Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-14

Proceedings Of Yesterday Afternssn.

In THE SENATE, Yesterday, Mr. Haun announced
the death of his predecesso, in office, Hon. David
c. Broderck, and pronounced the customary
eulogy upon him, giving a sketch Of his life. and
pointing out the manner in which he rose from
obscurity to an eminent position among men. AS
self made man, his character was worthy Of i'm
itation; and those who disagreed with him in
political opinions conceded to him the possession
of many estimable qualities.
MIR. Crittenden, Mr.. Seward, and Mr. Foster
followed, speaking in hgh terms of the patriotism,
incorruptible and untarnlshed honor, &c, Of the
deceased, and adverting to the manner Of his
death. MIR. r. said that duelling a crime
both against Divine and human laws, and no
better than murder; therefore he could join in no
public tribute to man who died in violation of
the laws of God and man. He did not regard the
so-caled code Of honor as 'higher law;'' and If
those whose duty it is TO make laws set bad ex-
ample to the community by breaking them, they
forfeit their claims tn Oas respect
Mr.. Foot said that Mr.. Wade, who was detail ned
from his seat to-day by sickness, had prepared
some remarks for this OCCASION and he had been
requested to read them; which he proceeded to
do, at the conclusion expressing his entire and
Mr.. Toombs remarked that his acquaintance
with Mr.. Broderick was merely of an official
nature but there were points in his character that
honest, and thruthful. and. as such, an honor to
the American Senate In answer 10 what had
been said by Mr.. Foster, he would say that Nj
Broderick fell in defence Of his honor, and under
no circumstances cOuld man die mere noble
death
After the adoption of the customary resolutions,
the Senate adjourned.
HousK.-The House having proceeded to the
election Of Printer. and no choice being esects d
on the first ballot second had, with the fol-
lowing result:
Whole number of votes 1s3; necessary for 4
choice. %.
MIR. Defrees had. ...................9O
MI HESsbrenner. .........-.o9
Alessrs Gales < Seaton.
MT. blanchard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mr.. CooInbS
And there was no choice.
ron the second vote Mr.. Wood changed his
vote from MIR. Mitchell to Mr.. Defrees; Mr. Nor
rs. CT Pa. changed from Mr.. Flanagan to Mr.
Dtirres; Mr. Carey changed from Mr.. Defrees to
Mr.. Coombs; Mr.. Stanton did not vote; and Mr.
Nhiteley voted for Mr.. Glossbrenner. These
were the oUly changes
4 message was received from the Senate an
nounciEg the death of Hen David c. Broderick
late Senator in Congress from the State of Cali
f1rnia, and the passage of resolutions of respect
for mis- memory
Mr.. Burch, of Cal. submitted the following
resolutions, prefdcing them with appropri .te re.
marks in relation the life and character of TN,
deceased Senator:
Rsso!rsd, That this House has heard with deep
senslbility the announcement of the death Of the
Hon. David c. Broderick, late Senator in Con.
gress from the State of California
Resotrsd, That as a testimony of respect to the
memory Of the deceased the members and officers
of this House will wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for thirty days.
ResOired. That as further token Of respect fol
| the deceased, the House do now adjourn.
Mr.. Haskin, of n. Y. seconded the resolutions
dwelling more especially OH the early life and
habits of the deceased and his remark able politi
cal career
Remarks suitable to the occasion were made b,
MessrS. Hickman of Pa, Stout of Oregon, Bur
lingame Of Mass, Morris of III, and Sckles o
Ny.
The resolutions were then unani mously adopted
and, in accordance with the last resolution, at 4.
minutes before O'Clock, the House adjourned.
Notices Of BiHS.-During the day, notice wa
given under the rule that bills will hereafter b
introduced follows:
BY Mr.. Farnsworth, of Ill: bill to provide
for the transportation Of the mails, &c. from thu
Missouri river to the Pacific by railroad
By Mr.. Grow, of Pa: bill to admit the Stat
of Kansas into the Union.
BY Mr. Morris, Of Pa: A bill to provide for tn
election of postmasters through bout the United
States by the people.
Also, bill to amend the naturalization laws.
Also, bill giving the people of Territorie
power to choose their own governors, judges ant
other Territorial officers.