened seem convinced and well pleased. — Prairie Gazette, Illinois, 1857. Dr. J. Simms has been lecturing to large audiences in this city. His lectures are sci- entific and relate to medicine. They have awakened great interest. Dr. Simms makes a lecturing tour West this spring. — Harper's Weekly. During the week Dr. Simms has lectured before the largest audiences ever assembled in onr Town Hall. He is a ready, fluent and pleasant speaker, and handles the subject he treats of in a masterly manner. — Ingersoll Chronicle, Canada, 1863. Lectures by Dr. Simms. — During the past two weeks Dr. Simms of New York, has been delivering a course of lectures in this city on Physiognomy and Physiology, which have drawn crowded audiences and afforded much instruction and amusement. — Boston Daily Advertiser. Dr. Simms' Lecture to the old Medical School last evening was well-attended, nearly four hundred of the students, and several of the professors being present. The Doctor has been invited to remain in the city to give other lectures. — Daily News, Nashville, Ten- nessee, 1859. Dr. Simms has during the past week been delivering some very interesting and instruc- tive lectures at the Court House on Physiognomy and Physiology. His theory is entirely his own, and is of the character that makes it instructive as well as interesting. — Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan, 1864. • Dr. Simms is very happy in his readings of character by the physiognomy. To our knowledge he has made several decided hits from a lightning survey of a subject's face. An elaborate chat by the Doctor cannot fail to assist one in coming to a correct knowledge of one's self.— Daily Los Angeles Herald, California, Feb. 27, 1879. Lecture To-night, by the acute, vigorous and amusing speaker, Dr. Simms, of New York, who stands pre-eminent in America and Great Britain as a practical and scientific physiognomist, at "Turner Hall. The fun alone is worth twice the price charged for the evening's entertainment. — Daily Gazette, Galena, III., Sept. 12, 1878. Dr. Simms, of New York, has been entertaining the denizens of Elizabethtown for a week past, with a series of physiognomical and physiological lectures. He handled his subject well and was eminently successful in the delineation of the character of those who pre- sented themselves for that purpose. He had large audiences during his whole course. Dr. Simms has been lecturing in the Town Hall to crowded audiences nightly. His happy hits and extensive apparatus of paintings and engravings, of all grades of talent, con- spire, together with his experience as lecturer, to call forth the older classes who are not ac- customed to attend lectures. May he soon visit our town again.— Daily Post, Wis., 1855. As a scientific and amusing lecturer Dr. Simms has very few equals. His literary attain- ments enable him to classify, elucidate and synthetize the subjects of his discourse in an in- structive and attractive manner. The entire course of lectures have drawn densely crowded audiences, and much good will eventually result as the ultimate of this moral course of lec- tures. — N. Y. Independent, 1854. Lectures,— Dr. Simms, the popular lecturer, is meeting with universal success in our town this week, whilst delivering a course of entertaining lectures upon the Laws of Life, Manhood, Human Nature, and the way in which to improve health and character. Each day of this week the hall has been visited both day and evening by very many of our best citizens, and the interest continues to increase. The tendencies of the lectures are moral and intellectual— teaching the faults of others that we might shunt hem; also pointing out the virtues of others that we might imitate them.— Forum, Bucyrus, 0., 1865. 76 AMERICAN PRESS OPINIONS. The lecture of Dr. Simms last evening drew a full house, and the prospects are they will continue to draw throughout the course. This evening the lecture is upon the important subject of physiognomy and character reading. A knowledge of physiognomy is exceed- ingly useful to persons in any position in life, and none are more capable of giving instruc- tionH in the science than Dr. Simms. — Adrian limes, Mich., 1865. Our citizens aro more favorably impressed with the science of physiognomy and its liberal advocate Prof. Simms, than ever before. The masterly manner in which he handles the subject in connection with his physiological and anatomical bodily preparations, together with bis collection of skulls of all grades of intelligence, and paintings of all shadings of character, make the subject full of interest. — Commercial, New York, 1854. Dr. J. Simms.