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Show Bt Tclejraph.j King William's Reply to tlia ofTcr ef Imperial Hlgulty. Berlin, 20. The following is the speech of King William delivered in reply to the address of the deputation received by him at Versailles, on the 18th: Gentlemen; in receiving you here in foreign territory, far distant from the German frontier, I am prompted to express my gratitude to that Providence, whose wonderful dispensation dis-pensation has brought us together in this ancient royal residence. God has given us victories which we hardly dared hope or a.-k for. Wbeu last summer I asked your support lor this great war, you gave me that support to its fullest extent. I thank you, in my name and iu that of the army and natiuu. The victorious armies among which you have sought me, have found in the sacrificing spirit of the country, encouragement aud support amid battles bat-tles and privations. The means voted for the continuation of the war, by the late D et, have given a new proof that the nation is determined to eiert a'l its energies. The political life of tho Germans Ger-mans will develop itself nil the more, because of the basis offered to the South Geonian allies. I hope those states yet to be consulted will follow the name path. Tho summons addressed ad-dressed mo by the King ol' Bavaria, to re-est,ab:i-h the imperial dignity of the ancient German empire, lias deeply moved me; and not my own fcolings nor my own judgement has determined my decision, only tin) unanimous voice of the Gci'UJrn Princes, free cities and tlio German nation. I can recognize the call as one from Providence, which I can obey with God's blessings. Tho King of Bavaria has informed lne, that the aid of the German Princes aud free cuius J, as been secured, and tlifit official notification will shortlv follow. Je ;.oro that (lie painful sacri-fic sacri-fic R which 'ac an; undergoing, and which touch my heart as yours, will not be iu lain. We will not lay aside our aims until Germany has nothing to fear from future tiftnclh. By Tolctfraph. Sumner on tlie Man Domingo Annexation. Washington, 21. Sumner, in his speech ou the San Domingo question, formally addressing the Vice President, said, with much emphasis: "Sir, I call upon you who are next to the Chief Magistrate iu place of honor, to call at ouce upon the President, repair immediately imme-diately to the executive mansion, and tell him by the authority you can justly command, not to follow the example of Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Audrew Johnson. Tell him not to oppress op-press a weak and humble people. Tell him not to exercise the war power with-. with-. ut the authority of Congress. Tell i.iui not to forget there is graudeur in justice and peace, beyond anything in war. Mr. Vice President, 1 appeal to you, as you love the republic, as you arc devoted to that party which has so recently honored you, exercise your great influence to set the President right on this important matter." |
