The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-10-04

protected by Engish laws-Lord Keith and
Sir George did not enter into diss ussion cn
this point After dinner, they accompanied
Bertrand on board The Belle ophon. Before
their arrival, they had taken from ~Bonapar;e
his pistols and all his arms. Those who were
not 10 accompany him were sent on board the
frigate eEurotas-They Showed great unwil-
| lingness 10 be separated from him. Bona
partS took leave Of them Individually Savary
and L'Allemahd were, however, left on board
the Bcllerophon.
When Lord Keith and Sir George Cock
burs came on board, Bonaparte was on deck
ready to receive them. After the usual salu-
tation, Lord Keith addressed himself 10 Bona
Parte, and requested him to say at what hour
he proposed to GO on board the Northumber-
land. Bonaparte protested viih the greatest
vehemency against this act of the British gov
ernment. He had not expected ii--he
could see no reasonable objection TO his resid-
ing in England in tranquility, for the remain
der of his days" Lord Keith and Sir George
cockburn made no reply. An English Off
Ger who stood near him observed, tta, if he
was not sent to ST. Helena, he would be sent
TO the Emperor Alexander" God keep me
from tho Russians" replied he, shru. ging
his shoulders and addressing Bertrand. "At
what hour Tomorrow morning, shall come,
General, and accompany you on board the
Northumberland" asked Sir George Cock
burn. Bonaparte appeared somewha, sur
priscd at hearing himself addressed simply IS
General, but replied, at 10 o'clock" Ber-
,rand and ais lady, Savary, L'Allemand, Count
Montholon and his lady, were near Bona partc;
Sir Geotgc Cockburn asked them, if they
wished any thing before they sailed Bertrand
rePlied, that he wanted 90 packs of cards,
backgammon board, and set of domines.
Madame Bertrand required some articles of
furniture. One of the French officers, ne PHI
ew OF Josephine, complained, that they had
not kept their word with Bonaparte, who ex-
pected TO reside in England with his suite.
Bonaparte asked Lord Keith's opinion who
merely replied, that ho must obey the orders
he had received from his government. B.
requested second interview Lord Keith re-
fused, observing, that he could give him little
satisfaction, lnasDuch as his orders were per-
emptory, and 1t was" impossible to make any
change IN the sentence which had been an
nounced to him. An officer who stood near
observed, A." Had you remained one hour lon
ger, you would have been taken and sent 10
Paris" Bonaparte turned his eyes upon the
speaker, but made no reply.
Sir GEORGE the next morning very early
went on board the Bellerophon, to inspect the
baggage OF Bonaparte.-It consisted of two
services OF plate, some articles Of gold, su-
perb silver toilet set, books, beds, sc. SC.
The whole was carried on board the Nor
thumber'and at 10 o'clock. AT half pas, IL,
Lord Keith came in the Tonnant's cutter on
board the Bellerophon, to receive Bonapartc
and those who were to accompany. him. Be-
fore ats arrival, and afterwards, he conversed
with Capt. Maitland and the officer. of The
Bellorophon. He then went on board the
cutter, and again took off his .ha, 10 them
Lord Keith received on board the cutter, ths
following persons Bonaparte ): Bertrand, la
dy and children the Count and Countessb
Montholon and child, Goun, Lascasses, Gen.
Gourgaud, male and 8 female servants.
Savary and L'Ailemand were left on boar y
the BeIlerophon. Sasary appeared much 10
dread the idea of being given up TO the French
government, after repeating that the honor q
England would not suffer him 10 be sent tc
France.
Al noonthe cutter came alongside ia. Nor
thumberland. Bertrand was Grst who wen
on board. Bonaparte followed him. As sooi
as he came on deck he said 10 Sir Geo,g
Cockburn-" l am under your ORDERS" ii
bowed to Lord Lowther aud MIR. Lyt,e,orf
who were near the Admiral, and said some
thing 10 them, to which they replied. II
asked one Of the officers in what corps he ser
we'd. The officer replied" In the artillery
"I sprang from that service," Bopapart
briskly rejoined- After taking leave Of II
officers who accompanied him. from the Be
lcropboD, he went into the cabin, where, BE-
sides his principal attendants, we're Lot
Keith, Adm. Cockburu, Lord Low,her AL
the Hon. Mr.. Lyttleton. Id. Keith toe
leave of him and wens on board the Tonnan
Lord Lowther and Mr.. Lyt,leton remain,
and had a conversation of nearly two hou
with him. .
The Bellerophen, the Tonnant ani the z
fotas returned to Plymouth Bay on Tuesd:
The Northumberland etuzed of that pc