will lose more by closing their eyes upon Phrenology and its kindred truths, than we should gain by their conversion. The time will come, and is not far distant, when they will repent that their conceited wisdom has kept them so far behind the spirit of the age, and that, while they have slept, mankind have distanced them in their flight towards the goal of true science and consequent virtue. So we shall "leave them alone in their glory," and allow them, if they will, to sleep on in the night of their own ignorance.

There is another class of objectors somewhat more reasonable in their opposition, who have PARTIALLY examined the subject, and found, as they think, impervious objections to the truth of the science, and yet who claim to be willing to lend attention, provided the difficulties can be removed. They are enabled to see VERY CLEARLY that it leads to fatalism, and, hence, destroys moral accountability. They cannot see how it is, that so hard a substance as the skull should yield to so soft an one as the brain. Then, again, it is so difficult to find the "bumps" on the head, that they can neither ascertain the location nor the size of an organ; and, last of all, there are so many modifying conditions of the organization, the influence of the Temperaments, etc., that they cannot rely upon it as being certain. Now, there is a SEEMING weight in these objections which may stagger the inexperienced; hence, I shall take them up in course, and show that they are all utterly fallacious. Now, if there be any fatality in man's nature, is it the fault of the Author, or of the science of Phrenology, which only claims to furnish an index to character, to unfold and delineate man's capacity, mentally and morally, and to show what KIND of mind predominates? Men Do act from the promptings and impulses of the innate qualities of their nature. Some men are naturally more inclined to evil, more moral, or more intellectual than others. Some have a tendency to a certain kind of vice, and others to another, from their infancy upwards. Some have a natural talent for one branch of business or science, and others for another, whether they have the facilities for bringing out that particular species of talent or not. This is a general fact, which accords with the experience and observation of the world. How often is it said, "that boy has a mechanical genius, or a talent for mathematics," "that girl has a taste for drawing, or music," and thus of all other branches of art or science, from the natural love they evince for their favorite pursuit, and not from any circumstances favorable to the production of such talent.

Though education materially MODIFIES character and talent, it does not produce it. There must be soil to dig in, and seed to germinate, before the plant can be reared, and the more flourishing will culture make it, in proportion to the original stamina of the germ, and strength of the soil. Two children of common parents, reared under the same roof, and having the same training, when they come upon the stage of

life, may, and often do, exhibit opposite characters and dispositions, one having a marked talent in that for which the other has no taste. Now, Phrenology furnishes a key to these facts; it does not create them. If this BE fatality, it is the fatality of nature, and not of Phrenology. Then those who close their eyes upon this subject for fear they shall see a fatality in it, had better open them again to the inestimable truths that will be presented to their waking vision. Again, experience tells us that nature is improveable, and Phrenology tells us how to improve it, by directing attention to the weak points. Come then, neighbor skeptic, investigate this subject before you condemn it.

2nd. The skull was made for the brain, not the brain for the skull. It is the natural protector of the brain, and from infancy to manhood increases its size, and takes a form according to the demands of the latter. So of the shell of the turtle, or oyster, or any other shellfish. "But this is during the progress of growth, and before the stage of maturity, after which there can be no changes in the skull." Not so. Both analogy and fact prove the contrary. The arm of the blacksmith, the chest of the rower, the hard and tense muscle of the laboring man, are evidences of the increased ability of the physical organs by exercise; while, on the contrary, the lank faces, spare persons, and loose and flabby muscles of men of sedentary habits, and those who use their brains more than their bodies are evidences of the depreciation of the physical organs through inaction. Now, the brain and skull are corporeal organs, and are subject to the same general laws of physiology as any other part of the body. Hence, when a given faculty is exercised, it operates upon its corresponding organ in the brain, and this action of that organ, as also the action of every other organ of the body, induces a greater flow of blood to that part, which, (inasmuch as the blood is the medium for re-supplying the material for increase,) causes a growth in that part of the brain, and a corresponding protuberance of the skull. This is perfectly natural, and in accordance with those physiological laws which pertain to all organization.

3rd. As to "bumps" on the head, and how to examine, most persons get an erroneous idea. In the first place, it is necessary to learn from a correct Phrenological cast, the location of the organs, and then to make observations on the heads of individuals. Knowing where an organ is, the balls of the fingers are to be placed upon it, so as to bring the most nerve in contact, in order to feel the shape of the organ. But it is not necessary to find a pointed protuberance, or "bump," as some will have it, for, if two or more organs contiguous to each other are all large, they will only present a general fullness or prominence of that part of the head. But, if one organ be large, and another small, there will be a protuberance, and the size must be judged of relatively. If there be no depression, we judge the organ is full, at least. If it projects, it is con.

sidered large. But experience and careful observation are requisite in this matter, and will guide ALL who have the organs which give judgment of form, size, and locality, to TRUe results.

4th. The modifications are no objections at all, for there are certain conditions in all the sciences which modify the specific result of a given law. But this does not annul that law, but on the contrary is a negative proof of its validity, by showing that other causes produce other results than those specified. The size of the brain is a measure of mental power, other things being equal. Though it is not every great head that manifests great talent, yet no truly great man can be found who has not a great head. Men with smaller heads often manifest more quickness of mind and keenness of perception than others with much larger heads, owing to the activity of their temperament and the fine texture of their organization. There are many such men who are considered smart and talented, and accomplish more than others of better Phrenological developments, and greater power of mind, were it brought out. But there is a balance and harmony of action between muscle and nerve. Their nervous temperament, or MENTALITY, has been cultivated. Others who expend their energy through their muscles, to the neglect of their minds, manifest but little mental power, but great physical strength. Our German laborers, and Irish hod carriers, many of them, have a large amount of brain in the intellectual region, and yet they are mentally as stupid as a cart horse. The difficulty is, their energies have been directed to their muscles in physical labor, and not to their mind in the production of thought. There is an amount of talent in obscurity, which, if rightly developed, would be sufficient to wield the destinies of nations. All parts of the instrument must be in tune, in order to produce harmony of sound. But the thought is presented, and observers of character are left to carry it out, in its application to the various kinds of mind and talent, for themselves.

