PHRENOLOGY OF LORD BEACONSFIELD.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2251, 20 June 1881, Page 3

PHRENOLOGY OF LORD BEACONSFIELD.

Tho following appeared in the “ Phrenological Magazine" shortly before Lord Beaconsfield’s death : The head of this renowned statesman is somewhat remarkable in shape. The central brain from the root of the nose to the occipital spinalis over the central line is long, and all the organs in that line c£ the brain are prominent, especially from the lower frontal lobe over to the crown of the head, and the organs located there have very much to do with his character. The base of the brain is not large, but with his tone of organisation, which indicates great tenacity, it is powerful enough to give him all the force he needs to accomplish his intellectual ends. What says phrenology about his self reliance and self-confidence P The shape of his head tells the story. Tho central brain is large from the nose, and culminates at the crown of the head—the location of self-esteem, which leads him to believe in himself if in nobody else. This faculty more than any other is at the foundation of his character, and, of course, of his career. Self-esteem gives love of power and position, and Lord Beaconsfield, having early determined to gain the summit of power and influence, set himself intelligently to work to reach the goal of his ambition. The next most important faculty brought into activity in the accomplishment of this one controlling desire is firmness. This organ towers up in front of tho crown so as to be quite conspicuous ; and as the organs on the sides of it are not large, it appears to a still bettor advantage. Having settled upon what he intended to do, firmness took up tho work in a steady, resolute manner. For thirty years or more ho persevered with unabated energy, working in one line and with one main object in view. Hence there is no denying the fact that he has firmness both in character and in the development of bis brain. With him it is a foregone conclusion that, when he has made up his mind to accomplish a certain end, whether it be to become Prime Minister, to be an orator, to succeed as a literary man or a statesman, or to carry out certain political views, no obstacle shall be allowed to stand in his way. Approbativeness is not so large as self-esteem, for his head is only full in tho centre, and not at the sides, of self-esteem. He will accept with some grace all the applause others may choose to bestow upon him, but it does not bend him from his purpose or warp his judgment. Nor does he care much for fashion ; while as for rank, titles, &e., probably few men have more genuine contempt for them than he; but ho is a wielder of men, and knows how your second and third rate men are attracted by such baubles. Ho is one of tho least envious of men; all he desires, or has desired, is a fair field and no favor, having confidence in his wits and his industry to secure the rest. The organ of secretivenesa is not so large as is generally supposed. He simply minds his own business, keeps his own counsels, and makes and prosecutes his plans without making any unnecessary cackle about them. There is one thing that Lord Boaconsfield does not like, and that is unnecessary cackle. His shrewdness and policy are to a certain extent resorted to in order to make tho more sure of attaining the desired results. The central forehead is high and full, which gives him a good range of knowledge, power of observation, and ability to acquire information. All the perceptive faculties are large, enabling him to bo very accurate in his perceptions, and giving him a love for the natural and exact sciences. Order is especially large, and he should be characterised for method, system, and ability to make the most of the means at hand. His head is large between comparison and benevolence, indicating great intuitive power, penetration, discernment, and ability to foresee. He has well nigh a prophetic mind, being able to look further ahead than most men. This intuitive foresight must have had a powerful influence throughout hie whole career. Tho fullness of the side head at and above tho temples indicates versatility of talent, ability to contrive and devise ways and means, and power to magnify, embellish, and take. large and even extravagant views of subjects. These qualities, joined to his large language, which is seen from his full, projecting eye, give him great power of expression, oratorical ability, and talent to present his ideas in the most attractive form. Language, togeth<r with his large mirthfulncss, comparison, and other organs, give him unusual aptitude in the use of I epithet, epigram, and sarcasm. To sum up in a few words : His head indicates that he has great ability as a scholar, uncommon

availability of mind, more than ordinary perception of character, great talent ao a speaker

and writer, much ingenuity and versatility of intellect, great force of mind, plenty of tact, management, and power to beep; bis own affairs and plans to himself, very great firmness, perseverance, determination, presence of mind, and self-command; an extraordinary amount of industry and enterprise, a strong consciousness of his own individuality, and a feeling that ho must bo the alpha and omega of any enterprise that he may yet undertake.