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CONTENTS.

VOLUME IX.

CHAPTER I.

PAGE.

BUONAPARTE's arrival at Paris.-The two Chambers assemble,
and adopt Resolutions, indicating a wish for Napoleon's Abdi-
cation.-Buonaparte holds a General Council.-Fouché pre-
sents to the Representatives Napoleon's Abdication, which
stipulates that his Son shall succeed him.-Carnot's exaggera.
ted report to the Peers, of the means of defence-contradicted
by Ney. Stormy Debate in the Peers on the Abdication Act.
-Both Chambers evade formally recognising Napoleon II.—
Provisional Government appointed.-Napoleon required to re-
tire to Malmaison. His offer of his services in the defence of
Paris rejected. He is placed under the surveillance of General
Beker. Means provided at Rochefort for his departure to the
United States. He arrives at Rochefort on 3d July. The
Provisional Government attempt in vain to treat with the Al-
lies, or to excite the French to resistance.-The Allies advance
to Paris, and, an Armistice being concluded, enter it on 7th
July. Chamber of Peers disperse, and the Members of the
other Chamber are excluded from the place of meeting.-Louis
XVIII. re-enters Paris on 8th July.-Reflections upon this
second Restoration of the Bourbons,

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CHAPTER II.

Disposition of the British Fleet along the Western Coast of

France, in order to prevent Buonaparte's Escape.The Bel-

lerophon appointed to the Station off Rochefort.-Orders un-

der which Captain Maitland acted.-Plans agitated for Napo-

leon's Escape. Circumstances which show that his surrender,

if made, could not be a matter of choice. Savary and Las

Cases open a Negotiation with Captain Maitland-Captain

Maitland's Account of what passed at their Interviews Las

Cases' Account-The two Statements compared, and prefer-

ence given to Captain Maitland's.-Napoleon's Letter to the

Prince Regent He surrenders himself on board the Bellero-

phon, on 15th July. His Behaviour during the passage.-

His arrival off Torbay-off Plymouth.-Great curiosity pre-

vails among the English People to see him. All approach to

the Ship Prohibited.-Final determination of the English Go-

vernment that Buonaparte shall be sent to St Helena, com-

municated to him-His Protest and Remonstrances against

it,

CHAPTER III.

Napoleon's real view of the Measure of sending him to St He-

lena.Allegation that Captain Maitland made terms with him

disproved Probability that the insinuation arose with Las

Cases, who was disappointed that a negotiation which he had

conducted was not successful.-Scheme of removing Napoleon

from the Bellerophon, by eiting him as a witness in a case of

Libel. Threats of self-destruction by Napoleon-by his fol-

lowers that they would put him to death_only made to inti-

midate the Government.-Napoleon goes on board the North-

umberland, which sails for St Helena. His behaviour on the

Voyage. Manner in which he was treated by Sir George

Cockburn. He arrives at St Helena, and lands on 16th Oc-

tober,

CHAPTER IV.

Causes which justify the English Government in the measure of

Napoleon's Banishment-He was a Prisoner of War, and had

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already shown, by breach of the Treaty of Fontainbleau, that

no confidence could be reposed in him.The Government was

even censured for not taking stronger precautions to prevent his

escape from Elba-Napoleon's wish to retire to England, in

order that, being near France, he might again interfere in her

affairs.-Reasons for withholding from him the title of Empe-

for.-Advantages of St Helena, as a place of Banishment.

Sir George Cockburn's Instructions for the Treatment of Na-

poleon. Longwood fixed on as the place of residence of the

Ex-Emperor. Temporary Accommodation prepared for him

at Briars. He removes to Longwood.-Precautions taken for

the safe custody of the Prisoner.-Regulations concerning the

Vessels permitted to enter the Harbour,

CHAPTER V.

Buonaparte's alleged grievances considered. Right of Great Bri-

tain to restrict his Liberty.-Propriety of withholding the Ti-

tle of Emperor.-The Right of inspecting his Correspondence

might have been dispensed with.-Regulations that a British

Orderly Officer should see Napoleon at certain times in the

day its importance.Limits allowed Napoleon for his walks

and rides. Complaints urged by Las Cases against Sir George

Cockburn. Measures adopted by the European Powers to se-

cure Napoleon's safe custody.Sir Hudson Lowe appointed

Governor of St Helena-his Qualifications for the Office con-

sidered. Information given by General Gourgaud to Govern-

ment.-Agitation of various Plans for Buonaparte's Escape.

Writers on the subject of Napoleon's Residence at St Helena.

-Napoleon's irritating Treatment of Sir Hudson Lowe.-In-

terviews between them,

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CHAPTER VI.

Instructions to Sir Hudson Lowe for his Treatment of Napo-

leon. Sum allowed by the British Government for the Ex-

Emperor's expenses. The allegations that his Table was not

sufficiently supplied, considered.-Napoleon's proposal to de-

fray his own Expenses.-Sale of his Plate-made in order to

produce a false impression of the state to which he was redu◄

ced.—The fact, that he had at that time a large sum of Money

in his strong-box, stated. Wooden House constructed in

London for Buonaparte, and transported to St Helena.—In、

terview between Sir Hudson Lowe and Napoleon on its arri-

val.-Delays in the erection of it-When finished, Buona,

parte's ill-health prevented his being removed to it. The Re-

gulation that a British Officer should attend Napoleon in his

rides, a subject of much displeasure to him.-Free communi-

cation with Europe carried on by the Inmates of Longwood,

without the knowledge of the Governor.-Regulation respect-

ing Napoleon's Intercourse with the Inhabitants of St Helena,

-General Reflections on the Disputes between him and Sir

Hudson Lowe,

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CHAPTER VII.

Napoleon's domestic habits-Manner in which he spent the day

-his dress.Nature of the fragments of Memoirs he dictated

to Messrs Gourgaud and Montholon. His particular taste in

Belles Lettres led him to admire Ossian. His attachment to

the drama-prefers Racine and Corneille to Voltaire.-Dislike

of Tacitus. His vindication of the character of Cæsar.-His

behaviour towards the persons of his household amusements

and exercises. His character of Sir Pulteney Malcolm.-De-

gree of his intercourse with the Islanders, and with Visitors to

the Island.-Interview with Captain Basil Hall with Lord

Amherst and the Gentlemen attached to the Chinese Embassy, 222

CHAPTER VIII.

Napoleon's Illness viz. Cancer in the Stomach. Dr Arnott's

opinion that it was NOT the effect of Climate, but had been

growing upon him since 1817.The disposition which might

have obtained a relaxation of the Restrictions by which Napo-

leon was guarded, not manifested by him.Removal of Las

Cases from his Household.-Montholon's various Complaints

brought forward by Lord Holland in the House of Lords, and

replied to by Lord Bathurst.Effect of the failure of Lord

Holland's Motion upon Buonaparte. Symptoms of his Illness

increase his refusal to take Exercise or Medicines.-Removal