gard with surprise how completely comfort and security would be consulted in the same vehicle. A soldier would perceive how practicable it has been to combine all the advantages of that seelusion in which great achievements may be digested; with allthe preparation that are required for a battle, or a march: and even a female must view, with some degree of interest all the necessary detail which are requisite for tranquil elegance: collected and arranged in the post-chaise of a traveller and a sollier.

But those of curiosity or of admiration fade from the mind," when this carriage is associated in contemplation of its purpose: it was built at Brussels, when the last great campaign was designed against Russia: it was to convey the Ruler of France from his capital, through the countries which lay prostrate before his power; and to bear him to the very heart of an empire, the expansive dimensions of which include a mighty portion of Europe and Asia. Within this carriage were to be adjusted all the ulterior operations by which so large a portion of the habitable globe was to be placed in the vassalage of France. When Bonaparte entered at the gate of the Thuilleries, every civilized nation was in dread of the wide-spreading devastation that would ensure. Statesmen and politicians were perplexed by the events which had already taken place; but thoughtful minds pursued the tenant of this vehicle with other and more deep reflections. Many persons were in existence who remembered him in a condi tion of insignificance and obscurity. Within the rapid progress of a few years he had become raised to the supreme government of a great nation. Whithersoever he had gone, victory had distinguished his career. Potentates of imperial rank had supplicated his favour, and been emulous of his regard. In all this, there seemed to be far more than the work of human intellect, or huinan strength. There were those, therefore, who, had they seen the door of his carriage closed, when it commenced its services, would have imagined that the closing of the door had shut out hope from Europe.

It is a curious fact, that the fall of this memorable chieftain may be traced to the hour in which he entered the carriage which is now exhibited. It was as fatal to him as the Chariot of the Sun had been to Phaeton. The vehicle remains, but what has become of the charioteer. It was this carriage that conveyed Napoleon to the shores of France, at his former exile: it was in this that he made his excursions in Elba: in it he returned to his recovered capital: and it was this which bore him to the fatal field of Waterloo. These circumstances and reflections present themselves with peculiar force to the mind; when the object itself is brought within view, as well as under contemplation.

The exterior of the carriage is in many respects very like the modern English travelling chariot. The colour is a dark blue, with a handsome bordure ornament in gold; but the imperial arms are emblazoned on the pannels of the doors. It has a lamp at each corner of the roof; and there is one lamp fixed at the back, which can throw a strong light into the interior.

In the front there is a great projection, the utility of which is very considerable. Beyond this projection, and nearer to the horses, is a seat for the coachman. This is ingeniously contrived, so as to prevent the driver from viewing the interior of the carriage; it is also placed so as to afford to those that are within a clear sight of the horses, and of the surrounding country. There are two sabre cuts, which were aimed at the coachman when the carriage was taken.

The pannels of the carriage are bullet proof: at the hinder part is a projecting sword-case: aud the pannel at the lower part of the back is so contrived, that it may be let down, and thereby facilitate the addition or removal of conveniences, without disturbing the traveller.

The under carriage, which has swan-neck iron cranes, is of prodigious strength; the springs are semicircular, and each of them seems capable of bearing half a ton: the wheels, and more

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particularly the tire, are of great strength. The pole is contrived to act as a lever, by which the carriage is kept on a level on every kind of road. The under-carriage and wheels are painted in vermilion, edged with the colour of the body, and heightened with gold The harness is very little worthy an imperial equi page; it bears strong marks of its service in the Russian campaign; and its former uses are to be recognized only by the bees, which are to be seen in several places.

The interior deserves particular attention; for it is adapted to the various purposes of a kitchen, a bed-room, a dressing-room, an office, and an eating-room.

The seat has a separation; but whether for pride or convenience can only be conjectured.

