New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-01
GARFIELD IN THE LIGHT or PHRENOLOGY

The August numbcr of The chronological Journal
contains a sketch of General Garfield which begins
with the following analysis of his mental charac-
teristics, based upon an examination from the
phrenologists point of view AS many persons at
tribute no little value to such chronological state
ments. this analysis will undoubtedly be read with
interest:
James A. Garfield is man of very strong physical
constitution, with broad shoulders. deep chest and a
good nuritive system, which serve To sustain with am
pie yigor his uncOmnony large brain: standing uy
SIX feet high, and weighing 22O pounds Tne head
which is IwentyOur inches III circumference, seems u
he very long FROM front TO rear, and tuen the length
seems the centre OF the t. the root of
the nose; IL also long from the opening OF tue ear
backward The whole backhead Is large and the social
amply indicated but the reader w OBSERVE the
pecay tho lower part OF the forehead III which
| winch gather aud retain knowledge and bring man
into quick sympathy with the external world. and also
with the world OF facts developed i'll science and lit
| erature.
Perhaps there are not two in a hundred thousand
who arc Intelligent and educared, who Will much
and take into of the principles Involved
IN what he as the subject before us Nothing es
caues his attention he remembers things In their ee-
ments their qualities, and peculiarities sucn form.
and color. he would make an excellent Judge or
the slze OF articles aud also their weight by simple
| observation lie has talent tor natural science.
especially chemistry and natural philosophy His neIn-
ory Indicated BY the funess in the middle of the fore
head Is enormously developed aiding him In retaining
wildly all the Impressions that are worth recalling
The superior portion Of the forehead Is developed more
prominently III the anaogical than in the logical. His
cniel nte force is In the power TO elucidae and
make subjects clear hence lie Is able TO teach TO Others
| whatever he knows himself.
e the talent for reading character, hence he ad-
himself to each individual according to his pec
liar characteristics and reaches results In The readles
and best way HIS language Is rather largely indicated;
he would be known for specific compactness than
for and elaborate STYLE because he III
rectly possible rom the premises TO the conclusion.
! and never seems TO forget tn point AT issue.
The sdehead Is well developed III The region OF Order,
COnstructvencss Of the beautiful ami OF the grJnd
II also strongly marked IN the region OF Comoave-
and Destructveness, which give force and jealous
earnesness the prosecution of that which he attempts
do He Is able compe himself u be thorough ana
to hold mis- mind and his efforts IN the direction required.
until lie has made hmse m Ister OF the SUBJECT Indus
| try one OF his strong trate.
He firm, positive determined ana the middle or the
tOpnead indicates strong religious tendency We eel-
dom large VeueratiOn he Is dcNOut, respectful
whatever he thinks sacred whether N relates TO
religion or to subordinate topics he would revere
ancient places made memorable IN story and song he
is respectful the aged polite 10 his equals and espe-
| ciay generous and friendly toward those who hls
children have ready to him by his Invita- aud
permission His strong social affection makes his
aud his voice standing invitation toward confidence,
ne has great familiarity In his treatment of the
| young.
His method OF studying subjects is instructive; he
slders all the facts every cOndon that VIII be brought
into question, ana cOmbih NJ these By means OF his
oIcal force mis- conclusions clear vigorous
stated aud influential. He has strong physOgnomy
that broad aud high cheekbOno indicates vital power;
thai strong indicates determination, aud
positveness; he fitness OF the lips shows warmth Of
affection and OF sympathy.
There are men who vel adapted to compre-
bend aud depth and details OF business, and
hold their knowledge where IL will be rei0y Tor
when II IL requred hence, AS lawyer or statesmau
he should lie able mpart 10 people his knowledge
ectiVely and exhaustIvey whenever required. He ~
naturally qualified be mast T OF turbulent men, and
by force, ana To stand his ground In the
mIdst OF hardshIps, difficulties ana opposition.