— This gentleman has been lecturing at the Town Hall for a week past to large and interested audiences. His principal subject has been Physiognomy, and he has handled it with a masterly hand. His last, on Wednesday evening, was a lecture to young men. We learn that the Doctor anticipates visiting Farmersville, and we cordially recom- mend him to the patronage of that place. — Germantown (Ohio) Independent, 1859. Lecturk. — Dr. J. Simms lectured last evening at the Attorney-street Methodist Protest- ant Church, on the Nervous System and Mind, to a large audience. The lecture was amusing and interesting. The Doctor having been a popular lecturer for several years, is eminently qualified to make a lecture entertaining. The late discoveries in the system were clearly set forth by paintings and illustrations. — N. Y. Sun, Feb. 18, 1869. Unparalleled Lecturer. — Word upon word, line upon line, verse upon verse, page upon page, could no more than supply space to give Dr. Simms justice in the excellence of his lectures upon human character, and the structure and composition of human life. Defi- nite and clear, brief and pointed, applicable and beautifully illustrated are all his remarks of the animal kingdom — especially that of man. — Daily Economist, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Oct. 30, 1878, Lectures. — The lectures of Professor Simms, on the subject of Physiognomy, have been quite well attended, and very interesting. His examinations are very satisfactory indeed, unfolding the true character, in every case, in the minutest particulars, leaving but little room to doubt the truth of Physiognomical science. The Prof, is very much of a gentleman, and in his deportment, and treatment of his favorite subject has made a very favorable im- pression. — Hancock Jeffersonian, Findlay,Ohio, 1861. Dr. Simms, the distinguished physiognomist, will lecture on the Human Face, at the Congregational Church to-night. This is the third week of Dr. Simms highly instructive course of lectures in Sacramento. The large church has been literally crowded each night, and his lectures are decidedly amusing and original. His descriptions of the faces of strangers evidence his wonderful skill and the definite accuracy of the science he has dis- covered.— Daily Bee, Sacramento, Cal., Feb. 13, 1879. Physiognomy.— Dr. Simms lectured on the above subject at Recreation Hall last evening to a fine audience. The doctor is a very entertaining speaker and understands thoroughly the principles of physiognomy. He reads character thoroughly, and his amusing compari- sons are very enjoyable. Several ladies and gentlemen went on the stage by invitation, and the lecturer correctly read their characters, to the infinite amusement of the audience. — Daily Leader, Cheyenne, Wyoming Ter., Nov. 8, 1878. • SIMMS.— Dr. Simms, the well known lecturer, will deliver the third lecture of the course (his evening in Jackson Hall, upon the subject] of Physiognomy. His system is in -w and original, he being the oldest lecturer upon this* science in America. The subject is well Illustrated by the means of paintings and examinations of living Physiognomies. He, being I clear and impressive speaker, entertains his hearers in an able and instructive man- Co and bear him.— Daily citizen, Jackson, Mich., 1865. Phthoonomt. Dr. Siintns, who has been lecturing for a week past in the city, to crowded houses, on the subject of Physiogonomy, has just closed his course. He has been ream ited by a lane number of medical and business men of the city to repeat the course, and has signified his intention of doing so at some future time. The lectures have been w.-ll patronised by the public, and will be sure to be when the Doctor visits us again.— :■< Times. P I u I A v. ry large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen attended Dr. Simms' l. irspaper, Sept. 14, 1878. The same paper gave Dr. Simms' portrait. How to Rise in the World. — It is safe to say that of the several hundred persons who assembled at Central Hall last evening to listen to Dr. Simms' lecture on " How to Rise in the World," none left the hall at its conclusion dissatisfied either with themselves or with the lecture. It was an evening profitably spent, and if those who attended are wise enough to Eroflt by the instruction received and to act upon the practical advice given them, they will e healthier and better men and women in the future. Dr. Simms has devoted the best part of ii life-time exclusively to the subjects upon which he lectures. He has traveled profes- sionally through every civilized country on the globe; and he has the rare faculty of im- I'litin : th< results of his extensive observations without pedantry or offensive egotism, but in a Ktyl. thai pleases and deeply interests all. The hints given are especially important to thSTOnng. A very entertaining feature of the Doctor's lectures are his character readings at the olose. In delineating the characteristics mental and physical, of those who accept hin invitation to step upon the stsi^e for public examination, he is no respecter of persons, and worn, tine - tells the truth ri.^ht out. One young man got a severe scoring last night. — Baa .Jose, Oal, Sept. 98, 1877. M, omit lnnt the: pii^o 4. '20th lino from twttom, for in road are: papo 8. 