Smyrna times., 1854-07-19
The SOvereigns Of Europe.

personal courage. He is good disciplinarian,
but not skillful commander in war, as was
proved in his younger days. His information
in regard to the condition and policy of all ma
irons is minute and extensive, his plans vast,
his ambition boundess In the last respect he
truly represents the Russian character and
sentiments. 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 RO-
man Empire was overwhelmed.
Frederick William, King of Prussia, is the
brother-in-law of the Gar, but a very differant
kind ofa man. He is about fifty years of age,
despotic in feelings, but somewhat liberal by
compulsiOn. He would gladly join the Empe-
ror of Russia in his plans if he dares; but his
people are otherwise inclined. lie is fat, ga
good looking" tolerably "good naturcd," and
somewhat stupid sort of man. Should the
present war continue for some years, he will
probably be found on the side of Russia. His
present declaration for neutrality is merely de-
signed to gain tiRe to watch the course of
events for one campaign, and then shape his
course according to results
Francis Joseph, Emperor OF Austria. istwenty.
three years of age, and has succeeded in rails
ing small mousachos for his handsome face,
and small loan for his exhausted treasury.
He has a high broad forehead, a good form,
about FIVE feet ten inches in height, and is an
expert and excellent horseman. He exhibits
no signs ofextraordinary administrative capaci-
nl,Il,, 1 1.4@1o Al
ton of the House of fHapsburg. He fell in love
with young lady last fall, sat first sight,"
and was recently married to her. His govern
nent is almost bankrupt in pecuniary resour-
ces; his people are discontented, and his empire
is exposed to desperate peril between the con-
tending interests and nations now at war on
the continent of Europe. He is greatly indebt-
ed 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 own people. His position
is perlous, turn which way he Will and nGu-
trallty is almost impossible.
Abdul Mediid, Sultan of Turkey, is but
thirty three years of age, although he has one
daughter married and two more betrothed.-
He Is rather small in statue, with a salow, sad
mild expression OF countenance. He is in tavo
of reforms In his empire; is Just and mercltul IL
his rule, and delights more in experimenting
his school and public improvements then il
marshalling his armies and navies for battle
but, forced into war for the existance of his EN-
pire, as he is, he will doubtless maintain the an
cient reputation of his gallant and warlike race
, Thus far, in his difficulties with the Gar, h,
: has shown moral cOurage,a irmness and mod
Grafton, and an energy in preparing for war
E that have enlisted on his side the .ympathie
o of nearly all civilized nations. He has no wife
) Sultans do not marry. He is evidently SINGER
q and Jealous Mahomedan, though he has stipu
o lated with the Western Powers that he vii
place the Greek and Christian population of hi
: empire on the same footing as to civil right
o as the Turks.
e Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France, is ra
e ther below middle statue has dull and droW
Is sy eye, and a countenance that ordinarily e1
it presses but little. He is about forty-fou
20 wears of age, and has had an adventurous life
e From all artillery officer in Switzerland, row
RS dy in New York, special police officer in Lol
le don, and prisoner at Ham, he is now frml
Is seated on the most dazzling throne of Europ
e, and wields power second only to that of til
:; Emperor of Russia. Public opinion has unde
rs gone great change in regard to his menti
A. capacity since he ascended the throne of Franc
IN He has manifested an ability of high order
at a ruler and statesman and,a this moment, e.
bs erclses greater influence over the affairs
no Europe than any other sovereign, not even e.
st cepting the Emperor of Russia. And this il
IN fluence he has welded wisely for his own inte
ne est, and thus far, for the honor and intere
nd of France. He enters on the conflict with h
great antagonist of Russia with a dauntle
nd spirit and an energy Of preparation that shov
er much Of the true metal of his uncle of glorio
no memory"
%, Queen Victoria, of England, rules over Il
-. most populous, wealthy and powerful empi
~ -" on the globe. On her domlnions the sun nev
~ W sets; and under her government the people
~ England and Scotland, at least, enjoy mo
-, m freedom than any other monarchy. Que
~, Victoria is now thrty-five years of age; o
y mild and amiable disposition, and is an exc
20 plary wife and mother. But as a ruler S
,at exercises little authority. Her Cabinet Cou
IA cillors and Parliament, are the actual rulers
~, ols the British empire. The naval power of f
49, gland is nearly as great as that of all otl
;nh nations combined; and her commerce a
rru manufactures greater than those of any otl
ns nation.
nto Oscar, King of Sweden, is now in the pr
ms, of life, and personally, is strongly inclined
has side with the Car in the present war.
OF his people almost unanimously are hostile
EN-. wards Russia. An armed neutrality is
OBJ declared position, and TO this position and
ars rights the Guar accedes.
The King of Denmark is under personal
-, legations to the Emperor of Russia, but is &C
the PEELED by his position and the voice of
!, !, people, to adopt the policy Of neutrality.
she Christina, Queen of Spain, is fully occup
Sc. just now, with the insurrectionary moveme
red Of her own people, who are disguised with
rom open pronis'acyr her disregard OF the Wen
of her subjects, and the arbitrary principles
her government She is young yet, but
~. reign will probably be short.
ess. The King of Sardinia, would be a liberA
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