The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-15


to the British House Of Peers aud that the
duties of ministerial leader in the House of
Commons will eevolve on MIR. Canning.
HOLLAND. ROTTERDAM, April 1o.
Bonaharfe's latter mon,ehfs as Emperor.
The following account of what has passed at Fon-
tainbleau are considered as authentic, coming from
one of the most respectable officers of the French
Army t.
On the lst OF April, in the morning, Bo-
naparte reviewed the troops which he seemed
to consider as his own. The Marshals and
Generals, who had learned from the papers
the resolutions Of the Senate and the Proyis-
ional Government, conversed together on the
subjecb loud enough to be heard by Napole-
on, but he appeared to pay no attention to what
they said, and the review passed quietly.
When it was over, Marshal Ney, as had been
settled, entered the Palace with him, and
followed him into his cabinet, where he ask
ed him If he was informed OF the great revo-
luton that had taken place at Paris He re-
piled, with all the composure he could as
sumo, that he k2ew nothing of 1t, though nc
was doubtless well informed Of the whole
The Marshal then gave him the Paris papers,
which ne seemed TO read with attention but
he wa, only seeking to gain time 20 form an
answer. Meantime came Marshal Lefebre,
who, addressing his late Emperor in feeling
tone, said,--" You are undone, you could nor
Hsfcr 30 tie coanscls Of any Of your serUants,
aad norp tie Senate has declared that you haUe
forfeited tie Throne"
These words made such an Impression on
him, who used to consider himself above all
laws, that he Immediately burst into flood
of tears, and alter some moments reflection,
wrote an act Of abdication in favor of his son.
Another officer, who was likewise Wit
ness of what passed, relates, on the 5Ih, a
bout | / O'Clock, several Gentlemen sent to
the Duke OF Bassano, who was mostly alono
with the Emperor, to request him to dissuade
him from appearing on the parade. But he
would not refrain from it, About half.past
he formed plan, which he made the Duke
6f Bassano write and sign with him, to re-
pair, with 100000 men he had still with
him, to Italy, and Join Prince Eugene. Ma
polcon repeated several times, I" If L choose
TO go there, lam certain all Italy sviH declare
for me-" On the parade he looked horribly
pale and thoughtful, and his convulsivc mo-
tions showed his internal struggles he did
not stop above eight or ten minuIcs. When
he got into the palace he sent for the Duke
Of Reggio, and asked him {" if the troops
would follow him % No, Sire" answered
the Duke, you have abdicated" " Yes
but upon certain conditions" I" The SOL
diers," resumed the Duke, don't comprc-
hcnd the difference I; they think you have no
more any right to command them. ."-"Well,
them" said Napoleon, +" this is no more tobe
thought of; let VS. wait for the accounts
from Paris"
The Marshals returned in the night be-
tween IL and l. Marshal Ney entered 6rst.
Well, have you succeeded Z" exclaimed
the Emperor. Revolutions do not turn
back this has begun its course ; it was too
late tomorrow the Senate will recognize
the Bourbons." Where shall be able to
live with my family ?" Where your Ma
jcsly shall please ? and for example, in the
Isle of Elba, with revenue Of six millions"
I" Six millions that is great deal for SOL
der as am. see very well l must submit !;
salute all my companions in arms" Here
Napoleon ceased speaking.
The following circumstance may be added !:
Four days ago, Napoleon thought of passing
decree inaic,ing the penalty of death upon
every one who should be found to have a
newspapers in his pocket. The evening be-
fore his dethroncment he made colonel a
present Of an estate in Wes,palia.
The Emperor of Russia Immediately upon
his arrival at Paris, rode on horseback to the
Thuillercs, examined every thing, and prais.
ed the taste with which it was adorncd---" 4
have found Paris pery yfae, (said his Majesty
but shall leave it in much more flourish
ing conditions" Being shewn the Saloon of
Peace, he said, TVhat use colId Bonaharse
make of this Saloon 2" When he came to the
Great Gallery of the Museum ne said, "Tcn
days are necessary to see this fine collection"
Observing that some pictures were removed,
he said, His character must have been
quite misunderstood if any fear had been en-
tertaincd for the Museum" The Emperor
laughed, though not with bitterness, at the
fear with which II mad been attempted TO In