The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-12-13
The Sovereigms OF Europe

The Sovereigns Of Europe.
Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, is
fitty.nine years old, six feet one
inch high, erect and soldier like in
form, naughty in demeanor, proud Of
his person; and, when young, was de-
cdedIy handsome. lie is Intelligent,
shrewd, stern, rcsulute, and by no
means wanting in personal courage.
He is good disciplilarian, but not
skilfu commander in war, rs was
proved in his younger days. lis
information in regard to The condition
and policy Of all nations is minute
and extensive, his plans vast, his
ambition boun dless. In the last
respect he truly represents the Rus
sian character and sentiment. The
same disposition prevails in Russia
now to pour down on the more fair and
wealthy and sunny realms of the
South and West OF Europe. rs in
the days whou the Roman Empire
Was overwhelmed.
Frederick William, King of Prus-
>ia, is the brnthcrin law OF the Car,
but very different kind of q man.
lie is about fifty years OF age, desp"lic
in feelings, but somewhat liberal by
compulsion. lie would gladly join
the Emperor Of Russia in his plans if
he dared; but his people are otherwise
Inclined. He is fat, n good looking,
trierably good naturcd," and some
what stupid sort of man. Should
the present war continue for some
years. hc will probably be found ON
the side of Russia. His present
declaration for neutrality is merely
designed to gain time to watch the
course OF events for ono campaign,
aud then shape his course according &
to results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria
is twenty three years of age, and ha.
succeeded in raising small mustachoes
Tor mis- handsome face, and u smaI
loan for his exhausted treasury. II,
has high broad forehead, u good
form, is about five feet ten inches il
hci yht, and is an expert and excellcn
/ horseman. llc'exhibits no signs o
extraordinary administrative capacity
and will probably add little to th'
reputation OF the tIapsburg. He fell il
love with young lady last Fall, ga
first sight and was recent
married to her. His government
almost bankrupt in pecuuiary resoul
ccs; his people are discontented; an
his empire is exposed to dcsperat
, peril betA cen the contcnding intcres,
, and nations now at war on the col
. tincrl of Europe. He is greatly il
deb,cd to the Emperor of Russia, an
. would join him in the partition .
+ Turkey, but for the dread OF tt
vengeance of the Western powers, ar
. the opposition Of his own people. IL
}, position is pcrilous, turn which way
will, and neutrality is almost If
e possible.
'f Abdul MeJjid, Sultan ofTurkoy,
|, but thirty three ears of age, thou;
IS he has one daughter married, and tv
c, more betrothcd. lie is rather sm,
y in stature, with a sallow, sad and mi
l. expression of countcnance. lie is
T. favor of reforms in his empire;
m just and merciful in his rule, II
$. delights more in experimenting
j. schools and public improvements th
m in mashaling his armies and nativ
I'd for battle but, forced into war for
ID existence OF his empire, as lie is,
y will doubtless maintain the anci,
ne reputation Of his gallant and war.l
er race. Thus far, in his difficulties W
n the Car, he has shown mo
st courage, frmness and moderate
he and an energy i'll preparing for "
he that have enlisted on his side
re. sympathies Of nearly all civili;
a nations. lie has no wife.sSultans
ry not marry. He is evidently sine
Iii and Jealous Mohammedan, though
his has stipulated with the West
Nm powers that he will place the Cir
'rd and Christian population of his emf