SIR:--I take the liberty to inform you that a large number of persons in different places have manifested a desire to know the phrenological development of Joseph Smith's head. I have examined the Prophet's head, and he is perfectly willing to have the chart published. You will please publish in your paper such portions of it as I have marked, showing the development of his much-talked-of brain, and let the public judge for themselves whether phrenology proves the reports against him true or false. Time will prove all things, and a "word to the wise is sufficient." Yours respectfully, A. CRANE. {53} _A Phrenological Chart of Joseph Smith the Prophet by A. Crane, M. D., Professor of Phrenology_. _Propensities_. Amativeness--11, L. Extreme susceptibility; passionately fond of the company of the other sex. Philoprogenitiveness--9, L. Strong parental affection, great solicitude for their happiness. Inhabitiveness--5, F. Attached to place of long residence; no desire to change residence. Adhesiveness--8, F. Solicitous for the happiness of friends, and ardent attachments for the other sex. Combativeness--8, L. Indomitable perseverance, great courage; force, ability to overpower. Destructiveness--6, M. Ability to control the passions, and is not disposed to extreme measures. Secretiveness--10, L. Great propensity and ability to conceal feelings, plans, &c. Acquisitiveness--9, L. Strong love of riches, desire to make and save money. Alimentativeness--9, L. Strong relish for food; keen and severe appetite. Vitativeness--4, M. or S. Indifference to life; views the approach of death without fear. _Feelings_. Cautiousness--7, F. Provision against prospective dangers and ills, without hesitation or irresolution. Approbativeness--10, L. Ambition for distinction; sense of character; sensibility to reproach, fear of scandal. Self-esteem--10, L. High-mindedness, independence, self-confidence, dignity, aspiration for greatness. Concentrativeness--7, F. Can dwell on a subject without fatigue, and control the imagination. _Sentiments_. Benevolence--10, L. Kindness, goodness, tenderness, sympathy. Veneration--6, F. Religion, without great awe or enthusiasm; reasonable deference to superiority. Firmness--10, L. Stability and decision of character and purpose. Conscientiousness--8, L. High regard for duty, integrity, moral principle, justice, obligation, truth, &c. Hope--10, L. Cheerfulness, sanguine expectation of success and enjoyment. {54} Marvelousness--10 L. Wonder, credulity, belief in the supernatural. Imitation--5, M. Inferior imitative powers; failure to copy, describe, relate stories, &c. Prepossession--8, L. or F. Attached to certain notions; not disposed to change them, &c.