In front of the seat are compartments for every utensil of pro. bable utility; of some there are two sets, one of gold, the other of silver. Among the gold articles are a tea-pot, coffee-pot, sugar-bason, cream-ewer, coffee-cup and saucer, slop-bason, candlestick, wash-hand basou, plates for breakfast; each article is superbly embossed with the imperial arms, and engraved with his favourite N and by the aid of a lamp, any thing could be heated in the carriage.

Beneath the coachman's seat is a small box, about two feet and a half long, and about four inches square: this contains a bedstead of polished steel, which could be fitted up within one or two minutes: the carriage containing mattrasses and the other requisites for bedding, of very exquisite quality; all of them commodiously arranged. There are also articles for strict personal convenience, made of silver, fitted into the carriage,

A small mahogany case, about ten inches square by eighteen inches long, contains the peculiar necessaire of the Ex-Emperor. It is somewhat in appearance like an English writing-desk, having the imperial arms most beautifully engraved on the cover: it contains nearly one hundred articles, almost all of them of solid gold.

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The liquor-case, like the necessaire, is made of mahogany: it contains two bottles; one of them still has the rum which was found in it at the time; the other contains some extremely fine old Malaga wine. Various articles of perfumery are among the luxeries that remain; and notwithstanding Napoleon's wish to discourage British manufacturers there are nevertheless some Windsor-soap, and some English court plaister; of eau de cologne, eau de lavande, salt spirit, &c. there are sufficient to show, that perfumeries were not disregarded.

There is a writing-desk which may be drawn out so as to write while the carriage is proceeding on; an 'inkstand, pens, &c. were found in it; and here was found the Ex-Emperor's portfolio.

In the front there are also many smaller compartments for maps and telescopes on the ceiling of the carriage is a net-work for carrying small fravelling requisites.

On one of the doors of the carriage are two pistol holsters, in which were found pistols that had been manufactured at Versailles; and in a holster, close to the seat, a double-barrel pistol also was found'; all the pistols were found loaded. On the side there hung a large silver chronometer, with a silver chain; it is of the most elaborate workmanship.

The doors of the carriage have locks and bolts, the blinds be hind the windows shut and open by means of a spring; and way be closed so as to forin a barrier almost impenetrable."

On the outside of the front windows is a roller blind made of strong painted canvas; when pulled down this will exclude rain and snow, and therefore secure the windows and blinds from being Blocked up, as well as prevent the damp from penetrating.g

All the articles which have been enumerated still remain with the carriage; but when it was taken there were a great number of diamonds, and treasure in money, &c. of immense value.

Four of the horses which drew the Ex-Emperor, still remain with the carriage; they are supposed to be of Norman breed;

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they are of a brown colour; of good size, and each appears to combine more strength, speed and spirit than are generally found to gether in one animal.

Such is the general description of the carriage, its contents, and its appendages, as they are now presented to publie inspection and although it cannot be expected that any description can convey very distinct ideas of any thing so curious and intricate, yet sufficient will be understood to evince how surprizing a piece of mechanical ingenuity this vehicle really is; for the convenience, however, of the public, the elaborate and costly articles which the carriage contained, have been arranged in separate compartments.

It is impossible to refer to this acquisition without feeling a patriotic exultation, in regarding it as one of the proud results of that great achievement, which the wisdom of British councils had planned; and the valour of British arms had accomplished.

During the long series of melancholy years, in which anarchy spread its desolation and terrors throughout Europe, the hopes and energies of England remained unshaken. Had our country participated in the general dismay that overspread other nations, the civilized world would at this hour have continued under the dominion of usurped authority ; but on every occasion, an example of dignity and of firmness was exhibited by Great Britain to the other states of Europe: in the hope that they would partake of the dauntless spirit, by which she had been animated. · Efforts were made at various times to resist the career of wild ambition and unrelenting desolation 5 but the efforts were ineffectual, because they were uncombined. 'qu usta taqsi

At length the wisdom of the British Government formed and cemented an union of interests, and of exertions. The powers of Europe entered into an alliance upon principles that could not be undermined; and hope descended upon the earth on the beams of dawning victory.uk mata

Every one is acquainted with the progress of those events,

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