New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-17
TIE LATE MR.. BURLINGAME.
THE FUNERAL IN ST. PETERSBURG-TIE QUEEN
OF PRUSsIAS CONDOLENCES.


IRON OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
Sr. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2G-Since Mr. Burin-
games death very many expressions Of sympathy have
been received from all quarters. The members OF the
Corps Dipomdtque some OF whom had met the Chinese
Mission other capitals and respected and esteemed
its chief, felt very mucn greved at their loss Many
ladies have written called with offers Of service.
Among the kilograms of coincidence sent from all parts
Of Europe is from the Queen OF Prussia, in which
abe expresses her heartfelt sympathy with Mrs Burn'
game IN her deep aflction. The journal dc ST. refers
boro the orgapof the Foreign Office contained yester-
day very feeling obituary notice, from which trans
late the following passages:
"Tbe SO sudden death OF this diplomat-whO had
gained for himself at ST. Petersburg by tle Kindness Oh
his relations and the high order OF his mnd sypathes
ready sincere-has caused deep eniotioh III an
who had very quickly learned 10 know and to appreciate
him. In every class Of the population tis un9o.edjor
unanimous feeling Of sympathy. III anything can soften
the poignant bitterness Of such grIef IL IS surely VIII
Russia Will jon-takcs the loss of citizen who was
the of his country as he was the legitimate nope Oh
the soyereg aud the nation who had put III nm tIelr
confidence. and whom he represented with 30 nuch ds'
niy, intelligence, and devotion: ,.,, ,o.no No with
alas very distressing souvenirs but this souvenir WIZ
doubtless not be separated from that which VIII be ei
to soften sadness by the public manifestation OF the
regret by the fatal event which has torn
its tenderness and borne away from the noble cause
of the progress OF international relations the husband
and father for whom 1t weeps."
by the desire family the funeral services were as
simple possible and all display and ceremonies we're
avoided At IL o'clock this morning the Episcopal burial
service read the body by the Rev. Mr. Thomson
Of the British Chapel in the presence of the family and
immediate friends. Soon afterward the coffin was
removed TO the British Chapel the English quay
There simple black hearse accompanied, as usual
here, by six attendants dressed in black with Grape
streamers their hats single carriage followed and
an escort Of mounted police. ge crowd had gathered
near the hotel and along the Neysy Prospekt and the
quay evidently expecting psmpous pageant. With the
that the Russian always manfests In the pres
ence the dead, all hats were removed as the hearse
passed by. The coffin placed on q treste IN the
vesry room until the hour appointed for the funeral
service The body after beng enbamed was deposited
in plain wooden coffin, and that In lead one. which
was covered with black cloti trimmed with white and
silver with heavy tasses al the corners and silver
handles On silver plate on he TOP was the simple III
scription: "ADson Burlingamt Eborn at Berlin. New
York Nov. H. 1927 died at st. petersburg fep' - 1871
On the coffin were several wreths of mmorelles came.
has, and laurel. -
Tho cbapcel OF the church. the organ loft and tie pew
NJ the British Embassadotweie ompletey hung with
black cloth. little after odock' when the moutpes
had ali assembled the organ began To play dse aa'ne
roesssoni entered 10 was headed BY the rector and
curate I'm supplies and hoods OF masters OF ar teh the
coffin horne by the pail bearers. rae sons oil MT bur'
.,o the two Chinese Minister'S the friends OF the iamy'
other uenbers OF Chinese legation the corps Dpo
.o,,o,x and high officials OF the court aud pubic
men The pail borne by the English anu nHIen
ambassadors, Sir Andrew buchanan and zen l"u!'
the limited States Minister. MI Curtn, M ue "os'n'
adjunct Minister Of Foreign Affairs dc sfemoonkon'
director of the Asiatic Department Con. Viansany,
the Russian Minister Pekis, Cen Fomu'I' Inc oneu
states Consul and Mr. dc Champs ur secretary OF "a"
Chinese legation Among the persons Wesen' Ne'e az
the members OF the Diplomatic body 10 i"n u''o,"'
Prince Ieyen Grand Master Of Ceremshe'' ri'noc "ai
itzD Marshal Of the Palace, Count Nost] n""" no0'
g. .r,onoo ,h. Grand Na.,1, ~ paiisa mo Aide de-