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Choice of a Companion for Life.

THE choice and selection of a life-companion "for better for worse," is the most important step in the career of either man or woman.

Hence

it becomes to every member of the community the vital question, as affecting both parties, not only during their own mortal and eternal destiny, but as influencing the offspring of such unions down to the latest generations. The principal things to be carefully considered and pondered well before entering into such binding relationship are chiefly the following:

1. Our mental and physical organization as to compatibility. This can only be ascertained in a trustworthy manner by each one candidly and unreservedly consulting the skilled physiognomist, so that there may remain no particle of doubt as to congeniality and reciprocity of the natures of the intended partners for life. The first step towards securing happiness is the cultivation of INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY, which enables us to judge for ourselves and others; to reap and exchange mental benefits; to discriminate between right and wrong; to adopt advantages as they offer; and to promote that cheerfulness which will best sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage. The next essential, towards the attainment of the objects of life is physical condition. This judiciously attended to produces health and strength; the former fitting us for our gratifications and duties; the latter for our labours. But in no particular is the advice of the skilled PHYSIOGNOMIST more needed than in reference to the cultivation of the affections and the regulation of the passions, by which we acquire the esteem of others, and establish on a small scale that sympathy, harmony, and social consideration which in an advanced state will become general.

Now it ought to be observed that our natural progression from friendship to love, is to MATRIMONY. This is the position in which the object of the contracting partners should be to bind each the other as a faithful congenial participator in each other's joys for life. In this happy union the development of the warmer feelings is secured without shame or danger. Then consider well that the last grand ambition of humanity is progeny. Having surrounded themselves with children the married couple have accomplished the most exalted of their privileges, by securing to themselves a circle of companions, friends, and assistants, and by giving their race new creatures for its perpetuation; and thus establishing for themselves claims on creation.

Finally, then, personally submit yourself to the examination of a competent physiognomist before selecting your life partner. He will then give you not only a full analysis of your own faculties and powers, but will also state, for your guidance, the looks, features, colour of hair and eyes, complexion, form, and character of the one best suited as a husband or wife for yourself.

The following abbreviated description, when it is marked by an examiner, will serve as a guide to a safe, happy, and blessed wedlock.

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CHOICE OF A COMPANION FOR LIFE.

You should marry, or have married, such a person as is described opposite the following dashes made with a pen or pencil by the ex

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If you are a male, your partner should be from three to ten years younger than yourself; if a female, your husband should be from three to ten years older than yourself.

If you prize happiness in married life, do not marry one who is old enough to be your father, or as young as children should be, if you have them. Ann Hathaway was seven years Shakspeare's senior, and they were very unhappy as a married couple.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS OF AMERICAN CITIES,

Where the Author has Delivered Courses of Lectures for 20 Years.

SCIENTIFIC LECTURES.-The renowned and eloquent lecturer, Dr J. Simms, has been lecturing on Physiognomy, during the past two weeks, in the city of Boston, to large and attentive audiences. The lectures are not intended as advertising mediums for the sale of quack medicines, or as ear ticklers to catch pennies with, but are given to advance science and the general welfare of mankind. The lectures are largely illustrated with paintings, and being interspersed with wit and humour make them very attractive.The Waverley Magazine, of Boston.

PHYSIOGNOMY.-A novel and instructive course of lectures on this ill-understood science is now being delivered by Dr Simms, whose striking delineations of character and startling revealments of the connection between form and character are creating a great amount of interest in this community. The lectures are free from all objectionable features, not being intended as advertisements for medical practice. We recommend all to hear him who would add to their stock of knowledge of human nature.-Chicago Tribune.

Dr J. Simms, the renowned Physiognomist of New York, has delivered a course of lectures at Platt's Hall in this city, which have proved a perfect success, as they have been attended by an immense audience of ladies and gentlemen every evening. The lectures are illustrated with a very large collection of oil paintings of noted men and women who live in the world's history. The lectures are moral, amusing, scientific and instructive. During each day the Doctor had an unusual business in the way of charts and examinations, which proved very satisfactory to those who obtained them.-San Francisco Evening Bulletin.

LECTURE Dr J. Simms lectured last evening to a large audience. The lecture was amusing and interesting. The Doctor, having been a popular lecturer for several years, is eminently qualified to make a lecture entertaining. The late discoveries in the system were clearly set forth by paintings and illustrations-N. Y. Sun

Dr Simms concluded last night one of the most interesting and instructive courses of lectures ever delivered in this city, and through them has given an impetus to Physiognomical investigation that cannot fail of lasting good. They were scientific, practical and amusing, and elicited the warmest commendations from the large and intelligent audiences who attended them. We bespeak for these lectures, in whatever community delivered, crowded-as they are sure to be--and delighted audiences.-Indianapolis Journal. SCIENTIFIC LECTURER.-Dr Simms has been lecturing all this week in Brewster Hall, on the exhaustless subject of man. No lecturer has ever visited New Haven who has given so many original ideas as Dr J. Simms. He works for the good of mankind, and his fearless and independent manner has won him a perfect success in this city. The attendance each evening, (several evenings having been rainy,) has been very large, and his audience gave the closest attention to every word and gesture. Hundreds have obtained charts and delineations of character. The Doctor will leave with the best wishes of the citizens of New Haven, for his success in the great and good work in which he so nobly labours.-New Haven Daily Register.

