The New York Herald Newspaper, February 24, 1870, Page 7

NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1870.—TRIPLE pata th read sine lca se cerca THLEGRAPING NEWS “FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD The Famous Mordaunt Divorce Case on Trial in England. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on the Stand, but Not Bound to “Crimis nate Himself.” Washington's Birthday Celebrations in the Old World. Austro-Catholic Royal Opposition to Rome. Don Carlos’ Arrest in France, Parole and Operations Near Spain. ENGLAND. The Mordaunt Divorce Case—The Princes of Wales on the Stand=—His Royal Highness’ “Acquaintance” with the Ludy—The Court Against the Newspapers. Lonpon, Feb, 23, 1870, 4m the Mordaunt divorce case to-day the Prince of Wales, some of whose letters to Lady Mordaunt have been published, was calied to the witness stand. Lord Penzance pointed out that no witness was bound to make to any question an answer which would admit that le had been guilty of adultery. The Prinee testified that he was acquainted with Lady Moraaunt previous to her marriage; made her @ wedding present; before the marriage she visited the Princess at Marivorough House; she had visited tae theatre in company with the Prince and Prin- cess; he saw her after in 1866 and 1867; he had fre- quently met Sir Charles with Lady Mordaunt; in June, 1867, he met Sir Charles at a plycon match, on which occasion Lady Mordaunt scored for both sides, and he spoka to her im the course of the match, The Prince admitted that he occasionally used “Hansom” cabs. He solemnly asseverated that there had never been any improper or criminal in- fention between himseli and Lady Mordaunt. ‘This declaration was received by the groat crowd of spectators with cheers, which the Lourt endeay- ored to repress, but which were renewed. ° The Bench expressed much loyai indignation at the publication by the public journals of the tetters of the Prince to Lady Mordaunt. ,The Mordaunt Divorce Cause—The Charges ind Defenie—Suualty or Insanity. Of the Mordaunt divorce case—the celebrated cause referred to by cable te1egram—we prepared the mind of the reailers of the HERALD by @ spectal eorrespondence trom London, published in our columns on th 19th inst. The HERALD special writer aays:— as In @ few days tie trial of the famous divorce case of Mordaunt vs. Morduuni wil commence, The Plain 1s a baronet. Sir Charles Mordaunt, who secks @ divorce from his wile en the piea of adul- very. The outime of the story is that when Lady Mordannt was contined of her first child she con- Yessed to the wife of a clergyinan who was with ber that she had broken the seventh commandment, not only with one but with about six Sa ind: Viduais, Her friends say that gaunt was insane when she made fession; her enemtes say she was not. @ heediul precaution, to her defence, for some months been the inmate of a private lunatic asylum. Sir Charles, although sent for and urged by her Majesty the Queen not to bring about that great scandal, persisis in carrying the matter throuch, even toive bitter end, and the trial 13 to go on. It wili cost/no waiver which wil carry the day, @ not yery small fortune, Yo very many Americans at will be interesting on account of the evidence, very much of whtci will be taken irom the manager, Waiters, Chambermaids and others of the Langaam Hotel, where so maby Americans put up when they come to London. ‘The case was first mentioned legally in the London Const of Probate and Divorce, pelore Lord Penzance, a few weeks since, when Sergeant Baliantiae, on the part of Sir Charles Morgaunt, asked if the Court would fix an eariy day for the trial. Ofthe many questions Lo be accided Was a3 Lo tue sanity or other- wise of Lady Mordaunt, and Sir Charles bad con- sidered that if Lady Mordaunt was insane, as had deen represented. hot subjected to the oe treatment whicn her case required, and there- jore it Was the more necessary an early day snould be fixed, Mr. Searle a matter in the Lady Mor- tat con- Whether as or whether to give a coloring iknow hot, but she has certainly peared on the other side, but left the wands of the Court. The Judge Ordinary saw no reason why there should be any deparinre from the ordinary rule. ‘The case had not been delayed in any Way, but set down in due course, and would come on in the ord!- pa. ae Hs (the ‘Judge Orainary) aust decline to plication. arne eenatees Post saysi— “It 13 generally un- 4erstood that the lega! advisers of Sir Uharles Mor- aunt, Bart., of Walton Hall, wiose suit for a divorce of bis marriage with is wife, on the ground of her adultery with Viscount Cole and sir Frederick Johustone, Bart., bas been the talk of fashionable circles for months past, have taken decided measures to have the question of the* Sauity or tosanity of her ladyship tried without de- day. It Will be 10 the recollection of the public that the Judge Ordinary of the ivorce Court made an order that the question should be tried by a special Jury, a8 the advisers of the respondent pieaded that she Was not tito answer the petition by reason of her state of mind. ‘ae question then arose as to her custody, and her farner, with otier persona, bominated the medical atrendants. ter laayship went to live at Wortiinss, and afterwards at Bromley. In the November term # monon was made to vary the order, and that Dr. Fornes Winslow with Dr. ‘Turner Smith should see the respondent i the inter- est of the petitioner to ascertaim her condition. The case would have been set down tor trial last term but for the heavy business in the court, and it now stands aumver twelve in tie list. As the report of the two e1oinent medical geniiewen above named pomis to the conclusion that, even It the respondent be not now insane, the present sysiem auopted with regard to her 13 Very likes to bring anout cue result, or, al &il events, vo act very prejucdicialiy towards her con- dition, a special movion wil! be made in a few days, very probadiy to-iorrow, to iurther vary the order ‘as vo her Ladysbip’s presence cusiody, and to tix per emptorily an’ eary duy lor the Learing of rhe cuse. But even when th preseat issue 1s decided there ‘will be actual aduitery to ve Inquired into bereafcer; Dut avail events this nuci is certain, tat the case ‘will be cought to the iast. Parllamentary Proceediu Lospox, Feb. 23, 1870, In the House of Commons to-day the Lite Insa- france Companies’ bi!) was introduced aud discussed, The