Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-23
SKETCH OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF
EUROPE.

Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, is sixty
nine years old, six feet one inch high,
erect and soldier-like in form, naughty IN
dcmeanor, proud of his person. and when
Young, was decidedly handsome. He is in
tclligent, shrewd, stern, resolute, and by
no means wanting in personal courage.
He is good disciplinarian, but not a sue
cessful commander in war, as was proved
in his younger days. His Information in
regard to the condition and policy of all
nations, is minute and extensive, his plans
vast, his ooambiton boundless.i In the last
respect he represents the Russian charac-
ter 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,
as in the days when the Roman Empire
was overwhelmed.
Frederick William, King Of Prussia, is
The brotherGn-Eaw of the Czar, but We
ry different kind Of a man. He is about
fifty years old, despOtic in feelings, but
somewhat liberal by compulsion. He
would gladly join the Emperor Of Russia
in his plans if he dared but his people
are otherwise Inclined. He is fat "good
looking" toerably "good natured," and
somewhat stupid sort Of a man. Should
the present war continue for some years,
he will probably be found on the side Of
Russia. His present declaration for neu
trality is merely designed to gain time
to watch the course of events for
one campaign, and then shape his course
occording to the results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor Of Austria. is
about twenty-thrce years old, and has
succeeded in raising small mustachlos Tor
his handsome face, and small loan for
his exhausted treasury. He has high
broad forehead, a good form, about five
feet ten inches in height, and is an expert
and an excellent horseman. He exhibits
no sign of extraordinary administrative
capacity, and will probably add little to
the reputation to the house Of Hapsburg.
He fell in love with a young lady last fall,
20 at first sight" and was recently mar
ried 10 her. His government is almost
bankrupt in pecuniary resources. his peo-
pic are discontented, and his empire expos
ed to desperate peril between the contend
inU interest and nation now at war on the
continent Of Europe. He is greatly in.
debted to the Emperor of Russia, and
would Join him in the partition of Turkey
but for the dread of the vengeance OF the
western powers, and the opposition Of his
people. His position is pcriIous, turn
which way he will, and neutrality is al
most impossible.
Abdul Medjid Sultan of Turkey, is abou
thirty three years of age, though he has
a daughter married, and two more be-
trothed. He is small in stature ; with q
sallow, sad mild expression of countcnancc
He is in favor Of reforms III his empire Is
lust and merciful in his rule, and delights
more in experimenting his schools anC
public improvements than in marshaIIng
his armies and navies for battle; bu
forced into war for the existence O
his empire, as he is, he wall doubt
less maintain the ancient reputation
of his gallant and war like race. Thus
far in his difficulties with. the Gear, he
and moderation, and an energy for wal
that have enlisted on his side the sympa
thies of nearly all civilized nations. Tic
has no wife. Sultans do not marry
He is evidently sincere and zeal
GUS Mahomcdan, though he has stip
ulated with the western powers thai
he will place the Greek and Christian
population of his empire on the same foot
ing as to civil rights as the Turks.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France, is
rather below the middle stature has
dull and drowsy eve, and countenance
that ordinarily expresses but little. Tie
is about forty years Of age, and has had
an adventurous life. From an artillery
officer in Switzerland, rowdy in New
York, Il special police officer in London,
Il prisoner at Ham, he is now firmly seat
cd on the most dazzling throne Of Europe,
and wields a power second only to that ol
Russia. Public opinion has undergone a
great change in regard to his mental ca
pacity since he has assembled the throne
Of France. He has manifested ability OF
high order, as ruler and statesman; and
at this moment exercises greater in
fuence over the affairs of Europe than
any other sovereign, not even excepting
the Emperor of Russia. And this inau-
ence he has welded wisely for his own
interests, and thus far, for the honor and
interest of France. He enters on the con-
tlict with his great antagonist of Russia
with a dauntless spirit, and an energy OF
preparation that shows much of the true
metal of his uncle " of glorious memory"
Queen Victoria, Of England, rules over
the most populous, wealthy, and powerful
empire on The globe. On her dominions
the sun never sets and under her gov
ernment the people of England and Scot
land. at least, enjoy more freedom than
under any other monarchy. Queen Vic