The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-07

myself In opening up the matter that occssoa
gave the history OF my whole connection with IT, and es
pecally the first message OF Mr.. Brooks and Mr. Burin
game the drawing OF the original state ment
It's being placed in Burinsames hand, his declaration
amer keeping il some time, that 1t WAS correct and nls
subsequent objection il the ground that the group
ing of his expressions in regard to Mr. Brooks such
the history OF Subsequent agree upon
thing which would be equivalent substantially to the rst
statement and which might be free from the objection
made to the grouping ofthat All which ad-
nitted by Mr. Burlingame. This brought up the ques
ton whether the word honor should be inserted Icon
tended that II ought TO be- Mr.. Burlngame again urged
that TO dscam any purpose TO reflect on the personal
character" Of Mr. Brooks covered every thing Mr. Banks
thought sufficient, and Mr. Boyce promptly agreed with
them stated tina, il appeared enough but ap-
pretended that Mr. Brooks would take different view
of ii.
Mr. Buringame suggested that Mr.. Boycs and myself
friends Dir Brook sho aid advise him that il WAS
sufficient ana that he would probably acquescs in
opinion.
The paper drawn up. before stated, was taken by
Mr. Boyce and myself to Mr.. Brooks, and we advised
him that he ought 10 accept as satisfactory Several
other friends being ,ed in all united that opinon
and MIR Brooks accepted 1t accordingly
was published as an appendix TO his speech and
manned before the public several days when Mr. Bur
hngames card appeared Withdrawing IT,
This re opened difficulty which had been glad to be-
ieve was closed Its subsequent history /, before the
public. With that have little do. 1t Is difficult how
ever, to resist the reflection that II Mr. Buringsme's
PLANTATION, published by Mr. Brooks was not true il
was unmanly in hun TO consen, TO give it, If il was true
twas weak and uncandd to withdraw it As 70 It's pro-
per construction, saw no room for doubt.
MIR. Burlipgame had expressed himself to me- as
pears from his card he might have expressed himself 10
others, kindly towards Mr. Brooks and free from
any purpose to reflect his personal character my
Judgment to have rendered II nnuman IN Mr. Brooks,
under thai explanation, to have pursued him further
Sr Burngames card Is erroneous them IN say ing that
IN his verbal answer 10 my note OF the 18th July he
gested that as the matter seemed complicated 1t might
be better for US both 70 hold future atoms in
the nrest nee OF Others Instead OF this he merely
marked that he wished to advise with his friend, and
asked would have any objection TO meeting in confer
ence with them i erroneous further in saving that
| Brooks sat
tory, 'as yielded nothingn used such expression.
II would have been inappropriate never asked him TO
retract or yield anything which he had said. had
merely asked If be would accept Mr. Brooks call. To
this question he nterposed explanation; and the only
question to the suiciency Of that explanation and
whether made at time, it was the same winch had
been made at a former time.
BIZ, the most important and grossest error OF his card
is his attempt TO represent Mr. Brooks seeking through
me TO persuade him to an explanation. As already
stated this Is utterly ursustaised by the facts, and no
body could know anything better tnan Mr. Bnringame
knew there facts a, the time be Ienn u his card.
II appeared to me that justice TO Mr. Brooks required
this q PLANTATION at my hands Having made IT, Ileave
ing, a. do that be understands full well how 70 take
care Il his own honor. III s. BOC0CG.
have examined the foregoing card OF Mr. BosocS,
aud 90 far a. u states facts Purportng 70 iA war my
knowledge find fair candid and s'ri:ty true
Auorsf 5, 1855. Wv. BoYCE.
REPLY to MEssRs. BUsLINGAME AND CAMPBELL.
As the friend of Col Brooks feel called upon 10 make
statement Of the facts connected with ny MISSION to the
Hon. Arson Buripgsme.
To the publication N ade by ny friend Mr. Bcrlngame
has MADE reonder which has at least the merit IN
nu;ty and in bis behalf Mr. Campbell has delivered an
argument. There but few points made b. Mr. Bur-
ngame TO winch any reply is necessary and ney VIII
be disposed Of in the order which will best explain the
transaction, and dspel the mist which b. special plead
ing Mr.. Burlipgame has obscured them.
let. Mr.. Burlineame asks III he (Coi Brooks) was
atrad 10 90 Canada the nearest neutral ground why
did he not some other place The answer Is that
Col Brooks Mr. Ecmundson and myself who alone we're
in utation, al concurred IN regarding the cesSna
ton OF the Clifton House miserable suoterfuge and
when informed these gentlemen trat upon inqurins OF
Mr.. Campbell what weapon bis frelc had selected his
response was. what, 40 you near to have fuss"
they together With myself held the naming by Mr Bur
Ingamc u the Clifton House Is distinct and unequivo
cal bach out and such felt warranted 70 treat H.
