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


ftty-nine years old, six feet one
inch high, erect and soldier like in
form, naughty in demcanor, proud of
his person; and, when young, was de-
cidedIy handsome. lie is Intelligent,
shrewd, stern, rcsulute, and by no
means wanting in personal courage.
He is good disciplinarian, but not
a sIilful 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
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,duys when the Roman Empire
VAS overwhelmed.
Frederick William, King Of Prus-
>ia, is the brothcr-in law OF the Car,
but very different kind of man.
lie is about fifty years of age, despotic
in feelings, but somewhat liberal by
compulsion. He would gladly join
the Emperor Of Russia liz his plans if
he dared; but his people are otherwise
inclined. He is fat, IA good. looking"
toIerably good naturcd,' and some
what 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
designed to gain time to watch the
course OF events for ono campaign,
aud then shape his course accordi,. z
10 results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria
Is twenty three years of age, and has
succeeded in raising small mustachoes
tor his handsome face, and small
loan for his exhausted treasury. He
has high broad forehead, u goud
form, is about five feet ten inches in
height, and is an expert and excellent
horseman. lIc,exhibits no signs of
extraordinary administrative capacity
and will probably add little to the
reputation Of the tIapsburg He fell in
love with young lady las, Fall, "at
first sight, and was recently
married to her. His government is
almost bankrupt in pecuuiary rcsour
ccs; his people are discontcnted; and
his empire is exposed to desperate
peril betAccn the contending interests
and nations now at war on the con
tlncht OF Europe. He is greatly in.
dcbtcd to the Emperor OF Russia, and
would Join him i'll the partition OF
Turkey, but for the dread OF the
vengeance ofthe Western powers, and
the opposition Of his own people. His
position is peril"us, turn which way he
will, and neutrality is almost i'm
possible.
Abdul Medjid, Sultan ofTurkey, |:
but th'rt, three years of age, though
he has one daughter married, and two
more betrothcd. He is rather small
in stature, with a snIlow, sad and mile
expression of cuuntcnancc. lie is il
favor of reforms in his empire; il
just and merciful in his rule, ant
delights more in experimenting hi
schools and public improvements thar
in mashalng his armies and native!
for battle but, forced into war for til,
existence OF his empire, ms he is, h,
will doubtless maintain the ancien
reputation of his gallant and war.lik
race. Thus far, in his difficulties wit
the Car, he las shown mora
courage, firmness and moderation
and an energy in preparing for wal
that have enlisted on his side tn
sympnthies Of nearly all civi!ze
nations. lie has no wife. .SSultuns d
not marry. lie is evidently since,
and Jealous Mohammeda", though h
has stipulated with the Wester
powers that he will place the Gree
and Christian population Of his cmpir