The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-09-12
MARCUS WATSON, Printer,
Misfrllaneuns.
John Charles Fremont.
PHYSIOLOGICAL cuARAcrR AND DIoGRAru'

J0nn Cnar eS krefu0nt.
PHRESoIOGicAL CHARACTER AND BIOGRAPHY
Col. Fremont has n temperament OF wiry
toughness, and extraordinary elasticity. Hi
entire organization Is one Of rare compact
ness, and is fine fibre as is dense and endur-
ing His body and head pariaksns alike o'
these qualities, accounts for the hard hood
and activity Of the former, and the clearness
persistence and unbounding energy of the
latter. His head, face and body, are very
harmou,ously proportioned, each one In
itsclf, and each TO the Others. The head
appears very high from the ears, indicating
extraordinary frmncss, with large yenera'
ton and bencvolencc. These faculties give
an elevation and aspiring tendancy OF char
acter, and grasp after grca, achievements
Great length from the ears to the forehead
is seen, showing very large perceptive, and
prominent reflective organs. Thus all the
organs necessary for the clear thinker, the
civil engineer, and the scholar in natural
science, are decidedly large. Behold the
prominence in the centre Of the upper part
Of the forehead. Just above where the haii
commences, indicating remarkable saSaeity
in Judging human nature at sight. This
strong faculty Of Col. Fremont has often
been signally displayed in his hazardous en-
terprises over the Rocky mountains, and
other expeditions, inspiring incentive to
Others to put forth almost superhuman Of
fort, and yet submit to his direction with
out complaint, and endure everything for
him and his cause. Napoleon, jackson,
and Others, have been conspicuous examples
ofthis power to read and rule character
Firmness, selE-esteem and combatiyencSs, Of
course, are important coadjuters, but these
are Of little avail in governing men unless
the person possesses that insight into char
acter which enables him to address each per.
son or class according to their nature.
Self esteem and approbatiyencss are larg'
in his head, and are strongly indicated il
his character in unainching self relianc'
and dignity, wtha high degree Of sensitive
ness as to his reputation and personal hon
or.
In his organization are seen the elements
Of the patient scholar, the Investigating
critic, the mathematician, tho pioneer, the
ambitious, honorable, energetic, thorough
reliable character, and business man.
To the foregoing VIC may add, that hi
social organs are large, giving him very
strong friendship and the disPOsitiont tC
tenaciously cling to those for whom he
forms an attachment. H. is eminently en-
dowed with inhabitiyeness, which inspires
him with the spirit Of patriotism and deep
interest in home and the associations Of do
nestle life. lie has most marked individ-
uality OF character. He Is not only courag-
eous, selfrelant, resOlute and prompt in
action, cool and selEpoised institutions Of
imminent peril, but he is remarkably per-
scvcring and ditermlnCd. . .. .. ....
In the highest cxcitements Of triumph, or
in the fiercest struggles with difficulty and
opposition his very great couseientiousness
leads him to DO most scrupulousty just,
even in respect to the leas, importlnt af-
fairs. This often makes him hesitate, lest
he should speak or act wrongly.
lie has very prominent development Of
constructiSeness and calculation, as seen in
the portrait at the region Of the temple and
outer angle of the eyebrow hence he could
the successful in mechanical invention, espee
tally in emergencies, and, in conjunction
with his rosoning intellect, could exhibit
most decided talent in mathematics and close
consecutive reascning.
lie has such combinationof tempera-
ment and mental organization Us to enable
him to grasp, by kind of intuition, the
spirit ofa subject; and these decisions, ap-
parently impulsivc, will bear the scruntiny
Of calm, philosophical Investigation.
Heis frank and direct in speech and con-
duct but circumspect and prudent in the
choice of his subject or line Of action
His modesty and reserve, and his fear of do
ing wrons, or ipjuring the feelings OF 9TH
ers, almost amounts to defect, until stern
duty calls him out, when he acts bravely |;
out when be has accomplished the purposes
Of his eajst, he hides himsalf again in his
quiet yet dignifed modcsiy.
All his pos;raits indicate that he inheri-
ted some Of the most imp'rtant traits OF
character from his mother, viz, his large so
cial and religious developments, together
with those which produce taste, imagina-
tion and enthusiasm, combined with dill
icate sense of duty. sympathy and intuiiiye
Judgment, the disposition to live for the fu-
turc instead Of in the past, and to rely up
on ovcrruling Providence.
intellectually he is more characterised
for originality OF thought, soundness of
understanding, ability to INVESTIGATING first
principles, analyze, discriminate and com
bine, than for mere quicSnOs of observa-
tiOn and copiousness of language. He is re
markable for neatncss and ordsr and ev-
erything und,r his supervision, whether
minute or vast, is scanned ws!h care and
controllsd like clock work. Fsw men have
80 much heroism and ability to lead and
control diihcult and dangerous cntrpriss,
and fewerstill exhibit as much simplicity
and modesty In general intercourse with So
ciety. q. I,,s .'l o. .'s
U- There ere seventeen counties in the
S,.te Of Ohio which are d,.s,;,u,e of ~,