Eastern times., 1854-09-21
The Sovereigns Of Europe.

| Nicholas, Emperor OF Russia, IS hfty-nlne
years old, six feet one inch high, erect and
soldler-llke in form, and, when young. was de-
stern, resolute, and by no means wanting IN
personal courage. He is a good disciplinarian,
but not skiltul 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 boundless. In the last respect he
truly represents the Russian character and
sentiment. The same disposition prezsils 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.
Frederick William, King of Prussia, is the
brother-in-law of the Gar, but very differ
ent kind Of man. He is about fifty years of
! age, despotic in feelings, but somewhat liberal
by compulsion. He would gladly join the
Emperor of Russia in his plans if he dared !;
but his people are otherwise inclined. He is
fat, "a good looking, tolerably good natured,'
and somewhat stupid sort Of a man. Should
the present war continue for some wears, he
will probably be found on the side of Russia
His present declaration for neutrality is mere
ly designed to gain time to watch the course
of events for one campaign, and then shape
his course according to results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, is
twenty-three years of age, and has succeeded
in raising small mustachios for his handsome
face, and a small loan for his exhausted treas
ury. He has high, broad forehead, good
form, about five feet ten inches in height and
is an expert and an excellent horseman He
exhibits no signs of extraordinary administra-
tive capacity, and will probably add little to
the reputation of the House of Hapsburg He
fell in love with young lady last fall, 'at
first sight, and was recently married to her.
His government is almost bankrupt in pecuni-
ary resources his people are discontented,
and his empire is exposed to desperate peril
between the contending interests and nations
now at war an 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 opposition Of his
own people. His position is perilous, turn
which way he will and neutrality is almost
/ impossible.
Abdul Medjid, Sultan OF Turkey, is but
thirtythree years of age, although he has one
daughter married, and two more betrothed.
He is rather small in stature, with sallow,
sad, and mild expression of countenance. He
is in favor of reforms in his empire; is just
and mercful in his rule, and delights more in
experimenting his schools and public improve
ments than in marshalling his armies and ma
vies for battle ; but, forced into war for the
existence Of his empire, as he is, he will doubt
less maintain the ancient reputation of his gal
liant and warlike race: Thus far, in his diff
culties with the Gar, he has shown moral
courage, frmness and moderation, and an
energy in preparing for war, that have enlist
ed on his side the sympathies of nearly all
civilized nations. He has no wife, Sultans do
not marry. He is evidently a sincere and
Jealous Mahommedan, though he has stipu-
lated 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 middle stature has a dull
and drowsy eye, and countenance that ordi
narily expresses but little. He is about forty
four years of age, and has had an adventurous
life. From an artillery officer in Swtzer-
land, 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 power second only to
that Of the Emperor of Russia. Public opin-
ion has undergone great change in regard to
his mental capacity since he assembled the
throne of France. He has manifested an abl-
ity of high order a ruler and statesman
and at this moment, exercises greater infu
ence over the affairs of Europe than any other
sovereign, not even excepting the Emperor of
Russia And this influence he has welded
wisely for his own interest, and, thus far, for
the honor and interest of France. He enters
on the conflict with his great antagonist of
Russia, with dauntless spirit, and an energy
of preparation that shows much of the true
metal Of his uncle 'of glorious memory
Queen Victoria, Of England, rules over the
most populous, wealthy and powerful empire
on the globe, On her dominions the sun new
er sets and under her government the people
Of England and Scotland, at least, enjoy more
freedom than under any other monarchy -
Queen Victoria is now thirty-fve years Of
age Of mild and amiabe disposition and is
an exemplary wife and mother. But as
ruler she exercises little authority. Her Cab
met Councillors and Parliament are the actual
rulers Of the British empire. The naval pow
er of England is nearly as great as that of all
other 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 inclined to
side with the Gar in the present war But