Ct due 20 Mr. Campbell to say that he dlsayews any
recollection Of the EXPRESSION last quoted, though am
altogether conhten that he used T. and so reported to
my nic I'D Immediately ter~ards.)
%. Mr. Burhngame again asks, "Why did he (CoL
Brooks) nger in the District where he Was exposed 70
arrestfp
The answer is that after the receipt Of Mr. Burin-
games note dcsig mating the "Cton House the place
meeting Col Brooks and hi. friends deemed conceal
ment nc longer necessary. As long as my friend sup
20 ed there was any bily Of meeting he was be.
| yend the sch of the officers OF the law.
Colonel Brooks aud lis friends regarded the naming OF
the "Clion House back out, and tna back out as
aonement TOR Mr. Burngame's speech, but was willing
TO grant Mr. Bur lngamc satisfaction should he desire II
In consequence OF Colonel Brooks published construc
ton hs conduct Colonel Brooks never intended 10 pre-
clude himself from holding Mr. Buringame responsible
Tor subsequent cieIces.
Ny friend, under my advice, which wss sustained by
his judgment declined 10 20 70 Canada, under the
conviction that be could never reach there We both ap
pretended violence and insult from fanatics along the
way, and well assured that would be subjected
to arrest and many inconvenencss IN consequence OF In
formation which would be sent from this city by tele
graph. Nor would we have been mistaken IS inc lol
lowing extract, taken from Canada paper-the Journal
and ETres-snd published before the day Of meeting de
signated by Mr. Burlingame, abundanily proves:
have % q 1n ss S 70
grataed b. visit TO he Pals y morrow morning All the
brooks have been settled The following the latest by tele
ps Sm $ rss s ss n. has
Canada the clifton House, tune IL NJ, Saturday next
Canaea- Mr.. BROOKS learn, had not ef this P. NJ II.
How many other informers have telcgra hed to other
and bow many places has not yet transplred Nor VIII
ngame when Il " remembered that both my friend and
myself were uniformed a. TO the WEAPON OF distance,
each or which seems 70 have been determined upon
before Mr. Burngame's departure from this city, not
wthstancng Mr. Campbell ndccined any negotia ion al
now come 10 the a. gument Of Mr.. Campbell The
contradictions into which be has plunged are numerous
he says ro hottie meeting was proposed By the note
and (ereore) agreed 10 render the desired service =
and in the next breath he adds that Mr. Buringams had
authorized him the event Of "objectng to time
place In bis absence ! mr. Campbcll) should change
either or both a my (his) discretion Again, when ask
cd by me what weapons 10 be used he declined
any negotiation at that tine having reference 70 weapons
AZ premature; and yet Mr. Campbell asserts that Mr.
Burlngame said 70 him that my friend anxious 70
South Carolina II Mr. Campbell really believed ths,
mo hostile meeting proposei," what occasion was
| there to leave this city
| IT. On the contrary, "hostle meeting was under
stood how could NJ Campbell regard ANY reference
weapons as premature Could have been his purpose
TO send my friend all the way 70 Canada TO light without
any weapon whatever or did be intend him 70 take
armory Of every description OF weapon simply to nego.
| tate
And arar Nr. Campbell INSTRUCTED 10 deliver the
Of hs friend to Mr.. Brooks in person, as soon rs
&c nag ao % ncs sy
person 10 receive IT, %, appears that was deemed
improper 10 deliver 10 the reply 10 Bote borne by
myself because my not mentioned in t7e note
Of my friend aud yet Mr.. Campbell, whose name ALEC
does not APPEAR Ia the note OF hs friend, assumes 10
have been invested With pensry powers-except in the
very unmporant particular OF naming the weapon 70 be
used.
The pretended willingness Of Mr.. Buriingame 10 ''go
even 10 South Carolina unless for pesce au settlement
ndeed) conradcted by Mr. BurIngame himself for be
SAYS Where friend country for me- IL IL here where
my comrades are smittcn down without Warning II
Mr. Burlngame regards BadensburE or the Delaware,
Maryland Virginia lines, as The enemy country