Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-02-21

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the system was not equal to the evils.
Mr.. Stanton expressed himself fayora-
BILE to the abolition of the franking privi-
lege, and relative to giving the printing
of Post Office blanks to the lowest bid
der, when the Committee rose No def
mite action on the bill was taken.
WARRINGTON, Feb. 10, 1860.
HOUSE. the House had under
consideration the election Of Printer,
proceedings were interrupted by a mes
sage from the Senate announcing the
death OF Mr.. Broderick.
Mr.. Burnett delivered an eulogy, say
ing that Mr.. Broderick's memory would
long be cherished by the people of Cali
fornia.
Mr.. Haskin gave the eyentful and ro-
mantle history of his friend, believing
his career would serve as q glorious
precedent for the poor and humble, who
have only the wealth of intellect to COM
mand. They were schoolboys together
Mr.. Haskin said in the course Of his
eulogy, that Mr.. Broderick won the ad-
miration of his friends and the respect
of his enemies for his energy Of char
acter, integrity and fidelity to his
friends. Mr.. Broderick had no osuperior
Mr.. Hickman spoke of Mr. Broderick
as Gods instrument for mighty pur-
poses. Those that thought less than a.
philosopher, never knew his every nerve
was exerted to dignity labor. It might
be said that there was but one Broderiek
to walk the earth He was just and
generous, gifted and noble, pure and pa
triotic He raised poverty into rank,
proving the Legitimacy of its blood. His
fame will be as enduring as the record
of public virtue.
Mr.. Stout paid a tribute of respect to
his friend. t1zz
Mr.. Burlingame spoke of his friend
as a Democrat without being dema-
gogue, who loved the people but never
betrayed them, and after they diseov-
cred 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 Democrats or Re-
publicans, but called themselves Brod-
erick 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 adro-
cate of the peoples rights.
Mr.. Morris, of ILL.,, spoke of Mr.. Brod-
erick, as raising himself to eminence by
his own energy of character. Whathad
he done that he should die by the hand
of violence? IF he had been less indie
pendent 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
names. No Senator in so short time
ever acquired SO widespread fame.
When the roll of California statesmen
shall be called on the Judgment day and
Broderick is inquired for, more than one
voice will reach the ear of Jehovah say
ing, Sam I my brothers keeper?''
Resolutions of respect were adopted,
and the House adjourned.
SENATE.-TheSe Senate met at clock.
No preliminary business of moment was
transacted.
Mr.. Haun, in conformity to the prac-
tice of the Senate, had the melancholy
duty to announce the death of David G..
Broderick, late Senator from California,
who died in San Francisco, Sept. 10th.
He fell in conflict engendered by po-
litical contest. He was born in Wash
ington a little over forty years from the
time of his death. His father was a
stone-cutter, but a respected partisan and
citizen. He moved early in his life to
New York, where his father soon died;
his mother and brother soon followed,
and David was left alone. He rose to a
distinguished position in New York. He
went to California an early pioneer,
where he gained popularity and was
elected to the State Senate-and the
President of that body. He had with
laudable energy carved out his own fu-
ture. Mr.. Haun paid an eloquent trib-
ute to his memory.
Mr.. Crittenden followed. He spoke
of Mr. Broderick's personal character
istics, his boldness, frankness, honesty,
and manly qualities. May he rest in
peace.
Mr.. Seward referred to the expansion
of the country to the Pacific. Mr.
Broderick was the organizer of Ameri.
can society in California. He possessed
neither birth, education, fortune, or any
other prestige. When he (Seward) heard
of his death, he experienced more than
Iordinary sorrow. He regretted that he
had been prematurely cut off in life o.
usefulness, and eulogized him as frienc
land an honest public servant.