The New York herald., 1870-09-05

The following Is chronological summary OF the
events which have happened from the formal abdi-
cation OF Queen Isabella OF Spain to the surrender
OF Napoleon
SUNDAY, June 26, 1S7O-Ex-Queen Isabella OF
Spain formally abdicaes the throne In favor of her
eldest son, Prince AphonsO. This was done Mt
Paris, at the Hotel Basewski, ana was Witnessed
by Queen Christina, General Lersundi and other
prominent persOnages.
TUESDAY, July 5.-EX-Queen Isabella notifies
foreign governments OF her formal abdcation OF the
throne IN favor OF her son. On this same day the
fact is made public that Prince Leopold OF HOhenzOl-
ern has consented to become a candidate for the
vacant throne OF Spain. This consent is alleged to
have been made with the approval OF the King OF
Prussia.
WEDNESDAY July 6.-Great excitement in Paris
and feeling against Prussia. Agitation in the Corps
Reported interview between Napoleon and General
Prim.
MONDAY, July l1-French negotiations with Prus-
sia progressing. Due de Grammont declares that
France VIII never permit German prince TO mount
the throne OF Charles V, Increased excitement.
The Queen OF Prussia writes from Ems In favor OF
peace. Napoleons war horses reported sent to the
frontier. Queen Victoria sends teegraphlc messages
to Paris and Berlin in favor Of peace.
TUESDAY, July 12-'rhe negotiations between
Paris, Ems and Madrid going on Announcement
that Prince Leopold has Withdrawn from the candi-
dature. The French government ana people not
satisfied with this withdrawal. Security against
future attempts OF the kind demanded
WEDNESDAY, July 13.-Napoleon reported to
have severely censured Olivier for giving expression
rapidly armng and otherwise preparing for the con-
flict.
THURSDAY, July 1.-Refusal OF King William OF
Prussia to receive Count Benedett, the French AM
bassador to Prussia. Contradictory reports OF the
affair. The King said that he was willing to disa.
vow any knowledge of Or completely In the candida
rure OF Prince Leopold, and was ready to advise
against il as head OF the House OF Hohenzolern but
not as King OF Prussia. He also announced the
withdrawal OF the Prince BenedetJl insists upon
further guarantees. The King refuses to speak to
him. He leaves Ems for Paris Count Bismarck
ported TO have telegraphed an account OF the a!ar
TO all the courts of Europe Tremendous excitement
in Paris.
FRIDAY July 15.--Proclamation OF war against
Prussia French troops pouring towards the frontier.
Marshal MacMahon recalled from Algeria to take a
command Great enthusiasm in all parts OF France.
The .Marseilaise' sang In Paris by authority of the
| government the first time In eighteen years.
! SATURDAY, July 16-German troops masslng OH
the saar and on the Rhine rivers. Bavaria, Baden
and Wurtemberg summoned by France to state what
| course they intend pursuing. Twenty-four hours
| given for a reply.
l. SUNDAY, July 17.-Conttnued enthusiasm in
Fraace. Money and offers Of financial aid pouring
into Pans, All the trains crowded by troops
hurryinp 10 the frontier. Address OF the French
ature to Napoleon, approving Of his course to-
wards Prussia aud protesting against the ''myse-
r,ous comDnationsr formed against France.
Rumors OF nghtlng at FOroach. Italian dem0psira'