Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-03
From The Pittsburgh Post.
The SOVereigns Of Europe.

Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, is SO years old,
six feet one inch high, erect and soldier-like in
form, naughty in demeanor, proud of his person,
and, when young, was decidedly handsome. He
is intelligent, shrewd, stern, resolute, and by mol
means wanting in personal courage He is a
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 nations, is minute and extensive; his plans
vast; and his ambition boundless. In the last
respect he truly represents the Russian charac-
ter and sentiment. The same disposition pre-
walls 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. sE.
Frederick William, King of Prussia, is tie
brother-in-law of the Car, but very different
kind of man. He is about so years Of age, des-
potic in feelings, but somewhat liberal by COM
pulsion. He would gladly join the Emperor of
Russia in his plans il he dared; but his people
are otherwise inclined. He is fat, ga good look
ing" tolerably "good natured, and somewhat
stupid sort of q man. Should the present war
continue for some years, he will probably be
/ found on the side of Prussia. His present de-
claration for neutrality is merely designed to gain
time to watch the course Of events for one cam
paign; and then shape his course according to re-
suits. -...... ... s..
Francis Joseph Emperor of Austria, is 90
years OF age, and has succeeded in raising small
mustachios for his handsome face; and small
loan for his exhausted treasury. He has high
broad forehead, good form, about five feet and
ten inches in height and is an expert and excel
lent horseman. He exhibits no signs of extra
ordinary administrative capacity, and will proba-
bly, add little to the reputation of the House of
Hapsburgh. He fell in love with young lady
last fall, "at first sight, and, it is reported, will
marry her during the present season. His gov
ernment 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 indebted 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 oppo-
siton of his own people. His position is peril
Gus, turn which way he will; and neutrality is al
most impossible. ......r .,. "a, . .. .r.. ..
Abdul Medd, Sultan of Turkey, is but thirty
three years of age, though he has one daughter
married, and two more betrothed, He is rather
small in stature, with sallow, sad and mild ez-
preston of countenance. He is in favor of re-
forms in his empire; is just and merciful in his
rule, and delights more in experimenting his
schools and public improvements than in mar
shalling his armies and navies for battle; but,
forced into war for the existence of his empire,
as he is, he will doubtless maintain the ancient
renown of his gallant and warlike race. Thus
far, in his difficulties with the Gear, he has shown
a moral courage, firmness and moderation, and
an energy in preparing for war, that have enlist
ed on his side the sympathies of nearly all civil
lized nations. He has no wife. Sultans do not
marry. He is evidently sincere and Jealous
Mahommedan, though he has stipulated with the
Western Powers that he will place the Greek and
Christian population Of his empire on the same
footing, as to civil rights, as the Turks.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France, is rather
: below the middlng stature; has dull and drow-
sy eve, ard countenance that ordinarily ex-
presses but little. He is about forty -four years
of age, and has had an adventurous life. From
: an artillery officer in Switzerland, n rowdy in
New York, special police officer in London
and prisoner at Ham, he is now firmly seated
on the most dazzling throne of Europe, and wields
| lp fhat IF NJ
Russia Public opinion has undergone greaI
change in regard to his mental capacity since he
. ascended the throne of France He has mani
tested an ability of high order us ruler and
statesman; and, at this moment, exercises great.
, er influence over the affairs of Europe than any
: other sovereign, not even excepting the Empe
ror Of Russia! And this influence he has weld
ed wisely for his own interests, and, thus far fol
the honor and interests of France. He enters
. . on the conflict with his great antagonist of Rus
!, sa with dauntlcss spirit and an energy of prep
. aration, that shows much of the true metal o
: his uncle ''of glorious memory"
: Queen Victoria, of England, rules over the mos
d popuous, wealthy and powerful empire on tn
# globe On her domnons the sun never sets
o and under her government the people of Englah
IS and Scotland, at least, enjoy more freedom thai
under any other monarchy. Queen Victoria
now "a years of age; Of mild amiable dispos
e ton, and is an exemplary wife and mother. But
lr ruler, she exercises little real authority. He
r. cabinet councillors and parliament are the actua
'e rulers of the British Empire. The naval powe
: OF England is nearly great as that Of all othe
g nations combined; and her commerce and mant
'e actures greater than those Of any other nation.
E. Oscar, King Of Sweden, is now in the prime
. life, and personally, is DOUBTLESS strongly incline
aS to side with the Gear in the present war. But h
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