The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-02-24
NEW SERIES-NO. PIG
WXVIth COngress-First session,
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
SENATE.-The Senate met at 10 o'clock.
No preliminary business of moment was
transacted.
Mr.. Haun in conformity to the practice
of the Senate had the melancholy duty to
announce the death of David c. Broderick,
Senator from California who died in San
Francisco, September l6.
Some very appropriate and touching re-
marks were made by Messrs. Haun, Critten.
den and others.
HoUsE-Mr. Wright of Tennessee was
appointed member of the Committee on
the District of Columbia, in place of Mr..
Garnett who was excused.
Mr.. Pryor, of Va, was excused from SER
vice on the same Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Craig, of Mo-, reso-
luton was adopted that on Wednesday, at
o'clock, the Clerk shall call the States,
commencing with Missouri, when the mem
bers may introduce bills and resolutions, of
which previous notice has been given, for
reference only and without debate.
Mr.. Birch, of California. presented the
proceedings of the Pacific Railroad Conven-
ton, called at San Francisco in September
last, and moved that the subject be referred
to a select Committee of nine.
Mr.. Sherman objected, saying he had
previously moved that the House proceed to
the election of Printer.
Mr. Maynard asked but failed to obtain
leave to introduce a resolution providing for
the selection of seats by drawing for them.
Mr.. Houston thought there was no
necessity for this as every seat belonged to
every member.
The House voted on the motion of Mr..
Birch to suspend rules to enable him to
have the Pacific Railroad Convention at
San Francisco referred to select commit
tee. The question was negatived II against
90.
Mr.. Sherman's motion on the election of
Printer was then stated
On motion of Mr.. Phelps there was call
of the House, after which the House pro-
ceeded to vote for printer. Whole number
of votes, 1873; necessary to choice, 90. Mr..
Defrees, 80; Glossberner, So; Messrs.
Gales and Seaton, 81 !; Mr.. Blanchard, 2;
Mr.. Wendell, l; Mr.. Flanagan, l. The
House voted again. Whole number, 1873
necessary to choice, 90. Defrees, 90; Gloss
berner, 80; Gales and Seaton, 2; Rlanch-
ard, l. Coombs, |.
Further proceedings in regard to the House
printing were interrupted by message from
the Senate, announcing the death of Mr.
Broderick.
Mr.. Burnet delivered eulogy, saying
that Mr.. Broderick's memory will long be
cherished by the people of California.
Mr.. Haskin gave the eventful and roman.
IF fr,o l>ol;o
his career would serve as glorious prece-
dent for the poor and humble, who.have only
the wealth OF intellect to command. They
were schoolboys together. Mr.. Haskin
said in the course of his eulogy that Mr.
Broderick won the admiration of his friends
and the respect of his enemies. For his
energy of character, integrity and fidelity
to his friends, Mr.. Broderick had no super
iOr.
Mr.. Hickman spoke of Mr.. Broderick as
Gods instrument for mighty purposes
Those that thought him less than philoso-
pher never knew him. His every nerve was
exerted to dignity labor. 1t might be said
there was but one Broderick to walk the
earth. He was just and generous, gifted and
noble, pure and patriotic. He raised pow.
erty into rank, proving the legitimacy of
its blood. His fame would be as enduring
as the record of public virtue.
Mr.. Burlingame spoke of his friend as a
Democrat without being demagugue, who
loved the people but never betrayed them,
and after they discovered these traits of
character he won their regard. He had an
indomitable will, under the power of which
party names and party discipline disappeared.
Men forgot that they were Democrats or
Republicans but called themselves "Brode-
rick men, Scornful of corruption and ty-
ranny in the grandeur and purity of his pub
lie and private life, he saw the very point
which made him the advocate of the peoples
rights.
Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, spoke of Mr..
Broderick, raising himself to eminence by
the purity of his character "What had he
done that be should die by the hand of vio-
lence?" Ii he had been less independent,
be would have been living man to-day.
He was a moral hero, alike scorning the
smiles and corruption of power, calling
things by their right names. No Senator
in so short time ever acquired so wide
spread fame. When the roll of California
Statesmen shall be called on the Judgement
day, and Broderick is inquired for, more
than one voice will reach the ear of Jehovah,
saying Gam | my brothers keeper?"
Mr.. Sickles said there were very warm
feelings OF attachment for Mr.. Broderick, by
many citizens of New York, among whom
his early years of manhood was passed. He
spoke of Mr.. Broderick's noble traits of
character, and called him the founder of the
Democratic party in California.
Resolutions of respect were adopted and
the House adjourned.