The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-12
THE MINI ESUTIHN,
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 8. Ass

Henry P. Pratt, Esq, one OF the editors and
proprietors OF the Minnesotian, died at his res.
ideuce in st. Paul. yesterday morning at one|
O'Clock. He was taken suddenly ill on his way
home from church on Sunday, and after thirty
six hours suffering, departed this life in calm
and peaceful state Of undersigned to the
will Of his God, and leaving behind him the rich
legacy Of An honest man and q true American
citizen.
Mr.. Pratt was native of the town Of Farm
ington, Maine, and at the time Of his death was
within few days Of arriving at the age Of forty
three years. He was in early life apprenticed
to the printing business in the Office of the
"Kennebec Journal, at Augusta, and grew up
In his profession under the guidance of that dis
tinguished editor and Statesman, Luther Sew
GRANGE, the conductor for more than twenty
years Of that influential print. Mr.. Pratts
wholesome principles in reference to matters
ofpublic policy were an impression from the
type Of Severance, Of whom he was wont to
speak in terms of the highest eulogy. He re-
garded his former friend and patron as his edi-
torial model; and no relative Of that eminent
man more sorrowfully and afectionately mourn
ed his death-which it will be reeollected oc-
CURED but few months since-than did our
late friend and partner of whom We are speak
ing.
Mr.. Pratt was ct one time engaged in bust
ness at Calais, and afterwards became connect
cd with the somerset Journal" at Norridge-
wock. This establishment he subsequently re-
moved to Skowhegan-changing the name OF
the paper, and calling it the Peoples Press. =
After eight years. faithful labor at the head OF
this concern, he disposed of the establishment;
and with the impression that he could do bet
ter for his growing family and himself by emf
grating to the West, he turned his faSe towards
Minnesota in the spring Of last year.
Our acquaintance with him commenced about
one year ago. We entered our Office one day
during the month Of May last, and found him
awaiting to speak with the foreman or one. Of
the proprietors," as he expressed his business
He desired work as journeyman printer unit
his family arrived, whom he had preceded into
this new land. He was employed; and the Dali
" Minnesotian. which was then soon to bt
ushered into existence, needing greater edito
rial force than had been employed in conduct
ing the weekly, he was solicited to take an in
terest in the concern, which he did.
We found Mr.. Pratt to be an honest, indus
trious and correct man in all his relations oil
business. In his, political tenets he was most
firm and unyielding-never being willing to
compromise one iota of principle for the sake
of expediency or temporary success. What he
thought right to do he would do. with degree
of firmness and resolution entirely worthy OF
the high toned political school in which he was
educated.
In his untimely death his family is berctt
Of an affectionate husband and kind father; the
community of a useful, pure and upright Christ
ian citizen, and we of a true and faithful asso-
ciate in business. 1t is probable, however, had
he lived, he would have disconnected himself
with the Minnesotian Office this day. Little did
We suppose when last We conversed with him
in regard to this business arrangement that
Death would step in and dissolve the partner
ship, ere human plans, already arranged, could
be contaminated! But such it appears is the
decree of Him who holds the destiny of all Gre
ated beings in the hollow Of His hand.
Mr.. Pratt leaves widow and four children,
thus suddenly bereft of their natural head and
protector. They are however surrounded in
this new home of theirs by kind and sympa-
thising frieads; and so far as this worlds goods
are concerned, they are far beyond the reach OF
want. They have also the consolation that he
whose loss they mourn died not 'as the fool
dieth." He rests from his earthly labors and
his works will follow him.
Mr.. Pratt's remains were followed to Oak
land Cemetery last evening by his afflicted fam
lily and large concourse Of the citizens of St
Paul.