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The 24th of June-Fouché is appointed President of the Provisional Govern-
ment-Formation of the new 'Ministry-Fouche's policy-Manuel-Sitting
of the Chamber of Representatives-It adopts Manuel's motion-The
26th of June-Departure of the Emperor from Paris-He goes to Mal-
maison-His farewell address to the Army-Five plenipotentiaries are
sent to negociate a peace-Interview between Fouché and M. de Vitrolles
-Interview between Napoleon and Benjamin Constant-Advice of
Napoleon's friends on the choice of his place of exile-He makes choice
of America-He is watched by the Provisional Government-Temporary
opposition of the Government to the departure of Napoleon-His resi-
dence at Malmaison-Solicitations of the Provisional Government to
Napoleon-It delivers him a passport-Refusal of Napoleon-Propo-
sition of Excelmans to Napoleon-Arrival of the Allies at Compeigne
Napoleon proposes to put himself at the head of the Army-Refusal of
the Provisional Government-Meeting of M. de Flahaut and Davoust-
Napoleon and Maret-Critical situation of Napoleon-His departure
from Malmaison-His farewell-His journey-His halt at Rambouillet
-His hopes-Overtures of Excelmans to Daumesnil-Napoleon proceeds
through Chateaudun, Tours, and Poitiers-Mob at St. Maixent-He
arrives at Niort-Acclamations of the People-He arrives at Rochefort
on the 3rd of July-Napoleon renews his proposal to the Provisional
Government-Various counsels for the flight of Napoleon-His hesita-
tion-Reply of the Provisional Government to his proposal-Napoleon
embarks on board La Saale frigate on the 8th of July-He departs
from Rochefort-His visit to the Isle of Aix-Interview between M. de
Las Cases and Captain Maitland, on board the Bellerophon-The captain
of the Medusa proposes to force a passage against the English cruizer-
Refusal of Napoleon-He disembarks at the Isle of Aix-His indecision
-He refuses the proposition of Captain Baudin-Some midshipmen offer
to conduct him to America-Napoleon accepts the offer, and departs-
He is kept back by his suite-Second interview of Las Cases, Rovigo,
and Lallemand with Captain Maitland-Deliberation on his departure-
Napoleon decides on going away by the Bellerophon-His letter to the
Prince Regent of England-His instructions to Gourgaud-Departure of
Gourgaud and Las Cases for England-Napoleon quits the Isle of Aix
-His farewell to Becker-He embarks on board the Bellerophon-He
receives a visit from Admiral Hotham-The Bellerophon arrives at Tor-
bay-The Emperor is rejoined there by Gourgaud-Departure from
Torbay and arrival at Plymouth-Cabinet Council of the English Minis-
ters on the fate of Napoleon-He is declared a prisoner of 'war by the
Allies-He is brought back to Torbay-He is required to deliver up his
sword-His farewell-His grief on hearing of the Capitulation of Paris
-He embarks on board the Northumberland-His Protest against
England-His departure for St Helena
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BOOK TWENTY-NINTH.
Wellington after the Battle of Waterloo-His despatch to the Duke de Berry
-His letter to Dumouriez-He enters France-His proclamation to the
French people-He writes to the Duke de Feltre and to M. de Talley-
rand-Entrance of Louis XVIII. into France-Conferences of Haguenau
-Wellington's reply to the French Plenipotentiaries-Dismissal of M. de
Blacas-Louis XVIII. at Cateau-Cambrésis-His proclamation to the
French-He arrives at Cambray-Second proclamation to the French-
Intrigues of Fouché with the Provisional Government in favour of the
Bourbons-Davoust appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army-Efforts
of MM. de Vitrolles and Ouvrard amongst the Chiefs of the Army-The
Provisional Government orders M. de Vitrolles to be arrested-His Flight
-Address of several generals to the Chamber of Representatives-Con-
ference in the Chamber of Peers-Plenipotentiaries sent to Wellington
and Blucher to negociate an armistice-Conferences of the Plenipoten-
tiaries with Wellington-Blucher crosses to the left bank of the Seine-
Situation of France-Strength of the Army-Excelmans attacks and
routs a corps of Prussian cavalry-Council of Government-Council of
War at La Villette-It authorises Davoust to capitulate-Application of
Davoust to Blucher-Blucher's reply-Fouché sends Colonel Macirone
to Wellington, and General Tromelin to Blucher-Conferences at St.
