The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-02
OBITUARY.


Joseph Howe.
BY telegram from Halifax we are informed tn at
the Hon. Joseph Howe, the newly appointed Lieu
tenant Governor Of Nova Scotia, died at Govern
ment House Yesterday morning, at Ave O'Clock.
aged sixty eight years. His death was sudden,
for although Ill and feeble during the last few
months 1t was confidently expected he would
regain his usual health and live to enjoy his new
honors for some time to come. Being the first
native Governor OF the Province who
rose from the ranks OF the people
his unexpected demise causes deep sorrow
IN the community among all classes OF the people,
by whom he was highly esteemed. Flags are flying
at half-mast from all the shipping In port aud also
from all the pubic buildings and forts or Halifax In
honor OF his memory.
SKETCH OF MS LIFE.
Hon. Joseph Howe the gentleman whose death
we report above, was chosen by the new Dominion
government OF Canada delegate to Washington, 10
negotiate Tor the conclusion or Il treaty OF re-
clprocity with the United States, that sketch
OF his public career becomes particularly interest
ing.
Mr.. Howe was q native OF Nova Scotia. lie began
life as printers .dcvil' in Halifax, and gradually
worked his way up to high position. He was COM
postor. then reporter next a bit OF a poet, when
he made verses in the albums young ladies ana
for the press: At tins time he was 1t is said, bit
OF "beau," as well as poet, and zoe Howe"
was welcome at all the parties. both public
and in the private domestic circle. In time
he became an editor, and aspired to
authorship He was next elected to Parliament
for county constituency, and In 1854 we md him
In the government OF that day. AT that time he
advocated the scheme of Canadian confederation
which he afterwards strongly opposed. In 1851 he
was again in the Ministry OF the day. and even then
was not adverse to confederation. On the Sth OF
March, 1857, the British House Of Commons passed
the "Union act,'' which received the royal assent
were issued without delay IN the New Dominion,
and Mr.. Howe was returned Tor the county ofHants.
The same year MIR. Howe, with Mr.. Armand, went
to England to oppose the scheme OF confederation;
and from 1867 to 1868 the former was dcfe p'1nceps
of the repeal party; but 1869 nnds him cautiously
changing SIDES II not his views. The attentions or
the 'homev government and those OF the new Do
mlni0n Cabinet gained him over iroml az least.
active opposition In repeal. He then became
passive on that question: vital TO his Province.
Mr. Howe remained hale and vigorous. His intel
lecu was unimparcd and he was considered the
most able man or Nova scotia. In 1857 he made In
thei new Dominion House OF Commons some tell
ing speeches against confederation, and the late
Mr.. darcy McGee made an attempt TO answer
him, but only equalled Mr. Howe In length OF ad-
dress
leaning towards the UElted States. His mission to
Washington gained him favor, both in Ottawa anu
Halifax, as renewal OF the Treaty OF Reciprocity
would lessen, his province, the evils OF con-
federation. In appearance Mr.. Howe was OF
medinm height and well made. His lace was intel.
ligent and his smile winning While his lsrehead
was ample and indicative Of talent. lie was good
debater, and one OF the best speakers In tue new
Dominion House OF Commons.
Charles Minturn.
Charles Minturn one OF the earliest settlers OF
the State of Caliol mia, and much respected citi-
zen, has just died in San Francisco from the effects
OF attack of epilepsy. He was born in the State
of New York, in the year 1915, being at the time
OF his death ftyeight years OF age. His relatives
in the city OF New York have been noted for busl-
ness enterprise. His father was aleading ship
ping merchant. During his early manhood
he was associated with the firm Of Wood
hull g. Minturn, doing O heavy commission
business with New York and Liverpool. la
fact this firm. to the business OF which he and his
brother Edwin contributed much, may be said TO
have inaugurated the Liverpool packet trade In
1S4g his brother bought the steamer Senator, and
together they became interested in It's eventlul
movements on the coast or California. Charles
the steamer to California, where he was enabled TO
make use of the Investment in most profitable
manner. He soon became identified with the lead
ing movements in practically developing the bust
ness of san Francisco. in 1850 he built what was
then known as Cunnngham's wharf, a little 10 the
north Of Vallejo street THIS old Landmark,
which was one OF the earliest structures
OF the kind, has since disappeared. Some
time afterward he built the Vallejo street
wharf, at q great cost, and from 1t reaped Il for
tune. This he held until the term OF his lease rom
the State for the water 'front.' occupied had ex-
pred. In early days he organized the Contra Costa
Company and put on the FIRST boat that Piled be-
tween San Francisco and Oakland. This boat, the
Erastns Corning, was constructed OF iron. brought
out in pieces from the Eastern states In 1854 he
put his steamers. the Senator and New World and
other property, into the California steam NaVlga-
ton Company, with which he continued for long
time to be connected. lie occupied, as residence,
years. lie was member OF the Masonic Order,
and his memory is cherished by the brotherhood.