It is due to Mr. Fowler to say, that he is no party to the publication of this statement. It has been prepared without his knowledge.

"Mr. Fowler's Description.-The first and strongest manifestation of this character is efficiency. The strong points are very strong, the weak points weak; so that he is an eccentric and peculiar character. The pole star of his character is moral courage. Pays no regard to forms or ceremonies, or established customs in church or state, and pays no homage to great names-such as D. D.'s, L. L. D.'s, Excellencies, &c. Has very little reverence, stands in no awe of the powers that be.* Emphatically republican in feeling and character-makes himself free and familiar with every one-will assert and maintain human rights and human liberty at every hazard; and in this cause will stake or suffer any thing. This constitutes the leading feature of his character. Every other element of his character is blended into this.

"I would consider him a very cautious man-in fact and in appearance, very imprudent, especially in his remarks on moral subjects. He is too apt to denounce those whom he considers in an error, and to apply opprobrious epithets, and censures them in the strongest terms and in the boldest manner. I have seldom, if ever, met with a larger organ of Conscientiousness. Has very little credulity. Does not treat his fellow-men with sufficient respect. He treats them with kindness and affection, but not with sufficient respect and courtesy. Nothing so much delights him as to advocate and propagate moral principles, no matter how unpopular the principles may be. He is capable of accomplishing more than one man in thousands. He is one of the closest observers of men and things any where to be found. Sees, as it were, by intuition, every thing that passes about him, and understands just when and where to take men

"The following facts are a few of a multitude illustrating this trait. Some years since, this gentleman was in Dublin, and while passing a magnificent pile, was told that it was the palace of the Lord Lieutenant. At once, and in spite of the remonstrances of the friend who was with him, he strode in, unheeding the stares and scowls of pages and gentlemen ushers. Without a look to the right or left, he prosecuted his line of march till he came to the presence-room, where sat his lordship in state. I am an American,' said he, 'have heard much of the Lord Lieutenant, and thought I should like to see him, and take a look at his state residence.' His lordship, after an instant look of amazement, rallied and laughing, said to one of his gentlemen in waiting, 'Here, take this American and show hin whatever he wants to look at.'

"At another time, he made his way into the English House of Lords, and with his broad Quaker hat on, ensconced himself in the midst of their pomp and circumstance. In an instant, rap, rap, went the rod of a special officer against his hat. Well, friend, what is thy business with me? Your hat, your hat,' roared the officer. My hat! what's the matter with my hat?' 'Off, off with it immediately. Don't you know where you are?' cried the man of the rod. Friend," cried the imperturbable Quaker, I think thee must mean my shoes.' This was rather too much for their lordships, and the gravity of the surrounding benches relaxed into a burst of laughter at the expense of the dignitary of the rod, who slunk away into the crowd. So our friend, like William Penn before the king, wore his beaver without farther molestation.

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"At another time he requested the mace-bearer to his majesty to unlock the door of the paling which surrounded the throne, that he might examine and sit down upon it. The mace-bearer indignantly refused, with an involuntary shudder at such a profanation. Well,' said our friend, thee may stand aside, then;' and taking down the key, he unlocked the door, passed over the area in front of the throne, went up the steps, removed the costly covering, and sat down in sole possession of the chair of majesty while the stately official stood moveless as a statue, and gaping like a simpleton."

and things; just how and where to say things with effect. And in all he says, speaks directly to the point.

"He often says and does a great many severe and cutting things, which, if any body else said, would get them at once into difficulty, and yet he says and does them in such a manner, that even his enemies, and those against whom his censures are aimed, cannot be offended with him. He is always on the verge of difficulty, but never in difficulty; and is hated mainly by those not personally acquainted with him. A personal interview, even with his greatest enemies, removes their enmity, because of the smoothness and easiness of his manners. Has at command a great amount of information on almost every subject, well-digested, and makes an admirable use of this knowledge. Has a great many facts, and always brings them in their right place. His general memory of particulars, incidents, places, and words, is really wonderful. But he has a weak memory of names, dates, numbers, and colours; and never recognises persons by their dress, or the colour of any thing pertaining to them. He is a great story-teller. Tells a story admirably, and acts it out to the life. In telling anecdotes, is rather apt to magnify. Makes a greal deal of fun, and keeps others in a roar of laughter while he is sober himself. Is indebted for his fun, as much to the manner as to the matter. He makes his jokes mainly by his happy comparisons, his striking illustrations, and the imitative power with which he expresses them.

