Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-07-13

ordinarily expresses but little. He is about
for.y.f five years Of age, and has had en- ad-
venturous life. From an sr.illery officer in
lSwi'zerlsnd, a rowdy in New Y ork, a special
police officer in London, and prisoner at
Ham, he is now firmly seated on the most
dazzling throne Of Europe, and wields a
a power second only 10 that Of the Empe-
ror Of Russia. Public opinion has under
gone q great change in regard 10 his mental
capacity since he oscended the throne Of
France. He has manifested an ability Of
high order as q ruler and statesman snd
at this moment, exercises greater influence
over The affairs of Europe than sny other
sovereign, no, seven excepting the Empe-
ror of Russia. And this influence he has
welded wisely for his own interests, and,
thus far, for the honor and interests OF
France. He enters on the conflict with
his grea. an,agonis. Of Russia with daun.-
less spiri; and an energy Of preparation that
shows much oflrue metal Of his uncle'of glo-
rious memory"
Queen Victoria of England, rules over
the most populous, wealthy and powerful
empire on the globe. On her dominions
the sun never sets and under her govern
ment the people Of England and Scotland
at least, enjoy more freedom than un-
der any other monarchy. Victoria is
now ,hir,y-fve years of ege; Of mild
and amiable disposition, and is an exem
plary wife and mother. But as ruler, she
exercises little real authority. Her Cabin
ct Councillors and Parliament are the aclu-
al rulers Of the British Empire. The ma
val power Of England is nearly as great as
that of all others nations combined and her
commerce and manufactures greater than
those of any other nation.
Oscar, King Of Sweden, is now in the
prime of life, and personally is strongly in.
clined 10 side with the Gar in the pre-
sen, war. Blu! his people, almos. unani-
mously are hostile to Russia. An armed
neutrality isehis declared position, and TO
this position and its rights The Gar ac-
cedes.
The King Of Denmark is under person
al obligations 10 the Emperor of Russia,
but is compelled by his position and the
voice Of bis people, 10 adop. the policy Of
neutrality.
The King of Belgium is controlled in his
policy by dread Of his powerful neighbor
of France.
Christina, Queen Of Spain, is fully occu-
pied Just now with the insurrecionary
movements Of her people, who are disgust
ed with her open proaigacy, her disregard
Of the welfare Of her subjects, and the arbi-
,rary principles Of her government. She
is young, but her reign will probably be
short.
The King Of Sardinia would be libersl,
if backed by any power that would enable
him to contend with the myrmidons Of
Austria.
The King Of Naples is an unmi,igated
.yrant, ood-thirs.y, cruel, and resolved
on maintaining "!be divine right Of
kings ;" end such is the temper Of his sub
jec,s towards him, that he has very fair
chance OF meeting sudden and violen.
death. A few years ego he was an accom-
plished horseman and charioteer, and might
be seen almost daily driving through the
streets Of Naples, with frequent nod OF re-
cognilion to his people. He is pow sell
dom seen, excep, when surrounded by his
guards. He is a Bourbon of the French
family, and is friendly to Russia but his
influence among the European nations is Of
lille account.
Ohio, King OF Greece, is mere cipher, q
tool in the hands Of England and France.
Such are the principal sovereigns of Eu'
rope, at the commencement Of a general
war .ha. is likely to prove one OF the most
sanguinary and momentous conflicts thai
has ever occurred on that continent, and
connot fail TO result in the end in many
changes in its condition. What these
changes may be, time alone can reveal bu
there is little doub, that despo.ism will suf:
fer more than the cause Of freedom. The
people will gain what the despo,s lose.-
Peters6urgh Post.