The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-01
General Cox on the Death OF 500
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ing at Xsnia on Thursday. In the course
Of his remarks ne sdyerted elcqusn.ly to
the death of Governor Brough. He is
tnus reported by correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial
GOVERNOR BEoUsH's DEATH.
The great man has fallen, and it is hard
| lY fitting that we should meet baya for re.
Joieing we should rather, on that account,
meet for eondolement and SORROW. It il
meet thst we pay that respect and tribute
to his memory that his illustrious chsrac.
ter deserved.
Who is this great man, and what are the
lessons to be learned from his life7
Governor Brough was not, ss he was. a
Wing, but Democrat of the stTietsst sect.
When the speaker was boy, he knew the
late Governor as plain John Brough, q
Democratic chieftain. His character was
sterling, his heart pure, and his whole life
before men upright and just. He devoted
himself to every duty, and looked no high
er for reward than its strict and conscien-
tious performance
He brought to every sphere Of action,
honesty Of purpose and an energy and
After several years spent in private life,
the patriot came forth at the call Of his
country, and with the pure controlling
principles OF his life, set about giving his
aid when most such aid was needed. Such
counsel and assistance did he bring to the
Office Of Governor of this great State, that
his influence for good was felt all over the
country and his reputation as an able ex-
ecutive and clear headed statesman be-
came national
He came forth unhindered by any PFC
jndice of party, and proved himself a
patriot throughout. His purity of pur-
pose and honesty of heart, urged by love
Of right, made him leave party for country,
and he has left record such IS any might
envy. In the dark hours of our country,
when every one, almost, had lost sll hope,
he wss hopeful and never relaxed an effort,
no matter how eheerlsss the result might
be. He labored with zeal, and courage,
and faith, which nothing could shake; but
he died before he saw the full fruition of
his hopes, and has gone to a brighter re-
ward.
We may be permitted to inquire into the
principles OF his life. He was Democrat
"a member of the Democratic party
tus, when he found it proving reereant to
the best interests of the country, he came
out from among them-a fact, which, in
Itself was sufficient to prove that the party
was rotton ssd totally unworthy the con-
hdence of the people. Hence his aban-
donment of it; hence its abandonment by
every good and honest man, since the COM
mencement of the war.
Thus, then, did Governor Brough throw
swsy party for country, and, although he
has sunk to rest, his good name, his noble
example and distinguished services TO his
country will live after him in the memo
ries Of his grateful and spPreciaiing
eOuntrymen and fsIlow-patriots.
A PhrenOIOEieaI View of President
Johnson.
In recent number of the Phrenologi-
cal Journal we find this analysis of the
character of sandy Johnson
"Phrenologically considered he has q
large brain, well supported by an excel
lent constitution. The brain is specially
heavy in the base, including large perceP-
tive organs; broad between the ears In
Destructiveness, Combativeness and Ali
mentiVeness; large in the lower back-haad,
including the social affections: and were
it not that Mr.. johnson has also full top
head, including Conscientiousness, Venef-
alton and Benevolence, he would indeed
be imperious or despotic. As it is, he pos
sesses very strong will, the greStest forti-
tude, and almost unlimited powers of en-
duranee, with courage and force to match.
Cautiousness is net over large. Seeretive-
ness is full and the intellectual faculties
are prominent and active. Self Esteem is
full, and considerable pride Of character
WIN be manifested. Owing TO large Ap-
pro0atlyeness, he VIII never be naughty,
proud or domineering, but viii bs modest,
just, respectful and judicious, but always
strong and earnest. That he will freely
confer with his advisers, getting the best
Judgment from all sources there esn be 10
doubt; and that he will be MASTER of the
situation be governed by what he con.
ceives to be right and proper, holding all
men to the most rigid accountability 10
principles, there can be no oquestion. There
will be no chIld's play with such a man.
He will be calm, self-rOgulataA- and d.
termined. His organization will incline
him TO take 8 comprehensive view of ques-
tions ana to consider the interests of the
PeOPla-- Thars ia nothing sTistocratic in
uA5 COh pOsAblNAf Jus no Il olalLl6HElY QeIl-
ocrstie in the best sense of that term, grant
ing the same rights to all men that be
claims for himself There is not the slight
est touch or pretentIon so royalty, or the
feeling that am better than thou; nor
would he pley the sycophsnt to lords or
crowned heads. he is, and always will be,
plain Andrew johnson. He can be used
by others only in the interest of the peO-
pie. He is benevolent and even reforma-
tory in spirit, but conservative in princi-
pie. Ifsevere to the wicked, he will be
just; and to the humble and penitens he
will be kind. his physiognomy hiss an
expression of anxious care, as though he
were peering into the future, trying to di-
vine the will of Providence. He has not
that joyous, hopeful, sunny expression that
illuminated the face of Mr.. Lincoln, but is
mora sedate and stern looking, which is i'll
keeping with the character of the man.
Mr.. Lincoln's head was narrow between
the ears; hr. JOhnson's is very broad ST
this point. Mr.. Lircoln's was very high
in the centre, indicsting humility, meek
ness and devotion; Mr.. johnson is not de-
fcient In these organs, but they do not ex-
ert a very marked influence. Executive
ness is the leading trait of his character,
and be his Presidential career q success or
failure, it will not lack prompting power
or tae spirit to punish wickedness. He
may show leniency. but it will not be un-
I'll he first sees penitence on the part of tba