Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-07-13
M | s G. f. LIAN EOU US,

SKETCH OF THE sOVEREIGNs OF EU-
ROPE.
Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, is fifty-nine
years old, six feet one inch high, erec! and
soldier-like in form, naughty in demeanor,
proud Of his person, and, when young,
was decidedly handsome. He is in,elli-
gent, shrewd, stern, resolu,e, and by no
means wanting in personal courage. He is
good disciplinarian, bu. no. skilful CON-
mander in war, as was proved in his young
er days. His Information in regard to the
condition and policy of all nations is min
,ule and extensive, his plans vast, his ambi-
- boundless. In the last respect he re-
Sa the Russian character and sen,i-
8 The same disposition prevails in
low to pour down on the more fair
>thy and sunny realms OF the south
as ives. Of Europe, as in the days when
the Roman Empire was whelmed.
Frederick William, King of Prussia, is
the brolherin-law Of the Gar, but very
different kind of man. lie is about fifty
years old, despolic in feelings, but some
wins, liberal by compulsion. He would
gladly join the Emperor of Russia in his
plans if lie dared bu. his people are other
wise inclined. lie is fat, "good-l looking"
.olerable "good-nslured,' and somewhat
stupid sort of man. Should the presen.
war continue for some years he will proba-
bly, be found on the side Of Russia. His
presen, declaration for neutrality is merely
designed TO gain time 10 watch the course
of events for one campaign, and then shape
his course according 10 results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor Of Austria, is a.
bout twenty-,hree years old, and has sue
ceeded in raising small mustachios for his
handsome face, and small loan for his ex-
haus,ed treasury. He has high broad
forehead, good form, abou! five feet ten
inches in height, and is an expert and ex-
cellent horseman. He exhibits no sign o
extraordinary administrative capacity, and
will probably s6d little to the reputation o
the House Of Hapsburg. He fell in love
with a young lady, las! fall, "a, frs. sight,
and was recently married 10 her. His gov
crnment is almost bankrup. in pecuniary
resources, bis people are discontinued, ant
his empire is exposed to desperate peril be-
tween The conlending int erests and nation:
now al war on the continent of Europe
He is greatly indebted TO the Emperor of Rus
sic, and would Join him in the partition O
Turkey, but for the dread of The vengeanc,
Of The western powers, end the opposition
of his people. His position is perllous
turn where he will and neutrality is almos
impossible.
Abdul Medjid, Sultan of Turkey, is bu
!hir.y-,hree years Of age, though he has {
daughter married and two more betrohed
He is rather small in stature, with sallow
sad, and mild expression Of counIenance.-
He is in favor Of reforms in his empire; il
just and merciful in his rule, and delights
more in experimenting his schools and
public improvements than in marshaling hi.
armies and naves for battle; but, force,
into war for the existence of his empire, a.
he is, he will doubtless maintain the an
cieni reputation of his gallant and warlke
race. Thus far, in his difficulties with the
Car, he has shown a moral courage, ,
frmness and m oderation, and energy IN
preparing for war, tha. have enlisted on hi:
side the symps.hies of nearly ell civilized
nations. lie has no wife. Sultans do not
marry. He is evidently sincere and zeal.
Gus Mahomedan, though he has stipulated
with the western powers that he will place
the Greek and Christian population of biz
empire OH the same footing as to civil rig hts
as the Turks.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor Of F'ance, j.
rather below the middle stature has dul
and dloway eye, end coua,enance lha