Only a few weeks ago the best citizens of Detroit tendered the Hon. Charles C. Trowbridge one of the most genuine ovations that ever was received by a resident of the city, the even being a banquet on his 83rd birthday. In the heart of every one was the wish that he might long live to enjoy the esteem ehich he had so richly won. But it was ordered otherise, for the sunlight of his life gently faded out yesterday, and he died.

Ten days ago Mr. Trowbridge was taken ill with an attack of bronchitis. This was not at all threarening at first. However, at Mr. Trowbridge's years, the silghtest tendency to sickness demands attention and all possible care was bestowed to rally him. In spite of the best medical aid that could be rendered, pnneumonia set in. Lingering for some time in a boubtful, yet what was then hardley deemed a desperate state, he gradually sank with the progress of the disease, and died last evening at 7:45 o'clock, passing away as peacefully as he lived, full of years and honors.

Mr. Trowbridge was 83 years, 3 months and 5 days old. His public associations have been of so marked and generous a character that it seems almost superfluous to review the past deeds and services for wich so many owe him indebtedness.

He was born in Albany, New York, Dec 29, 1800. his father, Luther Trowbridge, served with credit in the Revolutionary War. Over Sixty-three years ago, when but twenty years of age, he came to Detroit, being one of its true Pioneers, whose life was to be interwoven in its history. He accepted the position of deputy under Thomas Rowland. The population of the territory did not then exceed nine thousand, this embracing the troops stationed at various places all along the frontier. He came to this city on that quaint looking craft, "Walk-in-the_Water," which so many prints are floating about now-a-days, embarking from Buffalo, and arrived at Detroit after a three days trip, landing at the spot which is now the foot of Bates street. Everything appertaining to the town was then in its crusest state, with a wilderness on al sided, and of course the residences and conveniences of living were correspondingly rude. There were unnumbered difficulties experienced in traversing the country any distance, going on horseback, as he often did, with provisions in the saddle-bags, and sleeping at night in genuine hunter style, on the ground, wrapped in a blanket. In those days chicago, in its most primitive state, consisted of three log huts and a trading post. The journey between that point and Detroit occupied several weeks.

In 1825 the bank of Michigan was chartered by the governor and judges, and Mr. Trowbridge became cashier at a salary of $500.for eleven years he occupied this position. The next year occurred the great financial panic and the bank was carried beneath the general flood. Afterwards it was revived by a number of men, Most of whose names are very familiar. Among these was Mr Trowbridge, who was chosen its president.

Mr. Trowbridge served as secretary and treasurer of the Oaklans and Ottawa railroad, and has since enjoyed prominence in connection with the Detroit and Pontiac, afterwards the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee. He alo aided in the building of the Detroit and St. Joseph railroad. In 1834 Mr. Trowbridge was made mayor of Detroit, showing his splendid temperament during the terrible scourge of cholera which swept the town. The statement that Mr. Trowbridge once made, that it seemed to be those who were actively engaged in caring for the afficted who were free from the attacks of disease, would indicate.

From the first Mr. Trowbridge was diligently engaged in promoting the good of the Protestant Episcopal Church and many branches of charity.His energy in this direction was in no small degree the reason for the prosperityof that church and its charities in Detroit. He was ever unwilling to parade his good deeds, but their very intrinsic value made them known. As president of the association of charities he was well know for the effcient services he rendered in that capacity.

Politically Mr. Trowbridge adhered to Republican principles after the disolution of the Whig party, of which he was a member. In 1837 he was Whig candidate for governor.

Mr. Trowbridge leaves five children, Mrs. Wm D. Wilkins, Mrs. George Hendrie, Mrs Sidney D. Miller, Miss Trowbridgeand one son, Henry Trowbridge. Gen L. S. Trowbridge is his nephew.

Many who read hese lines will recall the words of he Hon. George V. N. Lothrop, spoken at the banquet last December, in reference to Mr. Trowbridge: "Praise of such a life is not much praise as a thanksgiving. This expression of our love and reverence we claim has a sacred right of friendship. It is the answer of our full hearts to the great heart of our dear, dear friend. Ans we know with Wadsworth that the human heart is the heart of our best living. 'Thanks to the human heart by which we live, Thanks to its tenderness, its joys and fears.' For more than two generations of ordinary men the heart of our dear friend has been a fountain of sweet and wholesome influences in our midst. God has been gracious to him not only in this but also in the remarkable health and strength which rewards the felicity of his life. His free step erect form clear face and genial smile are still those of the best period of man's estate/ And now, at the age of 83 years. his eyes not dim and his natural force not abated, a good providence permits us to bring to the feet of our friend our offering of unbounded love and reverence."
What was then indeed "a delightful presence" has now become "only a sacred memory." - Published in the Detroit Post and Tribune, Apr 4, 1883.

The funeral of Charles C. Trowbridge took place yesterday afternoon from Christ Church. The large body of the edifice was filled, as were the galleries, five of six persons sitting in a pew/

The foral decorations evinced the love which was felt for the man. They were numerous and , in many cases, very artistic and expensive. Near the Coffin, to the right facing the congregation, was a tall shaft or pillar of white roses and azaleas surmounted by a crown. There were two broken columns. The flowers on the case itself were from members of the family, and consisted of a wreath and cross, around which were strew buds, flowers and vines. The main pillars of the church were draped from the top. There were innumerable cut flowers, arranged by tasteful hands. The family pew was covered with a sheet of black, the pillar near it bound with a wreath of lilies and ivy, and on the railing of the pew was a typical bunch of wheat.