DEFECTIVE TEETH.

The prevalence of defective teeth in this country is a subject of remark with foreigners who come among us. Bad teeth as a matter of course lead to offensive breath, and what is there more disagreeable? Now this extremely unpleasant trouble being needless, with proper care, renders any one who is thus afflicted an object, to say the least of it, of vexation. Is there no remedy for this?

ARTICLE XXXII.

PHONOGRAPHY-ACCOMPANIED WITH A "FIRST LESSON."

WHATEVER facilitates the manifestations of mind improves the mind itself. Phonography and Phonotypy incalculably promote both. We are aware that many persons, who ought to have been born in the fifth century, from the literature of which their minds have been formed, will quote a great deal of Greek and Latin in vain endeavors to show that the etymology and, consequently, the exact meaning of words would be destroyed by changing the garb of our language. But the onward march of the human race, with science and common sense for its guides, cannot be retarded or even sensibly impeded in the NINETEENTH CENTURY by the verses of Homer, who never sung of a POWER LOOM, or by the orations of Cicero, which were never conveyed to the expectant ears of politicians in remote parts of the Roman empire by a MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

We acknowledge the pleasure and instruction we have derived from the writings of the sages of by-gone days, for whom we profess to have as warm an admiration as the most conservative of our contemporaries; but we would extract from them that only which is truly useful and applicable to the present wants of humanity. Let the rest sink into oblivion— peaceful, respectful oblivion-or let it be locked up for the benefit of literary mummy-hunters.

But to the point. Most of us will live to see Phonography and Phonotypy generally adopted, and to hear those who continue to use the old method of writing called old-fashioned. We regret to be compelled to state that we have hitherto been prevented, by professional engagements, from devoting much time to learning to write the phonographic character, nor shall we desist in our efforts until we can write it with ease. In fact, we find ourselves literally forced to learn it or to fall behind the age. Every one is beginning to use it more or less.

Learning to write phonographically, especially under a good practical teacher, is comparatively easy. After having attended only two lessons, of one hour each, given by Mr. Dyer, we can read in "Easy Readings" with great facility.

Mr. Dyer's mode of teaching is admirable. For clearness, impressiveness, and enabling his pupils to remember what he says, we have rarely listened to his equal. He makes it all plain sailing. Touching Mr. Dyer's skill as a reporter, the "New York Tribune" remarks as follows:

PHONOGRAPHY.-If any individual entertains any doubt of the value of this new mode of writing, we refer them to the reports of Prof. Mitchell's Lectures on Astronomy in our columns to-day.

We venture to say that more exact reports of public speeches are not possible. They are VERBATIM, and were written down by Mr. Dyer with an ease which might make a reporter, by the best sort of Stenography in the world, open his eyes with astonishment.

Moreover Mr. Dyer has not had the benefit of long practice in reporting. The lecture we gave yesterday was in fact his first effort at a public discourse of such a length and character. His success is to be attributed to the SYSTEM. Any person of ordinary dexterity can with no very great amount of practice, not half so much trouble indeed as any person employs in learning to write an ordinary decent hand, become able to perform similar prodigies. We say then, go and learn Phonography, and have your children learn it. Its great utility in saving of time and trouble and in rapidity, must soon bring it into general use, and if any one asks you the good of it, just point to the verbatim reports of Mr. Dyer.

With reference to the request contained in the letter from Mr. David Eaton, "that we will in each number of the Journal give one of our articles in the Phonotypic characters," we would remark as follows: that, while our profession and tastes eminently qualify us to judge of the soundness of principles, yet to give practical and detailed instruction on other subjects such, for instance, as we give in Phrenology-should be the work of those who give that subject their close and nearly undivided attention.

This remark applies to the arts under consideration, intimately connected as they are with elocution and acoustics, more forcibly than to any others. Besides a very accurate ear and refined taste, habits of close and critical observation should be possessed and cultivated with care by those who take upon themselves the settlement of the pronunciation of words. This last of itself would engross the whole time of any man, however naturally fitted for it. Now such instruction as we have named, we wish our readers to receive; and as we have not time to qualify ourselves for imparting it, we think of making an arrangement with Messrs. Andrews and Boyle, who with a perseverance worthy of all admiration, are devoting their time and talents exclusively to the writing and printing reformation, of which they are generally acknowledged the leaders on this side of the Atlantic.

If this arrangement can be completed, the wishes of our correspondents shall be gratified, and the proofs of all articles in the Journal set up in Phonotypic characters will be corrected by them. In the mean time, as we think Phonography of rather the most importance, we furnish an engraving of the "First lesson in Phonography," which with the aid of the appended explanation by Messrs. Andrews and Boyle, (they write everything jointly,) our readers will have no difficulty in decyphering. It must not be thought, however, that from the "First Lesson" alone, Phonography can be learned. The necessary text books should be obtained, See our advertisements.