On the 5th of July, 1815, the Bellerophon arrived in the Sound, having on board Napoleon Buonparte. He remained here eight days, and thousands of visitors came from all parts, and went off in boats and other vessels to behold the man who had so long been the dread of nations, but was now a fallen enemy, who had surrendered himself to the protection of Great Britain. The curiosity of the crowds which were daily drawn round the Bellerophon, was frequently gratified by his condescension in placing himself in the gangways - conspicuous to every beholder, and returning the respect paid him by the shouts of the multitude, by bowing to all around. After waiting the decision of a cabinet council as to his future destiny, which terminated in the island of St. Helena, he was transferred from the Bellerophon to the Northumberland, which ship and her consorts immediately proceeded on their voyage, arriving at the island after a tedious passages of ten weeks.

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