66 Phrenology. 
ence, to record them with the remarks by which they were sup- 
ported. 
The observations of Gov. Epwarps on introducing the resolu- 
tions, were as follows, 
We have been listening with great interest and instruction ies 
ring a series of evenings* to the lectures of Mr. Combe on phre- 
nology, and his course is now finished. He has displayed much 
ability and great research on this subject, and whatever our opin- 
ions may finally be as to the correctness of the views he has pre- 
sented, I think we shall readily admit, that he has acquitted 
himself fairly and fully in what he undertook. For one Iam 
ready to declare, that he has accomplished all that I had antici- 
pated. He has performed to my entire satisfaction his part of 
the engagement. If there be truth in phrenology, the sooner 
we know it the better. The subject is of immense importance, 
and if we are still in doubt, we have been furnished with the 
means of ascertaining the truth, 
Mr. Combe is now about to leave us, and an expression of our 
approbation, in accordance with what has been done at other pla- 
ces, where he has lectured, is I think due from us, and will proba- 
bly be very gratifying to him. I hold in my hand some resolu- 
tions which will be submitted to the meeting, and will it is pre- 
en cheerfully concurred i in by all present. 
RE SOLUTIONS. 
Resolved, That we have listened with great interest to the Y 
tures of Mr. Combe, on the physical, intellectual and moral powers 
of man, and that without claiming to express an opinion on phre- 
nology, as a science, we have derived from his skilful analysis, 
both instruction and gratification. 
Resolved, That our best wishes attend Mr. Combe and his lady; 
for a safe return to their native land, and a happy reunion with 
their friends. 
Resolved, That Judge Daggett, Gov: Edwards, Prof. Silliman, 
Gen. Kimberly, and Prof. Olmsted, be a committee to present t0 
Mr. Combe, a copy of the above resolutions. 
BE aed Haven, Conn., March 15, 1840. 
aa Sepia 
Sine dene occupied thirteen evenings, each lecture being. two hours long, 
with» brief j intermission, 