House adjourned at an early hour. In tho House of Lords the proceedings were unim- portant. Commercial Union with Austriu—Steamboat Pravel to the Avtipodes and America. ° LONDON, Feb. 23, 1870, The commercial treaty between Austria and Great Britain has been ratifled by both governments, The contract fora new iine of steamships from Sydney, New South Wales, to San Francisco, Cal., has been signed, Tle steamers will vouch at Hono- luiu, Sandwich Islands, both ways. Ocean Cable Extension, Lonpon, Feb. 23, 1870. The new cabie to connect the West Indla Islands ‘will be laid in about two months, AUSTRIA. Washington’s Birthday Celebration—Baron Beust on American National Independence Liberty and Fraternity. Vesna, Feb. 23, 1870. ‘The birthday of Washington was splendidly cele- brated in this city last evening by 4 banquet given by Mr. Jay, the Americau Minister. A great many celebrities were present, incindiag Baron Beuss, the Prime Minister of Austria. Mr, Jay toasted the European aovere! gna. Bayon Beust replied in the English language. He smd the close and undisturbed relations between tne United States and Ausirla were @ matter of con- Unfon and freedom was the motto of Union alone promoted progress, and freedom alone gave peace. Iv concludtag hts remarks he gave the sentiment, “Tho memory of Wasitngtou--tne clamplon of ireedom and peace." hott In the Bnelish gratulation, dott countries. v.uer speeches were made, AREER § Be 76 FES Geeet Pease be fog ee oe LULU €nd German languages, and tho guests did not sepa. rate until a late hour. A Lay Catholic Holy Alliance. Panis, Feb. 23, 1870. A despatch from Vienna says tho Austrian govern- ment, if the co-operation of Napoieon can first be se- cured, proposes to convoke the Catholic Powers in order to oppose Papal pretensions. FRANCE. Washington’s Birthday Fetes. Paris, Feb, 23, 1870, There was @ brilliant and crowded reception at the residence of Minister Wasnburne last evening to Lonor of Washington's birthday. ‘Toasts were drank and appropriate speeches made until @ late hour, The reception was attended by all the Cabinet Ministers and was in every way a vrilliant affair. Treaty Relatious to Germany. Panis, Feb, 23, 1870, Tets asserted that Franco has gent a note to Berlin relative to the Treaty of Prague, Pross Prosecutions, Panis, Feb, 23, 1870. The proprietor of the Marseitiaise has been sen- ‘enced to imprisonment for four months and a dne of 1,000 trancs. SPAIN. Don Carlos’ Arrest in Franco—Ais Purole and Revoluqenary Pi: Parts, Feb, 23, 1870. Doo Carlos, of Spain, while travelling through Franca with an Austrian passport, under the name of the Marquis of Alcantara, was arrested at Lyons by the civil authorities. He was reminded that he couid reside only in the north of France, and if he Violated that condition he must leave the country. ‘The Prince then proceeded to Switzerland, accom- panied by an escort as far as the frontier. Previous to his arrest he met the Duke of Modena at Lyons, and completed ali his arrarigements for going to Spain and raising another insurrection. Industrial Democracy--The Question of Work and Bread. MapRID, Feb. 23, 1870, A peaceful demonstration was made here to-day by the work peopie out of employment, Thousands of them gathered tn front of tue Ministry of Public Works and demanded work. A simiar manifesta. tion tg announced for to-morrow. ROME. Council Discussions“ furrying Up? for the Close. Rome, Feb. 23, 1870, In the Ecumenical Council the discussion on the catechism has terminated, Seven fathers delivered Speeches, and the motions of six others were printed and distributed. The journals promulgate @ Papal decree, the pur- Pose of which is to hasten the discussions of the Council. It provides that public sessions shall be held every ten days, and requires the fathers to present in writing their obscrvations to the compe- tent commission, PORTYSAL. Border Politics and Fight. Lisnon, 23, 1870. The band of Miguelistas aTiiotator has been de- feated and dispersed by the troops, who took twenty: seven prisoners, THE NEW DOMINION. ‘the Purchase, or the ‘Northwest Territory= ‘The Spring Campaign. x ‘TORONTO, Feb. 23, 1870. - The Daily Telegraph of to-day says they have tt on the most reliable authority that a despatch hag been received from the imperial government recom- mending that the money for the purchase of the Northwest Tereitory be paid over to the Hudson Bey Company immediately, and that a military force. consisting of # battery of artillery and the Royal Cauadian Rifles, be sent into tae territory m May, and proceet by way of Lake Superior; also that the American anthorities were asked to allow troops to pass through their country and that they refnsed to grant the request; the cost of sending the troops out will be borne by the tmperial gov- ernment. The Debate in Parliament on the Governer GeneraPs Address—Goneral Lindsay Ape pointed Commander of the Forces in British North America. Orrawa, Feb. 23, 1870, In the Dominion Parliament the debate on the address io veply to the Governor General’s speech, Which has been continued four nights, closed last night. The address was agreed to without a divi- ston, Information has been received here that General Lindsay has been appointed commander of the forces in British North America, His arrival here 13 expected shortly. NEWF OUNDLAND. Government ines to be Withdrawn from Newfoundland—The Province to Rely Upon Her Own Resources. St. Jouns, Feb. 23, 1870, Lord. Granville has written to the Lieutenant Gov- ernor, announcing the intention of the imperial gov- ernment to withdraw the troops in garrison in New- foundiand, and says in the future this province will have to rely on its own protection or such as it may obtain from the Dominion of Canada if it jos tho Contederation. UTAH. Reported Assault on a Citizen of Salt Lake by Soldiers. SALT Lace, Feb, 28, 1870. On Saturday night as @ young man named Man- ning, @ resident of the Eleventh ward, was going home from the theatre, he was followed by a party of soldiers. He waited until they had passed him some distance and then went on. The soldiers halted, bowever, and waited until he came up to where they were, when they attacked him, one ot them stabbing him in the breast, but inflicting but a slight wound, After knockin; the young man down and beating and kicking him in a bratal manner the soldiers left him, supposing that he was dead. It is thought that Manning was attacked by the soldiers for revenge for the part they believed he had taken in assisting in the capuure of the soldiers arrested on Thursday night last for knocking down ap Indian boy and for shooting at the police. LOUISIANA. Proceedings of the Legislnture~Ex-Auditor Wickliffe Called Upon to “Fork Over?