Political Portraits, in This New Aera Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1814 Excerpt: ... RIGHT HON. CHARLES LONG, M. P. Paymaster of the forces, and for many years joint secretary to the treasury with Mr. Rose. He is a man who is very attentive to his duty, who performs it well, and has always, both in and out of parliament, seconded the views of Mr. Pitt; and has been a very useful man in every station that he has filled, without that species of turbulent pretension for which some clever men of business are too remarkable. Mr. Long is not what the Americans call a lengthy speaker, nor is he what we call an orator; but he speaks well, with information of his subject; and whenever he does speak, obtains attention. Few political men who have filled important situa I tions, have created to themselves a smaller number of enemies than Mr. Long. LOUIS XVIIL EX-KING OF FRANCE. moment approaches when it will probably be finally determined whether the Bourbon race will be restored to the throne of France, or some new arrangement take place. What may be the degree of probability of either event, it is impossible to say, but should Louis XVIIL ascend the throne, he will become one of the most important political characters in Europe. If he does not mount the throne now, the restoration of his family probably never will take place. Louis XVIIL is an extremely well-informed prince. Previous to the revolution he kept aloof from the intrigues of the court of France, and since he has been in adversity, he has displayed many virtues. His Majesty has iu particular shewn his humanity towards the emigrants who followed the fortunes of his family. It is true, that to support or assist such men was iu some sort a duty, but bow tar did that duty extend? It must have, like every thing else, a limit, and we believe that he extended it as far as he had the means, with...