cases of gradual decay of mind, it is altogether defective To discriminate those differences is necessary to regulate 179 our treatment according to the exigencies of the case Observation 13th.—On the effects of intense study and 180 general intemperance of the mind That when study is blamed, I have often found that the 180 intemperate feelings, wicked and irregular habits, were the real causes That proper mental exercise is as essential to the health 181 as bodily exercise That it is a great error to suppose such exercise injurious 182 or discountenanced by religion, provided always the mind is under the influence of right motives Case No. 25.—A dignified exhibition of all the mental 190 energies arranging and concentrating themselves under his self esteem _Illustrated by a Portrait_ 190 Case No. 26.—A caricature of a masculine female 193 Case No. 27.—One of extreme torpor and debility 193 Observation 14th.—That the character of all hereditary 194 cases retains something of a family resemblance Case No. 28.—A caricature of Johanna Southcott’s followers 195 _Illustrated by a Portrait_ 195 Case No. 29.—A most horrible object of demoniacal violence 197 suspended twice by a physical accident and disease Observation 18th. {26}—On the doctrine of demons, and that 198 the subject will be resumed in an after part of this work Case No. 30.—A very interesting demonstration of the misery 199 of ill-assorted marriages, and that the painful and powerful association of the original cause of the disease produced its frequent recurrence Observation 19th.—On the evils of such marriages, and that 202 the consideration of this important subject will be resumed in an after part of this work Case No. 31.—A singular and most interesting case of an 203 active, excitable, and overworked mind being overthrown by family afflictions, his power of personating various celebrated characters of different periods of the world, which he believes himself for the while to be. His splendid eloquence and conversations with imaginary beings, &c. Still, there were encouraging symptoms, that by proper and laborious methods of mental occupation, he might possibly have had the balance of his mind restored _Illustrated by a Portrait_ 203 General explanation of the peculiar complexion of this 207 work, and of the Appendix in particular Concluding observations, that the object of this Essay, and 209 especially of the Appendix, has been to lessen the prejudices against and better the treatment of, the insane * * * * * LIST OF DR. ALLEN’S PUBLICATIONS.