SCIENTIFIC LECTURES.-Dr J. Simms of New York, has been lecturing to the medical students of the Old Medical School in this city. Last evening four hundred students and several professors were present at his lecture, and all speak very complimentary of his efforts. The late discoveries in anatomy and physiology which the Doctor presents are charmingly well supported by sound logic and stern facts. The Doctor has been invited by a large delegation of citizens to extend his lectures in this city.-Nashville Daily Gazette.

Dr J. Simms, the popular lecturer on physiognomy, physiology and anatomy, has recently delivered a course of instructive and entertaining lectures in the city of New York. The audiences, always large and intelligent, were apparently much impressed with the truths of nature and science described by the learned lecturer. These lectures are rendered more interesting by the valuable paintings and apparatus by which they are illustrated. Dr Simms proposes, during the summer, to make a Western tour, visiting Chicago and other cities, where he is deservedly a favourite.-Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

PHYSIOGNOMY.-No man, we think, ever stood on a platform in Portland who could read character so well as Dr Simms. Large audiences attend his lectures each evening at Lancaster Hall. To-night he lectures on Physiognomy." and how to read character. Go to the hall during the day and obtain a chart and learn how to make your life most useful to others, as well as yourself.-Daily Eastern Argus, Portland Maine.. THE LECTURE LAST EVENING.-Dr Simms' lecture on "Physiognomy" drew an audience last evening which crowded the Academy of Music in every part. The lecture was instructive and highly interesting, much more so than many of those present had anticipated from the subject.-Sacramento Daily Union.

LARGE AUDIENCES.-The lectures of Dr Simms are admirable and pleasing, and none should forego the pleasure of hearing them. You can obtain a chart in the Doctor's private room in the hall to-day, and learn thereby what you are by nature best adapted to do, to render inost service to the world and yourself.Illinois State Journal, Springfield Ill.

THEATRE HALL-Dr Simms' lectures at the old Theatre Hall continue to increase in interest. The room was filled last night to its utmost capacity. His lectures are amusing and instructive, which, together with a high moral tone, serve to make them popular among our best citizens. His examinations are very clear and accurate, thereby establishing the practical utility of Physiognomy.-Wisconsin State Journal, Madison Wis.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE-Mechanics' Institute was crowded to suffocation. Long before the proper time the large hall was densely packed, every seat being full and all standing room occupied. Dr Simms is a physiognomist. His lecture is on physiognomy, and to call his lecture of last night a complete success is scant justice. Every variety of face was illustrated; every moral and mental condition was portrayed to life. Dr Simms deserves and will receive the patronage of our citizens.-Daily Journal of Commerce, Kansas City, Mo.

PHYSIOGNOMICAL LECTURES A CARD-CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 1863.-Dr Simms' lectures are highly instructivo and entertaining, and we think all who attend them will be benefited as well as amused. The Doctor is full of sparkling wit and sound sense, and as a scientific gentleman we heartily endorse him. We hope the Doctor will again visit our city at no distant period and deliver another course of lectures. We regret that he did not make a longer stay here. (Signed) H. Olin, M.D.; John S. Bement, Flour Merchant Thomas Wilce, Builder: James McGraw, Builder: R. K. Swift, Banker; Harrison Akley, M.D.; L. Lewis, M.D.; T. S. Peters, M.D.; A. L. Hunting, Merchant; A. C. Beers, Merchant; B. O. Sullivan, Merchant; V. R. Allen, Engraver; T. B. King. M.D.; Louis M. Andrick. Lawyer; S. L. Hendrick, M.D.; T. H. Trine, M.D.; B Davis, M.D.; L. B. Efner, M.D.; William Thiras, Editor; S. W. Lee. Medical Student; William H. Crooker, Insurance Agent; G. B. Smith, Travelling Agent; A. Dinsmore, Printer; G. H. Acker, Printer; D. A. Davis, Insurance Agent; M. T. Summers, Commission Merchant: T. Buck, Broker; M. W. Winter, M.D.; Thomas J. Lewis, M.D.; A. H. Davis, Real Estate Agent; J. G. Trine, M.D.; Rev. A. R. Wynkoop; J. H. Fry, M.D., and many others.-Clipped from the Chicago Tribune.

PHYSIOGNOMY.-Dr Simms, who has been lecturing for a week past in the city, to crowded houses, on the subject of Physiognomy, has just closed his course. He has been requested by a large number of medical and business men of the city to repeat the course, and has signified his intention of doing so at some future time. The lectures have been well patronized by the public, and will be sure to be when the Doctor visits us again. -Chicago Times.

Dr J. Simms has been lecturing to large audiences in this city. His lectures are scientific and relate to medicine. They have awakened great interest. Dr Simins makes a lecturing tour West this springHarper's Weekly.

REVELATIONS OF CHARACTER;

OR, THE

Mental, Moral, and Volitive Dispositions

OF MANKIND,

As Manifested in the Human Form and Countenance,

AND

Illustrated by Comparative Physiognomy.

THIS WORK,

By J. SIMMS, M.D.,

IS THE FRUIT OF NEARLY TWENTY YEARS' DILIGENT OBSERVATION OF NATURE, AND PRESENTS A NEW AND COMPLETE ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION

OF THE POWERS OF THE HUMAN MIND AND BODY,

Together with the Physiognomical Signs by which every Faculty is Disclosed.

The above-mentioned Work, in one large Octavo Volume, and the

"Physiognomical Chart of Character,"

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NOTE. In each of the above-mentioned works, Old English spelling has been used, because the books were first Stereotyped and Published in Britain, where such spelling is in general use. Also, numerous new words have been formed, for names to newly discovered faculties, from the simple reason, that the English language contained no individual words significant of those faculties.

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