Who Maximilian Is

Ferdinand Maxiinü'an Joseph, Archdukc of Austria, whom the Asseinbly of Mexiean Notable has just elccted Emperr of Mexico, is the oldest brother of tho roigning Emperor of Austria. ílo ws boni on the ütli of July, 1832, and ft conscqueutly 31 years óld. He was inarriod on the 27 1 h of July, 1857, to Maria, Cliarlottc, daugliler of tlie Kiug of Belgiuin, but lias no issue from this iriarriage.' Arohduke Maxiuiilian is a ViceAdmiral, and ehicf coimnander of the Austrian Navy, and is roported to liavo a tjiorough farajliarity with everythiug belonging to the naval service. He bas the reputation of being tho most liberal amoDg all tho Austrian prioces, and a wurm snj)porter of the constitution which his brother is now tryiug to develop iu Austria. The eandidnture of Archduko Maimilian for the Mexiean throne is riot uew, for he was the first ehoioe both of Almonte and other prominent men of the Mouarchical party; and ajíhough no official auuouncement of his intentions was made, he may be presmued to have made uo objection to accepting the offered throue; othcrwiso the asseiubly of Notables would havo hardly electod'hitn by so large a majority. It was also rumorcd at the begining of the French invasión that negotiations were pending kelween Austria and France respecting flie Mcxican tbrone. Franco asking Austi-ia to consent to a cession of Venetia to the Kingdom of Italy, if the new tlirone of Mexico wcro given to a prince of tlie Austrian house. To this intimation Austria is understood to have given a flat refusal. Ia Madrid the candidature of Archduke Maximilian was anything but popular, and cornraon feeling was, that if a purpose to convert Mexico into a monarchy was entertained a Spanish Prince should have been selectcd for the honor. JShe Ipiúpfjltpíjj