The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-11-11
from the PhrenoIogicat JourRat
GOVERNOR CURTIN.
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTER.

The portrait Of Governor Curtin indi
Gates "a maO of great decision and posi-
tivenesS OF character. The features are
well cut and prominent, the head rather
broad and, the whole organization com
pact, giving earnestness, executiveness,
directness, and oneness of thought and
feeling. He has the power of congerg
ing all he knows and feels, and concen-
tratlDg it upon that which be purposes to
accomplish. This is especially apparent
physlognomically, the sign of Concentra:
ton being very large on his upper lip,
He decides what to do and how to do it,
and then brings all his forces to bear upon
the execution of the matter in hand.
HIS Cautiousness is large enough to
give him prudence, aud his practical in
teiiect 'thclent 10 open way for the
exercise Of his force of character, so la,
he is no, wanting in retaining and gu,d-
lug power; aud therefore his general
force of feeling aud earnestness of char
ac ef aF5 his servants rather than his
master.
He gathers knowledge readily from
books (being able to apply himself to
study with great perseverance, and effecl
when neeessary,) but more readily FROM
practical observation, and holds it in his
memory, so that he can avail himself of
Il at the mouent
He is not wanting in breadth of thoughr
and reach of mind, but his distinguished
mental characteristic is thai of ready,
practical judgment, which enables him to
understand aud take advantage of pres
ent emergency
He has kindness, sympathy for the
suffering, reverence for sacred subjects,
and the tendency to believe in providen-
tlal government and guidance.
There seems to be harmony between
his entellectual faculties, his moral sen
timents, and executive force As a busi
uess man he is sagacious, clear, prompt,
and decisive. He would succeed as
scholar, as a..speaker, as mechanic, or as
a merchant.
His social feelings enable him to WELD
a powerful influence over men, through
the friendly and fraternal impulses; hence
he is capable Of making many friends and
being very popular.
His large, broad chin indicates a full
cerebellum and a strong love for the op-
posise sex, which is subject, however to
the control Of powerful will, also indi-
Gated 10 the chin. As a husband he
would De warm and devoted in his affec-
tions.
We regard him as a man of energy,
frmness, indedendence, activity, friend
ship, prudepce, respect for justice and
things sacred, for knowledge of men,
memory of what he sees, practical iudg-
ment, and for vigorous. off hand intellect.
BIOGRAPHY
Andrew Gregg Curtin, The present
Governor of PeDnsy lvania, was born ou
the 22d of April, 1917, in Bellelout,
beautiful village in the county of Centre
in that State. His father, Roland Cur
tin, who was for forty years a leading
manufacturer in Centre County, narried
the daughter of Andrew Gregg, who was
one of the great men of Pennsylvania in
the early part of this century.
The subject of our sketch was educated
at the Academy of Rev. J. kirkpatrick,
in Milton, Northumberland County. Mr..
Kirkpatrick, still living in Allegheny
County, was of the old style of instruct
Urs He turned out" bis boys thor
ougly impregnated with the classics and
mathematics.