Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-10
NUMBER AZ.
THE REMAINS or NAPOLEON.

Ia reference to the disintermsnt OF tho
remains Of Napoleon, the English author
tiles at ST. Helena had issued tho follow.
ing order:
Gerersment Adrarassr,est.
All inhabitants OF the Island, wishing TO accom-
rsns the procession about to take place during the
dvintstment nf the mortal remains OF the late En-
PeroE NAPOLEON, are requested 10 attend st tho
Aia4a House, in deeeat m0frasag, about o'clock
" the afternoon Of the 18th inst. and be ready 10
Join the seer ~ the procession.
None but those who are ofRciall, attached TO tho
Ceremony. can be permitted to pass the Line GATE,
the oihee's OF Government, Inhabitants and ofhers
attending are requested at thar place 10 pass upon
the terrace In tni of he Castle which win be ~.
served Tor them and the respectable portion II The
community.
BY order Of tia Exceleney the Governor.
W. II. SEALx. Colonial Secretary.
ST Helena. ia.h October. 1910.
Correspondence Of the ~ Y Journal Of Co,smsyce.
Sr. IlrLrNA, 18th October, le4O.
The French frignte "Bcllc Poule," COM
manded by the Prince dc Joinville, and
sioopof war .Favoritc, "bo,h from France,
are now here for the purpose Of taking 10
France the mortal remains Of the Emre.
ror Napoleon Bonapare.
The remains are 10 be taken on board
the Belle Poule," on The 18th October.
that being the day on which Bonapsr,o
arrived nj St. Helena % years ago. In
the retinuo from France for this purpose
| with the Princc) are Counts de Chabot,
Las Casas and Mlnrchand, and Generals
Bertrand and Gourgaud, and four Of Ma.
polcun's former domeslics at st. Helena.
There is a Sarcophagus OF ebony by
the belle Poule, for the purpose Of hold
ing the coffin Of Napoleon. On board the
Belle Poule is a Chapel fitted up for tn
reception, which is lined with black velvet,
10 small panels, sprinked all over with
silver stars. iestooned with silver cord and
tassr'S. There is an altar with crucifix
ove1.ii, nj one end OF the Chapel. This
Safcophagus is supported at the cor
ners by four Eagles. On the top Of il 10
~ be- placed an embroidered black velvet
cushion, and on the cushion q Crown.
Suspended to the ceiling Immediately
above the crown, bnll with 4 cross on
the top Of il, and under the bull the en-
blem Of Justice. Ia the Chapel nre also
four pyramids to hold candles; suspended
70 the ceiling nre four vessels to burn in
cense; there Is also rich velvet pail, which
is said to have cost $4,000 francs, TO
cover tue Sarcophngus.
The aforementioned ships arrived on
The sth inst. and probably will sail for
France on the 18th or 18th. The Bells
Poule hns been open for the reception of
the public ever since her arrival. There
is splcrdid band on board, which has
been frequently on shore, performing for
the inhabitants. The Prince, on landing,
was received by the authorities and 4
guard of honor, With salutcs from the Brit
ISL vessel of war then lying in the roads.
lilo and his rellnue immediately after land
ing proceeded to Government House; and
after remaining there about half an hour.
they proceeded TO Napolcon's Tent, and
returned to the town in about FIVE hours.
Tho following day the Prince was met at
Government House by the principal PEG.
pie al dinner.
The ground on which Napoleon was
buried, at that time belonged to Mr..
Richard Torbeit, merchant.
Napoleon having frequently visited the
ground during his life time, in which was
beautiful spring Of winter (wiih which
water he was daily suppled) and cluster
of weeping willows, had frequently ex-
pressed a wish 10 be inferred under those
trees in case he should die at 81. Helena,
which request was Immediately, and with
great pleasure, granted by Mr.. Torbett
when made known to him. Consequently
the ntermept took place there. Mr.. Tor.
bctt having received but a trifIing sum
from tho British Government, alter much
trouble, time, and expense, AZ part COM
pensaiIon for this grant for so sacred
purpose; and this fact being made known
to the Prince dc Joinville by the widow Of
Mr.. Torbett, who was left in state of
poverty by her deceased husband, ths.
Prince has most generously promised her
TO make her distressed case known to his
Royal father, with view 10 His Most
Christian Majesty's granting her pension
Tor life as just compensation for 80 "a
cred grant.
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