The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-29
The Scyareigns Of Europe.

Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, is tify-ninc
years old. six feet one inch high. erect and
soldier-like IN form, and, when young, was de-
cidodly handsome. lie is intelligent, shrcwd.
stern, rcsolutc, and by no means wanting in
personal courage. lie lisa good disciplinaran
but not slillful commander in war, as was
proved in his younger days. His Information
in regard to the condition and policy ofall ma
tons is minute and extensive his plans vast,
his ambition boumlleSs In the last respect
he truly represents the Russian charac er and
sentiments. The same disposition prevails III
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.
Frederick William, King of Prussia, is the
brother-inlaw of the Car, but a very different
kind of a man. lie is about fifty years ofagc,
despotic in feelings, but somewhat liberal by
compulsion. lie would gladly join the En-
pcror of Russia in his plans if he darcs; but
his people are otherwise inclined. lie is fat,
ga good looking, tolcrably good natur,d, ;"
and somewhat stupid sort of a 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 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
twcntythrce years of age, and has succeeded
in raising small mus.achios 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 excellent horscman. lie ex-
hibits no signs of extraordinary administra-
tive capacity, and will probably add little to
the reputation Of tic House of llapsbarg. lie
fell in love with young lady last fall, cat
first SIGHT" and was recently married to her.
His government is almost bankrupt in pocu-
MARY resources; his people are disconnected,
and his empire is exposed to desperate peril
between the contending interests and nations
HOW at war on the continent Of Europe. lie
is greatly indebted to the Emperor of Russia,
and would join him in the partition of Tur-
key, but for the dread CT the vengeance of the
Western Powers, and the opposition Of his
own people.
Abdul Medjid, Sultan of Turkey, is but
thirty three years Of age, although he has one
daughter married and two more betrothcd.-
He is rather small in statue, with sallow,
sad, mild expression of countcnance. He is
in favor of reforms in his Empire; is Just and
merciful in his rule and delights more in SUI
peclntending his school and public improve
ments than in marshaling his armies and ma.
vics for battle; but forced into war for the
existence of his empire as he is, he will
doubtless maintain the ancient reputation of
his gallant and warlikc race. Thus far, in
his difficulties with the Gar, he has shown a
and an energy i'll preparing for war, that have
enlisted on his side the sympathics of nearly
all civilized nations. lie has no wife. Sui
tans do not marry. lie is evidently sincere
anu ZealouH h"hoiiieuail, ChouSn lc Has sup
ulated 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 ra-
Their below middle stature; has a dull and
drowsy eye, and a countenance that ordinari-
ly expresses but little He is about forty
four years of age, and has had an adventurous
life. From an artillery officer in Switzerland,
rowdy in New York, special police officer
in London, and prisoner at Ham, he is now