The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-14
Obi, ~ary-Dv. Charles w. Dorur.

Themorning papers Of Thursday contained
a notice Of the sudden demise OF DIR. CHAR
LIS w. BoRur Of this city. lie has occu
pied so prominent a position in the extreme
north west for nearly quarter Of u century.
that his death shosh elicit something more
than mere ordinary announcement
CHARLES w. W. BoRur was born in the
city Of Copenhagen, Denmark, ON the 10th Of
December, 1906. His family were OF high
social distinction being on terms OF intimacy
and equality with the dignitaries OF the
Kingdom. His education was particularly
good, as he pissed through all the stages OF
acalemical and collegiate instruction in some
Of the hest schools in Europe. lie subs'N
aucn,ly studied medicine and received his
diploma. but never devoted himself to his
profession, as Il was not in accordance with
his tastes His love for adventure induced
him to leave his home at an carly age, in order
10 seek his fortunes in the New World. He
came 10 the United States in 1927. remained
in New York for year or more, and then.
furnished with letters to Robert Stuart Chief
Agent of the American Fur Company at
Mackinac, he visited that place in search OF
employment and was, in s29 attached as a
clerk 10 Northern Outfit" which comprised
the district Of trade with the Chippewa In
dians. between Lake Superior aud the Missis.
sippi River, and up to the British boundary.
lie was placed in charge OF trading posts on
Rainy Lake and other points. and by his in
tclligence and business Talents. he advanced
himself steadily, until he became Chief Agent
of the American Fur Company on Lake Su-
perior. His residence was fixed at la fonte,
where he was stationed Tor several years In
Isis. DIR. II. removed with his family to st.
Paul. AMI there formed business connection
with L. Chonteau, Jr. \ Co. which coutin.
ued until lsS5,
The first banking establishment in this
State then Territory was that OF BoRrr
4 OAkss, and dates back To 1854. The
course pursued by the firm, when compelled
temporarily 10 suspend I'm consequence Of
losses sustained by the failure Of the Ohio
Life Insurance aud Trust Company IN
protecting their depositcrs, and in paying up
eventually. all their liabilities, met with
universal appreciation, and established the
credit Of the House on tirmer basis than
before. Dr. Il. was doubtless the best tinan-
cier in the State, and his loss in these TINES
Of doubt aud distress, will BE- the more 81
verely felt by the community, who had grea,
confidence in his Judgment
lie was q kind and at'ectionate husband
fond and indalgont father. A friend TO
the poor, his contributions were literally
bu, uuc-,entatiousiy bestowed a firm he.
lever in the doctriDss oi Christianity, he
Was ever among the first to furnish means
for their dissemination. Asa citizen be- was
irrproacbable an ar,snt republican and
lover Of liberty, be Delighted 10 depicting
the favorable confirms, presented by the
United STATES, when ecmparcd with the inv
~, form II European government
The Odd Settlers havc lest one Of their
numhcr, Who has manifested lively inter-
o., in the Association, and q, lcas, one va
can, -a. Will he found when they ne,'
.ac,, and many warm Ir,cnjs will uiourr
the departure VI lr BoEyr