Lectures on phrenology / By George Combe, Esq. With notes, an introductory essay, and a historical sketch by Andrew Boardman, M.D.

  • George Combe
Date:
1895
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Credit: Lectures on phrenology / By George Combe, Esq. With notes, an introductory essay, and a historical sketch by Andrew Boardman, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    Hod Ui ti.e increr led happiness of our homes in the improved condition of ok •eminaries of leaning, in more enlightened legislation, and in the more benign ■'^fluences of our civil and religious institutions. Resolved, That the extensive knowledge and sound philosophy which Mr. Combo has exhibited in the course of his Lectures, have inspired us with a profound respect for las intellectual power and attainments ; and while the simplicity of manner and the purity of style with which he has conveyed the most interesting truths evince a highly cultivated taste, the generous enthusiasm with which he has embarked in the cause of humanity commands an admiration of his sentiments equal to the respect v> e entertain for his understanding. Rasolved, That, entertaining such opinions of the science with which Mr. Conioe has identified his life and fame, and such sentiments toward him as a lec- turer and a man, we beg to tender to him the expression of our heartfelt gratitude for the mstruction and delight he has aiforded us, and our kindest wishes for his prosperity and happiness through life. On motion, it was Re$olved, That the gentlemen who imported the foregoing taper and resolutions constitute a Committee to p^resent the same to Mr. '/ombe. T J. SAWYER, Chairman. A. BoARDMAK^ Secretary. [second edition.] On the evening; thattlie Committee was appointed to dravy up the foregoing resolutions, vrao mentioned that a number of gentlemen, desirous ot evincing in a more enduring C<a»iner their sense of Mr. Coinbe's merits, and of the importnnt doctrines wjiicli !'.e pro- cuii^^ated, hud commenced a subscription tor that purpose. The announcement was t.>rdi!illy received—a meetin? was called ;t Mr. [Inrll)ut's office the ensuing- eveninff, at v.hich the foliowinc ojentienien were ;ippointe<l a conuTiitt(!e with full powers: Mr. E. P Hurlbut, Mr. Wm. .1. Mullen, Mr. S. W. Dewey and Mr. A. BoardmaiK They deiermined on presenting to INIr. Coinhe a silver vase, and look tlieii- measures accordinf!;ly This was completed in Pef)tember, 1839, was exhibited at the Fair of tlie American Inslitnte, and th.e t'old rnednl aw.'.nled to the manu(actiiror op accoimt of its su perior workmanship, being, by the jutiges. considered one of the most extpiisile specimens of art ever produced in the United States The vase is of Grecian model, liavins on one lide three medullic likenesses,—one of Gall, one of Spurziieim, one of Mr. Condie, and the Phrenoloaist's motto, first proposed by Sir G. S. Mackenzie, ''' Rcsvon verba (/umso.^' Tie oilier side contains two medalHc liken.esses—one of Dr. Benjamin Rusli, and one of Dr. Charles Caldwell, together with the following inscription :— PRESENTED TO GEORGE COMBE, OF EDINBURGH BY THE CLASS IN ATTENDANCE UPON HIS LECTURES DELIVERED IN THE CITY OF NEW-YORK, In 1839, ON THE SUB.JE-CT OF PHRENOLOGY: In testimony of their profound respect for the distinguished Lectmer and of their belief in and admiration of THE NOBLE SCIENCE, or WHICH HE IS THE ABLEST LIVING TEACHER AND RXPOUNDBR. On the base of the vase a e chased the heads of various animaia, as orablematic-iT •,♦? MiDDarative Phrenology.