Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-02-17
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SENATE.
Met at l o'clock No preliminary business Of moment
Mr. HaWn Of California in conformity to the practice
Of the Senate, had the melancholy duty to announce INC
death Of David c. Brodcrck, late senator from Cator-
MIA who died In San Francisco Sept TO- He fell IN CON
nct cngcndered by bitter political contest. He was
born in Washington little over forty years before the
time Of his death His father was stone catter but
respected artisan and citizen. Ie moved early in life to
New York, where his father soon died us mother ana
brother soon followed, and David was len alone lie
arose to dstnS uishcd position in New York He went
California carly pioneer, whore be gained popuar-
y and was elected TO the State Senate, aud was Presi
dent Of that body lie had with laudabc energy carved
out his fortune Mr. auu paid an eloquent tribute
to his memory.
personal Characteristic hshodness, frlnkness honesty
and many good qualities. May he rest in peace
MI Seward referred 20 The expansion oi the country 20
the Pacific MI Brodetick was the organizer q Ainsn
can society in California lie possessed neither p.'sl'
education, fortune, or any other prestige 20 aa H.
ambition. When he (srwafdl heard Of his deatn le sN
porienced rore ma, rdiuar, sotrow lie regretted that
he had been prcmatufey cut off in o lne o ,
and cuogzed him as friend and bones wy ~,
Mr. Foster NJ Connecticut made some p,el suusNn 10
the virtues of the decreased nnu tslereu 20 we Ian,
NJ his death, with the view Of c'halueIeg W't lreh Is
N, again.t duruinq crime at common law The
o1esticn vos-should the Senate pay tribute TO man
Who had ui6y rskcd his life In violation of the laws OF
God and man For one whatever respect he mghtha'e
bad for deceased he could not vote for The rcsou-
lions III respect.
Mr Foster. in behalf n Mr. Wade who was detained
from his by ndisposon, pronounced brief eulogy
the deceased in which he Landed him honest aud
incompatible man
Mr. loonbs said he found the deceased honest, bold
and truthful and N the bos specimens of self made
Americans He treated him faithful aud honest adj
vcrsary. ~ ZEN in honorable combat in defence Of his
honor. lie could not have died more nobly. lie gave
his hearty concurrence 20 thc resolutions.
The usual resolutions adopted, and the Senate
adjourned.
a resolution was adopted chat Wednesday, At one
O'Clock, The Clerk call the States, commencing with
Maine. when members may introduce bills and rcsulu-
ons NJ which previous notice has been given, for refer
cncc only. and without debate.
Mr. sherman moved that toe House proceed 20 the cleo
ton OF Printer previous 20 which there was call OF the
House.
Mr. Wright WAS appointed o. member II the Committee
The District Of Columbia, BOO place oi Nr Garnett who
excused.
Mr. Pryor was excused from service ON committee.
Mr. Sheiman's motion Co proceed 90 thc election OF a
Printer adopted, with me proyso that Che Housere.
tain the right 90 modify existing laws the subject Of
printing may seem proper the printer receiving the
appointment or election, 20 do the condition herein
sat forth committee Of seven was appointed 10
anime into the law in relation printing Tor the House
u Representatives the prices paid and duty of the print
crwhose duty IL shall be- 20 report thereon with The least
possible delay such Improvements as they may deem adj
visahe
Mr. Florence placed in nomination Mr. a. @. Goshrcn
uer, saying that that gentleman practical printer
and II elected would have the entire confidence Of the
House and country.
Mr. Peut Nominated John D. Dcfrees. also practical