The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-28

end appended 70 the speech Of Mr. Brooks In such way
- 70 give the impression that was sxtorted and mot
persuaded from me- That II liable " misconstruc-
ton soon ascertaned. Hkin think should have len
II a. was, had I not heard, on what deemed good
authority, that Mr.. Brooks and some Of his Immediate
friends were claiming that had yielded TO biz menace
that he had "backed down" the North and conquered
Massachusetts,. Knowing In my soul that such was
gross perversion Of what meant by my statement,
determined at once TO make myself understood. Ac-
cordngly published the following card =
A CARD am informed that the memorandum OF
recent conversation OF myself and friends with the
friends of Mr. Brooks has received in some quarters,
from s position Is appended TO Mr. Brooks speech.
Interpretation which does injustice to IL real meaning
and 70 my intentions.
This is what say, and have said In relation to my
speech-That observed in it the rules Of personal and
parliamentary decorum; that could not qualify or re-
tract portion OF it, and held myself responsible 70 any
gentleman aggneved by IT,
This is the only construction which supposed would
be placed on the memorandum, which my friends
duced writing that there might be no misundersand
ing. But nasmuch AS attempts, not altogether unsuc
cessul have been made to pervert its true meaning
withdraw it. And that there may not be any misap
prehenson the future, say explicitly that leave my
speech 10 interpret itself and hold myself responsible for
il, without qualification amendment.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1855 A. BURLINGAME.
On the same day, received note from Mr. Brooks,
which will be found elsewhere from the hands OF General
Lane. From this point the history of my connection
with the transaction is most clearly and truly stated by
my esteemed and gallant friend the Hon. Lewis D. Camp
bell. His Statement, append hereto.
Of the conduci of Mr.. Brooks in this affair, can
scarcely trust myself TO write. l eve II 70 truth
to say that from what l had heard and Of
him prior to his assault Mr.. Sumner, had formed
high opinion of him. and that act which have properly
stgmanzed did think must have been abhorrent 70 his
better nature. In remembrance Of my opinion Of him.
and feeling that through his conduct could still detect
ofa viii min
to condemn heartily others do, his assault Mr.
SIMMER had a larger charity for him than did most
of my friends Indeed have been blamed for intmat-
ing the opinion that in spite of that act he was yet
brave man. even as late as my converse ton with General
Lane When he stated that Mr. Brooks desired speedy
meeting, felt . glow of admiration for him, as q
gallant foeman, but was wrong The expressions Of
kindness for him, in which, following proclivty OF my
heart had INDUCED, entirely misplaced. Out Of
regard for bis feelings, inasmuch he tender Of
mine VIII abstain from any further expression Of my
opinion but leave men of honor to determine his posi-
ton in view Of his conduct In response TO bis
merous nsnuations let him take my reasons. Why did
he llnger in the District where he exposed arres
The animation that my friends arrested him is unworthy
even Of him. do not know the who did it, The
dearest friends had could get n clue from Of the
affair. ] thought Mr.. Brooks in earnest, and pre-
pared myself to meet him sterny, and without fail. II
be was afraid TO go to Canada the nearest neutral ground
why did he not name some other placer Was l not,
equally with himself exposed TO the hazard Of foreign
jurisdictions He could have reached the place Of meet
ing In a few hours, keeping most Of the way
in the States OF Pennsylvania and Maryland, but
this he deemed the enemy's country" where
Is friends country for me2 1t Is here, whore
my comrades smit,en down without warning. Here
where make the defence Of free speech enectuA l.
arip tha Al
menis of my people, have been driven, that might
little fair play and approach TO equal chance
to 60 TO the field, even with Mr.. Brooks. I think Mr.
Brooks should not have based many antcpauons Of
danger TO himself the possibility Of my falling Ihave
not heard that anybody who had fair play fell be-
fore that whose single blow in the House its
thought would have brought on a revolution.
Il would have been happy circumstance for me- hal
shown half As much regard for my reputation
gallant friend did for his life. Then my name would
have been linked with whose aarotness In get
ting out Of difficulty Is only equaed By bis shrewdness
in securing from pectng what he tried 70
construc into endorsement OF his courage. ! can
endorse no longer; and give him full notice II Is
kind OF Mr. Brooks to hand TO the reputation Of
men, and then 70 propose 70 admit me to the position
OF q gentleman provided would challenge him. He
have forgotten how In his card he had just stated
said of that would not send although would
accept challenge. cannot hereafter praise the gen
tleman's courage, cane ommend his prudence. This
revealed 10 in the fact that without seeking another
place OF meeting, be rushes into print in such way ~
10 make forget my triumph In the shame ]
feel at the contuct Of my antagonist. As II sus-
pccting that / might change the place, he
closes the door against II by stating that
be should have further demands upon me. I
dismiss, far as can, the member from South
Z~fF~
that never again recognize 70 do him kind
ness, hhshoud be in my power, Preston ). Brooks.
hand him to tina, public, North and South which is
seornfu Of those who boasmuch and perform little
And now, hereby submit myself to the public whose
convictions, fear have invaded. pray them 10
member that forgiveness IA ofhigher quality than justice
cast myself on their generous hearts, which are
always tender and always loving Let them not forget
when passing my conduct the have and
the taunts have heard How the old State all love
has been nsultsd and her cherished senator stricken
down, and bow be yet fingers IN almost helpless ineas.
Az you Of my own State remember these things, you
will not entirely blame me u, In moment OF indgna.
ton, | was willing 10 stand up at the hazard
Of my hfc-and what Ia dearer than nfe-for
The insured honor Of those who have always besn
kind to me. | am no duellist. seek no
mans e have bu, acted In spirit Of the speech
made, when said tina, pushed TOO long and too far
there men from the old Bay State who wosd de-
fcnd her honor and the freedom of speech whatever
Geld they might be sssaucd.sNy course became me
defence Of liberty against slavery, and struggle for
freedom Of speech against freedom Of the budseon and
the only way which seemed be left here by which
we could defend ourselves. A. BCRIINGAME.
WASHINGTON, July IS 1886.
MI. CAMPBELL TO Mr.. BuRLNoAxE.
WASHINGTON, July 2s, 1855.
NJ n7As sR--In view Of the unexpected publicity
which Colonel Brooks has given bis difference" with
you, in which he has complicated my name, deem II
proper In closing my connection with The affair place
In your hands the enclosed statement Of facts You are
AT liberty 70 make such Of II az you may deem
proper I am, my dear sir, very truly, yours, &C.
LEWIS n. CAMPBELL.
Hon A. BrRINGAsE.
sTATyNy~T sp Mr.. CAMPBELL,