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No. 16. An imperfect outline of Miss C., of Philadelphia, of singular beauty and amiability.

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No. 16. Letitia Buonaparte, mother of Napoleon. Head and face, like Napoleon's, (page 74,) display masculine energy and determination of character in a remarkable degree.

"Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes,
Misprising what they look on, and her wit
Values itself so highly, that to her

All matter else seems weak; she cannot love,
Nor take no shape nor project of affection,"
She is so self-endeared.

11.-APPROBATIVENESS.

Very Large-Too sensitive of the opinions of others; vain; showy.
Large-Ambitious of applause, and fond of being admired."
Full-A due regard for popularity, but not too subservient.
Moderate-Indifference to the observations of others; independent.
Small-Want of politeness and affability; careless and rude.

Approbation very large in the beautiful Miss C., (No. 16,) of Philadelphia, combined with every amiable sentiment, rendering her an universal favorite.

Physiognomical expression-extremely affable, pleasing, and sociable; the mouth is wreathed with an affectionate smile, and the eyes beaming with good nature; desire to oblige.

Uses to please and conciliate; true, kind, and unsophisticated politeness; affability.

Abuses-vanity, ambition, rivalry, and most remarkably fond of flattery.

Location on the top of head, on each side of Self-Esteem. Largest in females.

"I have marked

A thousand blushing apparitions start

Into her face; a thousand innocent shames
In angel whiteness bear away those blushes."

12.-CAUTIOUSNESS.

Very Large-Cowardice, fear, and timidity; cannot be made to fight. Large-Indecision; want of resolution, courage, and determination. Full-Prudent and cautious; enabled to act with great decision. Moderate-Absence of fear, but rather improvident and careless Small-Want of prudence; extremely rash, liable to accidents.

Caution very large in Hindoo, [see cut and admeasurements,] small in Pugilist, deaf Burke, and Murderer, (pp. 9,10.)

Physiognomical expression-restless, anxious eyes and careworn features; quiet, subdued manner, too diffident and timid. Uses--to provide against danger, accidents and difficulties; to anticipate the future.

Abuses-inordinate fear, timidity, cowardice and irresolution.

Location-in the middle of the parietal bone, about three inches above the ears, and somewhat behind them.

"Well, 'tis no matter; honor pricks me on. Yea, but how if honor prick me off when I come on? how then, can honor set to a leg? No. Or an arm? No. Or take away the grief of a wound? No. Honor hath no skill in surgery then? No. What is honor? A word. What is in that word? Honor. What is that honor? A trim reckoning. Who hath it? he that died o'Wednesday, doth he feel it? No. Doth he hear it? No. Is it insensible then? Yea to the dead. But will it not live with the living? No. Why? Detraction will not suffer it, therefore I'll none of it: honor is a mere escutcheon, and so ends my catechism."

GENUS 3-Superior Sentiments.

13.-BENEVOLENCE.

Very Large-Munificent and generous to a fault; sympathetic. Large-Free, kind, and liberal; tender, charitable, and humane. Full-Active desire of doing good; great degree of sympathy. Moderate-Indifferent to the welfare of others; selfish and unkind. Small-Sordid, avaricious, mean, and totally insensible to charity.

Benevolence very large in the amiable Miss D. F. H., of N. York, a sketch of whose head is given, (17). Very small, deficient intellect, &c., in the skull of a Spanish pirate, (18,) who committed suicide in prison at Cincinnati-a most desperate outlaw.

Physiognomical expression-this sentiment when very large imparts a mild, soft, and pleasing expression to the whole face, particularly the eyes and mouth.

Uses-desire to promote the happiness and well-being of others; universal charity and love.

Abuses-Prodigality; extravagantly fond of assisting others; loving, kind and indulgent to an excess.

Location on the top of the head, immediately above the forehead.

"The quality of mercy is not strain'd,

It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath: It is twice bless'd;
It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.
"T is mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown.
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this scepter'd sway,

No. 17. Miss D. F. H., the Beauty of New York; a lady of exceeding kindness and generosity.

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No. 18. Skull of a Spanish Pirate who committed suicide. Very deficient in organs 13, 16, 35.

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