New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-14
XXXVITH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE. WASHINGTON. Feb IL. 1860

SENATE.. WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1860.
The Senate met at O'Clock.
No preliminary business Of moment was transacted.
Mr.. HAUN--Mr. President: In conformity to an
established practice of the Senate it becomes my mel
sDcbolv duty to announce formally event which
tJaDspiIed during the adjournment Of Congress. aud
the intelligence has been already otherwise received
by the country with feelings Of deep regret NY i'm
mediate predecessor on this floor, the late Hon. David
G. Broderck, departed this life in the City Of San
Francisco on the 10th of September lasthsving fallen
in an unfortunate conflict, which engepdered by
the use OF unguarded expressions by the deceased
personal n their claracter, to yard another dstin-
eushed gentleman, who occupied high and honorable
position in the State OF California, and which was
informed by bitter political contest then Just term
mated in that State. David Colbreth Broderick, the
subject of this announcement was born IN this city
lWasbinQtoD), in February 1872 snd at the time OF
his death was little over 40 years of age His father
an irish emigrant was By occupation, stone-cutter
and, though moving in the humber walks of life, was
highly respected and esteemed as an IN tustrous ar-
zan and worthy citizen. Having while David was
set Of tender years, removed to the City OF
lie there lived pursuing his vocation, until 1887, when
he died leaving mis- late distinguished son, at the early
age OF S years. charged With the support OF hs mother
and Younger brother. These soon followed the elder
Brodeiek 10 the grave, and DAVID stood alone IN
the world without recognizable kindred With strik-
log expression of profound sadness, he remarked IN
my presence some years since, that he was the last
"of his blood on earth SO far as be knew. tnence
sroso that naughty gloom that enslrouded ME soui
through life which be could not eradicate, and when
bo was foo proud to hide. Having BY diligence aud
study surmonnted the many obstacles with whch pow
ery aud humble fortune eucompassed his pain ne rose
Ia The city of NewYork from the humble place OF an
apprenticed mechanic through many years of arduous
labor and severe application, to position command
ing high public respect ard political elevation. In
1886 at the age Of ~ he brought forward by his
frieIds and Domnsted for the office OF ePresentanve
in Cor qress and we learn defeated by the divi-
sion Of vote in bis own party in the district In the
wear 1919 we find him on the Pacific slope, entering
WI courage energy, and perseverance upon the new
field which the then ACKNOWLEDGEMENT goldheics OF
California pfeented to enterprise; at once the most
| lucrative and inspiring to humble ambition. Upon
this new tbeater Of activity and ceaseess toll he was
soon known SIS man Of marked notorety and great IN
fuence. He arrived in California poor in porse but
rich in energy and selfrelanse; and there disdaning
the puI suits Of ephners excements and alarms Inch
marked those earlier days, he steadily bent his strong
intellect aDd controlling will to the serious purposes oil
life. His high moral department begat universal re-
speet and in private life he bore the character Of one
of tho most exemplary Of men; his generous heart aud
open band attracted and ached 10 him host OF DE-
voted, admiring frends, who delighted 10 honor HIM
with public aid private confidence. Many OF these,
his early pioneer compauors in California, yet remiiI
! to mourn bis loss with frafernsl and uniorgetiul
scrrow In 1850 be elected to the Senate OF Cal
iforna and in 1851 he was chosen President OF tins
body, TO nj vacancy oeeas9ned ~ me psoaou4hl
Chair, upon tie resignation OF Gov. Burnett. In 1872 he
was reelected 10 the Senate, and served with distln-
pnisbed ability in thevarious positions there assigned
| him. The distinguishing trait in the late Senator
Broderck's charac er, his strong unbending viii,
and the unity and precision OF movement 1t afforded
| him to carry ont his Judgment when formed He bad
! with legitimate aod coumendable ambition kept his
eve steadily liked upon seat IN this august body, as
tie place. Of all OILERS, deemed by himself and his
rends most suitable for the development Of his talents
and craftsmanship. In this he was sustained by their
successful efforts ard in 1856 he chosen az United
States Senator Tor the State Of California and took bis
IL in of
His official action in the Senate forms q part Of the
national record and many members now present were
participants with him in the management of public
questions here. OF that record lie not my purpose
now TO Rptak for to-day the angry waves OF political
controversy subside when we stand by the grave or
one who Ibongh one engaged amid the hercest eIe-
uens Of political strife, now hes colo amid the cham
bers of death and puseleee forever. David g. Brod-
| erick w;s no ordDdry man Against the ffOwns OF
| influence and fortune be made his way 10 ease and
distraction acd by he life and successes he illustrated
the beauty Of our American institutions Ia opening the
avepues ofelevatiou equally to ALL whether OF bigh po-
son or humble 10 origin. In his life he was made coD'
dent by his appl cation and to aspire TO renown was
the necessary fruit Of his toll. ia political conduct he
was chief who ruled leaders, and ordered his success
so-s: in his death he sleeps lamened IA one OF the
pioneer sef-made honored Of Calfornia-mourn-
ed by many and lost to all la the ceremonies OF tins
sad tribute 10 the memory OF yom late associate, Sena
tors, may not remark upon the solemn tooug9t,
which The occasion induces 10 reaze-il the midst
of life VIC arc IN death We, too must soon comply
with Naiure'e demand, and leave these earthly
sceues for that bourne from whence no traveller eer
! reiurns." May we not earnestly rope, when the
present end mav future generations shall have passed
away that our Union will stand against every political
Tempest transmitting 10 posterity the blessings OF
hbeity Inherited from our fathersi and may we not
continue with due regard, 20 submit 10 ifn whose
DEGREES ane final Mr. President, offer the following
resolutions:
Reqo,-e5 That the members OF the Senate from sincere
desire showing mark Of respect TO the memory OF ina
n
20 mourning by wearing Grape on the t arm Tor ti'y
;,e, T on additional unsrl poet The memory
Of he Hon. David C. BiOdek, deceased that the Senate do
adjourn.
Mr.. CRITTFNDEN-I shall make but few re-.
marke MIR President for 1t seemsto me there cod
solennfy hanging about us, and the language OF tue
paye brief IL does not become us tn use tue IAN
gnsge of hattery in eulogy The world 10 when our
departed brother has gone ID one wnere tue haltee
ard fbe Aatiered are alike no more That belongs to
tbis world aud not 10 that. l knew Senator
Frederick, but | had not known him for many years
His story we have had expressed IN the briet ana
clear language of the Senator from CALIFORNIA nave
nothing TO add 70 that description He was indesd
AZ ME senator has well said, no ordinary man. DAVID
G. Brnderck war "a peculiar and extraordinary man,
and all the courae of bis life marked him ~ SUCH ne
occupied no position in life high or low, upon when
be did not leave his deep IMPRESSION lie maze ns
mark WHEREBY er he stood and no man can look back
upon his lie and ray that 1t has been, accord
ing to the extent OF ~, more os'uGay
traceable and more decidedly marked, than
that OF David C.. Broderick. He made his
way through all the difficulties OF his early
life, and while yet tender years he was thrown INTO
the midst Of the temptations OF great Guy, wthont
friend or monitor And, though without ir'enu OF
noIor he seems 10 have preserved, according 10 all
testimony his integrity in the midst OF Temptation.
He made advances against oil the Disadvantages OF lie
which surrounded him. dc was, Sir as no appeared
70 me, man OF purposes ana cohyiealInS' ,,a no
followed them ptronuously; he followed them
hravelv. and his heart was wanting.