Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-09-15
HISTORY OF THE WAR.


bella 10 the surrender Of Napoleon
Sunday. June %. 1s7e.-Ex-Q Queen
Isabella Of Spain formally abiicaies the
throne in favor Of her eldest son, Prince
Alphonso. This was done at Paris, at the
Hotel Basilewski, and was witnessed BY
Queen Christina. General Lersundi and
other prominent personages.
Tuesday. July 5.-Ex-0ucen Isabella
notifies foreign governments Of her formal
abdication in favor Of her son. On this
same day the fact is made public th.t
Prince Leopold Of Hohenzollern has con-
sented 10 become candidate for the va
can't throne Of Spain. This consent is al
legged to have been made with the appro-
val Of tbs King Of Prussia
"Wednesday. July 6.-Great excitement
in Paris and feeling sgainst Prussia -
Agitation in the Corps Legislatif The
press and people clamor for war. Report
ed interview between Napoleon AMI Gen
eral Prim. =
Monday. July l1.-French negotia.
tons with Prussia progressing. Due de
Grammont declares that France will new
er permit German prince to mount the
throne Of Charles w. Increased excite
ment. The Queen of Prussia writes from
Ems in favor Of peace. Napoleon's war
horses reported sent to the frontier
Queen Victoria sends Geographic MESA.
ges to Paris and Berlin in favor Of peace.
Tuesday. July 12-The negotiations
between Paris. Ems and Madrid going
on. Announcement that Prince Leopold
has withdrawn from the candidature
The French government and people no,
satisfied with this withdrawal. Security
against future attempts of the kind de-
handed
Wednesday. July 13.-Nopoleon re-
ported to have severely censured Olivier
for giving expression to pacific language.
Both nations reported to be rapidly arm
ing and otherwise preparing for the con-
Hic..
Thursday. July 1f.-Rcfusal Of King
William of Prussia to receive Count Ben
edctti, the French Ambassador to Prussia.
Contradictory reports of the affair. The
King said that he was willing to disayow
any knowledge of or completely in the can
didature of Prince Leopold. and was rca-
dy to advise against it as head of the House
Of llohenzollcrn, but not as King of Prus-
STA He also announced the withdrawal
Of the Prince. Benedict insists upon
further guarantees. The King refuse.
to speak to him. He leaves Ems for Pa
ris. Count Bismarck reported to have
telegraphed an account of the affair to all
the courts Of Europe. Tremendous ex.
element in Paris.
Friday, July DIFFERENTIATION of wa,
against Prussia. French troops pouring
towards the frontier. Marshal Mcmahon
recalled from Algeria to take command
Great enthusiasm in all parts of France
The "Marseillaise" sang in Paris by au.
thority of the government the first time in
eighteen years.
Saturday. July 16.-German troop.
massing on the Saar and on the Rhin.
rivers. Bavaria. Baden and Wurtembere
summoned BY France to state what cours.
they intend pursuing. Twenty-four hour.
given for reply.
Sunday, July l7.-Continued enthusi
asm in France. Money and offers of fl
nancial aid pouring into Paris. All tn,
trains crowded BY troops hurrying to tn,
frontier. Address Of the French Legisla
ture to Napoleon, approving of his course
towards Prussia aud protesting against tn,
mysterious combinations formed agains
France. Rumors Of fighting at Forbach
Italian demonstration at Florence in favor
Of Germany. Arrival of King William
Of Prussia at Cologne. His enthusiast,
reception by the people. North and Sou,l
Germany reported to be unit in favor o
war with France. The sympathy of Eu
rope claimed to be with the French.
Monday. July 1s.-The South German
States declare their purpose to supper
Prussia. Departure of the Crown Prime,
of Prussia for Munich to take commanC
Of their armies. German mail steamer
cease sailing. Coast lights. buoys and al
aids to navigation on the German coas
extinguished and removed by order o
the Prussian government. Rumors o
fighting.
Wednesday, July 20,-Meeting of tn,
North German Parliament. Speech O
King William. The war budget unani
meusly voted amid grea. enthusiasm.
Thursday, July 21-Arrival Of Prime,
Napoleon in London. Great naval actiy.
iiy in England, Turkey and Austria de.
clare an attentive neutrality. Circular is.
sued by the French Minister of Foreign
Affairs 10 the representatives Of France IN
foreign countries explaining the position
Of the Emperor on the sabject Of the war.
Prussia accused Of having fomenscd ths
conflict. General LebGnf declared Major