12 CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER XXV. 



Aspect of St. Helena— Discovery and Settlement of the Island— Fortifi- 

 cations — Climate — Population — Observations on Jamestown — Visit to 

 Napoleon's Tomb, and Longwood — Interesting particulars relating to 

 the Captivity of the fallen Emperor— His Death and Funeral— Arrival 

 of the Frigate " Belle Poule" to take away his mortal remains — Exhu- 

 mation of the Body— Its embarkation— Departure of the Frigate for 

 France — Sail from St. Helena — Arrival at Bio Janeiro — Departure for, 

 and arrival at New York. 



