Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15

The EMPEROR OF AUsTRIA.-The following
particulars respecting the Emperor of Austria will
be read with interest:
HEAD QUARTERS, BANs, July 1.
Yesterday saw the Emperor for the first time.
II was in little village about league from hence,
where the head quarters of the army were resting
on their route from this place. Groups of officers,
led horses. mounted Dragons, and carriages,
CLEANERS, dragoons &C., motley group, had taken
possession OF the village green, while along the road,
which was covered with clouds Of dust, were pro-
ceeding troops dressed in every variety Of military
gear, speaking every language, when distant buzz
heard in the air, which, on its nearer approach
swelled into enthusiastic cheers. They announced
the Emperor, who was following from Raab, in
kalesch Gan open carriage) and four. The Carl
age stopped slim, youthful figure, in generals
grey coat and military dress, sprung out with great
agility; il was the Emperor Francis Joseph, ac-
companied by his brother, the Archduke Ferdinand.
The officers hurried up TO receive their sovereign,
who heartily shook hands with the venerable com
mander, the valiant Haynau, and entered for mo-
ment into animated conversation with him, and then
turned to the other officers, with whom he cordial
ly shook hands. There is something uncommony
winning In the Emperor's manner towards those
officers with whom he is most intimately acquaint-
ed. The writer of these lines was stardng i'm a
position which enabled him TO observe every move
ineHt. Inc Emperor Is rather above the middle
height, slender, and vigorous but his form is that
of early manhood. His features bear the impress
OF intelligence and candor. His smile is quite beam
ing, and displays a set Of beautiful white teeth.-
He maniiess great thoughtfulness for the welfare
of his soldiers, and during his short visit many
trait has evidenced his estimation Of their services
and his of their eAer,ions. After the taking
of the intrenchments of Raab as the Emperor was
inspecting them, soldier. whose leg had been shat
tered by ball, was carried by on litter The En-
peror was so overcome at the sight that he turned
away and wiped his eyes. 1t is no marvel that tho
army is so enthusiastic about their youthful leader;
the affection for him is openly spoken of by soldiers
and officers, and whenever they defile before him
he is always greeted with enthusiastic Cheers
Painful feelings were excited in the mind of the
writer as he gazed upon the STRIPPING monarch stand
ing upon the plains of Hungary. He thought orthe
burden laid the shoulders of this youthful Off
spring of a royal house, which once numbered Hun
gary OF the brightest Jewels of lis CROWN now
going forth at the head of his army conquer that
very possession. Yet the very youth of the mon
arch gives him certain interest with his people
which would be wanting If he were already in tho
full vigor of manhood Here the young sovereign
stood in the midst of his veteran generals it
ed as if they gazed upon him with the thought -
''Thou art child-we will watch over thee and
protect thee, while life is granted TO Thy da
dem shall not lose single gem that now adorns it,"