The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-03
From the Lex. IVA. Gazette of Oct. 9th go.
Deaf, Of Col. Cyrus r. BALDWIN.

Coi. Cyrus Is. baldwin, formerly editor
OF this payer, we are informed, died Of
camp lever on the 18th Of June last, at
Uka,ona. u village on the Mobile and
ONO railroad, about twenty miles from
Ills late residence, near Houston, Miss
ID had been for some months before an
officer III our Southern army under Cen
Beauregard, and was probably i'll the bat
ties near Corinth. A wealthy planter, a
distinguished lawyer, wise counsellor,
all enterprlsiug and liberal citizen, a
warm ami faithful friend, au ardent patriot,
d most genial aud pleasant companion, a
high toned, spotiess, and polished South
ern gentleman, Col. BALDWIN VAS uniyer-
sally regarded as one OF the first men in
Northern Mississippi; and his sudden
death, III the prime OF life. IN this great
CRISIS, is bewailed as a pubic calamity.
His unsolicited election to the secession
convention OF Miss. by the unanimous
vote OF his countymen, attests the high
estimation Ill which he was held at home.
lie had been a distinguished member Of
the Legislature OF Mississippi. Oneof the
earliest advocates OF Southern indepen-
dence, he lelt himself bound to draw his
maiden sword for his country. notwith-
standing the natural del;cacy Of his con
stltution. which made the hardships and
exposure Of the camp doubly hazardous
to MS lie. Fully aware Of the peril he
was encountering, he voluntarily and de-
liberty went to the field from an impera
tive sense Of duty, with his lie in his
hand, to offer it upon the altar OF his be-
loved country.
In the character Of Col Baldwin, we
are informed by those who knew him init
mateiy. there Was no erratic brilliancy-
He was modest, quiet, prudent man, re-
nlarkable Tor the null and harmonious de-
velopment OF all has faculties, moral and
inteiiectual-tor the puise and balance Of
his character-tor an extraordinary en-
dowment OF masculine common sense
the rarest and most valuable OF all the
mental taculties-aud for the purity and
amability OF his private life. Though one
OF the frmest aud most independent of
men, it is believed he ucver had quar-
rel or personal difficulty in his life. A
more indul gent master to his numerous
servants, more faithful FRIEND, or more
devoted husband and father never lived.
At home, he was all love and affection, the
most cheerful and playful Of men, and the
idol and joy Of his family circle. What
words can express their grief and loss !!
Colonel Baldwin was in the prime of
matured manhood, probably a little up
wards of forty years old. He left a young
widow and three daughters, two of them
unconscious infants. While his nu-
merous friends mourn his premature
death, surrounded by everything that can
give dignity and happiness to mortal map,
they feel some consolation in remember
ing his elevated and spotless character.
his large and warm heart, his useful and
honorable life, and his martyr-death in
the service Of his beloved county,
When it was announced to him that his
last hour had come, he calmlyzreplied, II
am ready" and folding his arms. upon
his breast, he expired with the heroism Of
IL Christian philosopher.
On quiet summer evening, amidst a
crowd Of weeping friends, his remains
we're inferred in the family Cemetery Of
biz fatherlp-law, Wm. Gates, Esq, on