THE

LIFE

OF

NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE,

EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.

WITH A

PRELIMINARY VIEW OF THE FRENCH

REVOLUTION.

BY THE AUTHOR OF “WAVERLEY," &c.

IN NINE VOLUMES.

VOL. IX.

SECOND EDITION.

EDINBURGH:

Printed by Ballantyne and Co.

FOR LONGMAN, REES, ORME, BROWN, & GREEN, LONDON,

AND

CADELL & CO., EDINBURGH.

1827.

5524-3

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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