Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-02-14

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Further proceedings were interrupted by
q message from the Senate announcing the
death of Mr., Broderick.
MIR. Burnett delivered a eulogy, saying
that Mr.. Broderick's memory would long be
cherished by the people of California.
Mr.. Haskin gave the eventGul and roman'
tic history Of his friend, believing his career
would serve as a glorious precedent for the
poor and humble who have only the wealth
of intellect TO command. They were school
boys together.
He said in the course of his eulogy that
Mr.. Broderick won tho admiration Of his
friends and the respect of his enemies, for
his energy Of character, integrity and 6deli.
ty TO his friends, MI. Broderick had no su.
peHior.
lie also spoke Of Mr.. Broderick as Gods
instrument Tor mighty purposes; those who
thought him less than g philosopher never
kn ew bis every nerve was exerted to dignity
labor. IL might be said there was but one
Frederick to walk the earth; he was just
and generous, gifted and noble, pure and
patriotic; he raised poverty into rank, prov
ing the legitimacy Of its blood. His fame
will be as enduring - public virtue.
MIR: Stout paid a tribute of respect to his
friend.
ldr. B~urlingame spoke of his friend as a
Democrat without being q ~denagogue, who
Low I'd the people, but never betrayed them,
ana after they discovered these traits of
character, he won their regard. He had
an indomitable energy, under the power of
which party names and party discipline
disappeared, men forgot they were Demo
crats or Republicans, but called themselves
Frederick men. Scornful of corruption and
tyranny in the grandeur and purity Of his
public and private life, he saw the very
point which made him the advocate of the
peoples rights.
MIR, Morris of III. spoke of Mr.. Broderick
raising himself to eminence BY his own ens
ergy of character. What had he done that
he should die by the hand of violence2 If
he had been less independent he would
have been a living man to-day; he was a
moral hero, and alike scorned the smiles OF
corruption and power, calling things BY
their right nance. No Senator in so short
a time ever acquired 20 wide spread fame.
When the roll Of California statesman shall
be called on the Judgment day and Broder,
ick is inquired for, more than one voice will
reach the ear of Jehovah, saying, "Am | my
brothers keeperP'
MIR. Sickles said there were very warm
feelings Of attachment for Mr.. Broderick, by
many citizens Of New York, among whom
his early manhood and youth was passed.
He spoke Of Mr.. Brodefick'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.
SRNATE-The Senate met at one O'Clock.
No preliminary business Of any moment
was transacted.
Mr. Hahn, in conformity to the practice
Of the Senate, had the melancholy duty to
announce the death Of David q. Broderick,
late Senator from California, who died in
San Francisco, September 10 He fell in a
conflict eugendered by a political contest,
de was born in Washington a little over
forty years from the time of his death; his
iather was q stone cutter, and a respected
partisan and citizen. He moved to New
York early in his life, whore his father soon
died his mother and brother followed, aud
David was left alone. He rose to q distin-
guished position in New York; he went to
California an early pioneer, where he gain
ed popularity and was elected to the State
Senate, and the President Of that body; he
had, with lsudable energy, carved out his
~owniutuFe. Mr.. Hahn paid an eloquent
tribute to his memory.
MIR. Foster made lone brief ~allusion to
the virtues Of the deceased. He referred to
the manner Of his death with q view Of CON
sidering what action is necessary on the
part of the Senate, and delivered a homily
against duelling as a crime at common law.
] he question was, should the Senate pay a
tribute to a man who had wilfully risked his
| life in violation of tina lava az God aud man.
For one, whatever respect he might have for
the deceased, be could not vote for the res
o~lutions Of respect.
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