4th line from bottom, for m tk< n-m| >>uilt pngo 7. line IT, omit nn.i: page 12, lino 11, after /eel supply inclined; line 32, f>r HaSMlM r«»y The whole of these desiderata seem to have combined in forming the character of, and offering the requisite facilities to, the gifted author of the remarkable work we have at this moment under consideration. Fully twenty years ago, Dr. minims dedicated himself to the grand work of which the present year has witnessed the consummation. These twenty years hav< in unremitting study of Nuture, and more especially of Human Nature, and the result has been ti t a great Dumber of hitherto unsuspected' faculties, with the outward signs by which they may be i lentifled. The learned author has emerged from these hitherto unknown or imperfectly know: iden with the spoils of scientific knowledge, and his book may be compared to a map, ■ t down with a clearness and amplitude of detail which cannot fail to enlist the engrossing luten b1 I all rhe originality of the work is. beyond question, its most remaikable feature; and m < \ truck with a breadth of experience wliich ruust have been acquired at an enormous exp ml labor and research. The work will 6X0 te no less wonder and admira- t.i; at the power 11 ting the prominent principles, and < stimating the relative worth Of various co r p o real parts; at its wonderfully skillful arrangement of ma- se and yt t felicitous language wliich forms the setting of this remarkable production. Dr. Simms I in a high degree, wit I. r appreciating what is of value, and Of exposing what is unsound and defective, In tl - Which have been promulgated in days gone by; and. WheTi - the invaluable faculty of condensing into a tew brief pregnant sentences the subst ' killful hands, would have taken mai Lncldate. The purely literary merits of th< i.lnue have been sufficient to have made it a book for the million. In this respect, it mi] parison with the greatest of modern scientific and philosophic writings. There is a barm In tie Biyle and arrangement, which at once takes captive the attention, and it may be re- turned to again and as ; " with an appetite that "grows by what it feeds upon." Official American Gnzette, London, G.B., Ju This i f many y t ar>' study and observation, in which Dr. Simms has given to the world a wt I of physiognomy, replete with Interesting facts, and Illustrated with nearly three hundl He i ffirms si d dt monstrstes that every variation of the human form and counte- nance is tin sell-defined causes, ind that we have only to understand these results with their principles, and we shall I cipher the hieroglyphics of Nature with unerring certainty. 'i I no difficulty in admitting for Instance, that if ■ m mself up to bursts of uncontrolled n. and the inward storm appear- from time to time in a wrathful countenance, the traces thus marked will, through tin rmaneftt and indelible. On the other hand, that the countenance of a man habitually kind and gentle will prest nt a calm and unimpssi t. It would not be unreasonable to lude that the same natural law would be general and applicable to every emotion, pission, or human faculty of mind, and make themselves apparent in the face as well as ang< r, kindness. < tc. Our physiogno- mist ■ ut in a broader outline and mote minute detail what a few, if not all, instinctively perceive in a general and superficial manner He holds that every emotion of the mind, a- love, hatred, joy, grief, intellectual exercise, r< product B and photographs itself in some part of the and in proportion as any set of emotions, or mental cuph s the inner man, so will its in 1 permanent. He, therefore, formulates these unerring produc- tions of Nature's pencil that i . read them with unfaltering certainty. To the vicious this must appear a some what unpleasant discovery; but to society in general it must seem highly desirable that characters .should be more easily read at Bight than they generally are. The whole fabric of our commer- rity, for instance, rests on the degree of reliance which each man can place in the integrity of With whom he ha- to do. and it must be of incalculable advantage to the merchant to be able unerringly to select those to serve him who are of the stamp suited for his business, and those to deal with who are worthy of confidence. The traveller, who wishes to beguile a tedious jouriuy with conveisation would be glad to discover at a glance which is the socially-inclined individual, and what kind of topic will n cable to him. It must be important to parents in choosing a trade or profession for a son, to know certainly what he is most likely to succeed in ; and invaluable to those who are selecting partners for life to Bured with respect to the suitability of their choice, though it must be admitted that in these cases physiognomy, however valuable, is not the only gui ie, as it is when we meet tho.