Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-06
TIE DEATH OLE DIR. KANE AT HAyANA


FUNERAL PRocEssION-HoNoRs AID By GEN.
CONcHA-MEETISG OF AMERICAN cITIzENs-
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED sc.
By the Black Warrior, at New York, we
learn that the funeral Of DR.. KANE was csIe-
brated at Havana by a procession Of all the
Americans there, as well as by the vice Captain
General of the Island, and many Spanish Off
Gals. The conduct Of Gen. CoEcHA in the
matter is spoken of in the highest terms by all
the resident Americans. No one was more
anxious to pay a due respect to the memoir Of
the Arctic explorer. The remains Of the de-
ceased were accompanied to New Orleans by
his mother and brothers, who were with him in
his last moments.
A letter from Havana, dated the 10th inst.
to the New York Journal Of Commerce, says
that DIR. kANE fingered several days between
life and death, in a state of apparent ~insensi-
bility. The writer further says:
The citizens of the United States Temperate
" here, desiring to honor the worth lost BY
their country and the scientific intelligence OF
the world, the consul Of the United States ad.
dressed a note to the captain general, that
their purpose might be accomplished, in con-
formity with the laws and customs of the land.
The reply OF Gen. COncha was prompt, grant
ing the permission, and concurring in the SEN
timent that induced the application for the
meeting and in a subsequent letter, addressed
to the consul by the political secretary, the
captain general desired information as to the
hour when the honored remains would be en-
barked, that the scientific and literary institu.
tons Of the city might unite in the solemnities
Of the occasion, and accompany the body to
the point of embarkation.
This will probably take place tomorrow
morning, the hour designated by the cSmmittes
appointed for that purpose being at Il o'clock
or two hours after the arrival Of the steamship
CahGWba, in which vessel the remains are to
be taken to New Orleans. The committee OF
arrangements having this charge-Hon. Henry
W. { ,shman, Mass. James NJ. Battle, Esq.
Ala ; Capt. Samue! Joy, (brig SuttOR,) K. Il
Co. Eben Wade, Havana; Vim. II. Robert.
son, do. Henry Tiffany, EGG, Nd; Lewis R
Walmsby, Esq, La, aid Capt. John Henry
(brig adams Gsay.) The papers following
viii "xpiaiL al else, excep. the procession.
which is to pass from the hotel where the de.
ceased last lived through the Oficios street t.
the public square in front Of the palace, anC
thence to tire wharf, where tie state barge
provided by the captain general will reeeiy,
the body and convey it to the steamer, escorted
by the boats Of the commercial marine Of tn,
United States in port.
Subjoined is a report of the meeting of tn,
Americans, held on the 18th ult.:
Inc citizens of The United States, residen.
and transfer, in Havana, were this day called
together at the Consulate, by A. K. Blythe
Esq for the purpose of making a public de-
monstTation of respect TO the memory of oul
much lameLted ~fellOw-citizen, DR.. E.. K. Kane
At 2 O'Clock, a very large number being as
sembled, were called to order by Gen. Patter'
son, of Pennsylvania, who, after a few words
nominated the Hon. A. X Blythe, (U. S. Con
sui as Chairman, and Henry Tiffany, Of Mary.
land, as Secretary.
Mr.. Blythe explained the object of the meet
ing in a brief manner, during which he read tn,
following note from the Governor Captain Gen
eral. His remarks were received with deeI
sensation by the assembly.
HAVANA, February IS, 1857.
A. h. BLYTHE, EsQ.-DeaT StT: His Excel
lency the Captain-G General having been inform,
ed that DR.. Kane's body is to be taken to hi
native country, and wishing that its transpor.
tation to the vessel selected for that purpose
may be effected with the respect due to hi
merit, has resolved to place at your service anC
that Of his friends the Government barge, par.
ticularly as there are no American men-of-wal
in port, whose boats might perform this sac
duty. His Excellency, for this reason, woulc
wish you to inform him beforehand of the day
when the ceremony will tax place, In order
that be may give corresponding orders to the
barge, and that some of the members Of tbs
Scientific Corporation Of this city may accom-.
psny the remains.
Signed by MANUAL AGUIRRE Y TEJADoR,
Political Secretary.
On motion Of Gen. Patterson, a committee o.
five was appointed by the Chairman, to presen
resolutions expressive Of the sympathy Of tht
meeting.
The Chairman appointed Gen. Patterson, o.
Pennsylvania; Gov. II. w. Cushman, of Mas
sachusstts; G. c. Thompson, of New York
James Butler, of Alabama; Col. Robertson, o.
Havana.
In a few moments the committee presented
the following, which was unanimously adopted
The late DR.. +. h. Kane having, by the dis
pensation of Divine Providence, terminated hi
brief but e%ventful career, we, the citizens o
the United States, resident and transient, il
Havana, desiring TO express our grateful sens,
OF his distinguished services to his country AM
mankind, do resolve
First, That in the death of DR.. Kane ou
country has lost a valuable and world-renown
ed citizen, who has adorned her annals-sci
ence has been deprived of an ardent advocate
ever ready, by self-abnegation, to ADVANCE it
interests-and humanity a devotee Who yieldeC
his life in obedience to her commands.
Second, That whilst we deplore his loss as
public calamity, we tender our heartfelt condo
lence to mis- hOnored parents, brothers, and dis
tressed relations.
Third, That these resolutions, with the lette
Of the Captain-Genera in relation to this meet
ing, be presented to the family of the deceased
and a copy OF the same be mate public through
the press in the United States.
Unwrittten History Concerning Mr.. Brooks.
A correspondent of the Charleston Courier
writing from Washington, gives some TENS o
Mr.. BRooKs and bis attack on SUMNER, which
have never before been published. He says:
Prominent among these "reminiscences j
the fact of the reconciliation Of the deceaset
with Lewis d. Campbell, Of Ohio, the advising
and corresponding friend Of Arson Burlingame
in his sham demonstration Of fight with tn
gallant Southron. Campbell meeting Brook
during the present session of Congress, ten
dered him his hand, which the latter refused :,
accept, declaring that there were some thing
to be unsaid before friendly relations could eve
be restored between item. Campbell then de
clared thathe earnestly desired a reconciliation
aiding emPha.ically that Z" he wished to asso
ciste with gentlemen" and was willing an,
ready to remove any obstacle that stood in tn
way Of his purpose. The necessary retractior
was rsde, and amity was restored, and CamD
beli's sincerity was signalized by bis coadue
and deep agitation at the death-bed of Brooks
and by his subsequent eulogy Of Brook, on tn,
annunciation of his death in the House of Re
representatives..
The paltroonery of B%urlingame was a settled
belief in the mind Of Brooks and be 30 de.
clared to a General, a Colonel, or Mr.. James
(of wisconsin, | think, who, it is said, was t.
have been Burlingame;s second, in the very i'm,
probable contingency of an actual duel. H,
further told James that, if Burlingame cam,