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February, 1831, another of the trees has perished, 

 although the trunk still remains erect in its 

 place. Thus, of five trees (the original num- 

 ber) only three now remain : their age is about 

 thirty-five years ; they were planted by Mr. Tar- 

 but, a resident at St. Helena, and former pos- 

 sessor of the spot we were now visiting. A num- 

 ber of slips from the old trees have been planted 

 on the opposite side of the grave, and being 

 in a flourishing condition* on the death of the 

 old trees, the stock will be perpetuated by the 

 young ones. There are also several cypresses 

 planted in the inclosure, with every appearance 

 of becoming handsome trees. 



On entering a wicket-gate, a short path leads 

 to a paling, inclosing a green lawn, in which, 

 surrounded by a plain cast-iron railing, is the 

 vault in which the body of Napoleon, arrayed 

 in full uniform, is deposited, inclosed in four 

 coffins. The vault is extensive, and covered by 

 three plain Portland stones taken from the kitchen 

 of the new house at Longwood,f and cemented 



* As the willows require much moisture, they are care- 

 fully watered every morning and evening by the soldier who 

 attends and has charge of the place. 



-\- Which is at present occupied by the governor, the 

 {'ormer residence, Plantation-house, being found in a very un- 

 healthy situation. 



