Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-08
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1926.
SWEDEN.

Travels intended to be published by Dr. Sig
mSnd:-
"Of political feeling in Stockholm am
scarcely capable of Judging, though was very
frequently told of its existence to very high
degree. and that parties of the greatest differ
ence of opinion were formed. had no oppor-
tunitv of ascertaining the fact. The old fac
tions of hats and CAPS certainly are extingulSh-
ed. II is said that the division is now between
the English and Russian interests: and that
whilst the former gain their point by conci'ia-
ton, kindness, and attention, the latter never
fail TO produce an effect by threats, and treat
ment the very reverse of our more agreeable
plan That very considerable jealousy must
exist between nations situated as the two
Northern powers are, may be well supposed; &
it said that very litteis required to produce
f1ame, that mutual interest contrive to smother
for the present Men well acquainted with the
nolitical horizon, have foretold that ere long
time has elapsed, some storm may arise that
NAV produce mischief to the reignlng Royal
Family of Sweden, and they instance the atten-
ton of the Russian Court to the son OF the de-
posed Monarch, the giving to him the near re-
iation 10 the throne as wife, and many marks
of attention paid to the followers and partisans
of the former family A few weeks in Stock
holm are not sufficient to enable me to Judge of
the truth of such observations, and in the soci-
CIV in which principally found myself, these
were not subjects Of conversation, but occa-
sionaly heard rumours such as those given Ss
usinions Of the wise and polite
"Whensyer had any opportunity Of witness
ine the public feeling towards the present Roy
al Family, there seemed 10 me but one general
sentiment, one universal wish, 10 satisfy regard,
sstrvrr, aud admiration. | was i'll different
streets of Stockholm the night Of the Kings ar
ri, al from Norway; the illumination was gener-
al aud was spontaneous; cheers the most enthu-
sastic followed the progress OF the Royal car
rage, aud not single expression OF any kind
but ioy vas any where heard. am not sur
prsed at the popularity the Monarch enjoys.
His acts have been universally followed by i'm
provement, his ministry enjoys public confidence
and his priv ate character stands unlmpeached;
his personal advantages are great: his hgure Is
fine and manly; his couBtenance prepossessing;
his eve intelligent, and has smile has peculiar
sweetness and mildness; his entrance inlo the
Opera House i; graceful, and his manner ORE
ceiving the welcome Of his friends and his sub
jects peculiarly winning and attractive
"1he Queen is not remarkable for any par
ticular graces of person; but is aflable, kind,
and good; the Crown Prince is deservedly ia
yorite Of the people; whether among the mobiles
he is as highly esteemed as his father know
not; his Princess is indeed, lovely, interesting,
amiable woman, and has what may be called a
mos, gracious presence There is neither look,
word, nor action, that has not its peculiar grace;
she has cultivated all the arts that adorn life
and win the willing homage of the mind. She
has, with that peculiar facility which distin-
cuisines her sex, acquired the Swedish language,
and speaks il with grace that seems 10 have
charmed the natives; but neither Of their MaIes-
ties have attained that gift, so desirable in the
rulers Of foreign land, for they must ever
without i, l,sdependant on those around them.
One thing which has pleased the Swedes much
is, they never have employed around them any
Frenchmen, though lately few of those who
have been driven from France by the Bourbons
have fond an asylum: among these the two
very amiable sons Of the unfortunate Ney, and
though the title Of one, the Prince of Moskwa,
is not agreeable to all parties, they are received
with the respect due to their misiorunes, and
the esteem which their own intrinsic merit and
their fondness Of cultivating their talents de-
serve.
"The present ministry is certainly popular
The Count Vetcrsredte is an amiable, pleasing,
gentlemanly man: he is the Prime Minister, and
seems TO have gained the good will Of all around
him. He speaks English with great readiness,
and oonyerses with great knowledge on most
subjects connected with the state of England
His parties are held three days in the week, and
all foreigners properly introduced are received
by him and his amiable lady with attention and
kindness; whilst the charms of his beautiful
daughter-in-law neyerfail TO win the homage Of
every heart that feels the loneliness Of woman
She has triumphed over most Of our country.
men. who have visited Stockholm, and carries
away the palm from almost all the lovely DANES
who adorn the Swedish Court. Baron Bern
schriener, the Adjutant General, holds the mos,
important office in the State, the command OIL
the military; and many Of his predecessors have
had great share in the different revolutions o
Sweden. He is the man Of the greatest infor
NATION among the Swedes, and surpasses al
his brother mobiles in his love Of literature an'
thirst for knowledge, He also speaks our Ian
guage, and is great admirer Of our institu
tons"