-e with whom we must transact business or interchange social converse without time for lengthened acquaintance. A general knowledge of this science would make the impostor and thief so appirent that wickedness would be no r marketable, and there would be little chance of a livelihood except for the honest and upright. ice, as Dr. Simms intimates, would take place, if the vicious man carried on his face aboard res I by every one, an 1 that would be such a check that these unfortunates would be compelled b the paths of virtue. This is certain to be when the principles of physiognomy are put into daily practice, when they are taught in our schools, and S( ated in the prof, ssorial chairs of our colleges. This great originality and comprehensive observations that the practical mind will not attempt to controvert. There is also a vigor of style, joined with soun 1 judgment, displayed in the book given to the world, and they cannot fail to gain for the "author many warm friends and permanent fame. It is one of the best works we know on the subject— popular, thoughtful, and advanced, with >ut being rash an 1 speculative. Were it properly appreciated and read, an improvement in our race, both physical, mental, and moral, would be the gratifying result. We cannot too btrongly recommend it. — The Monetwy and Mining Gazette, London. EXTRACTS FROM PRESS NOTICES DR. SIMMS AND HIS LECTURES IN CREAT BRITAIN. I skilled practical physiognomist ' World, London. .1 re unabl I to obtain admission. The Leeds Express. te i;i an able and interesting manner The Newcastle Daily Journal. uomy, and highly interested liis auditors. The Sunderland J , L mdon. West London Times, London, 1873: the mind, ami purity the affections. The Rock (a ret igio us paper), m and lace, Dr. Simms stands unequalled in the world. -The Free us facts and observations, and are copiously illustrated.— The City bsurd in it ift of reading character is of great use. The Saturday h physiognomy ought to be the first consideration of this age.— The Cosmopoli- . and complete analysis and classification of the powers of the human mind.— Public elusion the doctrine that a man's character is seen in his fa ie physiognomist, and is known as one of the most interesting popular lecturers we tit audiences have attended the lectures, which have been highly successful.— The d that the subject is of importance. This work contains evidence of shrewd ..ut li.u-. — Thi Lancet, Loudon. n delivering a course of interesting lectures in the city on " Human Character." The j instruct!) tiet(a religious paper), London. physiognomist, is delivering a course of very instructive lectures on physiology. — The National Food and Fuel Reformer, London. ly clever physiognomist, delivered a series of the most instructive and amusing Inch it has ever been our pleasure to listen. — Ixion, London. Dr. Simms delivered the last of a course of nine lectures in the Freemasons' Hall, George vening was delivered to a crowded audience.— The Daily Review of Edinburgh. iv. 13, 1873.— "A most interesting oral communication was made by Dr. , irk, "ii a flattened skull which he had brought from the Island of Mameluke in the River i daily), London. I >r J. Simms, the author and physiognomist, is well known as an expert handler ii which he touches, and as they concern all classes of the community, this opportunity u ■ Kr, ning J\ Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, Feb. 9, 1875. " Dr. J. Simms also gave hi> physical characteristics of the Basques, as he had lately seen them, and testified to the and dark elements noted by Prince Lucien Napoleon in his remarks."— The Academy. t the m08< successful exponents of this science, and has done more than any of his p ipular and attractive. He is the author of a very learned aud elaborate work "Nature's Revelations of Character, or Physiognomy Illustrated," which has I d in literary and scientific circles, and, though he is by no means unknown in the loin, it has prepared for him, on the occasion of his present visit, a specially hearty welcome. which society needs much teaching, and none is better able to impart that teaching than it in a manner more agreeable and attractive.— Northern and Eastern Examiner, ins, the most able ami profound living physiognomist, delivered his fifty- in London, on physiognomy and physiology, to an veiy portion of the large gallery and the bodj of the spacious room in South 1 Dr. Simms entered the lecture-room, on the occasion of his last lecture, ; tinned until he made h.s bow and was ready to speak, when perft ■ pting the hearty cheering often elicited by the jokes and quaint and marriage, the KubjectH of the lecture. The vast magnetic and i tal i. ! ov< r the audience can be obtained by long practice only, with I ire contained advanced [dew.— Daybreak, London. March 20, 18 mms, the learned author of "Natun racter," a work that is now delivering a course of lectures on his D led two oi those lectures, and have been much interested. Dr. i- shown in the lineaments of the face for a lib time, ami hait ht the most able aud the most pcpular exponent of physiognomy among li> ud abound with tine sullies of rich American humor. The In i lie Inclemency of the w. ather, the lectun r draws full ugs they may spend it pleasantly iui-t : and if tin. v wish to know their real character, and Dr. SlmmS Will aid them.— 2 :ue - our coluniufl to reports of Buch discourses, which