king. Madame Adelaide, the sister of Louis Philippe, has a countenance beaming with good feelings; and her fond affection for her royal brother forms a distinguishing trait in her character. The Duke of Orleans has exceedingly fine manners, and is a favorite with the nation. The princess Clementine and the younger brothers make their passing compliments to strangers in an agreeable way. In this they are assist- ed by a perfect knowledge of the English language, which appertains to the whole family. Their domestic education has been conducted judiciously, under the careful supervision of both parents, and has produced happy results. Louise, the queen of the Belgians, is exceedingly respected, and the late Princess. Marie, who married Alexander, Duke of Wirtemburg, was eminent for native talent and taste in the fine arts, especially for her spirited performances in sculpture, and died deeply lamented.
The beauty of the young bride of the Duke de Nemours, who was Victoria of Saxe Coburg, and has made her first appearance at the French court the present winter, is acknowledged by all. The royal family of France give an amiable example of those domestic attachments and that true home-happiness, which exercise so decided an influence on the character in the period of its formation, as well as throughout the whole of life. Such virtues have not always been indigenous in the soil of courts, and it is therefore the more delightful to see them here, with a vigorous root and healthful bloom.
