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soyEREIGNs OF EUROPE.


character and habits of the present throne
holders Of that continent:
There are in Europe, twenty two
kingdoms, thirty-two duchies, which are
really as much kingdoms as the others,
four principalities, and eight republics,
including the four free cities of Germany.
There are therefore, sixty-six govern
ments in Europe. Two years ago, there
were sixty-eight, but since that time the
republic Of Cracow, and the duchy of Luc-
ca, have ceased to exist. The number Of
governments, though still large, is much
smaller than it was ut the commencement
of the present century, as the tendency to
consolidation among the smaller govern
ments is very great. In Germany alone,
at one period, there were three hundred
and sixty distinct governments. There
are only twenty kingdoms, twenty-nine
duchies. and FIVE republics, which are in
dependent governments. The others are
dependent upon some Of these.
Fifteen kingdoms, twenty three duchies,
and eight republics, have constitutional
governments-in all forty -six governments,
which have constitutions. At the epoch
Of the American Revolution, there were
only seven republics, and two monarchies
which had constitutions. The King Of
Prussia, the King of Denmark, and the
Pope, will probably soon grant constitu.
lions to the people.
There are twenty sovereigns, three o.
them queens viz: the Queens of England
Spain, and Portugal. The male sover.
eigns are all married, except the Pope
As to their religion, ten are Roman Cath.
olics, eight Protestants, one belongs to the
Greek Church, and one is Mahometan
In point of intellect, Louis Philippe
stands first among the sovereigns Of Eu.
rope-he is above seventy years of age
but possesses vigorous health-he is mar
o: fine personal appearance, though evi.
IDENTIFY growing old.
Louis Philippe is the most learned
monarch in Europe. He has had extra
ordinary advantages for acquiring infor.
nation, and he has diligently improved
them. He possesses much shrewdness,a
deeply intriguing disposition, extraordina-
ry conversational powers, and an mex
haustible fund Of wit and humor.
No one of his ministers is equal to him
in talent. He bends them all to his pur-
pose. Lafayette, and the other distin-
guished men who were instrumental in
placing him upon the throne of France,
were not aware Of his character or dispo-
si';on. They did not know them, but
since he has developed his character, they
have bitterly regretted the step they took.
His family are well educated. None
ofhis sons possess their fathers talents.
The Duke Of Orleans, who was killed ac-
cidentally some years ago, was the ablest
Of them. His widow is, perhaps, the
most accomplished woman in France.
She is Protestant, and is sincerely pious.
Her son is the heir apparent TO the French
throne.
The Duke de Nemours, the second son
Of Louis Philippe, is to be. regent, in the
event Of the death Of the king before the
young Duke Of Orleans attains his major
ity. He is naughty, imperious and I'M
popular in his manners, and would, prob
ably, if he became regent, involve him
self and kingdom in difficulty.
The Prince de Joinville is quite we'll
known in this country. He is more popu-
lar in his manners, but possesses little
talent, except in nautical matters.
The Duke d'Aumale is Viceroy of AL
geria. He is quite young.
In private life, Louis Philippe is very
exemplary, one of the best Of husbands
and fathers.
The King of Prussia is next to Louis
Philippe in intellectual ability. He is
about fifty-four years of age. a fne-look-
ing man, very near sighted, of very rudy
complexion, and full habit. It has been
said tina: he was Incorporate, but this is
untrue. He is self-made man, having
never had the advantages of instruction al
the universities, but he has endeavored "a
supply the deficiency by every available
means. The Baron Humboldt, one of the
most accomplished scholars in Europe, is
employed by him to communicate informa-
ton TO him on all sorts Of subjects during
several hours every day,
The King of Prussia is not exactly pop
ular with the people. He is thoroughly
evangelic in his religious views, and ar
IDENTIFY DESTROYS for the spread of religion
everywhere. He is man of unbounded
wit and sarcasm, and has naturally some
what violent temper, but governs i: bet
ter now than formerly. Before he came
TO the throne, his wife, to whom he is ten
derby attached, frequently besought him 10
control the violence of his temper, and he
always replied that he would do better
when he became king. Soon after he came
to the throne, (about seven years ago,
the queen one day overheard him in the
adjacent room, in violent alteration with
one of his ministers. She Immediately
went into the room, and passing by the
king, began TO search diligently for some
object. the king Immediately left the
minister and came to her side.
"My dear Eliza" said he, "for what
are. you looking?"
II was searching for the king was
hereby.
The king felt the reproof, and accompa-
nying her to the door, said, "The next
time you come into the room you shall find
him."
The King Of Russia feels deep inter-
est in this country, and always seeks for
information concerning it from Ameri-