The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-29


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Our relations with the German Central Power.
n We give below the address OF our minister, Majo
Donelson, to the Archduke john the Grand Vicar Of tn,
German Central Government on the occasion of pre-
senng his letters Of recall to that functonary togehe
with the reply Of the latter II will be perceived that tn,
speech Of Major Doneson is expressed in such terms
confidence and encouragement as an American envo,
with enlarged and liberal sentiments only would use anc
which truly reflect the opinions Of the American people
The reply Of the Archduke John, although brefer, il
equally happy and appropriate.
Those who have read the Presidents message would
infer from its remarks in relation to the central power
Germany that il had proved failure; and that for thai
reason alone the President had put an end to the dpo
matte relations between this government and that power
by the recall OF minister On the contrary from an
expression in the speech Of Major Doneson and from
the recent news from Germany, it appears that SO fa
from the experiment Of establishing central govern.
ment for that country proving failure, il is now about
to be crowned with success.
The error in the message probably results from blum.
der of Mr. Clayton He does not seem to be accurately
informed with regard to the true condition OF Germany
Hence the mistake in the message Or, perhaps, Major
Donelson may have been recalled, in order 10 make
place for some member Of the cabinet desiring to retire
from the dignity OF his position and the extreme labor
which it imposes
Major Donelson's speech.
YouR IMpERIaL HOLINESS comply with the instructions
OF the President Of the United States in presenting the let
ters OIL recreance that terminate the mission with which
nave been honored near your Imperial Hghness.
isa source of great satisfaction me, on this
TO feel justified in saying that throughout the eventul
scenes to which the central power has been exposed your
Imperial Hghness has preserved and good
will Of both the government and people the United States
Inc OBSTACLES TO the attainment oil the desired of the
German States have yet been entirely removed but
they have been diminished and the belief is entertained
that they will ultimately disappear before that spirit OF
promise which your Imperial Hghness earnestly
inended at the Of the central power and
have since SO faithfully observed.
The United States sympaihize deeply with every move
ment which aims at the establishment of
constitutional government This sentiment their Inherit
ance, and they that their national history is proof
that compatible with just respect for the rights
other nations, and for the steady support everywhere OF
those principles moderation and Justice without which
no government can the happiness of the people
This sentiment awakened ia a most lively manner
when your Imperial Hghncss became mediator between
the princes and people of Germany and as the deposit
'ary OF their mutual confidence, designated
on which was calculated to disarm existing agiaons Of
all that was dangerous in them rash innovation at the
ul as REFORM and natural the expression political
pogIess In this ditcult and aTduous position 1t was not
'1Pec.eo m~s she nav ~,
would be easily immediaeiy oSsaiasd All insi wns
hoped that the building should be commenced and
that the workmen should be furnished with the means 10
proceed with il fast those could be supplied
by the voluntary and peaceabe contributions of the var
ous members Of the conederacy IL is this hope which
your Imperial Highness has known how sustain, and
in honor Of which the republicans of America, and the
friends OF constitutional liberty in iurope may cordial
y unite
The new central power just formed will shortly be In
stalled In expressing the hope that its labors may be
crowned with success, and that permanent government
may be framed in which all Germany, great Dation
will have common organ-taking charge Of foreign rea
ions and OF general interior conces-I confident that
cannot give better evidence Of my friendship the true
and lasting interests Of Germany mako more accept,
able offering the patriotic wishes and eminent services
,f your Imperial Highness.
In taking leave Of your Imperial Hghness, allow me to
add expression Of my gratitude for the favors have per-
onaly received and the that shall carry with
the United States sincere desire the interests
n the Germans and Americans, who In many re.
poets the same people, cemented by increasing
with each other also beg leave offer my prayers
hat the future days Of your Hghness may be blessed with
,ood health and prosperity. At