Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-06
Garfield in the Light of Phreno1osy


 The August number of the Phrenologica Journal contains sketch of General Garfield which begins with the following analysis o1 his mental characteristics, based upon the ex- animation from the phrenologist's point o1 view. As many persons attribute no little value to such chronological statements, this analysis will undoubtedly be read with inter est
 James A. Garfield is 0 man of very strong physical constitution, with broad shoulders deep chest and O good nutritive system, whicE serve to sustain with ample vigor his uncom- monly large brain; standing fully six feet high, and weighing 22O pounds The head which is twenty-four inches in circumference seems to be very long from front to rear, and then the length seems extreme from the cen ter of the ear to the roof of the nose; it is also long from the opening of the ear back ward The whole backhead is large, and the social group amply indicated; but the reader will observe the extreme length anterior to the opening of the ears, especially across the lower part of the forehead, in which are To- cated the organs of the perceptiYe intellect, those which gather and retain knowledge, and bring man into quick sympathy with the external world, and also with the world of facts as developed in science and itera- ture.
 Perhaps there are not two men in a hun dred thousand who are intelligent and edu- cated, who will see as much and take no ac- count of any of the principles involved in what he sees as the subject before us. Moth ing escapes his attention he remembers things in their clements, their quantities. their neculiarities, such as form, size and col or. He would make an excellent judge of size of articles, and also of their weight, by simple observation. He has a talent for nat ural science, especially chemistry and natural philosophy. His memory, indicated by the fullness in the middle of the forehead is enor- H. .sl l. wildly all the impressions that are worth re- calling.
 The superior portion of the forehead is de- veloped more prominently in the analogicaI than in the logical His chief intellectual forcei is in his power to elucidate and make subjects clear, hence he is able to teach to others whatever he knows himself. P He has a talent for reading character, hence he addresses himself to each individual ac- cording to his peculiar characteristics, and reaches results in the readiest and best way. His language is rather largely indicated he would be known more for specific compact ness than for an ornate and elaborate style, because he goes as directly as possible from the premises to the conclusion, and never seems to forget the point at issue.
 The sidehead is we'll developed in the region of order, constructiveness, sense of the beau tifnl and of the grand. It is also strongly marked in the region of combativeness and
 
 earnestness in the prosecution of that which he attempts to do. He is able to compel him self to be thorough, and to hold his mind and his efforts in the direction required, until he has made himself master of the subject In- dustry is one of his strong traits
 He is firm, positive, determined and the middle of the top indicates strong religious tendency. We seldom see so large venera- tion; he is devout, respectful toward what ever he thinks sacred, whether it relates to religion or to subordinate topics; he would reverence ancient places made memorable in story and song he is respectful to the aged, polite to his equals. and especially generous and friendly toward those who are his inferi- ors in age or culture. Thus young men and even children have ready access to him by his invitation and permission His strong social affection makes his face and his voice standing invitation toward confidence, and he has great familiarity in his treatment of the young.
 His method of studying subjects is instruc- tive; he considers all the facts, every eondi- tion that will be brought into question, and combining these by means of his logical force his conclusions seem clear, are vigorously stated and influential. He has strong phy- siognomy; that broad and high cheek-bone indicates vital power; that strong nose indi- cates determination, courage and positiveness; the fullness of the lip shows warmth of affec- tion and of sympathy.
 There are few men who are as well adapt ed to comprehend the length and depth and details of business, and hold their knowledpe where it will be ready for use when it is re- quired; hence, as lawyer or statesman, he