The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-14
THIRTY.sIXTH CON GRNSS.
yIRST SESSION.
Senate.

The Senate met at one o clock.
No preliminary business of moment was transacted.
ANNOUNCEMENT SENATOR BRopERIcK
Mr.. HAUN, (dem.) Of CAL, sad:-Mr Presidential con-
formity established practice Of the Senate, be
comes my melancholy duty 70 announce formally an
event which ranspred during the adjournment Of Con
grees the intelligence OF which has been already other
received by the country with feelings Of deep re.
gret My immediate predecessor this floor the late
Hon David c. Broderick, departed this life in the city
Of Francisco the 10th day of September last hay
ing fallen in unfortunate conflict which engenderod
by the of unguarded expressions by the deceased
personal in their character towards another distinguished
gentleman who occupied high and honorable position in
the State Of California and which were inamed by the
bitter political contest then just terminated in that State
David Colbreh Frederick the subject of this announce
ment born in this city, in February lS9 and at the
time OF his death was but little forty years Of
age. His father, Irish emigrant by occupa-
the humber walks OF life, was highly respected
zen. Having whilst David yet tender years,
moved to the city Of New York. he there lived pursuing
his vocation until the year 1887, when he died. leaving
years. charged with the support OF his mother and younger
brother. These followed the elder Broderck to the
grave and David stood alone in the world without recog
niZabe kindred. With striking expression OF profound
Sadness he remarked in my presence some since,
which cali to memory, "tha. he the last OF his
blood on Garth far he knew Thence arose tina,
naughty gloom enshrouding his soul through e he coua
eradicate, and too proud to hide. Having by
stacles with which poverty and humble fortune had
yo1 bis path m, he Sns in n,os the c city
apprentced mechanic through many years of arduous
labor and application, TO position commanding
high public respect and political elevation. In 1915,
the age of twenty years. he brought forward
by his friends and nomnaedsor the Office Of representa-
e S S U s pary in as
| In the year 1s4e, We find him on the Pacific
slope entering with courage s. enGsg : an, and per
recently discovered gold regions California presented
enterprise at the most lucrative and inspiring to
honorable AMBITION upon this new theatre OF activity and
ceaseess TOLL he was soon known man of marked
nooriey and great influence. He arrived in California
poor purse but rich energy and self reliance there
and alurements which marked those earlier
days, he steadily bent his strong intellect
and controlling will TO the serious purposes Of life His
high moral department bcgot universal respect in pr
life he bore the character Of of the most exeu
tractcd attached him host Of devoted and admir-
ing friends, who delighted TO honor him with public and
many aese ye, his
who mourn his loss with fraternal unforgetfui
sorrow In ls5o he was elected % the Senate Of Csfor
vacancy oocasioned by the promotion Of Lieutenant
Governor Mcpougal to the chair upon the
res gnation Of Governor Burnett In 1852 he re.
elected to the Senate, and served with distinguished
ability in the various positions there assigned him The
distinguishing raK in the late Senator Brodercks char
acter was his stonR, unbcnding WILL and the unity
and precision of movement 1t afforded him 10
carry Judgment when formed. He had, with eg
innate and commendabe ambition kept his eye steadily
fixed upon seat in this august body the place. Of all
Others deemed by himself and friends the most suitable
for the development OF his talents and staesmanshp In
this he sustained by their successful Efforts and in
1856 he a United States Senator for the
State Of California He took his seat upon this door March
Of the succeeding year. His official action in the Senate
forms part OF the national record, and many members
present participants with him in the manage
OF public questions here OF that record is not
purpose speak for how do the angry waves q
political controrersy subsde when we stand by the grave
OF who though engaged amidst the herceet ele
ments lies cold in the chamber OF death and pulse
less forever David Frederick ordinary man.
Against the powers influence and fortune he made way
TO ease and dist;nc ton and by his life and successes H.
usrated the beauty Of American institutions in open
en or humble in origin. In his life he was made conf
aeht oy his application and TO aspire renown
were me necessary fruits Of his toll. In poll.
ucai conduct he was . chief who ruled leaders
amented as one Of the pioneers self made, hon.
ored sons OF California, mourned by many lost 10 all In
the ceremonies OF this cad tribute the memory of your
ate associate Senator'S, may direct remark upon the
ize that in the midst Of hc are in death and that NE
too, must soon comply with natures sure demand and
leave these earthy for bourne from whence no
traveller returns. May not earnestly hone tha,
when The present and many future generations shall
have passed that Union viii stand acajnsf everv
political tempest transmitting poster,y the blessings
Of liberty inherited from fathers and NAV we no,
continue with due regard to submit Him whose ecres
final. Mr.. President, offer the following reso,u.
tons
Resolved Unanimously That the members of TIE sen...
from desire Of allowing mark Of due 10
The memory Of Hon. David O. Broderck. deceased late
meTssr hereo win 20 into mourning by wearing Grape
Resolved unsnmoasl) Thai ~ ~ aadiope, mark Of re