Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-09-02
Sketch. Of The Soyerelgns Of Europe.

ueWcanor, prouu ol uis Petsohj euu Mnr
young, was decidedly handsome. He is in
telligent, shrewd, stern, resolutc, and by
no means wanting in personal courage.
He is q good disciplinarian, but not o sue,
cessful commander in war, as was proved
in his younger days. His information in i,
regard to the condition and policy Of oil
nations, is minute and extensive, his plans
vast, his ambition boundless. In tho last
respect he represents tho Russian character
and sentiment. Tho same disposition pro-
walls in Russia now to pour down on the
moro fair and wealthy and sunny realms
ofthe south and west Of Europe, Us in the
days when the Roman Empire was over
whelned. ..... ". ...,uau. '-..
Frederick William, King Of Prussia, is
the brother.in.law of tho Gar, but very
different kind Of man. Heis about fifty
years old, despotic in feelings, but some.
what liberal by compulsion. He would
gladly join the Emperor of Russia in his
plans if he dared; but his people arc other.
wise inclined. He is fat ngood looking"
tolerably "good natured," and somewhat
stupid sort Of man. Should tho present
war continue for some years, ho will prob
ably 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 one campaign, and then shape
his course according to the results.
Francis Joseph, Emperor Of Austria, is
about twenty-three yeares old, and has
succeeded in raising small mustachioss for
his handsome face, and small loan for
his exhausted treasury. He has q high
broad forehead, good form, about five
feet ton inches in height, and is an expert
and an excellent horseman. Flo exhibits
no sign Of extraordinary administrative
capacity, and will probably add little. to
the reputation to the house of Hapsburg.
Hefell in love with young lady last fall,
"at first sight" and was recently married
to her. His government is almost bank.
rupt in pecuniary resources, his people are
disconnected, and his empire exposed to
desperate peril between the contcndipg
interest and nations now at war on tho con-
tinent 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 people.
His position is perilous, turn which way
he will, and neutrality is almost impossi-
bic.
Abdul Medjid, Sultan of Turkey, is g.
bout thirty:three years Of age, though he
has daughter married, and two more be-
trothed. He is small in stature; with
sallow, admild expression of countenance.
He is in favor Of reforms in his empire;
is Just and merciful in his rule, and d.
lights more in experimenting his schools
and public improvements than in marshall
ing bis armies and navies for battle; but
forced into war for the existence Of his
empire, as he is, he will doubtless main.
tain the ancient reputation Of his gallant
and war like race. Thus far in his diff
fculties with the Gear, he has shown q
moral courage, q frmness and moderation,
and an energy for war that have enlisted
on his side the sympathies of nearly all
civilized nations. Hc has no wife. Sui
tans do not marry. Hc is evidently a
sincere and Jealous Mahomcdan, though
he has stipulated with the western powers
that he will place the Greek and Christian
population ofhis empire on the same foot
ing as to civil rights as the Turks.
Louis Napolean, Emperor Of France, is
rather below the middle stature; has a
dull and drowsy eye, and countcnancc
that ordinarily expresses but little. Heis
about forty years Of age, and has had an
adventurous life. From an artillery Of
ticer in Switzerland, rowdy in New York,
Especial police officer in London, q pris-
oner at Ham, he is now firmly seated on
the most dazzling throne Of Europe, and
Yields power second only to that Of Rus
sia. Public opinion has undergone q
great change in regard to his mental ca.
pacity since he has assembled the throne of
france. He has manifested ability Of
high order, US ruler. and statesman; and at
this moment exercises greater influence
over the affairs Of Europe than any other
sovereign, not even excepting the En-
pcror Of Russia. And this influence he
has welded wisely for lis own interests,
and thus far, for the honor and interests Of
France. He enters on the conflict with
his great antagonist Of Russia with a
dauntless spirit, and an energy Of prepa.
ration that shows much of the true meta
ofhis uncle "of glorious memory"
Queen Victoria, of England, rules over
the most populous, wealthy, and powerful
empire on the globe. On her dominion the
sun never 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-fye gears ofage; ola mild aud ami
able disposition, and is an exemplary wife
and mother. But as ruler she exercises
little real authority. Her Cabinet, Coun-
cilors and Parliament are the actual rulers
of the British Empire. The naval power
of I'm olond ia nearl y nc oraot No thnt of nil