The New York herald., 1869-04-06

Charles suowden Fairfax.


The death Of this gentleman at Baltimore on Sunday
last recalls to public notice one OF those romanoss
in real life which occasionally appear In AmerL
can society," ana most frequently have their origin
from some OF the old families OF Virginia. The
deceased was the recognized tenth Baron Fairfax, OF
Cameron, In the peerage OF Scotland, and was en-
titled TO seat In the British House OF Lords. He
was tne great great, great grandson or Henry,
fourth baron, and COUSIN OF Lord Thomas Fairfax, o
virginia. whose career during Revolutionary War
= = well Wen known, al and after whom Fairfax county
is named. In 1900 the Rev. Bryan Fairfax, OF Vau-
cluse, Va, was confirmed Dy the House OF Lords
eighth baron, but neither himself nor his
son Thomas nor the subject OF this sketch
assumed the title although the succession is regu
larry recorded in "Burke's Peerage and BarOnetage."
The fact is that the family although naturally fond
OF an ancestry whose elevation TO the peerage dates
back as far as 1929, mad become too thoroughly
publican In their sentiments to place any material
but with what truth we know not, that they were
always great stckers for recognition being OF the
virgnans than as members Of the British nobility.
The subject OF this sketch was born either In Mary
s,a,e G1rng not the ertsn ysar
1928 and is recorded as having succeeded to
the baronetcy In 1s46, upon the death of his grand
father. Some years ago ne moved to California and
in 1894 became clerk OF the Supreme Court of the
State which position he held until the time OF his
National Democratic Convention held at Tammany
Hall and was chairman OF the California delegation.
We are unable TO state whether the deceased gentle
iiuu iOaNCa uAJ ASouC, uuo !. snoo ~
has number OF relatives in Virginia, the nearest
and eldest OF which. should he have no sons. can
assume the title OF eleventh baron ut any time
should he so desire It, The remains OF Lord or Mr..
Fairfax will be conveyed to-day by the Masonic
fraternity to the Rock Creek Church Cemetery, near
Washington. for interment
Brevet BriGndier General Henry s. BurtOns
United States Army.
A telegram from Providence announces the death
ON Sunday last at Newport, Of apoplexy. OF Brevet
Brigadier General Henry s. Burton, Colonel OF the
Fifth artillery. aged ftty-0ne years. He was born In
this State during the year 1918, and was appointed
cadet to West Point from Vermont in July, 1885.
In 1889 he graduated ninth in his class and was
commissioned q second lieutenant in the Third
artillery. AS such he served during the Florida war,
being promoted to the rank OF first lieutenant IN
November OF the same year. From 1si3 to
1s46 he was stationed at West Point as one
Of the military instructors. When the war
with Mexico broke out he became lieutenant colonel
OF New York volunteers, distinguishing himself for
his defence OF La PaZ, In Lower California, anu re-
ceiving his commission as captain In the regular
service for his conduct on that occasion. On May
H. 1851, he was made major, and during the rebel
lion served with distinction, becoming lieutenant
colonel in July, 1858, and colonel OF artillery IN
August OF the same year. On March 13 1855, he was
brevetted brigader general IN the United states
Army Tor gallant and meritorlous services at
The Capture OF Petersburg General Burton was one
OF the abest artillery officers in our army ana ns
death will be as severe blow to the service as IL Ii
source OF deep regret to his numerous frlends and
acQuantanceS.