The service was that of the Episcopal Church. The opening sentences were read by Bishop Harris. It was a solemn picture. in addition to the vestry of the Christ Church who took their places amongst the mourners were the vestries from the other city churches. The burial chant was read responsively with the choir by the Rev. Dr. T. C. Pitkin. Bishop Gillespie of Western Michigan, rendered the lesson, and creeds were offered by Bishop Harris. Hymns appropiate to the occasion were sung by the choir. These were,"When Our Hands Are Bowed With Woe," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Forever With the Lord."

Among those present were about 300 employes of the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee railroad, of which Mr. Trowbridge was formerly president. General Manager Geo. R. Nash was unavoidably absent, much to his regret. Representatives of other bodies with which Mr. Trowbridge was connected were present.

The pall bearers were Levi L. Barbour, Thomas Ferguson, John G. Erwin, F. E. Driggs, Samuel E. Pittman, George Mason, W. K. Muir and J. Huff Jones. The hoorary bearers were Alexander H. Dey, John Owen, Alexander Lewis, George Jerome, Benjamin Briscoe, Philo Parsons, G. V. N. Lothrop and Alexander Chapoton.

Near the church was a large concourse of people who had not gained admittance. Up and down both sides of the avenue were the hacks and long live of private vehicles. At this time it began to drizzle dismally, and those coming from the inside were met by the rain. Ten of the hacks were occupied by the vestry, one by the clergy, and two by the vestry of Christ Church and the standing committee. Thirteen carriages were ised by the immediate relatives. A large number of friends followed the hearse to the grave. The procession extended many blocks. At the cemetery the last rites were performed by the Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster and Bishop Harris.

A session of the central council of the association of charities was held yesterday noon for the purpose of taking action relative to the death of the Hon. C. C. Trowbridge, president of the association. Vice President Dr. Justin E. Emerson occupied the chair. The Hon. Hovey K. Clarke, with much feeling, addressed the council. He said some would no doubt remember under what circumstances Mr. Trowbridge had been elected president. It was a occasion of great responsibility and a critical period in the career of the organization. It had become necessary at that time to have some one placed at the head who would be a sponsor for its works whose name would be an assurance to the public, and around whom all would gather in unity. Mr. Trowbridge's name was suggested and he was elected. A committee who went to his residence the same evening to urge his acceptance, found him perplexed as to his abilities to preform the duties of the office. He suggested his age as a plea in bar, but upon the representation of the delegates kindly accepted. He surprised his associates with the attention he gave to the service. He was informed that certain executives duties would not be expected, as an executive committee would be appointed to do the routine wor, yet he at all times attended the meetings of the executive committee so that he might become familiar with the workings of the extensive system of the association. In conclusion Mr. Clarke read the following memorial:

The Detroit Association of charities finds occasion in the death of their president, Mr. Trowbridge, for a very sincere lamentation. His acceptance f the office when he first elected was regarded by the association as an event calling for the expression of our gratitude, and a resolution to that effect was recorded on our minutes. The manner of his service has been characteristically faithful. Besides his regular attendance to preside at the monthly meetings of the council, to which if he had chosen to limit himself, his age and growing infirmities would have abundantly justified him, he was free to engage in special committee service; he was seldom absent from the meetings of the executive committee, to shich he was called by no official duty, and was moved to attend them only that he might keep himself informed of the progress and condition of a work to which he gave his unstinted approbation and thus greatly encouraged and stimulated his co-laborers. Our loss is irreparable, and in recording our sense of it, we must express ourgratitude for a service most judicious, painstaking and unselfish, and our affection for him personally.

Mr. Levi L. Barbour rose to second the memorial, and said he felt entirrely incompetent to express his feelings, or to say anything worthy of the occasion, except that he cordially endorsed Mr. Clarke's sentiments. He wasone of the gentlemen who waited upon Mr. Trowbridge to ask his acceptance, and he and his associates present would not soon forget the moral taught by the modesty and diffidence expressed by the deceased while suggesting the possibility of his being unable to preform the duties incumbent upon the office should he assume its responsibility. In his offical intercourse he was always accessible, and when assistance was needed at his hands for some delicate negotiation, or for any specific purpose, he cheerfully gave the prestige of his personal efforts, and thus secured valuable results.

Mr. Martin Butzel said that much good had been accomplished for the association by the genial disposition and winning manner of its distinguished president. Under his administration the association experienced a happy change. Jealousies and opposition disappeared, and the full and united efforts of its members were directed to the accomplishment of its beneficent good men, by every member of this association and by the poor for whom so much has been accomplished during his administrarion.

The Rev. C. B. Henderson briefly alluded to the kind disposition shown by Mr. Trowbridge towards the members generally and especially to himself comparatively a stranger.

The Hon. William C. Maybury indorsed the remarks of the gentlemen who had preceded him. The council then adjouned to attend the funeral.

St. Paul's Vestry

At the meeting of the vestry of St. Paul's Church, held Apr 5, to take action in reference to the death of Charles C. Trowbridge, the following preamble and resolution were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly father to take from among us one who has for many years been a personal friend, one who was one of the earliest members of this parish, and also was for a long time its senior warden, we cannon but place on record our deep sense of loss at his departure, and seek to express, if language can express, the feeling of bereavement of everymember of the congregation we repreensnt. With those of another parish, bound to us by many sacred associations of the past, we mourn, as well as with the members of his bereaved family, and lament that our church, the community and Redeemer's kingdom on earth have been bereft of a gracious and loving presence helpful to all alike.

and yet, while we cannot but express our submission to the will of our Heavenly Father, we cannot but express out gratitude for the memory that Charles C. Trowbridge has left and the example that is still ours, and we make our prayer to the giver of all good to grant us grace, that we, like him, may use our best gifts to the Master's glory, and to the maintenance and extension of his kingdom.

Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to make a minute of this action on the records of the parish, and send a copy to the family of the deceased and to the vestry of Christ Church.