The Placer herald., 1859-01-29
The Broderick Resolutions.

Inc concurrent resolutions prepared Oy
Mr. Holden, requesting Mr.. Broderick to re-
sign his seat in the U. S. Senate, of which
notice had been given, were introduced in
the Senate on Friday, and passed by vote
of % to 8. The following are the resolu-
tons:
WHEREAS, The Ninth Session of the Leg
islature of the State Of California passed re-
solutions instructing our Senators in Con-
gress to support the policy of the National
Administration in regard to the admission
of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitu
ton; and whereas, the honorable David G.
Broderick-a United States Senator from
this State-not only disregarded said instruc-
tions, but indirectly charged that the mem
bers of the said Ninth Session Of the Legis-
lature had misrepresented the wishes oftheir
constituents; and whereas, the people of this
State, at the last election, triumphanty sus-
tanned the action Of the members Of said
Ninth Session of the Legislature; therefore,
for the purpose of giving to the said honora
bic David G. Broderick full understanding
of the position he occupies to his consttu
ency, be it
Resolued, by the Senate. the Assembly con-
curing, That the Legislature of State con-
stitute the immediate constituency of Unit
ed States Senator
Reso!ved, That constituency has right,
at all times, and it is their duty when deem
ed necessary, to instruct their Representatives
upon all matters Of public policy pertaining
to the duties of such Representatives; and
that to such Representatives, when SO in
structed, there is left no other honorable
alternative save obedience or resignation.
Resolved, That Senator Broderick has ne
ther yielded obedience to the instructions
Of the Ninth Session of the Legislature of
this State, nor has he, rs yet, resigned the
seat he holds contrary to the wishes of his
constituency.
Resolved, That the language used in the
speech of said Senator, on the 22d Of March
1858, in the United States Senate, towards
the Chief Executive of this Confederacy,
was not only undignifed and disrespecful,
but alike insulting to the nation and humli-
ating to the people of this State.
Resolved That his Excelency, the Cover
nor of this State, be requested to forward
copy of the above resolutions to the Hon.
d. G. Broderick.
Mr.. Quinn moved the previous question.
Mr.. Burton moved to call the Senate
Carried
The roll was called. Several absent Sena-
tors appearing, further proceedings under
the call were dispensed with.
Question being shall the previous question
be sustained? it was carried
Question being, shall the main question
be put? the ayes and noes were demanded
by Messrs. Holden, Parker and Burton.
The roll was called with the following
result:
Ayes-Messrs. Anderson, Baker, Berry,
Bradley, Burch, Dent, Dickinson, Denver,
Garter, Hamm, Holden, Ketchum, Kirkpat-
rick, Lansing, Mcdonald, Merritt, O'FarreIl,
Parks Price, Quinn, Redman, Thorn and
Titus-23.
Noes - Messrs. Allen, Balou, Burton,
Grant, Gregory, Griffith, Hart, Parker,
Phelps, Wheeler and Williams-1l.
Queston-Shall the resolution pass9 1t
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Anderson, Baker, Berry,
Bradley, Burcb, Dent, Dickinson, Denver,
Garter, Griffith, Hamm, Holden, Ketchum,
Kirkpatrick, Lansing, Mcdonald, Merritt,
- farrell, Tarks, frce, tsulnh, heuman ana
Titus-23.
Noes - Messrs. Allen, Ballou, Burton,
Grant, Hart, Parker, Phelps, Wheeler and
Williams-9.
During the roll call, Mr.. Ballou desired
leave to explain bis vote, but objections were
made
Mr.. Burton said he should vote no, out of
selfrespect
Messrs. Gregory, Pacheco and Thorn de-
clned to vote.
Mr. Griffith gave notice that he would,
on the following day, move reconsideration
of the vote by which the resolutions were
passed.