A pamphlet has appeared in Paris, called Peace through War,
which has excited some attention, and is supposed by many to be a "feeler." Its author believes that France must summon Prussia to disarm, as a guarantee for peace ; that Prussia will refuse, and then France must declare war. The result of the war is uncertain, but France will be supported by Austria, Holland, Denmark, and Italy, and aided by the discontent in North Germany itself. Prussia will be supported only by Russia, who is not ready for war. If France wins, she will claim nothing in Germany ; but Wurtemburg will have all Suabia ; Saxony the Saxon Duchies ; and Hanover all Westphalia and Brunswick, a population of eight millions. Prussia would be suffered to absorb the Mecklenburg Duchies, which belong to her by geographical configuration. In fact, France would be surrounded by a ring of petty States, a very pleasant prospect for her if she wins. The author only forgets to state what would happen if France were defeated, and all Germany rushed together with a clang.
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