Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK.

Below will be found chronological
view OF Gen. Hancock's character, taken
from the last number Of that organ Of
chronological scienoe-the chronological
Journal. twill, perhaps, be of more or
less interest to notice how Prof. Wells may
define the character of one so prominent
before the country, and withal, pos
sessing so good character upon which to
display attainments in this line Of scien-
tific research.
The portrait Of Gen. Hancock indicates
a pre1ominance Of the Vital temperament;
his chest is broad and deep, his neck un-
commonly large, the cheek full and hea-
vy-he is said to weigh 230 pounds or
more. The features are relatively small
as il he inherited his mothers mental and
| physical constitution. He evidently has
too much flesh for perfect health, for the
| promise Of long life, and also for the best
mental conditions Of clearness and Vigor.
He has such strength Of digestive power,
that whatever he eats is converted into nu-
| triton, aud especially into fatness, which,
| in excess does not minister to Olearness Of
mind or long life.
He has the sign Of large Language; the
| fullness under the eye may, however, be
enhanced by the pethoric state OF his gem
era constitution, that which gives the full
ness seen in the cheek, the great width to
the side face, and bulkiness to the neck;
still we fancy he may be a good talker,
not, perhaps, a consecutive and vigorous
orator; man Of the type better adapted to
conversation than to sustained speaking.
His perceptiyes appear to be full, ena-
bling him TO gather facts and information
and to hold them for use when occasion
requires it. The reasoning organs appear
to have been cultivated in later years; his
pictures taken fifteen years ago show less
OF Causality, less of fullness at the upper
part Of the forehead than he now possesses
showigg that his mind has been drawn
more into the channel Of logical thinking.
The anterior brain is not Ip9ssiYe the
strength Of his development lies in the
middle section of the head, where the organs
which give life-pOwer, appetite, desire for
property and the ability TO push his cause
earnestly--aFe located, He appears to have
rather strong Cautousness and SeprPtiYe-
ness, the first giving prudence and the
second policy, and though no may talk pret-
ty freely, he is not likely to say more than
his cause requires; he can be reticent and
reserved in his statements when necessary.
lie appears to have good degree Of Or
der and Calculation, considerable mechan-
cal talent, but not scholarly develop
ment-languagss and literature, power Of
statement and expression would be more
manifest in him than comprehensive, theo-
rstio power adapted to largeness Of plan
ming and appreciation Of remote causes
and consequences. 1.-The were lawyer or
legislator, he would advocate and push
bill with more skill and tact than he would
plan, organize, and initiate measures.
When aroused, he has a severe temper,
and considering the development in the
region OF the ear, there seems disposition
to remember grievances and to chastise
those severely who have injured him,
He has great ambition, being inclined to
do and suffer much to attain and keep po-
sitl0n, esteem, and popularity.
His temperament has tendency to an
chor him TO the physical, the tangible, and
the earthly; he is not strongly theoretical,
sentimental, or disposed TO I've in the realm
OF the ideal, He lis fond Of the good things
OF the table, and we think that IL he would
live on "half rations," instead Of "double
rations, he would live longer; by losing
say fifty pounds Of flesh would haVe a
clearer mind and stronger character in
general,
He has warm social nature, is evidently
fond Of his friends, and very affectionate
in his domestic attachments those who rank
"upon his list Of friends" deem him genial,
hearty, compSnionable, and devoted.