The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1845-07-24
For the Massachusetts Spu
HON. DANIEL WALDO

One OF the most impressive Of the methods wise and
benehcent Providence adopts for the government and
admontion OF irai erring man. is the influence of de-
parted worth upon surviving generations The charac
tiers OF the dead legacy Of nestmabIe value 10 The
living. They profitable for instruction, for reproof
for warning, for encouragement just in proportion as
their originals have furnished examples of lofty virtues
to be initiated, or of degrading vices TO be avoided II
is interesting and cheering 10 trace the steps by which
good man has od the path of an extended course of ac
tive responsible duty, and been advanced TO the full
fruiton ofhs earthly lahors All who knew our yener-
able, our much loved, departed friend whose memory
would CHERISH fail 10 derive such profit from
review of his ong-protraeed and well-spent life
The author of this humble tribute to his character is nm
able 10 do full justice 10 it, although he possesses all The
means acknowledge, which the last thirty five years of
most unreserved friendship and intimacy could furnish for
his purpose ofhis earlier life he has no personal knowl
edge, but passed amid scenes of such absorbing
interest in the history of country that no labor is
necessary in bringing TO view all the prominent incidents
which combined TO form the man, who mingled with the
world in mature years.
Hon. Daniel Waldo was born in Boston, January 2Olh,
1863 and was the son of Daniel Waldo, ESQUIRE. an
eminent and successful merchant Of that city, by whom
he educated with reference mercantile pursuits
to which his business years were subsequently, devoted
In the early part of the struggle of the American Colo
MES with Great Britain his father ardeny espoused the
cause of much injured country and his zeal rendered
him so obnoxious to General Gage, that, when Boston
was shut up by the Infamous Port bill, and Mr. Waldo
requested permission 10 his family Providence
retreat from impending danger, that arbitrary ty-
rant declared, that person Of the of Waldo
should leave Boston His family, nevertheless, procur-
ed permission under other Names and abandoned the
Inflated capital They resided temporarily in different
towns I'LL the close Of the when they were set
tied in Worcester the permanent place Of their residence
Mr. Waldo engaged, at maturity in the profession Of his
father for which he had been carefully prepared, and
peculiarly qualifed-frs; as partner ofhis father
and after his death, in the sole management Of very
extended commercial and inland business For more
than forty years. he engaged in mercantile pursuits
and with what his efforts were crowned may be
in the magnitude Of the estate he possessed at the
time Of bis decease "a large portion Of which resulted
from bis personal sdgacy and industry II is true
is often remarked that accident, or good fortune,
sometimes pours foods Of wealth into the Golfers Of the
unskiu the dshonorable and INCIDENT, and that riches
are therefore, at best very equvocal indication Of
superior talent or moral worih-but he specula
tor no rash advenureris the moderate but sure
gains of frugalty, sagaciiy, and well directed efforts to
proposed object The secret Of his success is TO be
looked for in the principles which governedhs conduct
principles, which will always lead 10 favorable results
with the same certainty that any moral Cause produces
its legitimate effects. His was strongly marked char
acler and il is the aim of the writer 10 pesent that char
acer truly, distinctly, impressvey, the benefit and
imitation Of young men, about to tresd'he thorny ways
which are conduct them through lief dangerous trials
His pous parents had impressed upolhs youthful mind
high sentiments Of honor Of pure moral rectiiude of
solemn religious accountability; anil these esssns we're
never ehaced from bis heart, hut guided him, 10 all his
intercourse with mankind. To say any man, that be
lived without reproach is indeed hip prasebut 10 say
no more Of him. would be stopping r sborofwa sober
truth demands. The principal eelenis winch consiiut
ed his character, were prominent clearly distinguished,
and deserving Of lasting remembrance. Ills were posi-
the not Negative virtues he WI not satisfied with do
ing yasy; he formed and adhetdto she resolution Of
living nsOilE accordingly ~ abundant means with