New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-01

of rich and ripe scholarship throughout III 'no
nuritv and clearness Of his dcton, one is often
reminded of the admirable English of the late
Professor Norton of Cambridge Whose works are
often alluded to in the volume with profound
sense of their merits, although in breadth and
harmony of yicw libeTality of appreciation, ana
acucncss Of pbilosophic perception, as well as IN
uccuracy of learning, Professor +. is incompar-
ably superior 10 that eminent scholar. 1t were 10
be wished that the woghty themes here discussed
were always treated with the intelligence, candoT'
and fairmindedness Of the author OF this volume
Truth would only gain q brighter uster by the pro-
cess, while tie pleasant charities OF social DC
would receive fr, SD and wholesome impulse.
THE LIFE OF TIRE REV. ROBERT BAIRD, ID: ID. ~
III, sou, TtSKr 81. LAIRD l2mo.. PIP. 81. Arson d.
T.. Randolph.
The labors Of the late DR.. Baird in the cause OF
Sunday Schools the circulation of the scriptures
the Temperance Reform, and the promotion Of the
Protestant religion, especially Oh the continent OF
Europc have given not littlo celebrity to his
name and made him conspicuous among the friends
OF social md religious improvement lie was q
man of strong conservative tendencies, though
lover OF wholesome progress; opposed to lnnoVa-
lions in Church or State, distrustiul OF rash ana
untried measures; but an ardent advocate OF tenn
pennce, social order, and Christian morality in
general or iudcfaiigable diligence, patient Of
labor. and strenuous in action, he neglected no op-
pornnty for the furhcrancc Of his favorte objects.
considerable portion of his mature life WIS passed
ia the prominent European capitals, where he care
in contact with the most eminent personagcs OF Ill
orders. forming an acquaintance aud even ah intihn-
cy with several OF the reignng monarchs. liis ln-
tcrcoGrso of this kind was marked by unaffected
simplicity, excellent good sense, and hdehiy TO Ills
principles. Without aiming at popularity, no
made frierds everywhere, was honored with high
social distinctions. received signal marks Of favor,
and gave powerful impulse 10 the objects OF
winch tao sue ess was near his heart. His career,
in fact was without parallel among the American
clergy. II waf not matter Of his own choice, pHt
was forced upon him, ~ to speak by renlfkabie
occasions for which his talents and habits emf
ncntly fitted hin. Although thrown, TO great
extent amid the fplendor Of courts, and the iasci-
nations of the most distinguished society, his ma
tive modesty seems never to have torsaken hin;
his head was rot turned by the attentions OF the
great; no public cxcitemenis were able 10 disturb
his camness aud self-lossession; AID intent Only
Oh the performance Of duty, he devoted hIinse''
10 his work with the mcokIeSs OF an apostle ahd
the herolsm Of martyr. The record Of his lie Is
here presented in quiet and unpretending narra'
i've. NO parade is made Of the virtues OF l't
subject. No desire is shown TO enhance theiI
briliarcy by an artificial gloss. For the most part
Dr. Baird is permitted to speak for himself. lhe
volume will BE- read with satisfaction, not only a.
an interesting personal memorial but as valuable
illustration OF several OF the great religious move
menis Of tho day.