New-York tribune., 1867-03-11
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

tentiaries headed by Count Bismarck, In military
uniform. The Queen, the Crown Princess, AMI her
Royal Highnesss eldest son, Prince Frederick
Charles, Prince William of Baden, Prince Nicholas
Of Nassau Prince Henry Of Hesse and almost all tho
diplomatic body were present, and the number OF
spectators very great The King of Prussia,
who was received on entering with the most en-
thusiastc cheers read the following speech from tho
throne:
IlUsTRIOUs NOBLE AND HONORABLE GENTLEMEN or
THE NORTH GERMAN CONSIDERATION: 1t is an eleNatng
moment in which come among you. Mighty events
have brought it about Great hopes bound mp with
it, thank Divine Providence, which brought Germany
toward the object desired by her people along roads
neither chose foresaw, for the privilege Of siysg
expression these hopes in community with assembly
surrounded any German prince for oent
Iies Relying upon this guidance. shall attain tiat
upon the history OF Germany, the causes thai hvo
bed and forefaeIs away from H. Formerly rcw-
crml great honored because unted aud guided by
strong hands the German Empire did not sink into dis
hers being in fault Deprived weight IN the coGncI. "a
Europe OF influence over her own history Germany s-
which she furnished the blood Of her children the battle
fields and the prizes OF combat But the longing Of tie
the history Of our time is filled with the efforts Of Ger
many and the German people TO regain the greatness of
their obiecf they have only increased dissenson IA
e deceTsd by hope or as to the value II
the present by ideals as to the Importance OF etsNe
recognize OI
Of the German people in company. with faeis.
and Of not again sacrificing what is within our
the allied Governments in accordance with
naOer defined snd msG but
important arrangement as Immediately possible e they
that will be laid before yon the independence
Of individual States, for the benefit of the Whole only
guarantee the security Of Federal territory and the de-
yeloyment o. the prosperity Of IT'S inhabitants have to
met the requirements of the common fathcrland
Should have found ready to display the same
ton the general welfare OF Germany, If Proyidenco
head Of the powerful Of the Conedc,aiion;
and for that e one & enea ysa 20 aSe ieap
IN the conviction that all the Of Prussia have
been at the same time toward the restoration and
elevation OF German power and honor notwithstanding
the general readiness, and although the mighty events ~
past year convinced all Of the fndspeIss
Bile necessity reconsructing the German Constitution
thus rendering the public mind more favorably inehd
haps might be at later period againwe have anew r.
pendent Governments, which have also in their eoDces
The more gentlemen yon realize these difficulties tho
carefully ain convinced You will bear in mind IN
your examination Of the draft the heavy res1shk.
bility Of the dangers TO the peaceful and tfn
ehsssop 81 the II & gSrk t9ss mss Oe yed az With ise
upon the bill laid before you cond not
Parliament The point Of supreme importance pi'scbt
is not TO neglect the favorable moment for establishing
remains ENTRUSTED to the subsequent combined eopea.
lion Of the German sovereigns and races Regs@,o, 81
toward brothers south Of the Maine has been 'n by
sn Ss geafe az bo pas our hands will Be openly d
readily extended to bring about TINS ~
FAR enough In tho settlement of it's constitution 10 10
empowered eonclude treaties The preservation ofo
mon guarantee for the security OF German territory WI
form fundamental conditions Of me unaersa.dng wnsn
direction OF the German mind generaly Is turiea
pcaee and its abOrs the Confederate Association o the
will mainly assume defensive
The German movement OF recent years mas borne no
conquest but has solely from the necessity OF afford
ing the broad domains from the Alps 10 ines the sea AZ s
Of deyelopement nformer centuries mas & mn zoe
and that their brotherhood also regarded in hs hight
by adjacent nations Is proved by the friendly attitude ~
out apprehension and envy,. take possession of
those same advantages of great political
enjoyed centuries It, therefore now depends only u
usupn our unity and our secure 70 sn-
the danger OF again telling into dissenson and weakness
sitatons st M development and prosperity and to f
peace loving mission in the council OF nations trust IN
viii not sy that tie experience Of former unsuccessful
attempts has been useless to the German p Sas
regard this Parliament as the so%ineh ~. fbs
srmsSs %sns Ss the Hn oeyCn
limits Confederation an1iousy awaits the eetis-
fres the yearnng and striving Of the youngest genera
tors be realized by common work In t9e name OK
confidently call upon you to help US rapidly ana sasy 70
carry out the great national task And may the blessing
Of God upon which everything depends accompany au
promote the patriotic work -
Majesty was interrupted by loud cheers Al the cou-
cusion of the speech Count Bismarck declared tho
Parliament TO be open. The King then bowed three
times to the Assembly, and quilted the hall amid
great enthusiasm. spectator IN the hall died du-
ring the ceremony.
THE SOUTH GERMAN STATES.
The Ne,c PussidH Cross Gazette IN contradcting
certain rumors at Berlin, says that the iela-
tons of Prussia owaTd the South German States are
every day becoming more friendly.
NORTH sCHIRSwIG.
A telegram from Berlin says deputation which
has arrived here from North Scheswig has been un-
able to zee Count Bismarck account OF his ldspo.
sition and has not been admitted 70 an au,eDce OK
the King The deputation. therefore. handed IN q
written petition praying that the stpulalons oi mo
Treaty of Prague relative to the vote to be taken IN
North Scheswg should be carried out, and that nn-
iii this could be done the administration of the oath
of allegiance TO officials in the Elbe Duchles should
be suspended. written answer was returned.
stating that the King could not immediately glvea
definite reply, and that some time would probably
elapse in discussing the matter The depntation
would learn Mt home the settlement OF their deinaDds
and they might therefore return to Schleswig.
POLITICAL PARTIES. =.
Owinq to the coalition OF the CONSERVATIVE ana
Liberal parties. the formation ~ INTENDED ior
middle party under the name of the Free Conserva"
tive Union.
, -' ITALY. I..
THE TRIAL OF PFRSANO. .
A telegram from Florence says AT secret sltting
of the Senate il was resolved to postpone the tf OK
Admiral Persano till March 70.