The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-02
JOHN BROUGH,
chronological DeIlneafiOn Of his Char.
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The following chronological sketch of
the character of Governor Brough is by
Fowler and Wells Of New York:
This portrait represents q very marked
character; there Is "mesniDg" in every
feature, and great force and executiVeness
in the whole. The body is strong and
heavy, the brain large, and the mind sctiVe
and comprehensive. He is more like "nesvy
ordnance" than light artillery; and though
ponderous, is supple and active.
We infer that he descended from long
lived and healthy ancestry, and resembles
his mother, or her family, some of ,-hoE
must have been conspicuous and leading
characters. The frame work of this organiza-
tion is large, while the internal machinery
is kept well lubricateJ, and in excellent
| working condition. The vital principle, be-
ing elaborated as fast as wanted by the aid
Of an excellent appetite, the best digestion
and the most perfect circulation, the lamp
of life is kept full almost to oVerhoWiDg,
and if he suffers from anything, 1t will be
from too much blood, resulting in inhsm-
nation, spoplexy, gout or some kindred
disease. But if he lives temperstely, prop
erly dieting himself, and taking plenty of
outdoor exercise, performing some bodily
labor daily, he can live healthfully until 8
hundred years old, more or less, depending
on how he lives. But the tendency Of his
nature is to work, which is the opposite Of
passive, indolent, or lazy spirit; and yet
he makes his head save his hands when he
can, and, now hard he may work, however
mountainous the task he sets himself about,
he so plans and adjusts all things as to &C
complish 1t with comparatively little tric-
tion and to go over 8 greater extent of
ground than is usual with more nervous
men.
Such man will make every step count
and every blow tell; he will economize in
all things-strength, money and time
wasting nothing. He belongs to an eco
nomical family, who probobly became
'Iforehanded" chiefly by saving, and though
there is disposition to engage in trade,
commerce, banking or other commercial
pursuits, there is also considerable mechsn-
ical ingenuity, and very excellent planning
talent indicated, and should he give his
mind to it, could even invent; and he will
excel in devising ways and means to ac-
couplish ends. such mind has resources
within itself, and is seldom foun d in straitR,
but his mode Of accomplishing difficult
ends will not be so much by mere strata
gem as by main force There is breadth
of beam" in this organization, with will
sufficient for any emergency. He will
take an independent position and main
tain it.
Integrity is leading feature; resolution
and decision hold him steadily to any pur-
pose; and he is never found wanting in
willpower or executiVeness, to carry out
his undertakings, cost what they may.
There is great srdor and warmth of affec-
tion, and in this, also, he is emphatically
his mothers son, being amply endowed
with her social qualities.
His love for home and country is clearly
indicated, and although he msy be fond Of
travel, would be happier at home, sur
rounded by his kinsmen, among whom he
would become q sort of patriarch and
leader, 3 pillar, against which ethers may
lean for support to whom the commnn-
ity would go for counsel and advice, and
in whose Judgment and integrity all would
repose the fullest confluence
There is much dignity and sense of char
scter here, without vanity or mare love
for display; he would appreciate, but MOI
court the good opinion Of others. He has
q high sense of respect for those whom
he considered entitled to it; is devotional
and inclined to yield to religious influences.
He has both faith and trust in Providence:
also high degree Of sympathy, kindness
and Is good will toward men," But there
is authority here, and those who come un-
der it must take and keep their places; 8
ready compliance, however, would make
the yoke easy, for he would not be harsh or
severe with those dependent upon him, fof
his benevolenee and affection would be
freely exercised toward all, extending even
to animals; and he would carefully see TO
it that the horse, theox, and even the dog,
were provided for and made comfortable.
When, however, an organization like this
becomes perverted, it is most difficult TO
manage, and if he should lose his temper,
something would break.
Observe the make of his nose; it is
something like the beak of an eagle; note
the fullness of the upper lip, which indi-
oates the love of power, authority, dignity,
and will, which, when there seems to be
occasion, would assume an expression not
to be triAed with. When affairs go on
smoothly and there is no friction, his face
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by difficulties, annoyed by the Short
comings of others In whom he may
have misplaced confidence, he is Ca
pable of the deepest Indignation, and
for the moment has something of
the feeling of Hero. Bnt he is good
Judge of character, Napoleon in selecting
the right men for the right place." and
is not easily deceived. At the head Of an
important trust, suitably supported by
competent aids, he would be capable ofcon-
Quoting the affairs of state or nation,
for he has q broad and comprehensive
mind, Well-balanced intellect with high
moral and religious sense, all combining
to make him q power in the world, and
suitable, if qualified by education and ex-
perisnce, to lead the leaders. If he is not
3 great man, It is not the fault Of organi-
zsiion. If he is not good man, it
is because he has been Wickedly per-
vertec; and if he is not successful maD,
it is because he has not made good use
Of his God-giVen talents, and of such OF
porlunities IS befsll most meh. Eminently
social, highly honorable, frank, candid and
open. hearted, with only that reserve which
comes from moderate csutiousness and
prudent intellect, warm heart, and some
what impulsiVe, with far more thoughts
than words ne is capable Of being all, and
more than our description implies.