Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-07

him man born to command. His coun-
tenance and position are naturally plea
SAINT, though, from the multiplicity and
weight of his cares, his temper is less
agreeable than formerly.
The present form Of government in
Russia is evidently the one best adapted
to the condition Of the people, but if Mich
olas is spared few years longer, and
succeeded by man Of equal or superior
ability, the people may become fitted in
the course OF fifty or one hundred years,
for constitutional government. In his
domestic relations, the Emperor Of Rus
STA is extremely happy. His children
are amiable and well educated; his wife
is very lovely woman and he himself
is one ofthe kindest husb bands and fathers
in the world.
In regard to the other monarchs of Eu-
rope, il is not necessary TO say much
The present King Of Sweden, Oscar, came
to the throne about five years ago. He is
we'll educated. and is one of the best kings
in Europe. The King of Holland is a
man of considerable talent, but very UNI
popular and very wicked man. The King
of Denmark, and the King Of Belgium. are
both able men, but lack decision Of char
acter. The King Of Sardinia was former
ly very unpopular. In the language Of
his subjects, he was regarded as not, how
ever, adopting a wise policy, and his pop
ularity is on the increase. The Pope is
man Of fine talents, the best Pope Rome
has had for many day. He is enlight-
ened and liberal in his views, and though
strongly attached 10 the Roman Catholic
faith; yet desires that Italy should take a
higher stand among the countries Of Eu-
rope.
The King of Saxony is a very amiable
man. The Sultan Of Turkey is man Of
fine abilities.
The Queen Of Spain is young and in
teresting. She possesses considerable
talent. The Queen Of Portugal is remar-
kable only for her size-being very large.
The Queen of England is very proud
woman. She does not possess great tai
ents, but is mart-and every year is be-
coming better queen.
In private character, tie four worst
monarchs in Europe are, the King of Han
over, the King Of Holland, the King of
Bavaria, and the King Of Naples. These
kings are VIGOROUSLY vicious. The others
are generally moral, many Of them exem-
plary in private life.
Dress ofMe monarchs.-This is gene
rally rich, but very plain, except on state
occasions. 1t is unusually more or less
military. On state occasions they general
ly wear the uniform Of military officer
Of the highest rank, and the badges OF the
different orders with which they are con-
nected. The ladies' are generally very
well dressed, but ON ordinary occasions,
wear but few jewels. The dmonarchs of
Europe never wear crowns, except at
their coronation, and never bear sccptre,
except OH that occasion. Some of them
indeed, are never crowned There are
three kinds of Presentations Ist. Public
as at levee, when introduced in COM
pany with many others, by the ambass
dor Of your own nation. The etiquette,
on these occasions, differs in different coun-
tries. In England, you must not wear
gloves, you must approach the queen in
your turn, and retire after saying few
words. On the continent, you wear gloves,
and the monarch passes around to each in
turn. 1t is not the custom to shake hands
on these occasions. I'd. Private presen-
tation. This is also by your ambassador,
but not levee. The monarch meets you,
both stand, he takes the lead in the con-
versation, speaks Of such topics as he
pleases, and terminates the interview at
his own pleasure. Sd. As savant or lit
erary man. Those interviews are still
more private ambassador being pre-
sent, and frequently the monarchs con-
verse very freely, and without restraint.