The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-07-16
Professor Thomas D. Baird.

This good aud eminent man departed this life in
the city of Baltimore on the morning of July 9th
IN the 6ity-fourth year of his age. He the sec
ond son of the late Rev. Thomas D. Baird, of Pitts
burg, Pa who was for some ears editor of the
Pltsburg Herald and was he'd IN high esteem for
his great fidelity aud worth. Professor Baird was
born July IA, 1919 He was graduated both bach
elOr and Master OF Arts at Jefferson College; was
bred TO the profession of law, but devoted his lite to
the more genial duties of an instructor of youth.
In addition 10 other honorab and responsible posi-
lions occupied at various umes he for the last
sixteen years OF his life Principal and Professor of
Mental aud Moral Philosophy in the Baltimore City
COllege-an institution of high standing and much
prosperity. He distinguished as a successful
teacher, uniting gentleness and hrmness which
won the sincere affection and respect of his pupils.
lie had many warm friends In Baltimore, who will
deeply mourn the loss of SUCH man; and in his
death the cause of education has lost OF its most
intelligent and devoted advocates.
all the children OF mis- fathers house, among
whom are Rev. Drs. S. j. Baird and h. L Bard
were permitted in the providence of 6od TO be pres.
ent aud comfort him in his last days.
dis tuueral was attended by very large assem-
bly, In the Central Presbyterian Church, In which he
was a ruling elder. The following extract from the
Baltimore Gazette Of the llth instant, presents what
is most suitable tor an obituary notice:
1.-The Rev. DR.. Smith, tor many years the pastor
ceased then proceeded to the delivery of the funeral
discourse the tender pahos of which at times moved
macy of the auditors tears. After alluding briefly
10 the Tact that one so well known and beloved in
the commuuiry had been stricken down in the midst
of useful hte the reverend speaker remarked that
Dr. Baird came down through long line of Pres
byteriau ancestors his father having been man of
remarkable force OF character, and his mother a
woman of rare gifts, who devoted her well spent lie
10 her children, aud met her 4rly reward in the
useful aud honorable position to which they all at
tanned
DR.. Smith then sketched briefly the life of Dr.
Baird who had for the past sixteen years filled the
position OF President of the Baltimore City College.
The presence OF such an assemblage as this, con-
unued the speaker, eyiuces the loss the community
has sustained in the death OF Dc. Baird Here are
the representatives of the church with which he was
50 long connected the members with whom he was
so teuderly united the teachers of the several
schools who enjoyed his friendly counses; those
young men who were under his guardianship; repre-
sentaJives of the Bible Society, which, next to his
church. he most dearly loved besides representatives
OF the Prisoners aid Society, Historical Society,
and other organizations of which he was useful
and hOuOred member
'Itis not often that the removal Of one makes such
a void aud leaves so many EN- .ty places. Without
desiring to enter upon extended analysis of such
a character OF CHRISTIAN purity as that of Dr. Baird
the speaker desired TO mention some of his leading
traits. He was man Of rare gifts and cultivated
mind, possessing an executive power that fitted HIM
for any duty TO which he addressed himself. He
was CONSCIENTIOUS man, his duty being the load
stone of his lite. dis lite was made an opportunity
OF doing good-hence, whatever he undertook he
did with all his might, aud his zeal and energy were
unhaggng. He was simple and unostentahous
scOrnng pretention and sham and desiring not to
seem, but to be engaged in good works. 1t was his
desire that his and not his words should praise
him, as be labored equally hard when unobserved
de night have flied with IenOwn any sphere in te
although he aspred to no great worldly honors his
whole hle being under the control OF a ruling prin,
upie AS Christian ne was intelligent and thorough
y familiar with the history and polIty of the Church
DEAN to hun had no terrors and among his preci-
Gus Dying messages were the following; That our
only safety Is iu the CHRISTIAN religion" "If God S
mercy extends to me, no poor sinner need fear for
his salvation" his last words being my only hope
is 10 Christ and my desire to be found in Him."