The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-03

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1t is calculated that the commissioners who have been
appointed TO examine the votes will have concluded then
abors on Monday next, and that the National Assembly
will on Wednesday proclaim the President of the repub
lie We shall then, hoped, feel really assured OF
period OF tranquility and repose.
The German Republic.
| The Rights of the German Empire.
The proceedings Of the Frankfort Assembly since our
last are in themselves important, but denuded Of
much OF that importance by the pcated and unstable
character OF the Assembly resulting from the late and
present proceedings in Vienna and Berlin On the 7h
inst the Assembly occupied in considering the fun
damental rights of the German people, when, among
Others, the following articles were definitely adopted
Every German has the right of citizenship of the Ger
man Empire. lie may exercise IN every German land the
rights accruing to him by of this right The right
Of eecting into the Imperial Assembly is defined by an
imperial law OF election.
Every German has the right of soiourning dwelling
in any part OF the imperial territory the right OF acguir
ing and dlsposng OF landed property OF every kind OF
pursuing any calling that tends livelihood; and of
acquiring the right of local citizenship.
The penalty of loss of citizenship shall not exist; and
in where II has already been declared, It's effects
shall provided acquired private rights not I'M
pared by Its annument.
| Liberty of emigration is not restricted by the state.
Emigration fines (gabeua emigrat,ons) may not be lev
led. The matter OF emigration is under the protection,
as 1t Is the care OF the empire.
| The law makes no difference between the various
des (of the people y all privileges attaching particular
orders abolished. The nobility, order, is abo
ished All Germans are equal in the eye OF the law.
! All titles, so far as they not connected with an
office are abolished and may never again be introduced
Ayes 1885, 10.
from foreign State. Ayes 229 1913. The obliga-
ton TO serve IN the armed forces is the same for all the
sending substitute is not allowed.
The penalty OF DEATH except when prescribed by
tia law where admitted by naval law in Of nu-
tiny also the punsbnentof the pllory, OF branding
and OF bodily cha5tisement, abolished
Every German has the right OF expressing his opinion
freely, by word OF mouth, writing, printing and pictorial
or plastic representation.
IS a., H.
ed, annuied under any circumstances. in any way
Whatsoever, by preventive measures; either by
ship, CONCESSIONS payment of caution State mposts
srctions imposed on the printing offices, the book
trade, by postal prohibitions, any other mpedments
thrown in the way of free intercourse
1.-THE insertion of the words "by preventive measures
carried by 33s against CT and the word suspended
| by 262 against Isl
On offences committed by the press, which are Off
cially prosecuted, verdict shall be returned by Jury
law in relation TO the press will be enacted by imperial
authority.
Every German has full liberty of faith and conscience
No is compelled reveal his relig ous convictions
No is bound TO attach himself to any religious
munty This last clause carried 227 against 1861
! Il free press in Sarony
By new law of the kingdom of Saxony, the press is
declared entirely free, and the censorship forever abol
ished
The Regent of the Empire.
A letter from Berlin of the 10th instant says: Should
the Archduke John OF Austria resign his post
averweser, is not improbable that the King of Prussia
will be elected head of tho German Empire the negota
tons the subject said to be OF the the
continued stay Of the Frankfort commissioners in Berlin
The Little Duehies.
The Duke of SAKE Attending has abdicated in favor
his brother George The duke is in his SD year
and is married TO princess OF Mecklenburg Schwerin
while his niece is the wife of the Prince Royal oil
Hanover. The news from Anhalt, Bernburg announces
that the duke has been declared by the Commissioner
the Central Executive and by the Diet in Bernburg in
capable OF reigning
/ fbiication of the Emperor Ferdtndnd
| On the I'd instant considerable sensation created
by proclamation issued by the Emperor in which he
transfers all his rights and honors to his nephew. As
this document Is of the most startling and positive
proofs of the increasing influence of liberal principles
the continent, we append II In full:
"Ue, tsrdinardI, by the grace Of God, Emperor, SC.
When after the decease of our father, the late Emperor
Francis J. succeeded to the throne, deeply
sensible to the of office and prayed
God To deal justly and promote The happ
ness of the Austrian naton was the end and aim OF our
"rhc cares and anxie,es of government richly
warded by the love and gratitude of our people Even Of
a,e when criminal ntrgues succeeded in disturbing legal
order parts OF empire satisfied TO find
the majority o. OUR ube1ps op e in the ogya they
iored our anxious SOUL were frequently given us from all
..3ut the pressure of events and the immediate want
comprehensive reformation OF forms oil State, and
which we, in the month Of March last, endeavored to
aud promote Lave more and more convinced us that more
youthful power needed to complete this grand work
Aer mature deiiberaion, and convinced OF the mper
alive necessity of this STEP have solemny resolved
TO resign the imperial crown Of Austria
Our brother aud legitimate successor IN the government
the Lord Archduke Francis Charles, faith
fully assisted us, has declared and declares by these
presents and by signing bis name to this proclamation
the he resigns the Austrian crown and that he does
so in of his and legitimate successor, the Lord
Archduke Francis Joseph.
Thus, freeing all of the State from their oath OF
allegiance, claim their faith and loyalty for their
sove Ign.
1--WE bid grateful farewell to our brave army Mind
nl of their oaths, soldiers all times buwak
against foreign and domestic tratorsa
fidelity and persevcrng and dauness cosrage the ae'y
of threatened monarchy the pride and glory OF
| 1hevy he
the new Emperor.
sin freeing the various people pire their du-
of the world transmit all duties and rights be-
loved lord and nephew, our Legitimate successors and
ton of God May Almighty God voucnsale to restore then
domestic peacei He guide the mscd back TO their
duties and enighen those that foolish may lie re-
open tue driedup iountans of prosperity, and may lie
bless with his richest bies sngscnl ghie
aud gtenig the Emperor Francis To-
eph l. that he may prosper IN his solemn and arduous
avooaiop. for his honor, for the glory OF house
and tor the welfare OF his people.
'Ctvcn royal residence OF Olmu this day. the III
December 49, and in the fourteenth year oil our reign
/ "FERDINAND
"ScuwARzeNnrRa. 'FRANClS CHARLES"
Proclamation of the new Emperor.
The young Emperor is iavorably spoken of, and il he
but fulfil the hopes held out IN his proclamation on enter
ng his duties, the people OF Austria will have eXpe-
renced happy delyeanee III gettnS Ild Oh feruinanu
! Ii is as follows
'pt F,anes Joseph L. By the grace Of God Emperor Of
Auria Sc-By the resignation OF beloved uncle, the
Emperor and King Ferdinand in Hungary and Bohemia
Of the eighth, and by the resignation of be-
loved father the Lord Archduke Francis Charles, and sum
the strength of the pagnatc sanction
OF this Empire proclaim hereby soenuly
people the fact OF to the throne under the
name OF Francis Joseph the First
Ma npn thp vail