Cloud-Capitulation of Paris-Adoption of the Convention of St. Cloud
by the Chamber of Representatives-Agitation of the people-Opposition
of the Army-Entrance of the English and Prussians into Paris-The
Chamber of Representatives-Vote of the Constitution-Interview between
Wellington and Fouché at Neuilly-Presentation of Fouché to the King,
Louis XVIII., by M. de Talleyrand-Conference-Nomination of
Fouché to the Ministry of Police-Composition of the Ministry
Interview between Louis XVIII. and M. de Chateaubriand-Confer-
ence of the Provisional Government-Occupation of the Tuileries, and
expulsion of the Commission by Blucher--Dispersion of the Chamber of
Peers-M. Decazes shuts up the Chamber of Representatives-Impo-
tence of Lafayette-Interview between Carnot and Fouché
BOOK THIRTIETH.
Review of the Hundred Days-Entrance of Louis XVIII. into Paris-Speech
of M. de Chabrol-Answer of Louis XVIII.-Louis XVIII. at Paris-
Acclamations of the Populace-Political Position of the King-Attitude
of Fouché-Ordinances for the re-organization of the Peerage, and for
the Convocation of the Chamber of Deputies-The Army of the Loire-
Orders of the Day of Marshal Davoust-Submission of the Army to
Louis XVIII.-The Army adopts the White-flag-Blucher wishes to
blow up the Bridge of Jena-Devastation of the Museum and the 'Li-
braries-Violence of the Prussians-Requisitions-Removal of the Pre-
fects-War Imposts-Occupation of Paris and France by the Allied
Armies-Disbanding of the Army of the Loire-Marshal Davoust super-
seded by Marshal Macdonald-Diplomatic Negociations at the residence
of Lord Castlereagh-Ultimatum of the Allied Powers-Aversion of
Louis XVIII. for M. de Talleyrand-Court of Louis XVIII.-His Family
-Favour of M. Decazes-M. Decazes-His Portrait-Retrospect of his
Life-His interview with the King-Fouche's Report-Proscriptions—
Weakness of the King
BOOK THIRTY-FIRST.
Murat-His flight from Naples-Arrival at the Isle of Ischia- His aide-
de-camp, the Duke of Rocca Romana-His departure for France-
He lands at Cannes-Offers his services to the Emperor Refusal of
Napoleon-Terror in the South-Murat quits the neighbourhood of
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Toulon and conceals himself-Asks an asylum from Louis XVIII.-
It is granted to him in Austria-Attempts at flight-He fails-
Adventures-His retreat-Dangers-He embarks for Corsica-Perils
of the passage-Incidents-He is picked up at sea-His arrival in
Corsica-He retires to the mountains-Political situation of Corsica
-Murat is summoned to surrender by the governor of the island
-His refusal-The governor sends a body of soldiers to arrest him—
Their failure-Projects of Murat-He departs on an expedition to
Naples-His march towards Ajaccio-Entry into the City-Arrival
of Macirone-He sends him the passport for Austria-Murat's letter
-His departure for Naples-Passage-Desertion of one of his vessels
-Incidents-He disembarks at the port of Pizzo-Endeavours to
raise the population- His arrest-Last moments Condemnation-
Death-Review of his life.
BOOK THIRTY-SECOND.
-
Character of the French nation--Causes of the spirit of the elections of
1815-Fall of Fouché-His exile in Germany-Review of his life
-Fall of M. de Talleyrand-Formation of M. de Richelieu's ministry
-Retrospective glance at M. de Richelieu-His life in Russia-
His character Negociations with the Allies- Their exactions
Treaty of the 20th of November-Letter of M. de Richelieu-Treaty of
the Holy Alliance-Opening of the Chambers-The King's speech-
M. Lainé, President of the Chamber of Deputies-His speech -
Addresses of the two chambers to the King-Policy of the Duke de
Richelieu-Spirit of the Council-Laws against seditious cries and
individual liberty-Law of the prevotal courts-Discussion and vote
in the two chambers - Proposition of the Duke de Fitzjames---
Speech of the Count d'Artois-Return of the Duke de Orleans-His
interview with Louis XVIII.
BOOK THIRTY-THIRD.
