Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-02-15
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WAsHlH0TON. Feb. IL.
SKSATk-The Senate met ct o'clock. M
preliminary business Of moment vas transacted.
Mr. Haun, In conformity With the practice Of
the Senate, h,d the melancholy duty to an
neoncs the death Of David c. Broderiek, late
Senator from Cslifornis. who died in San Fran
cisco, Sept 18th. He fell 10 conflict eneen-
dered by . bitter political contest He vss
born in Washington . little over 80 ysars from
the time Of his death. His father vss stone,
custer. but respected artizan and citizen. He
moved early in his life to New York, where his
father soon died. His mother and brother fol.
lov ed, and David was left alone. He rose 20
distinguished position in New York He vent
to California. an early pioneer where he gain.
ed popularity and was elected 70 the State Sen.
ate. and the President Of that body. lie had,
with lAudable energy. carved ont his own for
tunes. Mr.. Haun paid On eloquent tribute to
his memery.
Mr.. Crit,snden followed. He spoke Of Mr..
Brodsrick's personal characteristics, his bod
ness, frsnknsss, honesty and manly qualities.
May he rest In peace"
Mr.. Seward referred to the expansion Of
the country 10 the Pacific. Mr.. Brederick
Was the organizer Of American society in
California. He possessed neither birth, edu-
cation, fortune. or any other prestige to ad-
vance his ambition. When be (Ss val d. heard
Of HE death he experienced much more than
ordinary sorrow. He regretted that hs had
been prematurely cut of in life Of usefulness.
and sulogixed him as . friend and an honest
public servant
Mr. Foster made some brief sllusion to the
virtues Of the deceased. lie referred to the
manner Of his death, with the view Of con-
sidsring what action 10 necessary on the part of
the Ssnste. and delivered . homiIy against
dueliDg 40 crime ct common law The Quss.
ton vas. should the Senate pay tribute to .
mau who had wilfully risked his life in visla-
tion of the Law of God and man? For one,
whatever respect he might have for the dscess
cd. he would not vote ior the resolutions of res
psct.
Mr.. Foot in behalf Of Mr.. Wade, who was
detained from his seat by indispostion, pro-
nounced brief eulogy on the deceased, in
which he laudcd him - an honest and ineor.
ruptable man, and added his own concurrence
to these ssntimenta
Mr.. Toombs said he found the deceased
honest, bold and truthful. and one Of the bes.
specimens Of selfmade Americans He trusted
him a. faithful and honest adversary. He
fell in honorable combat in defence Of bis hon.
or. He could not have died more nobly. lie
gave his hearty concurrence to the resolutions
The usual resolutions we're adopted, and the
Senate adjourned.
Mr., Shsrmans mot on to proceed TO the cleo
tion q Printer, was adopted. with . proviso
that the House retain the right to modify the
existing law on printing 80 it may see proper
the Printer receiving the appointment or
election to do 90 On the condition therein sst
forth.
Mr. Florence placed in nomination Mr.. A.
J. Glossbrenner. saying the gentleman was .
practical printer, and il elected would have
the entire confidence Of the House Mr..
nominated John d. Defrees. also Q practical
printer. Joe Severance. D. D. Banks, Edward
Barksdale, and others we're nominated by gen.
tlemen. and were afterwards withdrawn.
The House then proceeded to vote: