PROF, VON HOLST'S LECTURE.

Sander's Theatre was well filled last evening by the audience assembled to hear Prof. Hermann Von Holst's lecture on "The political Nature of the German Empire, as Determined by the Constitution." Beginning with the formation of the German confederacies the lecturer briefly discussed the causes which led to the adoption of the German Constitution, and by a careful study of its leading principles showed wherein it differed from that of the United States. A description was given of the parliamentary bodies of that country, together with an explanation of the powers accruing to the Emperor. It was shown that while the President of the United States is regarded by foreign powers as the representative of the people, the Emperor is simply looked upon as the nominal head of the German States. The powers of the Emperor are in many respects similar to those of the President. He is the head of the army and navy and has the power of levying troops from the contingents of the States represented in the confederation. With regard to the navy his power is unlimited. The German parliament consists of two bodies, the Seichstag corresponding to our House of Representatives and the Bundesrath to our Senate. Fifty-eight votes are cast in the Bundesrath, which are distributed among the different States in proportion to their size. The members do not vote as in this country according to their personal desire, but as they are instructed by the government of the State which they represent. Accordingly members from the same State never vote on opposite sides of a bill as frequently happens in this country. It is not essential that each State should be represented by its full number of delegates, as the right of casting its full number of votes may be given to one. Prof. Von. Holst's lecture was very able and instructive. His address this evening on "Parlementarismus in Germany" will undoubtedly draw a large audience.