The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

be was, in day, the whole nlton united with
California in mourning blow which deprived
it of the counsels Of pure, unselhsh patriot
When the tidings Of his fall reached the Atlantic
States, the heart Of every honest man throbbed
in agony at his loss.
He sleeps his last sleep at the base of the
"Lone Mountain" in the State of which be was
among the first, the most useful, and the bravest
of its pioneers. We all now deplore his loss,
though tears are Of no further use when once
the tribute Of nature has been paid. The busi-
ness Of life summons us away from grief, aud
calls as 10 the exercise Of those virtues Of which
we are lamenting the deprivation. and for which
be was distinguished. We can now only pre-
serve the memory of bis life, which We believe
was useful, honorable, and brave; yet, surely,
Mr. Speaker, there is something pleasing in the
reflection that our separation from those we
love, and whose memory We cherish. is merely
corporeal.
With a sad spirit and with grief upon my
heart, second the resolutions OF coincidence
aud respect TO the memory of my deceased
friend, proposed by the gentleman from Cali
fornia.
Mr.. Hickman said "Mr. Speaker
1.-THE question Of his death is enrolled in the Capitol"
And speak the truth in eulogy. could not
do otherwise without wronging the character
of the ilustrious dead, who was bondman to
the truth. Born Of the humble, David G. Brod-
erick died peer Of the proudest and the best.
His commanding life challenged respect, and
its surrender saucti6ed it. Dead-he still lives
and will live. Absent from those who knew
him best and valued him most, he will continue
to be present with them. In every conflict for
principle-in every struggle for the discharge
of patriotic duty, he will whisper to the doubt
ing, aud hold up the right arm OF the resolute.
''In Silly thought, and in widering fight,
A cloud by day, pard flame by night,
Hen point us onwArd-onward to the goal
Leading on iegions with his vast control
Inpanting truth, the idol Of his soul"
Since we last met here, yonder Chamber of
your Capitol has lost a sage's intellect, hero S
heart, dev0tee OF country. David q. Broder-
Ick has ceased to walk the earth, and sleeps his
last sleep in the Golden City of the West.
Mighty States, extending from the Pacific to
the far.hest East, were startled, aud almost par
alyzed, at the recital Of the sad story aud
their sturdy yeomanry--their skilled in craft
their sons breathed their vow in tears, aud reg
istered it in faith and determination. Their,
banners are already in their hands-let the na-
tion read them. They bear the last words OF
dying seer they may yet be trumpeted at the
mouths Of cannon on fields Of war.
will speak bis name when tracing their fathers
creed and here, homage, impusive, not cere-
monial, shall be presented to him, as officers Of
the State and army rendered it before the corss
Of the Great Constantine.
Forty years ago, while the centre portions OF
this building were rising from the ashes OF
wicked conhagration, within sight Of this spot,
u child WAS born TO a lowly artisan. How lit
tie did that father imagine that the columns up
on which he then wrought would support a
dome beneath which that son should sit as Sem
ator from q State not then known to the Con-
federacy {; aud bearing within its bosom treas
ure more valuable than the Golfers of the world!
And yet, in the volume of Omniscience, II
was written out how David G. Broderick, the
child of toll, should live aud de-what noble
aspirations, what selfsacrihcing devotion, what
unconquerable will would acheve-hOw he
wonld suffer immolatOn at the call OF his con-
science, and his example should become an in
spiration TO millions Of men. from whose ranks
he rose like giant from sumber lie was
Gods instrument for mighty purposes, and lie
gave him lore aud comprehension, and power
He was pbilanthropist, philosopher a chief
Those who thought him less never knew him.
and must fail to comprehend the cause aud ex
tent of that feeling which bis death has pro-
duced. 1t will be better understood hereafter.
When the heavens clothe themselves in mourn.
ing, they hold the hot thunderbOlt az we'll rs
the gentle rain. None are too wise 10 learn
Mistakes may be made by defying the one
whilst petlioning for the other.
esteem it my high honor TO have enjoyed,
fully, the affection and confidence Of the depart
ed statesman, and clustering memories rs well
as request made and pledge given, when the
lion was in the pride OF his strength, and snuff
ed bis danger in the distance, demand that
should speak Of him as ! knew him. Ny esti-
mate of Mr.. BrOdercks character is not made
up from the Wild excitement of party conflict
or the deeper feeling Of parliamentary contests.
1t is drawn from a more truthful source-from
the calm and meditation Of the midRight hour
Undisciplined by early education, and making
no pretense TO learning, he was thoroughly ac-
quainled with the history Of his race, aud had
carefully and critically read the best models in
English literature. Mankind was his study.
lie had quick perception Of ruling motives,
aud his charity was great. Without tie of
blood to bind him in seltishness to the world,
the glory Of his country, and the happiness Of
her people, gave direction 10 all his thoughts.
and moulded all bis plans Singularly modest
in his bearing, and difident in the expression
of his opinions, he was entirely self-reliant, and
possessed a courage devoid Of fear. His conse-
Grafton to the interests of the farmer, the me-
chanic aud the laborer, was complete, Their
loss is irreparable, and would bid them know
it. With the impassioned utterance Of con-
poet. would turn their grief TO
action:
"Arouse from your ethargy, childred OF toll
Ye sons Of the anvil, the loom, and the soil
Come forth as the winds, in their struggling might,
And wrestle till death with the foeman OF Right"
'''Twas thus with your leader the gifted and true,
His life was a sacrifice given for you
Every pulse Of his heart, every nerve OF his frame
Was to dignity labor and give it to fameW
I need not say loved him-yea, with more
than a brothers. love. shall never forget him;
no. neither in calm nor storm. would en-
body bis spirit, II could, in an undying frame,
that the friendess and oppressed might look
forward in unfailng hope.
But, alasl in anguish repeatit, BrOderick-
there was but one-bas ceased 70 walk the
earth. / may not allude even to the circun-
stances Of the hero's fall and have no dispo-
sition to do 30. believe, feel, knoY-tbat
is enough OF consolation. God called be an
swered, and took bis cause with him. in the
hands Of lust Omnipotence leave him and ii.