New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
STATISTICS OF THE FRENCH PLEBISCTTES.
In view of the approaching Plebiscite in
4NSON BURLINGAME.
HIS REMAINS LYING IN STATE IN FANEUIL HALL
Mrs. BURLINGAME.

HIS REMAINS LYING IN STATE IN FAAEJlL HALL
MRS. BURLINGAME.
BosTON, April 22-The doors of Faneul Hail.
where the remains Of Anson Burlngame have lain in
state during the day, opened at o'clock this morn
ing Many thousand people have visited the hall, the
number during the first three hours averaging fifty per
minute. The raised dias on which the casket rests
presents the finest floral decorations In Boston
flowers. At the foot of the casket is an ele-
CANT floral anchor, made of rare e1otiss; on the
floral design in the form of the Tyre. At the
head rests three feet & IN bt hight @
emblem is anked either side with floral star there
as eTs rra ao beoW s anSr cross Wing
Between these beautiful designs the das is strewn with
The casket is covered with flag looped up and pinned
with flowers Tomorrow the remains VIII be transferred red
take place.
The Boston TrareHsr Of this afternoon says: From "a
Mrs was completely IrSstrated BY the sud
Petersburg 1t was thought be unsafe for her to at
tempt the voyage home and the continued excitement
Of the long period that will have elapsed between the
death and the funeral Of her distinguished husband
BURLINGAME AND PRESTON UNCONSTITUTIONAL
"REMINISCENCES OF THE AFFAIR BETWEEN
Mr.. j. w. SimOntOn, who held intimate per-
sonal relations with Mr. Burngame at the time he
cepted the challenge OF Preston Brooks writes TO The San
Francisco Bulletin giving the details Of that remarkable
episode Of political history. After recounting tho
assault on Mr. Sumner which aroused the indignation OF
Mr. Burlngame Mr.. Simonton refers to the speech OF
June 90 1856, which brought out the challenge from
Brooks: always eloquent and impressive speaker"
saws the writer "on this occasion he surpassed himself
Never shall TO hear his clarion voice as 1t rang
through Hall that day in denunciaton and nyectve
poured from full heart Having briefly stated the facts
of the outrage he stepped suddenly forward pace or
two toward the Chairman, and in tone and manner
earnest, dgnifed and electric, sad sir the act was
So%ncs bGle si m in the name Of the Institutions it voated
denounce 1t in the name OF the sovereignty OF Massa-
nounce il in the OF humanity denounce it in the
name of civilization, which it outraged denounce 1t In
rs espeet si' WHAT W Strike man When he pnohed
when he cannot respond to blow Ca you that chiv-
airy In what code of honor did get your authority
for that God knows my heart. desire TO speak with
kindness. speak no sort OF revenge do not believe
that member has friend who must not in his heart OF
hearts condemn the act Even the member hlmse1 ne
has left spark Of the chivary and gallantry attributed
to hm-he himself must loath and scOrn the act
Mr. Brooks sent a demand within few hours, for
of tne acnsS or wh9n%a and
| expressed himself ready to meet any consequences
prevent a meeting. Mr.. simonton, himself among
others urged Mi Bqrngame the principles OF NeT,
England which he would set at defiance by duel lie
did not deny this, but thought the occasion excep
tional Southern needed an example, showing them
Northern men less reckless Of life than themselves.
When reminded Of the political prospects he was sacric-
ing he said: Whether fail In political life or fall on
the feld my personal sacrifice will be nothing If the
cause at heart prospers and have an abiding
faith that will profit By sacrifice" The friends who
acted for Mr. Brooks suggested explanation OF his
language in debate Mr. Burlngame at last assented to
memorandum stating in substance that he had In his
remarks no purpose to insult degrade Mr. Brooks At
least this the view of its meaning presented by Mr.
the difficulty by exchange Of notes between the prnc
pals. by this proceeding the friends OF Mr.. Brooks
principal from exposure to the rifle Of Mr.. Burngame
which they had HSg %a' vary Tt s
with 1t during his early life In the west The writer
that S fcr%s hmd tor sss S
could conceal their exutation, and within Few
that Mr. Buringame had fnched" and had reracted
the Objectionable language in order to escape the alter
Burngame soon became sensitive and impatient under
this discipline He that while this status prevailed
his decided stand In publicly rebuking the assault upon
Mr. Sumner indicating readiness to accept all the
personal consequences OF such denunciaton had pro
tended Finally he obtained definite and positive evil
dence that some Of Mr. Brookss immediate friends were
engaged In the work Of misrepresentins and dstotihg
A. once his course was determined and he wrote
memorandum and adding: but, inasmuch ar at
tempts moi altogether unsuccessful have made to
perveri its true meaning Inor rihhdrar a. And that
there may not be any mlsapprehenslon ~ the future,
nS hold responsbe Tor IT, without qaiacation
or amendment" "In regard TO this letter says Mr. -;
che did the honor to consult me. Failing in renewed
efforts 10 induce him abandon all idea OF accepting
challenge consented to with him to the office Of The
National Iufeiiigenrer, with whose editor was ac-
anainted TO secure the publication Of his card The
venerable editor Col SeatOD, having read the paper re-
minded Mr.. Burlngame that II published, Mr. Brooks
would he compelled to challenge him peremptory Mr..
BurIingame In rejoindcr, asked Col Seaton to say
frankly and candidly whether the card was clear eh
pcif unmistakabe, and would place himself precisely
IN the position which n T ee'"rs s es rs% %l
ing I'm The nirmaye Mr. B said, Then, Sir that Is all
desire, and beg you TO publish the card In tonorows
iUteiiDfnrSr." 49,, ~, MIA.
A peremptory challenge followed from BROOKS Rifles
were Indicated the weapons by Bnrlinganss friends,
and Clifton, Canada, as the place of meeting MT bur
lingaIne himself objected Ia the place Tearing tat Mr
Brooke might 10 there ana expressing himself
willing to 90 South Carolina. IL was pointed out,
howcver that N The duel occurred within the United
states the laws Of Massachusetts, wOnld disenraDchse
aud end his political career u he survived Mr..