But he is nobly and preeminently national, careful of the prosperity and jealous of the honour of his own state, while conscientiously desirous of the independence of Italy.

His attention to business, is indefatigable.
Nothing escapes his vigilance.

Over all departments of the kingdom is the eye of a man ever anxious to improve.

Already the silk manufactures of Sardinia almost rival those of Lyons: in their own departments the tradesmen of Turin exhibit an artistic elegance and elaborate finish, scarcely exceeded in the wares of London and Paris.

The King's internal regulations are admirable; his laws, administered with the most impartial justice--his forts and defences are in that order, without which, at least on the Continent, no land is safe--his army is the most perfect in Italy.