"He possesses a great amount of native talent, but it is so admirably distributed, that he appears to have more than he actually possesses. He is considered enthusiastic; and by the world, generally, half crazy. His attachment to his friends is remarkably strong and ardent-yet he will associate with none but those whose moral character is unimpeachable. He makes himself free and easy with every one, and often lets himself down too much. This constitutes a radical defect in his character. He expects and anticipates a good deal-enters largely into things-is always overwhelmed with business-takes hold of every measure with spirit, and move where he will, cannot but be a distinguished man."

MISCELLANY.

Mr. Combe's Lectures in Albany, N. Y.-The Albany Argus, of February 10, contained the following account of Mr. Combe's recent course of lectures in that city :

"A few years since, a vessel, on board of which he was a passenger, was driven ashore and came near going to pieces. Most of the passengers were half frensied with terror. One of them, a military officer of high standing, though evidently greatly alarmed, shocked the passengers with his boisterous and continued cursings and blasphemies. Our friend went up to him in presence of them all, and laying his hand on his collar, and looking him full in the face, said, 'I have heard that thou art a very brave man, and from thy military exploits, suppose thou art brave in battle; but here thou art belching blasphemies to keep thy courage up, while thy pale face and quivering lips show that thou art a coward. If thou hast no regard for Deity thyself, don't shock, with thy impiety, those that have. Why, general, thou behavest as though thou wast never in decent company, I am ashamed of thee.' These are believed to be the very words used. A clergyman on board afterwards said to him, if any other person on board had said those things to him, he would have knocked him down. Instead, however, of personal violence, the officer ceased his blasphemy, and afterwards treated his rebuker with marked respect."

"Chapel of the Albany Female Academy, February 7, 1840. "At the close of Mr. Combe's course of lectures on phrenology, a meeting of the class was called, and on motion, Thomas W. Olcott, Esq. was appointed chairman, and the Rev. Dr. Bullions, secretary.

"Mr. Olcott stated the object of the meeting in a brief address, as follows:

"Ladies and Gentlemen: We have listened to the exposition of the principles of phrenology, by decidedly the most gifted and distinguished advocate and teacher of that science now living, and the object of the meeting now called, is to convey to Mr. Combe, on bidding him farewell, the assurance of the pleasure with which we have attended his class, and heard his lectures. The importance of phrenology, as a guide to health and physical education, most of competent judges will freely admit. The respected senior trustee of the institution in which we are now assembled, has long been an able and faithful champion of this branch of the subject; and Combe on Phrenology has been adopted as a text-book in this academy. If the science bas not attained the accuracy of precision in details, yet its general principles are beginning to be acknowledged, and to occupy the attention of the most profound and cultivated minds. The proof of this fact, I have in the character of the audience before me. If the gentlemen have any remarks or resolutions to offer, they will now be entertained.'

"The following resolutions were offered by Rufus W. Peckham, Esq., and unanimously adopted :

"Resolved, That we have listened with deep and increasing interest to the lectures delivered by George Combe, Esq., of Edinburgh, on the subject of phrenology and its application.

66 6 'Resolved, That we feel gratified, and in the highest degree instructed, by the clear and able manner in which the principles of that science have been explained, and that the facts and numerous illustrations with which Mr. Combe has fortified and enforced his principal positions, entitle them, in our view, to great weight and consideration. "Resolved, That the application made by Mr. Combe, of the science of phrenology to the explaining of life's complicated phenomena, and to the unfolding of the great principles upon which the physical education and the intellectual and moral culture of the young should be conducted, invest it with an interest, which, we believe, has not hitherto been properly appreciated; and we hope the day is not far distant, when every parent in this country shall be familiar with those principles.