— Levee Building. NeW ORLEANS, Feb, 23, 1870. In the Senate a joint resolution was passed requir. ing the late State Auditor, Wickliffe, to deliver to his successor tn oflice over $500,000 in uncancelied cou- pons, which he abstracted from the State. A joint resolution authorizing the issue of bonds by the Governor and Treasurer, and giving power to effect loans, &c., Was passed, Tne bill incorporating the Mississippi Valley Navigation Company was passed. The bill giving force and effect to the plan or the levee building, as recommended by the Louis- ville Commercial Convention, passed the House, and to its third reading tn the Senate under a suspension of the rules, THE INDIANS. Desperate Fight Between Indiaus on the Mis- sourl River. CHICaao, Feb, 23, 1870. A letter from Fort Sully gives particulars of a des- perate fight between 300 Sioux and Crow Indians early in January above the mouth of the Yellow Stone, on the Missourt river. The attack was made near sundown, under the Chief Spotted Eagle, who was killed. The Sioux managed to overpower the Crows, every one of whom was killed in @ hand to hand encounter. The Sioux lost twelve killed on the ground and five died the oext day. Many more were dangerously wounded. No New Outbreak Apprchended in Montana. Cuicaco, Feb, 23, 1870, General De Trobriand, who has been operating in conjunction with Colonel Baker against the hostile Indians in Montana ‘ferritory, iu his report to Gene. ral Sheridan says:— 1 do not apprehend any new outbreak of hostill- ties, and [ consider the safety of the secttoments iar better secured now thau at apy time dolore, sft gRRUMIEioss « Ls. <element eee neon gn Ug eee nS CUBA. The Captain General ou Assasslnatious=Tho Americun Consuls Life Threatened. HAVANA, Feb. 23, 1870. The Captain General authorizes tho following statement to be made in the Oficial Journal:— Information has come into the hands of the gov- ernment confirming suspicions which have long been entertained. It nown that agents of tho “Laborantes,”” or Cubans, who are not fighting in the fleld, but are im other ways working? against Spain, bi ordered their men to join the volun- ter Dattalions here, aud, under cover of the uni- form, to perpetrate @ series of assassinations on foreigners, with the object of embroiling the gov- ernment with foreign Powers. The assassination of Greenwalth was part of the programme. The government exons the loyal volunteers to aid it in exposing all traitors of this class, Acting Consul General Hall recetved two weeks go an anonymous letter warning him that be was in danger of assassination. He notified the Captain General of the circumstance, and paid no further at- tention to tt. On the following day three natives of Havana, who were suspected of connection with the Proposed assassination, left suddenly for New Orleans, Havana ts perfectly tranquil. A battalion of flremen have gone to the Cinco-Vil- las district to work on fortifications. Accident to the Stenmer Morro Castle=She Ruus Ashore on R ad Key@Her Carg Thrown Overbonrd=She Finally Gets Of. Havana, Feb, 23, 1970. ‘The steamer Morro Cast!e arrived this morning from New York, She ran ashore on Ragged Key, where she remained twelve hours and got off after throwing cargo overboard. Captain Adams fired three guns and hoisted a signal of distress, but the Bremen steamer Frankfort, which was passing In plain sight, paid no attention to the signals, The conduct of her captatn 13 severe censured. Gen- eral Webb is a passenger on the Morro Castie. THE METHODISTS. Second Day or the premaeryy Convention—In- creased AttendanceReports of Commit. tees—Duties of Christian Citizens—Objects of the Organization—Educational Lustitue tions of the Church. SYRACUSE, Feb, 23, 1870, The attendence increased at the Methodist Siate Convention to-day to about a thousand, At the morning session committees on business and finance were appointed. Rev. Dr. Peck, of Albany, from the Committee on the subject of “Our Position and Duties as Christian Citizens," sub- mitted un important paper, which excited deep 1a- terest, Under the headtag of “Our Position’ the re- Port holds as follows We propose to speak and act, not as eburchmen, but rican eltizens, © ask no pecullar privileges for our own Church ; we will concede none to any oth Third—We demand equality zens. Fneti—NWe do not question the right of sectarian edu by those who are wil responsiviiity. #iti-—We insi#t upon equal privileges of education for all future American elllzens in common schools as a public charge. Siath furnish rights for all loyal oiti- tion iag (0 meet the expense and bear the ~A refusal to enjoy these common school privileges no ground of exomptioy r 0 RW, *ootopta a pHon trom equal taxation or i aT ait Staten of Arn 3 gta ae on propose, therefore, to maintain uniiacking deience and feari mon law of the United England, that civil liberty civilization are grounded in the Christian reli- ‘as citi- | fot sectarian education, but sccular learning and "¢, based upon reverence for God and His holy A Wore, aj indispensable fo goed citizenship, aud hence the proper git the State. mncinh-Th® Bible wan given to iM te Ki ererore, no legitimate power Jo an: | of men to depy its use Coral an or cont befag. It is ‘our national bere resist ail attomnpls ations Jengeh ‘of time to any hdman ook, and we will tirmly and $y remove it from our common med principles the American repub- rigin, It cannot survive their destruction, nana and supplying in avy way intoxt- bret! everages are crimes agaiust the State. They should, erefore, ppreseed and not sanctioned by law. Twel)th- esanotnos # our distinct aim the absolute pro- hibition ot ie sale toxicating liquor to be used 4s a beverage. Propoee. therefores to" ontribese ser emis intluense to the flevating of public ‘sentiment and law to thin grand result. In the meantime we stand opposed to the entire license system, and propose legisiation which sball hold all dealers table to prosecution and damayes for the Injury tnlicted by their acia upon the persons oF estates of e American Tie ple. The C1 hrfatian Sabbath is fundamental to Amer roveetion by the government