The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-17


The extensive railway works which my gov
eminent, through your assent has been able 10 un-
dertahe, have been commenced with vigor and
success. Other public works also have been pro-
ceeded with in salts factory manner, and have
manifestly contributed To amellorate the condition
Of the class employed thereon.
In consequence of the increasing frmness of con-
hdence, commerce and trade have improved dur
ing the Of the year, and in some cases haYe
exhibited lively augmentation Navigation
traffic In the ports of the country give evidence of
the increasing activity in undertakings.
The postal ameiordtions that have been intro
duced, with more extensive postal union with
other German States, and negotiations with foreign
governments, having for object the further facllita
ting Of reciprocal traffic, already afford evidence CT
their salutary influence.
Already had we commenced to rejoice at reyiv-
ing security, when murderous attempt, directed
against my own person, opened view into the
moral abyss over which we still find ourselves.
| (Here the Kings voice assumed more distinct
and emphatic tone.) speak not of my own life
that is in the hands Of the Almighty. The dan
ger from which was miracuousy rescued vouch-
safed to me the satisfaction of receiving nnunera-
| bile tokens of attachment and fidelity from all parts
| of the land. speak of the profound confusion Of
all ideas which appeal TO regicde-ofth the CONTEMPT
| for divine ana human laws which observ-
able upon this sorrowfu occasion.
The anarchica press bears small share OF
the guilt here there was observable an expression
of dissatisfaction upon the countenances Of many
members, and as II was not possible during the
last SESSION to deliberate upon the provisional law
Of the press of the 30th of June, acknowledge as
insufficient, my government held it to be its duty
to issue further provisional press regulation, in
virtue of the 63d article Of the constitution. This
ordinance was only intended a trenstory mea-
sure for setting aside manifest evil Consequent
~, there will be laid before you With tn same the
project of a comprehensive and permanently in
tended press law. During your deliberations up
on this matter, you will labor with my govern
ment to bring the claims Of rational freedom into
accord with the conditions OF the safety of the
State and society.
The prepare ions for carrying out the stipula-
lions contained in the constitution relative to the
relations Of the church with the State, are in full
activity, and my government will consider it CX-
pedlent TO effect, soon possible its heavy
task with due consideration Of all just interests
The project of law of instruction is near its
completion. The extent of preparatory abors
alone renders it impossible to place the same be-
fore you at the opening of the session.
project of law upon medical constitution will
be communicated to you at an early period. The
long proposed project for criminal justice awaits
your deliberations
The union of the Hohenzollern territories with
the monarchy, renders necessary the issuing of an
cleo toral law for them. recommend to your inn
mediate console ration this project, as you will
wish, with me, that the representatives OF that
part Of the country should soon appear among
YOU
Gentlemen Deputies--Iou will perceive by the
financial estimates for 1851, that not only an in
crease of the State revenue has taken place, but
that every possible attention has been paid to lin.
ting expenditure. Still, it is not possible to cover
the increased demands of the States, resulting from
| the CONFUSION of 84S, with the ordinary receipts.
An extraordinary tension Of the taXatory powers
of the land is thence unavoidable. | recommend
to your most careful investigations, the testing
of the propositions Of my government relating
| thereto.
| As regards the employment Of the credit for Is
millions of dollars for military purppaes the full
lest account will be rendered.
| But the dangers which led you to accord that
grant are not yet set aside. The King $ voice
assumed still hrmer and more impressive tone
and public attention redoubled. My peaceful re-
latlons with European great powers not, it is
true, interrupted; but unfortunately my intention
| to procure for German States constitution cor
responding with their wants has not yet been at
tanned. hold 70 the t! oughts, which have been
the groundwork Of my previous eXertions in
hopes for the future; but will only resume their
realization on new principles, when the future
confguration (gestaltung) Of the whole German
confederation shall be decided upon.
| hope THE kings voice and countenance were
not in harmony with his words that the negon-
tons relating thereto will soon lead to Il sasfac-
tory termination.
The peace with Denmark is concluded and rati-
In neghburing State subversons Of a mos,
nerverse Order cariigste) nature have occurred,
THE Hing laid bitter stress and expression ,lpon
tue word "perverse, addressed Of course TO the
EIecor Of Hesse.] An attempt made on one side
to interpose in the same threatened to violate tie
rights Of Prussia RI and has led to msunlerstand-
ing in which we are directly Implicated. Oar OBJ
jections, founded upon our geographical and mill
tary position +! have not yet met Will! the re-
qusite attention from the Sovereign and his allies
Besides, concentrations Of troops have taken place
IN parts near TO our frontier FIR from the theatre
Of these complications, Whereby the security Of
the monarchy is meraced. Therefore also dared
not Logger postpone that which had long been IN
/ tended ! have called out the whole military
strength of tie land see with pride and salts
faction my warke people have every where risen
as one man, and united with my army, long
proved i'll fidelity and honor.
In short time We shall stand there more
strongly armed than we have been in recent or
modern tines We seek not war ; We will re-
strict no ones rghts-compel no one to adurt
our rropositions-but [he king here became more
and more animated, and repeatedly struck his side
skirt with his closed han We demand conlor-
nation Of the wh~e ntherland, suitable to our
present position in Germany and in Europe, and
which promises the full amount Of rights which
! God has placed in our bands We have good
right-that Exclaimed the king, with Increased
energy we will defend, and remain so long in
powerful armament with weapons in our hands,
as the validity of this rght is not secured. cloud
npplause.)
That we owe to Prussia and to Germany
hope our rising will suffice to defend cur rights
If this be attained, it will be without danger to the
peace of Europe, for my people as reasonable
as they powerful. 1t is for you, gentlemen,
to furnish the means essential for attaining this
object. depore the sacrifice which it will i'm
pose on the nation. But know your zeal NJ.
Deputies, will not remain behind that Of the whole
nation. You will give proofs that our cons,iru-
ton, to which WI ln'io'Hby adhere, Cloud and
by organization on the part of Prussia
Wei, then, let our motto be " Unity in fidelity,
trust IN God in enc spir-in the old Prussi1n
spirit Cloud applause, especially from the Prus-
sian pary)
God has often helped us, often and far t. ere
with, and will again help That is my trust
The effect the above speech upon the war!ike
portion of the Chambers-that is, upon the ma
Jorty-was certainly favorable; but, as might he
| ted from the faint homes nxnrn.snL - -.