The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-22

(ChamPsgny) for the peace Of Unserissh Alien,
| berg.
In 1910 he accompanied Maria Louise, Arch
Duchess Of Austria, as Empress OF France TO Paris.
Owing 10 Meuernich's interchangeable efforts at Ores
den, in 1912 the threatened outbreak IN the north
was prevented, by which Napoleon's plans were
/ frustrated. With the assent Of Russia, Prussia,
and France, Minister Meuernioh transferred the
business ofthe mediation TO Prague. On the 10Th OF
August, 1873 before the negotiations for peace had
commenced, Bonaparte's troops were IN motion.
Metternich Immediately, on the night OF the lOth
August, made out the declaration of war between
Austria and France, and on the following morning
the Russian and Prusslan armies had already cross
ed the Bohemian borders On the 9th September,
1913, he signed the quadruple alliance, which was
| drawn up by himself In order 10 reward Meter
mich for his numerous and invaluable services, not
only TO the Austrian States but 20 Europe generally
the Emperor Francis bestowed upon him, on the
evening Of the battle Of Leipzig the title of Austrian
prince, for himself and his descendants. About this
period, Frankfort, Freberg, Basic, Langres, Cha
tillon, Dion, Paris, Witnessed the diplomatic ac-
tiyiiy and success of Prince Meternich.
In the last named city he signed the negotiated
treaty Of Pontainbeau with Napoleon, and the peace
of the 30th Of May. At this period the University
OF Oxford bestowed on him the title ofdoctor. He
honored at the Congress Of Vienna, in 1914, when
the assembled ministers, with one consent granted
him the presidency. He negotiated with Taey-
rand and Wellington, at Presburg in Hungary, the
peace of Saxony and Prussia. On the Goth OF
November, 1875 as Austrian minister, he nego-
tated The second Paris peace and IN 1876 al Milan,
the treaty with Bavaria, which was signed at Mu-
Mich, 18th April.
Amer which, he accompanied, as imperial COM
missioner, tho Austrian Princess Leopadine be-
othed to the crown Prince Of Portugal, TO Leghorn.
In 1917, he concluded treaty with the Roman See.
He was equally distinguished at the Congress Of
Aix-a-C hapee l6lS;at Carlsbad, in 1919; also at
Trappeau, Lay bach, and Verona. In 1921, he APP
pointed imperial and royal chancellor Of house,
court, and state, and, after the death of Count
Zchy, 10 minister Of state conference. In 1926 he
received the presidency Of the ministerial confer
ences for home state affairs. Prince Metternich is
knight of the golden fleece, and of all the first class
orders, except the English garter The King Of
Spain presented him with the grandezza of the first
class, with the ducal title. lie alone possesses the
grand cross for the reward Of iusirious men for
GIRL services esablrhtd in the years 1913 and 1914
He likewise had conferred on him by the Emperor
Francis, in acknowledgment for his lnnumerable
great services, the distinguished privilege OF en-
blazoning the Austrian arms in the middle of his
own. The King Of the Two Sicilies created him
Duke Of Portella.
II has fallen to the lot few to ENJOY long
and uninterrupted a career, distinguished and
honored, without having rival in the confidence
Of his emperor OF affections of his countrymen as
Prince Meuernich. His ministry is regarded as
the most brilliant and useful Of the Austrian history.
Since the Congress Of Vienna in 1876 when he hell
the first rank amongst the European statesmen, his
ministry has been emnenIly successful, whether 1t
be viewed in regard the internal regulations and
i.,nroysment Of the Austrian empire, or the benign
influence he has welded in The affairs of Europe
generally. At the present period, Austria ranks
with the first Of European governments IN enterprise
IN constructing gigantic works OF Internal improve
meuts. Her railroads upon the mos; improved
and splendid plans, carried both by the govern
ment and individual enterprise; and within the next
two years will afford continuation Of uninterrupted
intercourse Ivy steam navigation and railroad from
Berlin, through Vienna and Trieste, 10 CONSTANT
nople and Egypt.
Prince Metternich's devotion to business Ia unrc-
m ttng; at his Office from to O'Clock daily; AID
amidst the multiplied duties which demand his at
tention he discharges all OF them with facility and
ease From 10 O'Clock, p. Till II, two days IN
the week set apart for receptions by the Primer
at which the diplomatic corps, members ct
the court, and others entitled to presentation, are
present and from which the Prince is never absent
and yives audience to such Of the ambassadors and
ministers as desire TO confer with HIM On business,
which he does by walking to and fro IN some Of
the ad oining saloons, with each separatelyi afler
which he mngles with the company generally, cot
yersno in the most affable and agreeable manner.
Although 10 years of age his last birthday, the
Prince appears TO be much younger, is extremely
erect in his person, dignifed and courteous in his
manner, polite to all, dispatches business with
promptness, and seldom takes seat during
his evening Observation-Disclosures in the ex
tremc, though none approach him without feel
ing the utmost Difference and respect for his
character. His first wife died in 1919; ten
years later he lost his second, Countess Baisten;
and in 1891 he married for the third the Countess
Meenie Zichey -Ferrnrs, the present Princess-one
of the most beautiful and charming of the Hunga-
rian nobility. Two daughters by his frs,-one
married to a Hungarian nobleman-one son by his
second and daughter and son by his present
wife, grace his family circle.
The Prince ranks too high in the confidence of
his sovereign, and is firmly seated in the affec
tons of his counrymen, to be envious Of others
whilst his exalted station and admitted patriotism
place him beyond the jealousy of any. /
From the pen Of an American, who intimately &C
quainted with the original and enabled by his qnah
appreciate the character of the Premier-UNIoN