is, therefore, abigh public Bw tenth Beibery and all forms of political corsxpsion are destructive of the rights of the people. ‘They should, tnerefore, be exposed, punishad and prevented by the people Under the head of * Our Duties’? it holas:—~ #re-No man line @ right to sink his eltizenship in hia re- Mgion nor to surrender his taanhood to any man or an number of men. Curdatiana should, therefore, be Intelllyeat, active ar and thorough in every department of government vy \e people. Seoomi—The moral element onght to be vital and control- ling tn politics, and Christian wen are under apec'al vvliza- Hob. make energetic and persistent efforts to secure this result, 7 When, as at this time, under the promptings of fomantam in the uame of religion measures are in progress wre are direct) at war wih the fundamental principies of gar government it fa the duty of all true citiz dnp firmly and together in delence of everyting valuable in lle, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Fourth--When the support of bad prinei- ples bad measutes or bad mea, all good men should refuse to obey. Fith—Cheiatinn citizens onght, to rescue primary elections ‘uid the ballot from the control of vicious inon. —The poiltical consciences of American, citizens sould be formed and directed by the spirit of true Christian. fty, 40 that a high sense of public justice may coutrol our elections. Regarding ‘‘Organizaitons,” it adds:— We do not propose to form a Christian, nor even a Pro- teatant political party; but we take the position that good men throughout the State and the nation should be thoroughly organized and prepared to act promptly and uniteriy in aupport of these ‘principles, and in opposition to overything that endangers our free institutions as, first, the Homan Catholic sonspiracy against our. public schools; second, the endowment and aupnort by the State of sectarian institutions; third, the legal anction of the liquor trafic; fourth, the destruction of the Christian Sabbaihy fen, ail forms of political corruption. A Methodist State Committee is to be appointed, charged with disseminating and rendering practical these principles. ‘Tais committee 4s to call another Convention one or two years hence. All citizens accepting and representing these principies are 1n- vited to co-operate in this work. ‘The petition in circulation asking the Legislature of New York to repeal the 1aw appropriating moneys to the support of sectarian schools ts endorsed. ‘The report closes as follows: Whether weshall act with existing organizations or indt- tly must be determined by future develop) ly by the manner in which our principl ors to arrest political corruption are treat ia referred to a State Convention of citizens a, ‘Thia ques- eetny In anittees. ‘The report was received with hearty approval, and after remarks by Kev. Vr. Goodwin, Butler, Peck an‘ several other, it was adopted entire, A committee was appointed to forward a copy of this report to the Senate and Assembiy of this State, with notice of the unanimous action of tits Conven- ton. At the afternoon session Rey. FE. King submitted a@ report on education, its present condiuon in our Chureh and its future demands. He presented the Toowong summary of seminaries reportiag to the Conference:— Nornber of seminaries, 12; instructors, 115; studenta, 2,0°0 males and 1,542 femaies. ‘The value of ‘property 1s $411,b0). Ot seminaries where the principal olicer is agraauate of a Methodist college there are 18; instructors, 186; students, 1,10) males and 1,080 females. ‘This summary was supplomented by a concise view of the mode or conducting these seminaries and the great aim eee in whose charge they are placed. Rev. J. E. Laumer followea with an eiaborate re- port in regard to tho collegiate necessities of the Church, its present deficiencies and its prospects for the future, The main feature recommended is the estabiishment of a Central Methodist University at Syracuse, towards whicd much has already bee accomplished. The report enters into the details of the operations in tats interest for the future. The report was adopted, aod was followed by coniribu- tons to the Sh amounting to $151,000, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS. Cari P. Weber, a Gertsan jeweller, committed suicide yesterday in Buffaio by stabving himseit in the left breast. The House bli, hliowilng twelve percent interest in cases of special contracts, as provided in the con- stitation, passed the Virginia State Senate yester+ day and'is now a law. The New England Society, of Toronto, Canada West, celebrated Washington's Birthday by @ re- unton and ball at the Queen's Hotel. J. D. Thurston, Colonel Shaw, the American Vonsul; Hon, George Brown and others delivered addresses. Franklin B. Hovey, of Chenango county, in this State, was tataliy shot in the streets of Kichmond, Va,, yesterday, by a soidier named John Gerniser, Gerhiser, after running through the strects aud firing at the police, was finally arrested. A lary © assembiage of citizens belonging to Buf- falo, a detachment of the United States troops from Fort Porter, and the Seventy-fourth regiment of New York Voluiteers escorted the remains of Com- modore Champlain to Forest Lawao Cemetery yesterday. A fire yesterday morning destroyed the tea ware. house in Cleveland, Ono, belonging to Messrs. Winsiow W. H. tdordon and occupied by Messrs, Pett & Holland. The losses are estimated at between $15,000 and $20,000, A monster temperance meeting assembled in Parwell Hall, Chicago, Tuesday evening, in re- sponse to acall from we Congressional society of Washington, The hall was filled. An immense petition in favor of closing the liquor saieons of Chieago on the Sabbath was presented. {c is aad $0 ConTala 25,009 DAES. DEATH OF ANSO BURLINGAME Announcement of the Sad Evont from St. Petersburg. Reception of the Wows in Durope and This Country. Biographical Sketch of His Life and Services, Death of Mr. Anson Burlingame—Popular and Imperial Condolence. St. PBYERSBURG, Feb. 23, 1870. Mr. Anson Burlingame, Commissioner of his Majesty the Emperor or China, died in this city to- day of congestion of the lungs. The event is gen- erally regretted, The deepest aympathy ts felt and expressed both for his relatives and the American People. