, 1860-03-23


Broderick was the organizer Of American
society in California. lie possessed neither
birth, education, fortune, nor any other
prestige. His death filed him (Afr. Sc
ward) with more than ordinary sorrow
He passed a eulogy upon his friend, pro-
nounced him an honest public servant
Mr.. Foster alluded to the virtues of the
deceased, but referring to the manner of
his DEATH delivered a hOmily against duel
ing as crime at common law, and sug
gested doubt whether the Senate should
pay a tribute TO one who had wilfully risked
his life in violation Of the laws Of God and
man. Notwithstanding his respect for the
deceased, he cond not vote for the resolu-
lions
Mr.. Foote, in behalf of Mr.. Wade, who
was absent from indspoSitOn, eulogized the
deceased, and added his own concurrence
in the sentiment.
Mr.. Toombs said that he found the de-
ceased honest, bold and truthful, and one
of the best specimens of selfmade Ameri-
cans. He trusted hin as a faithful and
honest adversary lie fell in honorable
combat, in defeuse OF bis honor. He could
not have died more nobly. He gave his
hearts concurrence to the resolutions,
The usual resolutions we're then adopted,
and the Senate adjourned.
The correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Gd2ette says that the most noticeable speech
was that Of Mr.. Toombs, coming as it did
from a political enemy. He adds, that
general surprise was expressed that neither
Douglas or Pugh, though both were pres
ent, had word to say.
The regular dispatch from Washington
states that Mr.. Douglas had prepared
eulogy TO be delivered on that day, but on
the previous night he was severely attack
ed by pleurisy.
On Tuesday, l4rh Feb, the presentation
of the Kansas Constitution, adopted at
Wyandotte. gave rise TO quite an interest
ing discussion, which is, however, in some
respects, very vaguely reported. The dis
cussion arose on o motion by Mr.. Seward,
that it be referred to the Committee on
Territories, and resolution offered by Mr.
Brown, that the Committee inquire wheth-
er the provisions Of the English bill are
complied with.
Mr. Pugh said he would vote against all
Instructions. He did not want to see the
Committee trammeled.
Mr. Seward thought it too carly to bring
up the question. The information desired
could be obtained under a separate resolu-
ton.
Mr. Mason thought the resolution proper
Kansas could not enter the Union under
the law until she contained the requisite
population.
Mr. Brown contended that the Constitu-
ton of Kansas was framed in criminal Vio-
lation of the law of Congress- and now was
the proper time TO make the inquiry.
Mr.. Pugh repeated his former position,
and added that if it should be found that
tho law Of Congress had been violated, he
would vote against the admission Of Kan
sas. He was, however, no sticklcr for
forms, and Congress having failed to make
provision for taking the census, Kansas had
TO take it herself
Finally, after various motions, Mr.. Hale
spoke at length on the slavery question,
and was replied to by Mr.. Toombs when
Mr.. Dooittle gave notice that he weuld
answer the argument Of the last gentleman
at future day The subject was post
poned till 2lst Feb, and the Senate ad-
Ijourned.
Daring the proceedings, however, Mr.
Gwin introduced resolution instructing
the Committee on Military affairs to inquire
into the expediency of making provision
for nnd in payment Of the Indian war debt
in California. Adopted.
Mr. Haun, of California, introduced
bill for the construction Of railroad from
the Missouri river 10 the eastern boundary
Of California
On Wednesday, 18th February, on mo-
tion Of Mr.. Mason, resolution was adopt
ed, 10y vote Of As TO 4, that the President
Of the Senate issue his warrants for the ar
i rest Of Sandborn, John Brown, jr., and
Redpath, who had refused to appear and
testify before the IIarper's Ferry Commit
tee. Those who voted in the negative
were Messrs Brigham, Hale, Sumner and
Toombs
The Posiofice deficiency bill was taken
up, and on motion Of Mr. Hunter, who was
unwilling to force legislation on the other
House, the Senate receded from its amend
ment, abolishing the franking privilege, by
a vote of AZ to H.
On motion of Mr. Gwin, the bill to abol-
ish the franking privilege was taken up
The FIRST amendment by the Postofice
Committee was, that the law abolishing
the franking privilege should not apply TO
those to whom it was granted by name.
The Postofice appropriation bill was at
once approved by the PreSidentA 1t npz
propriatcs 1896, 900 for deficiencies prop
er to June last $4,OO0,0OO for the sup
port Of the Department ill June next; and
81, 400, 600 for payment Of salaries, paper,
&c, and interest at the rate of per cent
only to contractors themselves, in full of oil
damages.
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