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 274 THE ROYAL FAMILY.

undoubtedly, at present, the most remarkable sover eign in Europe, if we take into view his native endow ments, the early and long adversity which ripened energy, and deepened endurance, and the firmness with which he surmounted the dangers that menaced his throne.

The queen is truly polite, and graceful in manner and movement. Her virtues, and the sincerity of her piety, are admitted and appreciated by those who re tain prejudices against the ruling dynasty.

Madame Adelaide, the sister of Louis Philippe, has a countenance beaming with good feelings ; and her fond affection for her royal brother forms a distinguish ing trait in her character. The Duke of Orleans has exceedingly fine manners, and is a favorite with the nation. Little did we imagine, while admiring his noble countenance, and graceful form, that death was so soon and so mournfully to remove, in the prime of his days, this idol of his family and of the French people.

The princess Clementine and the younger brothers make their passing compliments to strangers in an agreeable way. In this they are assisted by a perfect knowledge of the English language, which appertains to the whole family. Their domestic education has been conducted judiciously, under the careful supervis ion of both parents, and has produced happy results. Louise, the queen of the Belgians, is exceedingly re spected, and the late Princess Marie, who married Alexander, Duke of Wirtemburg, was eminent for

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