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander with the Empress have forwarded autograph letters of condolence to Mrs, Burlingame, his widow. Reception of the News in Parlsa—A Profound Impression Crented, j Panis, Feb, 23, 1870. Anson Burlingame, the Chinese Ambassador, died @t St. Petersburg this morning, after tour days’ tll ness, Hfs death will create @ profound impression over ail Lurope, and particularly in Paris, where he was so well and favorably Known aud #0 much esteemed. Tho Nows in Washington—Announcements from Our Ministers in Russia and France. WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 1870, The frst telegram received this morning an- nouncing the death of Mimister Burlingame to-day m St. Petersburg was from Minister Curtin, in that city. The sécond telegram was from Ministec Washburne, at Paris, paying he died after an illness of four days. ACTON OF MR. SIRE ERNRS LIFE, The foregoing telogram from St. Petersburg ex- platps the sad loss which American diplomacy has sustained, and thé more serious loss which the Chinese government is calied upon to sustain. BIRTH, ANOKSTRY AND EARLY LIFE. Anson Barlingame was born at New Berlin, in New York State, en the 14th of November, His ancestors came early to tus Continent, an Originally setted in Rhode Istand, but, subsequently moved to the interior of this brew, During the French wars in tie eighteenth century the Bur- lingames took active pars in support of the British provinces. On the optSreax of the war for American independence the family were stanch pat ots, and were represepted in the army and navy of che injant republic. The father of Mr. Burling&ine, like that gentieman, was a native of New Berlin, and bis motuer, a Miss Angel, descended from Colonel Israel Apgel, the taryopd fagter fa the ‘réVolutionary aneay coliidianded by General Greene, was bora in Rtovi- dence, R. 1. It will thas bo seen that on botir the paternal and maternal side the disiipguished dead from an ol snd honorable le fine. sp) unto yet an infant Bir. Burliggayg’s paroyta emt. grated to the Wyandotte Indian county, now form. ing @ part of Seneca county, in northerv hug. Here his early years were spent in hard labo? ald without any educational advantages. His father parsued the occupation of a drover and horse trader, and he aided in driving the cattle and horses to the army posts and numerous setilements in the Territory of Michigan. ‘This rade, advenwurous life continued for some years, when the family moved wo Detroit, where the lad may be said to have begun life on his own account. He was frequently employed by sur- veying parties as chain carrier and tn other capact- tes, accompanying them on long and arduous expe- ditions, which were often rendered dangerous be- cause of the hostility of the Indians. When a boy he satin the Indian councils at Mackinac, and was a Witness to We making of several treaties with the Cmppewas, HIS EDUCATION AND PROVESSION, Naturally enough the life Mr. Burlingame led in bis boyhood made him robust and hearty; but it was not a career acceptabie either to his pareats or to himself, Happily, iis father’s circumstances im- proved atter hts removal to Detrott, and the lad was, sent to the academy at that place. SMe was diligent and studious, 2nd made rapid progress. On leaving the academy he went to the Branch University of Michigan, where Le went through a regular course ol studies, taking several prizea for profictency and graduating with honors. At this time Mr. Burlin- game was pot more than twenty-one years of age, 1. was determined that he shouid make the law his profession, to which end, by advice of friends, he was sent to Massachusetts, where he entered Har- vard University in 184%, taking his degree in 1846. Hits education being in every respect completed, Mr. Burlingame took up his residence -in Boston. ‘The deciding reason for not returning fo Detroit ts said to have been of a tender nature. On one occa- ston, during the vacation of the Harvard Law School, he waa tn Boston and chanced to be present at a whig political meeting, where one of the speakers made a statement to the effect that Michi- gan had repudiated her obligations. The young student, Who was cognizant of the facts, promptly rose to his feet and, demanding the attention of the assemblage, which was readuy given, pronounced the statement Incorrect, and by argument proved It so. This incident, which was published in the papers at the time, brought him tnvo notice, and, as it were, associated him with the politics of the country. He soon became acquainted with tho promi- nent politicians of the day, among whom was Mr. Isaac Livermore, then chairman of the Whig State Central Committee, At tue residence of this genile- man he met the daughter of his host, Miss Jane Liv- ermore, with whoin he fell in love and whom he sub- sequently married. ‘The attractions of Boston in- creasing with the birth of his affectioa he gave up all ideas of returning to Michigan. Accordingly, ne at once entered upon the practice of law In partner. snip with George P. Briggs, and in a brief period of time ensered upon a@ successful professional career. As a lawyer he was not whasis termed ‘brilliant; bnt he was a solid reasoner, and his arguments be- fore the courts were always noted for their logtc and force. It is not too much to say that had he conitn- ued the practice of law without intermission, he would have by this time possessed a reputation sec- ond to no practitioner in the country. HIS POLITICAL CARERK- Mr. Burlingame had, however, entered upon his political life. Before he had resided six years in Boston he was elected a member of the State Senate trom the county of Middiesex. This was in 1952, During the year following he was elected a delegate to the Massachusetts State Constitutional Conven- tion, representing the town of Northboro. Le was nota resident of the town, but was chosen under the English borough system which then prevaried inthe State. Asa State Senator Mr. Burlingame distinguished himself by his deterrained oppozition to the pronibitory liquor laws, and to all other sumptuary enactments by the Legislature. He de- livered several fine speeches in support of his views on these questions, winning #0 exteu- sive @ reputation among the people that he was nominated in the fall of 1853 for representa- uve in Congress from the rifth district of Massa- chusetts, comprising Boston, Cambridge and Chel- sea, and was chosen by a decided majority. At the close of his term he was re-clected to the Thirty-Aith, and again in 1858 to the Thirty-sixth Congress, serve tng each time on the