Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-05
ouEEN NArALlE oF LEAVE.

QUEEN NATALIE OF SERVIA.
1t Was Her Tears That Caused tho Itai-
ian Representative TO Cast His Vote In
Favor of servia.
From ths Chicago Times.
As at night the stars appear most bril-
liant, so appear the virtues OF patriotic
people plunged into the night OF great
trial for national existence. The decisive
battle OF Kassova, 10 which the Serbs lost
their independence, was fought in 1881
and until 1SS2-nearly 800 years after
Christian SerYia remained In subsection
20 the Turks. This long period OF Turk
ish suzerainty, which retarded Servlas
progress in civilization, has lett its indell-
bic Impress upon this sturdy and amDl-
tious people, and now, when independ-
ence mas been secured, and the Serbs are
beginning 10 think Of themselves as occu-
pyiDg a national position in southern
Europe. they are plunged into another
war. Without faint hopes OF stable ana
peacefHf future. 1t is in these days OF
feared adversely that the Paris FtgdfO
/likens Queen Natalie to the ~ lrglh OF
KassOVa," the most luminous figure OF al
the SerVian legends. Ii WAS her example
upon the battlefield, among the wounded
and diving, that has been followed for
ages Dv women inspired with like virtues
and aspirations.
Ii cannot be denied, however, but that
much useless blood has been spilled IN
the recent battles Of SerVla. Yet this IS
no reelection upon the lovely character Of
the Caieen. whose devotion to her defeated
country is today upon the lips of all her
subiacts. The Queen is only 20 or %
years old, and has been married ten
wears. Hsr father was Russian colonel
named kechks, her mother Pulcherie
stouriza OF ROumania. Being first
reiening princess she only acquired her
title 10 royalty in 1852. From all descrip-
tons 0ther it is gathered that she is eX-
ceedingly beautiful and amiable. Her
lgure, At is claimed, rivals the marbles Of
aatiquiiy, while her face is illuminated
by the dame OF sweet affection and supe-
rior intelligence. Tall and graceful, mod
est, and yet with the bearing of a Queen,
she at-the same time has the attractions
OF . l9Yely young girl. Her broad fore
head is shaded with soft, silky waves OF
dark hair, and her brown eyes beam with
kindness and interest upon all who ap-
preach her. Her complexion is clear and
her aristocratio nose is without defect.
Her mouth is expressive, and displays at
every smile row Of beautifully regular
teeth.
Previous to the recent disturbances in
Servia, Queen Natalie presided over a
court OF considerable pretensions. Her
object was TO draw around her and bind
10 her husbands interest every person of
influence within her Kingdom, and to en-
terrain and find new sources Of diversion
Tor such, her round Of festivities at the
kOuak (rOyal palace were OF a very en-
jOyable character. There the ladies
danced the maZurka in Russian fashion
with the officers OF the royal guard; or, to
vary the entertainment, appeared in the
picturesque costume of the Servian pay
same, with pantelets fringed with gold
coins, gold embroidered vest. putting silk
chemisette, and short variegated petit
coats, and danced the kolO, the ancient
national dance of the Serbs, and which is
often seen on festive occasions on the
borders of the Danube.
The Queen has but one child, a son,
about years old. She is as faithful a
wife as fond mother. She attends per-
sonally TO the young Prince, who is seldom
out OF her sight, except during the hours
claimed by his instructors for study. Well
informed upon all topics, the Queen
speaks French admirably, and reads many
Of the histories written in that language.
The diplomats sent to the SerVian
court have been received by the young
Queen with marked distinction, and as
very cultivated society in Belgrade, out
side of the court, is somewhat scarce, the
Queen is looked upon as the only person
at the capital who is able to make the
foreign minister forget his loneliness, and
reconcile HIM to his period of exile.
Since the cessation Of hOstili1es be-
tween Bulgaria and Servia, not a day
passes that Queen Natalie does not visit
the hospital and barracks for inValids,
where her presence is iOyfully welcomed,
IL is intimated that after the severe re-
verses met by his army, King Milan had
resolved to abdicate, but the resOluteness
OF the Queen prevented this disastrous
step. In Germany the feeling is strongly
against King Milan, on account of his In
vasiOn Of Bulgaria, and also because be
appears 10 be the main Obstructionist TO
a peaceful settlement Of the eastern ques-
tiOn. They say it was On account OF the
abundant tears Of Queen Natalie that the
Italian representative at the convention
of Prot cast his deciding vote in favor OF
Servia. and that the King, knowing the
support or Austria Is secured, again
grows defiant. Reports that no defeal
had been suffered by Servia had been cir
lculated throughout the kingdom, and for
fear the truth would be known the King
was afraid TO disband the army.
IL would seem pity that the conceit of
King Milan and his jealousy of Prince
Battenberg should be allowed TO leopard
lie the future prosperity of his subjects
and the Independence Of Servia, not to
speak OF the possibility OF depriVing the
foreign officials and residents Of Belgrade
4 of the society OF the beautiful and charm
ing Queen Natalie.