When was it published?

September 5, 1815 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Foreign News September 5, 1815

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Bonaparte, Napoleon Ii., Fouche, Bourbons

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bonaparte On Bellerophon, Napoleon Ii Recall, French Politics, Bourbons Unfit, Fouche Criticism, England Role, Torbay Arrival

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What is this article about?

Report from the Bellerophon details Napoleon Bonaparte's relaxed demeanor on board, his takeover of the captain's cabin, invitations to officers, candid talks on French politics predicting Napoleon II.'s recall and criticizing the Bourbons and Fouche, blaming England for his downfall, and interactions with crew, earning their regard upon arrival in Torbay.

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The following particulars are equally curious and interesting. We derive them from head-quarters:-

"On Board The Bellerophon.

"By some passengers who came in the Bellerophon it appears, that Bonaparte was quite at his ease on board that ship; took possession of the captain's cabin, sans ceremonie, invited the officers of the ship to his table, talked with great freedom on the present state of things, said it was impossible for the Bourbons to govern France, and that Napoleon II. would be very soon recalled to the throne, that Fouche was an ass, and totally unfit for the office assigned to him. He acknowledged that England alone had ruined all his grand plans. & that but for her he had been now emperor of the East as well as the West. He walked on the poop and quarter-deck, conversed with the seamen, and affected great gaiety and unconcern. In short, such is the talent of this 'child of jacobism,' that before they arrived in Torbay he was considered by all on board a devilish good fellow."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Bonaparte On Bellerophon Napoleon Ii Recall French Politics Bourbons Unfit Fouche Criticism England Role Torbay Arrival

What entities or persons were involved?

Bonaparte Napoleon Ii. Fouche Bourbons

Where did it happen?

Torbay

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Torbay

Key Persons

Bonaparte Napoleon Ii. Fouche Bourbons

Event Details

Bonaparte was at ease on the Bellerophon, took the captain's cabin without ceremony, invited officers to his table, spoke freely about French politics, stating Bourbons could not govern France, Napoleon II. would soon be recalled, Fouche unfit for office, and England ruined his plans for empire over East and West. He walked decks, conversed with seamen, showed gaiety, and was seen as a good fellow by all on board before arriving in Torbay.