The Reign of Terror of 1815-State of Paris-Situation of the South-
Massacres at Marseilles-Assassination of Marshal Brune at Avignon
Massacres at Nismes-The Verdets -Intervention of the Duke
d'Angoulême-Heroism of General Lagarde-Assassination of Gene-
ral Ramel at Toulouse-The twins of La Reole-Their trial-Their
death-Labédoyère-His journey to Paris-His arrest-His trial—
His death
Trial of Lavalette-His condemnation and escape-Fury of the Chamber
at the news-Arrest of Marshal Ney-He is sent to Paris and brought
before a court-martial-Noble conduct of Marshal Moncey-The
Court declares itself incompetent-He is brought before the Chamber
of Peers-Implacability of the ministers-Debates and divers inci-
dents-Evidence of Bourmont-M. Bellart's address to the Court for
the prosecution-Quibbles of the defence-Attitude of the Marshal
-His condemnation-Vindictive intrigues of the royalists-Magnani-
mous intercession of Madame Hutchinson-Ney in his prison-His
last moments-His interview with his family-His execution-Re-
action of public opinion in favour and against the Bourbons.
BOOK THIRTY-FIFTH.
pre-
Animosities of parties-1mpassioned reaction in the departments:
votal courts-Debates on the amnesty law: MM. Royer-Collard, De Labour-
donnaie, and Chateaubriand-Production of the will of Marie Antionette
-Relaxation in the severity of public opinion-Dissolution of the Chamber
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-Agitation in the departments-Conspiracy of Grenoble-Didier: his
character, previous lite, his connection with the Orleans party-His
abortive attempt on Grenoble-Proclamations and dracolite vengeance-
Flight and noble death of Didier-Palace intrigues: formation of the
Doctrinaire party-The Coup d'état of the 5th September, ratified by the
elections-Fury of the ultra-royalists: their private note to the congress of
Aix-la-Chapelle-Evacuation of France by the allies-Memoir by Louis
XVIII. on the ministerial crisis (December, 1818)
BOOK THIRTY-SIXTH.
1818-19-State of France-Struggle of parties-The Press-The Minerve;
P. L. Courrier-The Conservateur; Chateaubriand, Lamennais, de
Bonald-Opening of the Session-Vote of a national recompense to
M. de Richelieu-Barthélemy's proposition on the Electoral Law-
Discussion on the recall of banished persons-M. de Serres-In-
creasing agitation of public opinion-Development of journalism:
the Courrier, the Constitutionel, the Cenceur, the Debats, the Quoti-
dienne, the Drapeau Blanc-Stormy debates on the massacres of the
South; parliamentary exposures-Various associations; the missions,
the secret societies of Brussels, and of Paris; fermentation in Ger-
many-Elections of 1819; nomination of Gregoire; General Foy-
General spirit of the elections, hostile to the crown-Ministerial
changes, opening of the session; exclusion of Gregoire - Project
for modifying the Electoral Law
BOOK THIRTY-SEVENTH.
his
Portrait of the Duke de Berry-Louvel: his previous life, his monomania
of regicide-He determines to kill the Duke de Berry-Night of the
13th of February-Assassination of the Duke at the Opera:
death-bed-Grief of the royal family-Consternation of the public-
Accusation against M. Decazes; M. Clausel de Coussergues charges
him with high treason-Violent debates. palace intrigues-Madame
du Cayla; her origin: her favour-The Viscount de la Rochefoucauld
-Fall of M. Decazes: review of his political career
BOOK THIRTY-EIGHTH.
Opening of the debates on the Law of Election-M. Royer Collard, his
previous life and character-Speeches of MM. Lainé, Camille, Jordan,
and Foy-Passing of the bill-Trial and execution of Louvel-In
creasing hatred to the Bourbons: Secret Societies, Bonapartists,
Counter-Revolutionists-M. Madier Montjau denounces to the Chambers
the royalist conspiracies of the South-Birth of the Duke de Bordeaux-
Revival of the spirit of independence in Europe: error of those who have
ascribed the honour of it to Napoleon-Its real causes ideas of nationality
instilled by the European kings, the Napoleonic absorption-Revolution
in Spain-Retrospective glance: Decay of that monarchy: Palace in-
trigues, Theocratical terrorism-The Prince of the Peace-Charles IV.,
his abdication and captivity-Heroism of Spain, the Cortes, the constitu-
tion of 1812-Return of Ferdinand VII.: reaction-O'Donnell-Revolu-
tionary explosion: Riégo, Mina-Italy-State of this country in 1820:
erroneous opinions concerning it-Carbonarism-Movement at Naples:
Guglielmo Pepe-Equivocal conduct of the Court-Intervention of the
Northern courts: Congress of Troppau, of Laybach: conclusion of the
revolution at Naples-Movement in Piedmont-Carbonarism in France
-Napoleon at St. Helena: his captivity-The memorial: unskilful
justification of his memory-Hudson Lowe-Illness of Napoleon: his
death: review of his reign.
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