66 Phrenology. 



ence, to record them with the remarks by which they were sup- 

 ported. 



The observations of Gov. Edwards on introducing the resolu- 

 tions, were as follows. 



We have been Hstening with great interest and instruction du- 

 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 I am 

 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- 

 sumed, be cheerfully concurred in by all present. 



RESOLUTIONS. 



Resolved, That we have listened with great interest to the lec- 

 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 to 

 Mr. Combe, a copy of the above resolutions. 



New Haven, Conn., March 15, 1840. 



* The course occupied thirteen evenings, each lecture being two hours long, 

 with a brief intermission. 



