New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-25

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n,efer to sacrifice the strength OF noble nation in
b,lpcss struggle the incaculable exhaustion waste
OF ht viii result almost alone TO France. The contln
Of the war under present circumstances so lessons
the power the country that restoration will be slower
than in the ordinary course Of war
The Government is, however compelled with regret 10
express the conviction that peace between these two
great neighboring peopes-upon the continuance OF
which they calculated less than months ago-will be
imperled by the rememlrances which this war will
leave in France, when by the recovery OF
her own strengthen by the alliances with
other powers-she shah feel herself strong enough
TO renew the struggle. The conditions upon Which the
allied Governments would conclude peace have been
publicly discussed II s necessary they should be com
mensuTate with the greatness Of the sacrifice laid upon
our country by this war which, though undertaken
without any reason whatever, approved by the
whole French nation 1t is, above all things,
necessary that they should establish a safe
frontier for Germany, against the continuance
by future ers Of France Of desire FOR conquest The
Confederate Governments feel that they rely upon
the North German Parliament rot - refuse the means
st required for the attainment OF these objects They
are convinced that when is question OF render
ing the policy OF conquest which has been pur
sued for many hundred years and that this frontier
should lie settled partly 10 redress the results OF
the unfortunate wars, which Germany, at period OF
internal discussions, forced 10 ware by France, II
Is al the time necessary that our South German
brethren should be freed from the Threatening poSllon
which France acquired by former wars. The results
which have achieved before You. The Govern
expect from you the patriotism and
devotion which they have already experienced when
they had to undertake achieved II is
Their most wish that may he possible to refrain
from using al these means.
To afford complete survey Of the political situation,
the Governments will lay before you communications
which have recently reached The Ministry OF Foreign
Affairs respecting treaty Of Paris in doing which
tie Government expresses the hope that the blessings OF
peace VIII remain assured TO those nations which
have hitherto enjoyed them. The continuance of war
has not prevented the accomplishment OF works OF peace.
The sentiment unity which las been vvihcd by
danger and iontyvon victories the consciousness
OF the position which Germany, for the first time for
centuries, has achieved through her unity the
recognition OF the fact that only by the creation Of
permanent institutions for the future Of Germany
fitting legacy Of this time Of deeds and sacrifices be
assured have rapidly and completely filed the German
peoples and princes with the conviction that stronger
links than those afforded ny international treaties
needed between the North and the south.
Tits unanimous opinion Of the Governments has led TO
neg citations the first fruits OF which, pnngng from the
field OF battle win be laid before you for APP
proyal, IN tie shape OF q Constitution for re
German Confederscy, which has been agreed
upon by the North German Confederation and
the Grand Duches of Baden and HesSe Darmstadt and
unanimously adopted by the Federal Council. An I'M
defaiduflne when mas been arrived AZ upon
basis with Bavaria, viii also form subject for your
dcuherations
Ts treatment Of the views which exist between
the Allied Governments and Wirtemberg respecting the
Officers 10 he attained, PERMITS 10 hope that similar
agreement as 10 the method Of attaining il vii not be
wanting.
HonOred gentlemen, with tbs work you VIII worthiy
close period such has rarely been the lot Of legsa-
tive assemblies In little than three years you
have helped further completion Of the Federal Con-
stutOn which cOIf1ed TO your cooperation by long
series Of important laws entering deeply into the most
varied interests Of the naOn and by the last OF these
laws submitted you, this Constitution and the leGisla
ton resting thereon be extended across the from
tiers which hitherto separated us from our South Ger
man brethren.
The great National idea which has hitherto guided you
in your deliberations will with Gods help, be brought
nearer 20 irs full realization by the Last discussion Tor
which yOu assemble.
Therefore, by order Of His Majesty the King ana IN
the name OF the Confederate Government declare the
Parliament OF the North German Confederation open
Americans here celebrated Thanksgiving Day
with an address by Nj. John Bigelow at church. ana
a public dinner, with speeches by Mr.. Bancroft
Count Eulenburg Sinson. President o. the Diet, Mr
Bigelow. Consul Kreisman, &c"
The treaty uniting the Kingdom OF Bavaria with
+be North German Confederation was signed on
Wednesday night.