Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-09
From the Pittsburgh Post .
The Sovere;gns of Europe.

Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, is 50
years old. six feet one inch high. rect
and soldier-like in form, naughty III de-
meanor. and proud of his person, and
when Young, was decidedly handsome.
He is intelligent, shrewd, stern, re sOlute,
and by no means wanting in personal
courage. He is god disciplinarlan,
but not a SIX llful commander in war. a.
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 ambi-
ton boundless. In the last respect he
truly represents the Russian 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,
as in the days when the Roman Empire
was overwhelmed.
Friedrich William, King Of Prussia is
the brother in law ofthe Gar, but very
different kind of a man. He is about 80
years ofage, despot,c in feelings, but some
what liberal by compulsion. He would
gladly join the Emperor of Russia, in his
plans, if he dared; bat his people are eth
erwisc inclined. He is fat "a good look
ing" tolerably good natured, " and some
what stupid sort Of Il 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 cam
paign; and then shape his course accord
ing to results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, is
% wears of age, and has succeeded in
raising small mustachios for his hand
some face. and small loan for his cX-
hausted treasury. lie has a high broad
f ,rehead. a good form, about five feet ten
inches in height, and is an expert and ex-
cellent horseman. He exhibits no signs
of extraordinary administrative capacity,
and will probably add little to the repu-
tation Of the house of llapsburgh. He
fell in love with young lady last fall
AT first sight" and, it is reported, will
marry her during the present season.
His government is almost bankrupt in
pecuniary resources: his people are dis
contented; and his Empire is exposed to
desperate peril between the contending
interests and nations now at war on the
continent of Europe. He is greatly in
debted to the Emperor of Russia, and
would join h;m in the partition OF Tur-
KEY. but for the dread of the vengeance
of the western powers, and the opposi-
ton of his own people. his position Is
pcrilous, turn which way he Will; and
neutrality is almost impossible.
Abdul Medjid, Sultan of Turkey, is but
80 wears ofage. though he has one daugh-
| ter married. and two more betrothed. He
! is rather small in stature, with a sallow,
sad and mild expression of countenance.
| He is in favor of reforms in his empire;
| is lust and mercifui in his rule, and de-
/ lights more ia experimenting his schools
and public Improvements than IN mar
/ shalling his armies and nayieS for battle;
/ but forced into war for the existence of
| his empire. as he is. he will maintain the
ancient renown ofhis gallant and warlike
race. Thus far. in his difficulties with the
Gar, he has shown a moral courage, a
/ tirmneSs and moderation, and an energy
/ in preparing for war, that have enlisted
] un HIS SiuC ltfS y ihtoNhHNS u NAL eii
civilized nations. He has no wife.-Sul-
/ tans do not marry. lie Is evidently a
sincere and Jealous Mahommedan. though
/ he has stipulated with the Western pow
crs that he will place the Greek and
Christian population of his empire onthe
same footing, as TO civil rights, as the
Turks.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor, of France,
is rather below the middle stature; has a
dull and drowsy eye, and a countenance
that ordinarily expresses but little. He
is about II years oi age, and has had an
adventurous life. From an artillery Off
Ger in Switzerland. rowdY in New York
a special police officer in Tendon. and a
prisoner at Ham. he is now firmly seat
ed on the most dazzling throne of Europe,
and wields power second only to that