New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 49, 1855

prefer an occasionsl outburst Of rough vigor, to
dispel the soft dreamy enchantment in which it at
length places the reader. Every page is alike
decorous, showing an air Of good company, with
nothing to break the monotOny ofits velvet smooth
ness.
Mr. Prescott will doubtless long enjoy the char
acter Of popular historian. which he has won %
bis admirable sincerity OF labor. His success in
this respect depends LEES upon his power OF lnte-
grail representation than on his facility in Selling
the picturesque elements Of isolated scenes, and
reproducing them in choice cabinet pieces, often
possessing minute and exquisite beauty, but never
remarI able for holiness, yiyscity or force. his
most elaborate productions in this kind always re-
mind us Of the Dusseldorf paintings, exhibiting
great accuracy Of finish and natural beauty of color
ing, and leaving certain agreeable impression on
the mind, but still destitu:e of the ndescroable,
mysterious something which reveals the presence
of genius Regarding these little gems on the
whole as the most delightful specimens Of his ar
tistc capability, We will treat our readers to a
series of selections, taken at random from different
portions of the work;
On the twenty dfth of October the day fixed for the
ceremony Charles V. execu'ed an instrument by
which he cedtd 10 bis the sovereignty OF Fl@nders
Msss was then performed; and the Emperor, accom-
panied By Philip snd numerous retDue, proceeded In
state to the crest hal, wnere the Deputies were al
ready assembled.
Charles was at this time, in the ffiy,sixth year Of
his age Ills form was eighty bent-bu. il vas by
disease more than by time-ald on ns couutenance
might be traced the marks of anxiety and rough ex
pOsure Yet still tbs, ,esty ct expression so
cor spcuous in his portraits By The inmitabie pencil Of
Titan. HIS hair, once OF light color, approaching
to yellow had begun 10 turn before he vas fory sad,
as well as his beard was now gray. His forehead was
broad AID expansive his nose aq1l lne HIS blue eyes
and fair complexion intmated his Teuonic descent.
The only feature in bis 'enance decidedly bad wac
bis ower jaw protrudiDg with its thick, heavy lip so
characteristic of the ply sognonies OF the Austrian
dynasty.
In stature be was sbou. the middle hight. His limbs
were tTot Civ knit, and obce well formed. though nov
tie exfremlties were sadly distorted oy disease Inc
EmterOr leaned for support on stall with one mana,
while with the other he rested or the arm OF William OF
Orange, who, then young was destined at G lser day
to become the Os, formidable enemy OF his house.
The grave demeanor of Charles was rendered still
mere impressive by his dress for he was 10 mourning
for bis mother and the sable hue Of bis attire was re
Teved only by single ornament, the superb collar OF
the Golden Fleece which hung from his neck
TIE CONVENT OF YUSTE
This place had attracted his eye many years before,
when Oh 9 visit TO that part Of the country, and he
marked il for his future residence. The convent
tel anttd by monks of the srcteet order of Saint
Jerome. But no Eever strict 10 their monastic rule,
the good fathers showed mucn taste 10 the selection OF
their ground, as well as in the establishment OF H. 1t
lay in wild, romahtic country, emoosomed among
hills that stretch aoI the northern fines of Esre
aours. The building, wbi IA of great antiquity,
had been surrounded by its inmates With cultivated
gardens and with groves OF ORANGE lemon, aud niyr-
tie, whore fragrance was tempered by the refresdlns
&c thatf aha1 fnrth af1nH
from the rocky sides of the Mills. l: was delicious
retreat and by its CAIN seclusion and the character
of its scenery, well suited 10 withdraw the mind
from the turmoil of the void, and dispose it 10 sefi-
GUS eoi.slioD. Here the monarch, after life of
restless ambition proposed TO spend the brief remain
der of his Gays and deoc il TO tho salvation of his
soul. He could not, however, az the event provet,
close bis heart against ali sympathy with mankind,
which then sgitated the world. Charles not mas
ter of that ign Oble philosophy which enabled Doce
taD TO tuIn with cOnteniment from the cares of al
empire 10 those Of cab osge garden.
PHILIP AT MILAN.
Philips time glided away, during his residence at
Milan in succession of banquets, fires, aud spec
tacles of every description which the taste and iu-
II Se s With ne hs
pleased than with the theatrical entertainments con-
Quoted with greater elegance aod refinement in Italy
than in any of the countries beyond the Aps Nor
was be always passive spectator at these festivities.
He was especially fond Of d.ncog, in which his light
agile figure ted bin to excel. In the society Of
ladies he les. much Of bis habItual re,erve; the
oigDfed courtesy Of his masrers seems 10 have sde
favorable impression the fair danes of Italy, who
were probably not lees pleased by the display of his
munfcence. To the governors wi e. who hsd enter
tanned him at a splendid bali, he presented diamond
ring worth five thousand ducsts; snd TO her daughter
he gave a necklace of ruoes worth three thousand.
Similar presents of lees value, he bestowed others
of te court, extending his loeralty even to the mu
sciaDs and inferior persons who had contributed to
biz entertainment. 10 the churches be gave still
more substantial proofs of mis- generosity In short, he
showed ell occasions munifcent spirit wor .hy Of
bis royal station.
He took some pains, moreover, TO reciprocate the
cvies be had received by entertaining his hosts in
return. He was particularly fortunate in exhibiting
to them q curious spectacle, which, even vi this
pleasure-lovDg people, had tbs merit of novelty.
This the gracious tourney introduced into Castle
from the Spanish Arabs. The highest MOBILES in bis
cutie took the lead ia il The cavaliers arranged
in six quadrilas or factions each wearing it's dstinc,
i've livery and badges, with their heads projected by
Moorish fashion. they were mounted a la sineta,
that lie, On the light jennet of Andsusa-a cross Of
the Arabian. In their hands they brandished their
slender lances, with long steamers attached to them,
of gay color that denoted the particular faction
OF the cavalier. Thus lightly equipped and mounted,
the Spanish knights went through the delicare ma
neuvers OF the Moorish tilt of reeds showing easy
borsemanship, and performing fes's OF agility add
grace which delighted the Italians, keeniy alive to
the beautiful, but hitherto accustomed only to the
ponderous ard clumsy exercises of the European
tourney.
WEDDING OF PHILIP AND MARY.
Some embarrassment occurred as to the person who
should give the Queen away-a part OF the ceremony
lot provided for. After brief conference, it
moved by the Marquis Of Winchester and the Ears
of Pembroke and Derby, who took it on themselves
to give her away in the Of the whole realm; at
which the mul itude raised shout that made
the old walls Of The cathedral ring again. The mar.
risge service wss then concluded by the Bishop Of
Winchester. Philip and Mary resumed their seats
and performed, when the bridegroo rising
gave his consort the "kss of pesce, according to
the custom of the time. The whole ceremony Occu.
pied nearly four hours. At the Close of it, PDip tax