"Resolved, That, in our estimation, the American people are greatly indebted to Mr. Combe for his eminently successful efforts in promulgating doctrines so vitally essential to the proper developement of the physical and mental powers of man, and the increasing consequences of which can be realised in a manner adequate to their importance, only by coming generations.

"On motion, Resolved, That Amos Dean, Esq., Dr. Hamilton, and Rufus W. Peckham, Esq., be a committee to wait on Mr. Combe, and present him with a copy of the above resolutions, and to request their publication in the daily papers of the city.

"On motion of Amos Dean, Esq., Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to draft and report a constitution of a Phrenological Society for the city of Albany.

"Amos Dean, Esq., Dr. Hamilton, and Rufus W. Peckham, Esq., were appointed such committee.

"P. BULLIONS, Secretary." "

"THOS. W. OLCOTT, Chairman.

The moral and intellectual education of children has, of late years, claimed an unprecedented share of public attention. Schools and seminaries of learning, designed for both sexes and all ages, from lisping infants, who can scarcely count two summers' suns, to those of riper years and matured understandings, well versed in science and the richest attainments of classic lore, have increased with a rapidity beyond all human conception. Instructors, calculated to bestow honour on any country, and of whom Europe herself might be proud, have come forward' upon the stage of action, to rule the destinies of our nature by the influence they may now exert upon the minds of the rising generation. The opportunities for intellectual and moral improvement, abstractedly considered, are within the reach of all-and, under this view of the subject, the rising generation should be far better, wiser, and happier, than any which has preceded it.

But, in the zeal manifested for intellectual improvement, is there no danger of our forgetting or overlooking the fundamental laws of our own organisation? The manifestations of mind depend upon organised matter, and all matter is governed by certain inherent laws which cannot be violated with impunity; but whenever violated, a punishment, proportioned to the nature and extent of the offence,

* These remarks constitute the substance of an address, delivered by Dr. Peirce, three years since, before the Pennsylvania Lyceum. Believing that they involve important principles on the subject of education, especially when viewed in connection with the true philosophy of mind, we have solicited their publication in the Journal. ED.

is, sooner or later, the inevitable consequence. But because the relation of cause and effect is sometimes of that character that they are separated from each other by a considerable interval of time, or their analogy and connection cannot be distinctly traced, their relationship is disputed, and the salutary influence of such institutions, on the part of our Creator, is rendered abortive. Interest and prejudice likewise have a most powerful influence over us, and blind our mental perceptions against the clearest truths of nature; and an unwillingness, and ofttimes a determination not to believe aught that conflicts with our preconceived opinions, closes the door to conviction. But notwithstanding this array against us, the principle remains incontrovertible, that every violation of a law of nature is followed by its appropriate and adequate punishment.

We have said that the manifestations of mind depend upon organised matter. This truth will not, I presume, in this enlightened era of the world, be doubted. If it should be, I would refer the sceptic to all approved medical and physiological works which treat of the nature and functions of the brain, in which he will find it amply confirmed. Neither shall we stop to inquire into the controvertible nature or essence of the mind itself. All that is sufficient for our present purpose, is the generally acknowledged fact, that it depends in this world upon organised matter for its manifestations. True, however, as this may be, it is equally evident that, in the systems of instruction usually adopted at the present day, this fact is entirely disregarded. The efforts of teachers are chiefly directed towards the improvement of the mind, the cultivation and expansion of the intellect, as if it were an immaterial principle whose developement, even at the earliest periods of existence, could be illimitably promoted without a violation of any law of nature. But this is far from being the case. In the cultivation and expansion of the faculties of the mind, we act altogether upon organised matter; and this, too, of the most delicate kind-a kind which, while it serves as the mediator between body and spirit, partakes so largely of the nature, character, and essential attributes of the former, that, without its proper physical growth and developement, all the manifestations of the latter sink into comparative insignificance; so that, without a perfect organisation of the brain, the mental powers must be proportionally paralysed-without its maintaining a healthy condition, they must be rendered proportionally weak and inactive.

Now, inasmuch as man is a compound being, the healthy action of whose mental phenomena depends upon the sanity of his physical structure, a question naturally arises, whether, in the education of children, the cultivation of the mind should receive all our care, and