New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-11
Peace In Europe.

3D. Cresceat-Never before, IN the history Of the
continent Of Europe, have the greatpowerB been so
determined to conserve peace as at the present
time Over aRaamillion and half of men are in
arms, and the ffghtful machinery Of war-Iubri
Gated at the expense of the wheels of commerce
has been put in working order; the hornd din Of
warke preparation browns the cheerful hum of in
dustry. France, Austria, Prussia, Italy, and the
minor German States, join in one grand chorus,
Peace! peace at any price "-eoen al The
price Of blood
France, as an earnest of her pacific intentions
towards the Island of Sardinia and the left bank
of the Rhine, has called for a military contingent
Of 100000 men-tbe legislative body suggested
that 50 OQO or even 60 900, would be sufficient for
the purpose-but no, so determined is the French
ruler 10 prevent war, that nothing less than l00
900 would do Prussia, for her part, in order to
have peace in the Ducbies of scheswig Holsten
has massed an army of 100000 men, under the
immediate command of'the King, on the Saxon
frontier, and has reserve force of 10000 within
call Italy, equally bent on peace, has placed
her regular army on a war footing, and the old
Lion Of Caprera (GaribaIdD will have veteran
volunteer army of 1G 600 the moment he raises his
spotess banner-and all eager for peace land
Yenetia}. Whilst Austria, on her side, warmly re-
ciprocating tie peaceful feelings of Italy and
Prussato say nothing of the disinterested friend
ship of France-has 1855 900 troops ready for the
field at moments notice, and some 100000 in re-
serve, in order to cooperate with Italy and Prus-
STA in securing the blessings of peace.
But we grieve to say that although monarchs,
statesmen, warriors, and people are SO delight
fully unanimous in the determination to maintain
peace, the most alarming dscord prevails as to the
best mode of carrying out their praiseworthy de-
sire, and so conflicting are the various opinions
that there is every probability these immense pa
cfc efforts will result in a stupendous world
CONFUSING war!
I" It's an i'll wind that blows nobody good" The
King of saxony would profit by erecting seats
round his little kingdom, it is likely to be the
arena for these peaceful gladiators.
Mercantile England appears anxious to keep
aoof Her vital interests are not affected by this
imbroglio at least not at present; and, above ALL
her voice is no longer potent on the continent of
Europe. Napoleon the Third is the man of the
hour, and (for the hour dictates to those who
overthrow Napoleon the First The ominous
words spoken by the French Emperor at Auxerre,
have caused a deep and painful emotion to the
that only among the laborious populations of the
rural districts could he breathe freely; and that
only among the lower classes could he find the
true genius of France, brand the educated and
better classes of his people as unworthy Of the
name of Frenchmen. Grent disgust and even open
discomfort have been expressed in consequence.
Surely that torpid old Lion of England must have
opened one eye, and have given slight growl,
! no -
the treaties of 1885, and insinuated his desire to
blot them out of record. If not, it must indeed
have become a poor degenerate brute Does it
not seem strange, that the French ruler should
have proposed Congress to settle the present
European difficulties With the startling words
of Auxerre ringing in ears it occurs to Us that
| the man who is so ready to break through the
treaties of 1915, would have as little respect for
any treaties which might be made by the proposed
Congress of 1866-unless, indeed, they were in
perfect accord with the famous ideeseNapoleon.'
| We are forced to the conclusion that war is in.
| eyitable-no mediation will avail. AS long az
peace lasts England can do nothing but if she
would maintain her position in Europe, she must
arm at the first shot, whether that shot be fred by
Austria, Prussia, or Italy. France will only remain
neutral till she sees her opportunity; but wher
France takes the field, England, in spite of hel
feeble non-intervention policy, must take the field
also, and either do battle manfuIy, or lose hel
prestige among nations forever!
We are listening with painful interest to the
| diplomatic overture which precedes the awfu
drama about to be enacted. There will be crash
ing of artillery, flashing of STEEL shouts of th'
victor and cries of the vanquished. We shall havt
indistinct glimpses Of the struggling nations, ant
a cloud of sulphurous dust will hang over the am
phitheater of Europe. But whichever of tn,
combatants is uppermost at the conclusion
whether France, Austria Prussia or Itay-w'
trust when the war cloud rolls away, to behold
that glorious tableau which has been so long il
preparation, viz The Congress of Nations"
Blessed are the peace makers" G.