The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-07-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
OBITUARY.

Although melancholy duty, we yield to its
behests in recording this inadequate tribute to
the worth of lamented friend. In the decease
of the late Hon. CHARLES n. MACKUBIN the
whole community in which he lived cannot
fail to experience share of that bereavement
which desolates the most atfectionate house
hold. and fills with poignant grief so many
friendly hearts.
The deceased was true gentleman by ma
ture by education and by birth. His father
was for many years Treasurer of the State of
Maryland. He was a graduate OF st. Johns
College. and was carefully educated and pre-
pared for the practice of law, which profession
he followed with marked success for a num-
Der of years in the State of Illinois, But sub
sequently becoming deeply interested in real
estate operations he reluctantly abandoned the
profession of law, and soon became one of the
most successful and sagaeious dealers in land
ed property in the city of Chicago, among
the many who have amassed fortunes in that
city by the same pursuit.
When however, the resources Of Minnesota
began to develope themselves in 1855, that
same sagacity and spirit Of enterprise which
had already crowned his efforts with success,
irresistibly lead the subject of this notice to
cast his lot among us. Possessed already ofan
ample fortune, he entered into the banking and
real estate business in st. Paul, and soon, by
his energy and ability, was enabled to retire
from business and indulge in az extended tour
with his family through the most interesting
and classic portions of Europe. After his re-
turn he was elected and represented this dis
trict il the State Senate with marked ability
and true public zeal.
No man in st. Paul has contributed more TO
! its growth and improvement during the same
time than he whom grateful public now L.
/ mentS. Some Of the most stately and impos-
ing structures in our city owe their creation 10
! his wealth and architectural taste. It chiefly
70 his efforts and foresight We are indebE-
/ ed for the erection Of the magnificent bridge
which spans the Mississippi river at this point
and the opening Of the thoroughfares which
( lead westward from this city, and tap the fer
{ tile regions On that side Of the river.
II avery public enterprise he was among the
( frSC-in private enterprise he had few equals
/ ar.o1c rs. Indeed 50 many are the mont
ments he Us LEI. Of both his public and private
enterprise that i viii be many long year be-
fore the citizens Of s.. Paul-as they look upon
the elegant blocks Of stone buildings he has
erected. the additions he h2s annexed and the
improvements he has made a1d concentered in
and about our city-wiI forget the name OF the
Hon. Charles y. Afackubin.
But ii is not to these, the eye of sorrovving
| friendship would look now. Il is not il these
the broken heart of the most lovely Of wives.
or the sad desolation OF the most a1ectionate
of children, is 10 find consolation. We feel
not the depth of their sorrow. We feel but
the loss OF an enterprising and usefulman-the
accomplished gentlemen the graceful and
courteous neighbor and friend. We feel, too,
the pangs OF distressed sympathy for the loss
| of one who, surrounded by aiiiuence-endowed
| by nature and education for all social and CO.
mestic enjoyment-blessed with the loveliest
OF families, and at an age too, when life is at
its noon tide-is torn away forever by the in
exorable hand of death
Yet we cannot feel that anguish which sun
ders the heart-strngs of the widow and the
fatherless, as the twining ivy is torn andcrush-
ed when the tree of its support is prostrated in
the storm!
Other friends and acquaintance may replace
the one are have lost, but there is no one this
side of heaven who can replace the broken link
and make whole again the sacred chain that
bound this family circle! C.
OBITUARY.-In ST. Paul, June 18th.
1862. Mary Steele, aged years and months
also, July 9TH, Frank Steele, aged years and
II months children of Gen. H. II. and Mrs.
Sarah j. Sibley.
Thus, within the space of one month has
death claimed and taken these two lovely and
affectionate ones. They were born at Mendo.
ta MIMI, and both lived long enough to en-
Irvine themselves into the tender affections o.
devoted parents, and share the love of large
circle of friends-long enough to make thei
influence felt, and leave behind them the swee
fragrance of many happy tones and kind words
long enough to accomplish all the great pur
poses for which life was given
Mary was an unusually good child, possess
ing great meekness of heart and sweetness o.
disposition always obedient, loving, and ten
derby conscientious
Frank was noble boy manifesting man,
traits of character which gave large promise 0
future greatness, generous and Lind, lover O
simplicity, never rash, but :. lly courageous
He was not afraid to die. Jhen facing thi
'.the last enemy" his testin.~ney was Il hat
much rather die now than liy,. and grow up t.
he a wicked man." Happy thought era
cious Father in heaven, heart AID granted tina
preference so intelligently ana wisely expires
sed. Both brother and siste 'osed their eye
on this sorrow stricken world oking in praye
tn Him who is ''the resurrs IN and the life
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