Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11

| The whole population or ST. Helena had crowded 10
see him. and one could hardly believe it contained
SO many Inhabitants. The pressure became so great
that it with difficulty why could be mnde Tor nun,
and the al last ordered TO stand with Hxeu
ba yonets the entrance from the lines TO The town.
and prevent the multitude from pouring in
Napoleon was excessively provoked at The enger-
ness OF the crowd to get peep at him. more partcu-
arly he received in silence though with respect
| heard him afterwards say how much he had been an
noyed being followed and stared at, "eo'nms an bets
ffroee.
We returned to the Bfars that night to talk and
dream OF Napoleon.
The nex, morning we observed large cavacade
moving along the path, which wound round the noun
tain at the base OF which dear little outage was
lying almost hidden its nest Of leaves The effect
of the party vas very picturesque.
! II consisted Of FIVE horsenen and We watched them
with great interest, as, following the wlndngs OF the
path, they cleaned IN the suns rays, and were
thrown into brilliant relief by the dark back ground
behind and then disappearing, we gazed earnestly IN
til from turn in the road they flashed again upon
US. Sometimes only sing lie white plume, or
| The CLINT of weapon in the sun.
To my already excited fancy it suggested the idea OF
enormous serpent, with FURNISHED scales, occasion
ally showing himself he crawed to our little abode
We were still doubtful whether Napoleon was of the
party. We had already learned TO look for the gray
,urtout and small cooked hat, but figure IN that
dress could be distinguished, though spy glass was
in ANXIOUS rsquis,ion. Every thought he would
he best able TO discover him. las one of the party
exclaimed
81 SEQ figure with small cooked Ea but no great
coat'-snd then at last certain that it the
Emperor We concluded he was on his way TO Long
wood, TO look at his future residence.
About two o'clock, on that day, Mr.. y hleara, and
Dr. Warden, called Us, and were overw hemed with
all kinds of questions about Bonaparle, his manners,
appearance, &c &c. They described him as most
agreeable and pleasing, and assured US we should be
delighted with him. But all their persuaslons were
thrown away upon mel could think of him only
with fear and trembling When leaving US, they again
repeated that our opinion of Napoleon would entirely
change when had seen and conversed with HIM.
Al four o'clock IN The evening, the same horsemen
that had in The morning again appeared on
their return from Longwcod. Assoon as they reached
the head of the pass, which led down 10 the
3riars they halted, and after, apparently, short de-
liberation, saw hem with terror, begin TO descend
the mountain and approach our cottage.
/ recollect, feeling dfeadfully frightened, that
wished to run and hide myself until they were gone
but mama desired me TO stay, and to remember and
speak French well as could | had learned that
language during visit my father had paid 10 England
some years before, and, we had French servant,
| had not lost what had then acquired.
The party arrived at the gate, aud there beng no
carriage road they all dlsmounted, excepting The En-
peror who was now fully v,sb!e lie retained his
seal, and rode up The avenue, his horses feet cutting
10 the turf on our pretty Lawn SIR George Cock
burn walked on side of s horse, Gen. Bertrand
on the other
How vividy, | recolIect, my feelings of terror
mingled With admiration, as | now first looked upon
him whom had learned 10 dread so much.
His appearance on horseback, was noble and Impo-
sing The animal he rode superb one his color
jet black and as he proudly stepped up the avenue,
archlng his neck, and champing his bit, thought he
looked worthy to be the bearer OF hun who was once
The ruler Of nearly the whole European world
| Napoleon position horseback, by adding height
10 his figure, supplied all that wanting TO make me
think h'm the most majestic person had ever seem
His dress green aud covered with ORDERS and his
saddle and housings crimson velvet, richly embfoider
ed with gold He alighted at our house, and we all
moved 10 the entrance TO receive hun. SIR George
Cockburn introduced us TO hun. On nearer APP
preach, Napoleon, contrasting as his shorter Inquire
did with the noble height and arstocratic bearing oil
SIR George Cockburn, lost something of the dignity
which had SO much struck on first seeing hm.-l
He WAS oeady pale, and thought his features, tho
cold and immovabe, and somewhat stern, were very
beautiful. He seated himself on one OF our cottage
chairs, and after scanning our little apartment with his
eagle glance, he complImented mama on the pretty
situation sf the Briars When he began to speak
his fascinating smile and kind manner removed every
ve5ge OF the fear with which regarded HIM "h'ie
he taking 10 mama, l had an opportunity OF
scruiinzlry his features, which did with the aeenesl
interest; and certainly have never seen any one win
so remarkable and striking physiognomy Ihe poI'
traits of hm i've good general idea oil MS features
but his smile, and the expression oil his eye, couid
not be transmitted TO canvass, and these constituted
Napoleons chief charm. His hair dark brown,
and fine and silky childs; rather too much so
indeed for man, rs it caused II TO look thin. his
teeth even, but rather dark, and Afterwards
ound that this from his constant habit OF eating
quorce, of which he always KEEP. a supply in his
wastcoat pocket.
The Emperor appeared much pleased with the Brars
and expressed wish to remain there. My father had
offered SIR George Cockburn apartments at the cot
tage and he Immediately assured US of his willingness
to resign them to General Buonaparte, as the situa-
ton appeared to please him much, md 1t was ar
ranged, much apparently to NaPoleons sats'act'on'
ths! should be guest until his residence at Long
fit 10 receive him.
ITO DC continued
~ oTcE.-The young gentleman wto has acted MS my ae
,nv for seyern Yaars determined 10 attend e