Committee on Foretgn Affairs. It was during bis first session that the great contest over the Speakership took place. Mr. Burlingame ‘was an active supporter of General Banks, who was finally electea, voting for htm throughout the excit- ing contest and delivering several specches in his behalf. On ail the great questions of the day he was prominent, participating successfully in debate, adding to the reputation he had already acquired as @ fluent, logical speaker, and giving unmeasured satisfaction to his consusuency, tion, and sucoteded in efeetag creaties with the VERY NEARLY A DUEL. Varions Powers, knssla, where pe died, was the last ‘Unlike the ruajority of New England public wen, | coun ry to be visited, and with tt woud bave ended Mr. Burlingame was not opposed, for certalu causes, to the “code of honor.” Shortly after Senator Sum- ner was whipped in the Senate Chamber by Mr. Brooks, of South Carolina, he made a long speech tn the House of Representatives on the subject, de- nouncing the attack a8 unwarranted by the remarks of the Senator and as cowardly in the extreme. He closed his remarks by saying that “he was ever ready todefend hia sentiments upon any field in which they might be assailed.’ Brooks, who was no coward, notwithstanding his fauits, in reply to this speech, promptly forwarded a challenge to Mr. Burlingame, who as promptly accepted tt, ‘The inten- tion at first was to Oght either in the District of Columbia or in Maryland. However, the friends of Mr. Burlingame represented to him the dangerous Position in which he might probably place himself by engaging in @ duel within the limits of the United States, He was a member of Congress, and so was his adversary. Both were liable to expulsioh for the act. Yielding to these representations, he, through his second, notified tis opponent that he would dght in Canada, and, accordingly, Mr. Burtingame pro- soeted immediately to New York, where he wrote to @ {riend to meet him, with a patr'of rifles mentioned in his letter. But the hosule mecting never took place. Mr, Brooks refused to fight elsewhere than at a point south of The tan alleging subse- quently, it is said, that the feel in the North wus hostite to him, aud in the evenltot his adversary faliing his person, if not his life, would be subject to mdignity on nts way home. Be this explanation true Pe not, it is certain that the duel was never fought, THE CHINESE MISSION. Much as he had already done for the achlevement of an enviable and lasuing reputation, Mr. Burilin- game's carcer in Congress was destined to be a lutor incident in his life. During the exciting can- vass of 1880, which resulted in the election of Mr. Lincoln, he had been an active an eMcient supporter of that gentleman, delivering speeches in his behalf aud contributing in other ways to bis success. Soon after the inauguration of the new President Mr. Hurlingame was tended the mission to Austria, fle accepted the appointment and had started for Vienna, when he was informed that the imperial government would not receive him as the diplomatic representative of the United States. the reason tor tius was that he had taken prominent part in raising the mission to Sardinia from a second to @ first class. Absurd as was the ground on which Austria based her determination to reject him, and insulting as it was to the Untted Suites, our goverpment could do nothing tn the premises, A g.gantic war was on our hands, which Yendered it necessary to avoid all diplomatic entan- giements. Accordingly, the Insult, if auy was th- tended, was quietly ignored, Mr, Burlingame’s name was withdrawn for Austria and subsequently sent im lor the position of Ambassador to Chin Although the grade is second on tie list of fd matic positions, at no time has the Chinese mission been other than fail of difcuities. The tnereas. mg trade of the United States with China, coupled with the fa that our government did not then, as it still does not, seek ter. ritorial aggrandizemont in the Hast, had, in & measure, placed us In antagonism with Great Britain and France, whose aim bas been for years past to dismember the Celestial Empire. ‘The Interests of the United States were opposed to vhs policy. China, mdependent, was @ source of com merelal benetit to us; reduced to @ territorial cond tion by European goyernments her commerce would havuraily fall into their bauds by menus of the advantages which would iollow the poiitical suojection Qi Lue come dt waa thereiore essen- 83 in the Mast that she shonid re- main tndepenvent of European Powers and open ber commerce to @ fair rivalry, it was forcunate for the country jiiat Mr. Bur. ae ¢, althougn a firm and consistent Christian, aid Rat cherish any prejudices against the Chinese aud their government, either because of thelr Paganism or because of their baving at various imes murdered migslonaries, As a member of th, Jomrmittee Op, Eoreten. Affairs m Congress, nh; ti become are ok nan iA stenataly eoaualnted With the cop4lfon of aftatrs in China.” ‘The guestion of our Telations with that country had occupied ne is, which had already decided upon what our settled policy should be. Stiil, there were delicate mattors which fvould require the attention oT ale, for which no provision could be made in Advauge. An American uissioyary might be murdered in dne of the provincéx; Chinese pirates might capture al American vessel—1n a Word, @ vousand eventuall- oud present calcuialioa coulronied the new Minister. HIS DIPLOMATIC CAREER IN CHINA Late tn 1861 Mr. Bartingume arrived at Pekin, and at once opened diplomatic relations with the Chinese government, At tirst he did not inform his col- teagues representing other foreign nations what his policy should be, ke desired first, by accnal expe- rience, to demonstrate tual his was the correct one. Mr. Burlingame, therefore, proceeded to solve tne Cl bravery oblem. Upto the ume of bis arrival bu- ropean diplomacy with China had been simpie. The moment there Was an eutanglement cagnon balls, rifle bullets and cold steel were employed to untie the Knot. Death and desolation were the agents used by Christian civilization wo make an impression = upon. Cilnese — paganism. ‘The new American Minister instituied numerous inquiries, he closely investigated the various ques- uons that arose, and when ne had given the entire qnesaon a careful consideration ie found his original ideas fully confirmed. He saw that the line of policy pursued