The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-10-14
speech of King William, Of Prussia, at rhc
OneninR of Parliament:

The North German Parliament was opened in
Berlin September 10, by the king OF Prussia who
delivered the following speech from the throne:
Ilustrious, Noble and Honored Gentlemen OF
the Parliament OF the North German Confedef
alton: At the close of the first Parliament o the
North German Confederation was able to exf ress
my confidence that the popular representative AS
semblies of the several Federal states would not
refuse their constitutional recognition ot that
which the Parliament had created In UNISON with
the different governments. II affords me great
satisfaction to find that was not deceived IN that
confidence. The constitution OF tue North German
Confederation has in constitutional manner be-
come law III all the Federal States. The fedefal
Council has entered upon its functions, aud to-day
herewith, with joyful confidence, bid welcome,
in my name and in the name OF m iustrious allies,
to the first Parliament assembled on the basis OF
the Federal Constitution. Immediately after the
promulgation ofthe Federal Consti tuition an npor-
tant step was taken toward regulating the national
relations of the Confederation with the States VI
South Germany. Tee German sentiments OF tho
allied Governments have created FOR the Zollverem
a new basis corresponding with the altered clrcum-
stances, and treaty concluded on that account
and approved by the Federal Coundll will be lal u
before ycu. The budget OF the Confederation Will
| form prominent subject for your delberatlons.
The careful limitation ofthe expenditure to absolute
requirements will permit Of nearly threa-fourths
| of II being betrayed by the Considerations OWL
revenues and careful estimate OF these revenues
warrants the belief that the estimated contrlbu-
ions OF the several Federal States will fully suiflce
| to cover the whole expenditure. Bills have been
| laid before the Federal Council, and others are
intended the object OF which is the settlement oi
such matters in the domain Of Federal Legislation
| as the present time permits OF and requires. a
law will be introduced upon freedom OF settlement
| which is meant to prepare the further develop
| ment of the common right OF nationality founded
bv the Constitution. bill upon liability to mili
sry service will be laid before you with the object
of making this common right OF nationality apply
| to the army and at the same time, with the Object
of collecting in manner easily to be SURVEYED the
provisions which are contained in the Constitution
partly i'll distinct form and partly by reference tt
Prussian legislation on liability to military service
A bill upon tue passport system aims at doing
away with antquated restrictions upon intercourse
and at forming the basis Of an agreement between
the Confederation and the South German States
corresponding with the national interests. Law
Lupon weights and measures will be brought Tor
ward with the view Of regulating the weights ant
measures OF the Confederation on II common prmc
pie and III way required br international inter
| course The position OF the Post as i Federal in
stitution renders legislative alrang elneuts neces
sary On the subject of the postal system general,
and the postal tariff. The establishment OF Fedora
Consulates requires legal determination OF thC
rights and duties connected with the exercise q
the Office Of Consul. The unity OF the maroantil,
marine requires basis in the shape OF law upOI
the nationality OF trading ships hope that thes;
laws, which denote first but decisive step owar,
the complexion OF the Iederal CC-Stitation, VII
meet with your aud the Federal Councils approval
The deliberations from which proceeded the tedc
raj Constitution wole guided by The conviction
that the great task of the Confederation coui,
only be accomplished by accommodating, tnrougi
reciprocal advances special interests to those OF
MORE general and national character. lhs sam
conviction has .ound expression III the discussion
of the Federal Council aud WILL confidently be
lieye. form the basrs Of your deliberations. NitI
this thought, llonoroi eentIemen direct %,"ar ei
forts to tae completion ol the work founded bN IN
Federal Constitution II is Worh OF peace 1
which yan are called, aud trust that, with Cod
blessing, the Fathe.an,i Will crjov n peace I'll
fruits of Your labor.
THE GovERSMENr PRiNrINu. The Sumter Nr'f
explains It's position in connection with the soy
eminent printing, as follows:
The propretors of this paper did receive IN
formation from Mr.. MCPHERSON Clerk oi th
House OF REPRESENTATIVES. that he had selecLe