New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-21
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TIE BRODERICK OBSEQUTES.

The Broderick obseques, which, after two postpone
ment. were finally celebrated yesterday, were re-
markabe only for the number ofpeople who witnessed
them. The great opposition which had been aroused
by the Sabbatarians probably diminished the number
OF participants as also did the sharp cold breeze which
rendered the six-mle walk not very pleasant. The
PROCESSION formed in Hudson street. with the night on
Christopher street, and marched up to Fourte,n nth
street.
First in the procession came large squad OF ponce,
clearing the way Then band Of music, and about
800 remen in citizens dress, among them Harry How
ard The programmes next indicated officiating clergy
men. but we saw none. The pal-beaIers followed.
The Int which was published was entirely wrong we
did not notice among them John Kelly John Clancy
or Walter Roche, or Zophar Mills, or the Hon. D. u
NeKibben. or VIM. ID. Kennedy, or c. Godfrey
Gunther. or the Hon. John W. FOrney, or Isaiah W.
Rypders. or the Hos. Fernando Wood. There were
~ nall bearers; prominent among them were the Hon.
p w. Eugs the Hon. John j. HoH, and Geo. Wilkes
Rebiud them came other distinguished mourners
Nessrs. John G.. Keenan, John Austin, james Hughes,
and William Muligan. Then another band Of music,
and Engine Company No. 81, forminga hollow square
about the hearse which was covered with mourning
pumes and drawn by eight gray horses, heavily drPed
with Grape, and attended by black geooms. On the
sides Of the hearse were the words Never deserted
rriueinles-BrodericL" Several carriages, one OF
which contained two ladies, closed the procession,
which occupied six minutes in passing The streets
along the route were lined with spectators, OF which
there were at least 100 O00 The advertised route of
the PROCESSION was up Fourteenth street to Broad
wav lint for some reason the pavement oil
| the Fifth avenue had been taken up,
| and II was driven into Fifteenth street.
| Down Broadway il passed TO the Park and then by
| Chatham street, the Bowery Fourth avenue, Four
teenth street and University Place to the Unworthy
| Chapel, where already the galleries were filled to a
great extent, with ladies. The pall-bearers occupied
the PLATFORM the procession filled the house. The
nrocramme announced that the services in the Chapel
would be opened with prayer, and closed with bene
diction, and the Rev. j. L. Newman, Presbyterian,
had consented to offciate. But by the publication of
the Sabbatarian protest, Mr.. Newmans congregation
were aqtated to such an extent that he did deem it
expedent to give his blessing these services. They
therefore consisted simply of the Grafton by John NJ
Dwnelle, esq, Of Rochester, who was introduced by
John A. Godfrey, esq., of this city, Grafton added
nothing to what we have already published of the late
Senator except his nights of study and his love OF
poetry, especially Of Shelley, Tennyson, and Words
worth II included, of course, sketch OF Broderieks
life eulogy of his straightout openness and love OF
truth; defense Of the duel in which he fell, and
| condemnation of the dueo in general.
The following letter from Senator Wilson was read;
! NATIcK, Nov. ii, 1852
NyDy.R SIR; Returning home this afternoon, l
find your note of the 9TH inst, requesting me 10 give
| Won nv Impressions of the late Senator Broderiek,
with some account Of his general bearing and dePort
ment in the Senate. hasten, before the closing OF the
| mail to comply with your request
Mr. Broderck early history, his position IN Callfor-
MIA upon great question: and his prolonged ana eA-
citing struggle for the Senatorship mad inade deep
| impression upon me- and | was anxious 70 make his
acduaintance and learn of his character. Early
sought his acquaintance and during the two years
we served together in the Senate We were ON terms
NJ intimacy. We were on the same committee, often
Conferred together concerning public affairs, and, en-
pertaining sentiments in common upon many queruons,
held free and unreseryed intercourse with each other
| Our acquaintance ripened into q warm and sincere
friendship For him entertained sentiments Of re-
spect and affection and deeply depOre hb death, ana
| shall ever cherish his memory.
pressed upon Inc the conviction that he was man oil
iron will infexible resolution, indomltable perseVer-
ance and of undOubted courage, truthfunese and SIN.
| ceri;y He was a Of a nice sense OF honor ana
iustce he despised meanness and dishonesty; and ne
vas pain and outspoken in the expression OF bis opn-
| ions and acts. His words and his manner showed
how strong wac bis scorn OF wrong ana wrong doers'
| He was fearless frank, and outspoken, and THINK,
| was sometimes imprudent IN the utIerance Of us
Mr.. Broderek had many great and noble mental and
moral qualities and these qualities were being deye
oued by study reflection, and larger experience with
| public affairs. His faults--vices he had none-Were
The faults of manly, honest, and robust nature lie
mingled little with general society. There was shade
of MELANCHOLY about him; he seemed to feel that be
was alone in the world. He looked not hopefully ior
the success Of the principles which be deeply cherished
sometmes thought he saddened by the conscious
mess that be was about entering into great contest ior
the supremacy Of the principles he entertained IN his
adopted State and that be must encounter the n1rsF
of men who were seeking his overthrow, not ms de-
| stFuction. 80
| California has lost in him public man VINO was
ever yatehfu of her interests and OF her honor the
country patriot the cause OF Freedom devoted
champion and thousands i'd ana wIIs9s
| YoGTstruly, hLHhi "il<oos'
| J. W. DNISZLLE, CSC
| MARINE AFFAIRS.