Yet among a limited class of minds he always awakened real enthusiasm--among minds, that is, of a philosophical tendency.

He never used manuscript or notes; he was familiar with his topic, and his thoughts flowed out spontaneously in good, pure, strong, forcible English.

He could control any reasonable mind, for he was a man of great thoughts and never without some grand truth to impart.

But to stir the emotions was not in his power, though he sometimes attempted it; he never succeeded in being really pathetic.
"It must be remembered that although Dr.Brownson was technically classed among the reverends, he was not commonly so called.

It may be said that he was still reckoned among the Unitarian ministry, owing mostly to his connection with Dr.Channing, of Boston, who took a great interest in the Workingman's party.