Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-15

and noble. pure aud patriotic. He raised
himself into rank. proving the Legitimacy
Of his blood. His fame would be as endu-
ring as the records Of public virtue.
Mr. Stout paid tribute Of respect to his
friend.
Mr.. Burlingsme spoke of his friend sc
a Democrat without being a demagogue-
who loved the people. but never betray-
ed them. After they discovered these traits
Of character, he won their regard. lie had
an indomitable viii, under the power o:
shich parts names and party discipline
disappeared. Men forgot that they were
Democrats or Republicans, but called
themselves Broderick men. Scornful of
tyrauy, il the grandure and purity of his
public aud private life. he saw the very
point which made him the advocate Of the
peoples rights.
Mr.. Morris. of Ills, spoke Of Mr. Bfod-
erick raising himself to.sminsnce by his
own energy Of character What had be
done that he should die by the hand of
violence. IL he Lsd been less indepen-
dent he would have been living msn to
day. He was a moral hero, aud alike
scorned the smiles aud corruptIons ofpow
er, calling lhlogs by their right names. No
| Senator ever acquired wide spread a
fame. When the roll Of California states
med shall be called on the judgment day.
aud Broderick is inquirded for, r1ore than
one voice will reach the ear of Jehovah,
saying: Am my brothers keeper"
Mr.. Sickles said. there were very warm
feelings of attachment for Mr. Broderick
by many citizens of New York. among
whom his early youth aud manhood was
passed. He spoke Of Mr. Broderick's no
bic traits of character, and called him the
founder Of the Democratic party in Cali
forna
Resolutions of respect were adopted. aud
the House adjourned.
SENATE.-The Senate at I O'clock
No preliminary business OF moment was
transacted.
Mr.. Hsun, in conformity TO the practice
Of the Senate, had the melancholy duty To
announce the death Of David c. Broderick,
late Senator from California, who died in
San Francisco. Sept 18th. 1859. he fell
in a conflict engenGered by bitter polti
cal cotest He was born in Washington.
little over 40 years from the time OF his
death. His father was a stone cutter, but
a respected artezan and citizen. He NOV.
cd, early 10 his life, TO New York, where
u his father seoh died; bic mother snd broth.
er followed, and David was left alone He
rose to distinguished position in New
y York He went TO California as an early
= pioneer, where he gained popularity, and
: was elected 10 the State Senate, and the
President of that body. He had with laud
. sble energy, carved out his own future -
. Mr.. Hsun paid sn eloquent tribute to his
memory.
= Mr. Crittenden followed He spoke Of
;. Mr.. Broderick's personal characteristics.
his boldness. frsnkness, honesty and mau-
;, ly qualities. may he rest ia peace
Mr.. Seward referred 10 the expansion OF
the country to the Pacific : Mr.. Broderck
was the organizer Of American society Ia
;. California; he possessed neither birth, edu.
cation, fortune or any other prestige to sd.
vance his ambition. When he, Seward.
heard Of his death, he experienced more
than ordinary sorrow; be regretted that he
s had been preuatsrely cut off in life of
>, usefulness, and eulogized him as friend
aud an honest public servant.
Mr.. Foster made some brief allusion TO
the virtues Of the deceased: he referred TO
the manner Of his death with the view OF
considering what =ctioD is necessary on the
:. part of the Senate, aud delivered honlily
;. against duelling as crime at common law ;
the question was, should the Senate pay
- tribute to man who had wiIfully risked
his life 10 violation Of the laws of God and
mani for one, whatever respect he might
have for the deceased, he could not vote Tor
= the resolutions Of respect.
~ Mr. Foote, on behalf Of Wade, Who was
. detained from his seat by iudisposition
pronounced brief eulOgy on The deceas.
ed, in which he Landed him as an honest
and incOruptible man.
Mr.. Toombs said he found the deceased
honest. bold aud truthful, and the traesl
~ speciman Of a SELF made American; he trus
g ted him as a faithful and an honest adver.
'' sary.
He fell in honorable combat, 10 defense
of his honor. He could not have died more
g. nObly. He gave his hearty concurrence 10
the resolutions.
l. The usual resolutions were adopted. and
W the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA
SESArE.-The Chairman presented the
Kansas Constitution of the Wyandotte
=, committee.
Mr.. Seward moved its reference 10 the
committee on Territories.
Mr.. Brown offered resolution that the
- committee inquire whether The provisions
a of the English bill are complied with.
a Mr.. Seward asked for thu ayes and nays.
If Mr.. Pugh said he would vote against al
instructions; he wanted it to go to the com.
q mitiee in an untrammeled form.
q Mr. Seward said it was too early TO bring
), up this question the Senator from Miss.
?. could obtain the information he desired by
n making a separate motion he would al =
b ways vote for resolution asking for intOr-
J. mstion, but he wanted the resolutions pre-
scented separately.
:. Mr.. Mason said n statute expressed that
l rniA a certain population had been sscer
e tanned By census. Kansas could not
come in as State until she possessed the
requisite population. The resolution only
looked {" obtaining information whether
S the law has been complied with. II the
: law requiring certain population TO exist
prior to the admission be wrong, let that
} be repealed; but while II was a law il
| should he resDecfea