Lectures on phrenology / by George Combe ; including its application to the present and prospective condition of the United States, with notes, an introductory essay, and a historical sketch by Andrew Boardman.

  • Combe, George, 1788-1858.
Date:
1889
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Credit: Lectures on phrenology / by George Combe ; including its application to the present and prospective condition of the United States, with notes, an introductory essay, and a historical sketch by Andrew Boardman. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    nun in the increased happiness of our homes in the improved condition of ou. seminaries of learning, in more enlightened legislation, and in the more benign '•■tluences of our civil and religious institutions. “ Resolved, That the extensive knowledge and sound philosophy which Mr. Combe has exhibited in the course of his Lectures, have inspired us with a profound respect for his 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 we entertain for his understanding. “ Resolved, That, entertaining such opinions of the science with which Mr. Comoe 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 instruction and delight he has afforded us, and our kindest wishes for his prosperity and happiness through life. “On motion, it was Retvlved, That the gentlemen who ieported the foregoing taper and resolutions constitute a Committee to present the same to Mr. lombe.” T .1. SAWYER, Chairman A. Boardman, Secretory. [second edition.] On the evening that the Committee was appointed to draw up the foregoing resolutions, was mentioned that a number of gentlemen, desirous of evincing in a more enduring manner their sense of Mr. Combe’s merits, and of the important doctrines which he pro- mulgated, had commenced a subscription for that purpose. The announcement wan cordially received—a meeting was called .t Mr. Hurl hut’s office the ensuing evening, at which the following gentlemen were appointed a committee with full powers: Mr. E. P ffurlbut, Mr. Win. .1. Mull on, Mr. S. YV. Dewey and Mr. A. Boardman. They determined on presenting to Mr. Combe a silver vase, and took their measures accordingly 'Phis was completed in September, 1839, was exhibited at the Fair of the American institute, and the gold medal awarded to the manufacturer on account of its su perior workmanship being, by the judges, considered one of the most exquisite specimens of art ever produced in the United States. The vase is of Grecian model, having on one aide three medallic likenesses.—one of Gall, one of Spurzheim, one of Mr. Combe, and the Phrenologist's motto, first proposed by Sir G. S. Mackenzie, Res von verba qumso. The other side contains two medallic likenesses—one of Dr. Benjamin Rush, 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 SUBJECT OF PHRENOLOGY: In testimony of their profound respect, for the distinguished I.ee.lv t er and of their belief in and admiration of THE NOBLE SCIENCE, OF WHICH HE IS THE ABLEST LIVING TEACHER AND EXPOUNDER. On the base of the vase are chased the heads of various animaia, as omb’eniat''' v.‘ jpmna.-anve Phrenology.