Arizona miner., 1867-05-04

At Prescott, Arizona, on Tuesday April 90 1861. /
nj Ia =. NJ, MARGARET GRIFrITHs Hunt, !
daughter Of Isaac /. Hunt Esq, Of Railway, New
Jersey, and wife Of Hon. Richard &. Mccormick.
Governor of Arizona. Aged a.
The sudden and unexpected death Of this most
esdmabie and greatly beloved woman, has cast u
gloom over this community which language can
not describe. Since she came here In November
1865, as the companion Of the Governor, she has
been the pride Of the Territory, and the demise of
no other person could have created such a wide
spread sensation, or more universal and profound
grief As It is made known in the various settle
menis In the mining and ranching camps, at the
military posts, aud at the road side stations, bust
ness will be suspended, and stout hearted men,
who seldom mourn, will be excited 10 tears for
no one had a stronger hold upon the popular af-
lection.
Mrs. Mccormick came here fresh from the com.
fort and luxuries Of the best society in the East
educated and accomplished, but singularly I'M
pretending, and to this attractive trait, combined
with a rare nobility Of soul and mind, a most am
liable and benevolent disposition love OF adyen-
ture which well adapted her to pioneer life and
glowing interest in the country, may be attributed
her remarkable hold upon the public esteem and
admiration.
In the priceless elements Of character which
constitute the genuine woman, the "true and
honorable Wife," the useful and commanding
member Of society, and the practical and consis-
tent christian she greatly exceed. In the purest
and best sense she was TO her honored husband
guardian angel o'cT his life presiding.
Doubling his pleasures, and his cares dividing"
Her married life, was exceedingly joyous and
promising; no woman In the Territory wa more
d - Hit.
open and generous hand, charming freedom and
grace, which made the guest whether in buck.
skin or IN broad-cloth, flor she was no respecse-
Of pcrsoRs) at once at home aud delighted. Her
dinners to the last Legislature will long be re-
menbered as the most agreeable entertainments
Of the kind that could possibly lie provided in this
remote country.
I An intrepid traveller she had, with her husband.
from whom she was never separated, visited ali
parts Of this broad and wild Territory and every
where by her simple and unosientstious tastes,
her genial manners, and her ready and cheerful
conformity to circumstances, however unpleasant
been most heartily welcomed and kindly cared
I for.
Some Of her mountain Journeys upon horse
back, for she was an expert rider, we're attended
with serious difficulties and dangers, but she met
them with resolution and equanimlty which chsl.
lenged the highest admiration.
Her recent trip with The Governor. to san Fran.
cisco ria Mohsye and home ria Yuma. Tucson
and Port McDosell. which occupied some foui
monihs and included nearly sno is.lles ef l=:.a
travel much Of It over the dreariest deserts and
toughest roads on the Pacific slope, and through
the worst Indian districis, was accomplished in
really heroic manner.
Her return Ia Prescott was upon the All o
April, when shcaPpcarel unusually wen and hear
~. aud was Ia exuberant spirits, and she coBfin
ued so until about a week since when she was az
tackled with violent Illness, AID on the 30th o
April, amer much suffering, che gave birth TO
mature but lifeioas child An hoer later. az ~
sun settled behind the stately mountains eiseif
cling Der loved and romantic home, aud whel
nose in attendance were congratulating her upoI
ihe preservation Of her life. she suddenly fell bael
and with scarcely struggle, quickly aud quietly
passed to tie hester home Of Gods elect Durin.
her painful aud pFOssrating sickness she dsplsye,
evidences OF the loiiest Christian patience and en-
durance and II was remarked by her faitnlg1 ply
sicians that IN all their practice they bad no
known 20 brave a woman. Her death Is attribu
ted T. no result Of rT Journey bpI 70 tic uuussa
size Of her child and the consequent exeriion Q
delivery. In her illness sae sas constantly s1ir
rounded by tender aud sympathizing fricn6s
She spoke frequently Of death, but never In gloon
or detection. and she was conscious to nearly tn
latest moment
When the sad, startling news Of her dccoas
isss,:s a. ;.s5 8; :; =sss .s.;:ass4 ~.
row. and her funeral at noon ON the second in
slant, Che day preceding the cath anniversary o
her birthday was attended by the entire popula
lion, the officers from Fort whlpple, aud man
persons from the adjacent country. Prescott wa
never before 70 still and melancholy, every stor,
, saloon and shop was closed, and no enc talked O
! thoaghi Of business. The Rev. Charles III. Biak,
Chaplain at For whipPle, and the only clerg,
man here. delivered touching discourse, ia
! OF beautiful illusions 10 the dead, at the Cove
Aer's house, ard ceremonies ~cre also had Al d
grave In the pine forest near by. When the n
p mains lwIih Iaesc Of the ehildl were deposte
e in the earth, many wild flowers were soatlers
! upon them. and the weeping audience uttered
? fe1ont amen 10 the earnest prayer OF the Cha
; lain for the comfort and support OF the stricks
and disconsolaie partner and thai the spotess an
= lovely example OF the dear departed might
rightly Improved By the whole community.
II is seldom that such a woman as Mrs McCo
: mick becomes pioneer, and IL must be mour
ful pleasure 20 her devoted husband, and 20 b,
5 relatives and friends in the East to know th'
E amidst all the priyatons and trials ef life upo
thc frontier, ard the duties pertaining Ia the mo-
conspicuous position in the Territory, she pc
: formed her part so admirably as 70 make be
death pnblie calamity, aud that, In view OF Oh
} many excelcncies and graces Of character whie
marked Der daily walk and conversation,
Her memory long will live alone
la all our hearts a. mpurniHi light
. That brOnds above the fallen sun,
= And dwells in heaven half the night