by foreign nations was vajust. It had given rise to wumerous abuses of the most Hagrant charac- ter. His broad, comprehensive mind recognized the fact that the best way to impress China with tue ad- vantages of our civilization Was to begin by treating ier as an equal, sovereign and independent nation. . Burlingame at once took issue with his diplo- matic colleagues, He boldly told them that their governments were unjust to China aud the Chinese, and proposed that they try a new policy, Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Burlingaine had contracted a Warm frieadstup for Sir Frederick Bruce, then British Man- ister to Pekin, which was returned by that xentle- man. The wwo studied tue Chinese language to- gether, spending some five Lours each day in iearn- ing the tongue of the Celestials, ‘Thrown thus tre- quently ito each other's society interchange of thougats made each fully acquainted with the other's ideas. Sir Frederick bad tried the gunboat policy without success and was open to suggestions, M. Bertnemy, the French Minister, and tue Russian Minister were liberally 1uclined, and tney, after con- sidering the subject, decided upon supporting the views ‘of the American Minister, Thus was laid what was known as the “co-operative policy,” which is vow generally acceded to by ‘the representatives of foreign nations m China. Mr. Bariingame prepared = the draft of this policy and supimitted tt to bus coi- leagues, with explanauions, and they endorsed it. Continuing lis work he examined the aitterent treaties and prepared an exposition of them, analyzing their text and clearing up many doubtful points. The “concession” docirine whtca proposed to take lands at the dinerens treaty ports he zealously opposed. He argued justiy thavit foreiga Powers had no designs upon the sovereignty of Ching they should not compel these concessions, which were of themselves a {ruitfnl source of irrita. won and an insult to the dignity of the Obin government. Step by step Mr. Burlingame pursued lus freeing China from tie imenubus of grape shot argumenis. His success was # great triumph for American (ipiomacy, and as such it will be recorded tn history, Mi. BURLINGAME AS A CHINESE AMBASSADOR, Sarly In 1867 the subject of this sketch determined upon retiring trom the mission aad returning to the United States. He bad been absent for six years, excepting ono brief visit, and he was anxious to return to his home, as he then supposed he had effected all the good that he could, and more than he bad anticipated, in persuading his diplomatic colleagues to try a Ittle Moral suasiun before batter- ing down Chinese towns, Accordingly he announced his intention of tendermg his resignation to the President. As soon as the Prince of Kung, the cg able Prime Minister of China, became cogiizant of this fact he Invited the reuring. @ipiomat to a farewell banquet at tho Foremn Office. As might be sup- posed, the Chinese vovernment sad watcbed Mr. Baringame’s conrse and the development of bis policy with keen interest, but the raleis of the em- pire had never intimated to im any desire on thelr port of employing his services In a atploi IG pacity. All be knew thay ls course was eld ™ appreciation, and that he possessed a certain in- fluence with the government above that possessed by the other Mimsters. While the entertainment to which we have referred Waa at its heigut, Wet tsiang, @ prominent oiicial, inquired of Mr. Burlin- game if ne would be willing to represent China at the courts of tne duferent treaty nations in an octal capacity. The American Minister, sup- pesing the question pus humorously, repile like manner that he would have no objectiot answer, however, Was reported to Ube impe ernment and accepted sesousiy. A few days iater he received @ Visit from Mr. Brown, who alterwards vecame his frat secretary, Who, by authority of the Prince of Kung, formally tend He gave the Oller ali tne delibe: demanded and finally desided it, On the 2ist of decree was promulgated creating the — mts. sion, Mr. Burlingame was therein appointed a mandarin of (ne Dist rank, with the title of Chm- chi-choong-Poo-un-clen (iiterally minister of heavy responsibility), Ail tae requisite Powers were cou- ferred upon Bim, and aster the Eibassy was com- plete 1 left F kin for Hong Kong, where it took steamer for San Francisco, arriving at what city April, 1863. We should not omit to state here that tne ule and emoluments bestowed upon Mr. Bur- lingame were not for Iie, although they were offered for such. He, however, declined it, aud at als own fon ie origina! proffer of $80,000 was reduced upon accepting November, 1867, an ioperial WHAT THM MISSION DED. Associated with Mr. Burlingame were several able Chinese, Wale the two principal secretaries were gentiemen well acquainted with China, Arrived in the United States the party were the recipients of much attention. in bis speech at the banquet given in his honor at Son Francisco, Mr. Burlingame de: clared that the mission meant progress, ana that China desirea to cultevate closer relations with the Western Powers, At ali prominent pomts im tne United States the aye was heartily wel- comed, and when it reached Washington no duticnity was encountered in waking a troaty, whieh the Senate ratified wicnout @ dissenting voice. In September, 186%, the Embassy sated for isarope, vistt- ing and, Frange, Denmark, Prussu and ouher countries On the Continent. Mr. Burlingame was overywhore received witit distinguished oousidera~ nis labors, tne results of which he believed vould exceed Lis iow’ sanguine expectations. HUIS PLANS FOR THY FOTUBE, he probatiuty of an early death did not enter inte the wind of Mr. Burlingame. in 1405 he paid a Visit to the United States, and while in San Francisco Purchased a large Wact near that city. Ou bis retura at the bead of the Chinese mission he was offered $40,000—4 cousideraule wavance on the price paid by him—for this land, bur he declined to sell, because Of Wis intention to reside In California on the conciu- sion of his diplomatic work. White in New York he informed a friend that if the Cuinese government Was satistied with the treaties effected by him, he Would be witiing to accept the poswion of a gene- ral ambassador to foreign nations for China, ns place of residence to pe in Cailforaia. Death, how- ever, hus destroyed ali these plans witl the life of the diplomat that made them. Mr. Barlin; game’ 8 domestic relations