The Portland daily press., 1870-03-16

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PARTICULARS OF HIS DEATH-HIs WORK IN
RUSSIA.
The st. Petersburg correspondence of the
New York Tribune has the following informa-
ton about the late Mr.. Burlingame, under
date of February 90:
1t is barely three weeks since the Chinese
Embassy arrived here, and but a week since
they actually entered on their duties. The
government met the embassy in the spirit in
which it came, and resolved to receive it at
once and cordially. After Mr.. Burlingame
had paid his first visit to Prince Gortschakoff
he received calls from the high court officials,
and Gortschakoff, in spite of his govt, which
gives him great pain, returned the visit in
person. 1t was arranged that the Chinese
minister should have formal audience of the
Emperor with the ceremonial usually for am
bassadors only. The Empress received with
the Emperor-a new and unusual thing-and
the other members of the imperial family
were present. Mr.. Burlingame, in presenting
his credentials, made the usual formal adj
dress of the wishes of the Emperor of China
for the health of the Emperor and family
the prosperity of Russia, and for peace
between the two empires. The Emperor's
reply will quote in full, as speech from Al
exander II. is rarity CT am glad to see you
here, since your presence is new proof OF
the peaceful ana nfendfy relations which have
always existed between lis and China. l
hope that your negotiations here will only
confirm these excellent relations and will
serve more than all to increase our CONNER
cial relations. 1 am at the same time very
glad to see the interests of China represented
by the citizen of friendly State which is es-
pecially sympathetic to u.s." Mr.. Burlngame,
who before all else was an American, was
greatly pleased with this last sentence, and
particularly by the murmur of suppressed ap-
plause which followed it. Subsequently, Mr..
Buringame had some pleasant conversation
with the Emperor, in which he said that the
American people reverenced him for his de-
cree of emancipation almost as much as
"their sainted Lincoln" The Emperor SEEM
ed very much touched, and replied, 81 do not
deserve it. 1 have never done as much as
he" Eyes, but your Majesty did it first,"
Was Mr.. Burlingame's answer.
Mr.. Burlipgame appeared at that time in
perfect health, but he had slight cough, and
have since learned that he was little in
disposed before leaving Berlin. He frequent
ly said he would be glad to have few weeks
rest and quiet before beginning again the
round of dinners and balls that he was oblig-
ed to undergo in every capital. On Friday
he was somewhat unwell and kept his bed,
and DR.. Carrick, an English physician, was
called in, who said that there was some trou-
bic of the liver united with tendency to con-
gestiOn in the right lung. This, however,
was not developed before Saturday, and even
then it was thought that in couple of DAYS
it would be all over and that Mr.. Burlingame
could 60 out At the advise of friends other
physicians were called in, and on Sunday DR.,
Zdekaner, physician to the Empress, and DR..
Borkin, two most eminent physicians of st.
Petersburg, were consulted. They consider
ed the case very severe one, but thought
that II the disease could be prevented from
spreading until the crisis was past, which they
predicted for last night, the result would be
favorable. Mr.. Burlingame was at that time
IN great pain, and was unable to lie down, but
sat in an armchair. Monday the pain was
somewhat eased, and there was almost no
change in his state up to last evening His
wife and eldest son, who were with him.
though apprehensive, were very hopeful, and
there was thought to be no reason for post
poning the dinner which Mr.. Curtin, our
minister, was to give that evening in honor
of Washington's birthday.
Mr.. Burlingame, however, passed bad
night, being first delirious and then uncon-
scious. The physician was constantly in at
tendance, and declared the crisis passed about
SIX this morning. Soon after paralysis of
the lungs set in, the breath gradually ceased,
and by IL he was dead, so quiet and sudden
was the termination of the disease. Mr.. Cur
TN, who was sent Tor as soon as there seemed
70 pc danger, arrived just as he died. The
physicians were the best that that could be
had, and another doctor, sent specially bv the
Empress, said that the patient could be in no
better hands. The Chinese, from the HIGHEST
to the lowest, are deeply affected by the death
of their chief, and are in bewilderment and
distress.
1t was easy to see how thoroughly Mr..
Buriingame's heart was in his work. He con-
sidered it a crusade for reform and progress as
much so as the anti-slavery struggle in Amer
lea, and SAID if he had not been schooled in
that contest he should never have had the
courage and energy to take up this. During
his illness he said once that he was weary Of
fighting against all the world. But Mr.. Burl-
ingham, while interesting himself so deeply in
China, was still a thorough patriot, and lost
no opportunity of doing what he could for
the United States. This loss to China is ir
Ireparable, for no foreigner will probably ever
nave that great, unwavering confidence which
the Chinese reposed in him. Gen. VIangally
SAID this afternoon, very sadly; eve might as
well stop now, l fear it is all over"
Inc following is copy of Prince Gortscha-
konS letter to the widow of Hon. Arson
Burlingame:
MADAME.-Their Imperial Majesties have been
painfully affected by the misfortune which has
upon you and order nae to express to you their sin
cere and heartfelt sympathy. Having fulfilled the
duty of conveying to you the words OF their Imper
aMa1esties permit me in behalf OF myself to express
me me profound sympathy which | shall preserve for
.ne memory OF the deceased. The relations which
cansa ve mad, although few, have been sufficient to
Pro, ne 70 appreciate his eminent qualities
offer yop ,ne Lord to sustain you in this sad trial.
''u''ne' my profound homage.