were of the ‘happiest kind. As a husband be was most affec- tonate, a3 a father he Wasfond and kind, He leaves @ wile and three children, of whom one i3 a daugh- ter and the others sous. Personal:y he was @ pica sant and sociable gentieman, true and steadfast to friends and open and honorabdie te all. Whether regarded from a political Or # social standpotne nis death must de considered a calamity to be mourned, an event to be deplored. CONCLUSION, Reception of the News in Massachusetts Henors to the Memory of the Deceased, BOSTON, Feb. 23, 1870. The Boston eventing papers pubiish elaborate obit- ary notices of the late Anson Burlingame. The despatch announcing his death was from Edwara Burlingame, the eldest son of the deceased, and was addressed to Mr, Isaac Livermore, the father of Ars. Burlingame, but gave no details regarding tha sad event. Mr. and Mra. Burlingame left Berlia February 5 for St. Petersburg. By order of the Mayor of Cambridge the fags the ‘pabite buildings in that city were placed at ae hale. mast ou the anuouncement of Mr. Buringame’s death. THE SHERIDAN TRAGEDY. Early Life of Margaret Sheridan—An Ill-Timod Marriage with Her Destroyer—How Sho Supported Herself During the War Special Legislation in Her B half—The Murdered Woman's Claims to Property. As public attention ts still attracted to the shocking murder of Margaret Sheridan by her husband, taomas Sneridan, at the late residence of the former, tn West Forty-first street, on the evening of the 16th tnst,, the following additional particalars relating to the unfortunate woman's previous history aod hee earthly prospects immediately preceding the tragedy will be found interesting :— It has been ascertained trom persons living in the vicinity of Wiliamsbridge, Westchester county (from which place the early home of the muracred woman is not far distant) that young Margaret O'Brien’s genteel tastes and inctinations were held in much esteem by those who knew her, promising as these traits did a fruition of abundant womanly goodness and gentleness coupled with more than ordinary intelligence. Her fa Thomas O’Brien, who some thirty yeara ago acquired a farm of abvut fifty acres in the town of Yonkers, and near the place above mentioned, fur- d lihoral fnéans for Margaret's education; but her studies‘had been completed tn the Catho- ig college ay Mount St, St. Vincent, on the Hudson, she was withdrawn at the instance of fiet pareats, and ere she had arrived at “sweet sixteen” she was united in marriage to the man wil is now imprisoned one charge of taking her life. ee = Fy The acquaintance between Thomas Sheridan and fhe dee sed was formed, it appears, while the for. Sin the employ of a party who had rented O’Brien’s farm, and as Sheridan, who had bat ashore time previous landed from Ireland, was regarded a4 @ sleady, promising young man, the parents of the deceased woman cordially assented ty a unton which they thougut foresimdowed perfect happiness for their daughter. That it was a hasty and iLassorted marrage may be interred trom tbe fact that the aeceased, when questioned by her tnti- mate friends on the subject of her early nuptials, would invariably answer that she “did not compre- hend anything that transpierd at the ceremony.” When ber father died, im 1862, be bequeathed the butk of is property to une deceased during her lMettme, und at her death it was to revert to her children, The laud wad not ina forward state of cultuvation, and wher Shertaan jot ueglected acr became waste and unproitabl while ti thereon remained unpatd and repeated assessments for new roads and wvenues bordering. on the property accumulated with embarrasstuy haste. During the coutinuance-of te war it is ead that Mrs, Sheridan supported herself and cluldren by working on #Sewing machine and océasiona ly being assisted through the thougitfulness of her relatives, Careful inquiry nas fated to elicit any derogatory information regarding the deporimeut of Mrs, Sheridan during the interval aliuaed to, or, in short, while she remained on the farm of ber de> ceased fatuer, Without means to longer support herself and chil- dren, owing to the uttetiy negiected state of tne farm, which, being entailed, was entirely beyoud her Teach, the deceased 'woman, througa her counsel, caused the matter to be laid beiore the Legisia- ture, May, 1869, “An act relative to lanas devised by Thomas O’irien, deceased,” was passed for her by & two-thirds vote of tnat body. This act provides that “On the petition of Margaret Sheridan and her descendants in being in person, if of fall age, and by next friend, if infants, the Supreme Court, at a Special erm thereof held in Wea chester county, or in an adjoining county, may authorize the sale in fee stinple absolute of the lands mentioned in the will of Thomas O'Brien, or parts thereof, as may be judged expedicnt, and calculated to promote the interesu of the devisces: of said Geceased."’ The act wiso provides that the Proceeds of any such sale or sales may be aplied first to the payment of the costs of the proceeding, aud then to the liquidation of taxes and assessments, after which the remainder was to be In- vested upon interest m the name of the edit e Treasurer, npon bond and mortgage, and be kept during the lifetime of Margaret Sheridan, who was entitled Lo the interest accrumg from. suchain- vestment daring her lie, and @t ber deatn tho prin- S pal Lda revert vo her children, a8 provided in ae will. Th pursuance of this act some forty acres of the ed have been sold within the past few 7 ; but ws the sale must undergo # reseribed form of judicial sanction no deed of the and has as yet been give, nor could Mra. Sheridan, were sne still allve Y possibility have con- trolled # doilar of the purchase rst EUROPEAN MARKETS LoxboN Monry MARKET, P. M.—Consols closed at for the account. LONDON, Fob, 23— 2%, for money and 924% American securities buoyant. . Five-vwenties, 8034 for the issue of 1562; 88% for the issue of 1865 and 57% for the issue of 1567; ten- fore $44,. Stocks duoyant; Erie Ratlway shares, ; Milnots Contrai, 113.5 Atlantic and Great West- 28. Patig Bounsh.—PARL Feb, 23—The Bourse Closed active. Kentes, 741. 100, FRanxrour Bovrsh.—lKankrort, Feb, 23,— United States five-twenty bonds closed Orm at 04'¢ a Feb. nL COTTON MARKET.—~LIVERPOOL, VP. M.—Cotton closed at litgd. a 11}¢d. for middling uplands, and 11d, for midditng Orleans. 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