The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-02
TESTIMONIAL TO non. LoREs ?. WALDO.


AT meeting OF tho clerks and other gentlemen Of the
Pension Office held the 2ad ultmo Of which Boyn-
ton ESD was chairman and Calvert esq secretary, the
following preamble and resolutions unanimously
adopted
Whereas the Hon. r. Waldo has accepted the Of
fee OF judge Of the superior court OF Connecticut his native
State which high and honorable position the legislature
Of said State have recently elevated him. thus showing that
they unmndfu Of bis superior ability and great moral
worth and as his resignation as Commissioner Of Pensions
win take place very early day thereby seyerng
very pleasant association with him superior officer,
and depriying Of a friend and courteous chief
resoloed That as an evidence Of the high regard
ertaed for the Hon Loren p Waldo by the gentlemen at
taohed to Pension Bureau and for their equally high
probation of his worth public officer, committee of
be appointed by the chairman Of this meeting pro-
Of plate with suitable inscription thereon and
presented by said committee to Mr. Waldo IN the name OF
the clerks other of the Pension Bureau at
such time and such public said committee shall
advise
esopsd That we avail of the present oppor
tny give expression TO the estimation in which hold
Samuel Cole, esq, the chief clerk OF the Pension ONCE
His efficiency fidelity large experience and perfect famil
aty with the and diversified business of the office
known aud appreciated by all who brought into official
intercourse with h and that while he has now our CONN
dence and respect for his high administrative qualities
officer nsensbe those other qualities he has
displayed his private relations which not only make but
retain friends"
As committee to carry the objects of the meeting
az expressed in the first resolution the chairman made
member and appointed members thereof Messrs Jno
Robb Edward r. Chase Jno r. Carter, w. w. Sperry 0.
W. Marsh and G. T. Getty.
In the discharge Of their duties committee purchased
Of our enerprsing feilow-eiizens Messrs NJ W. Gait
Bro service of plate consisting Of pieces, with the
following inscription;
ga rnemento respect and friendship, from the clerks
other gentlemen in the Pension Office, to the Hon. Loren
p Waldo upon his retirement from Office, Washington,
August 1855"
Tuesday the 3ls ult at o'clock p M in the hall Of
the Pension Office selected the time and place for
the presentation Early that day the service of plate
was placed in the chief clerks for the inspection Of
the gentlemen attached to the Pension Office and the many
friends Of Judge Waldo AT the hour named the gentle
men connected with the Pension Bureau and many Others
in attendance witness the presentations convened in the
hall Of the office when John Robb esq addressed Judge
Waldo in behalf of his fellow-elerks as follows
Mr.. Robbs address
JupeE WALDO Your connection with the Pension Office
having dissolved by your acceptance OF the ndgeshp to
which you have appointed BY the legislature
tive state the clerks persons attached this b1
DESIRE parting with 70 express IN tan
ebe form their high appreciation OF your character as
man gentleman and in order carry out their wishes
have honored by them in being made their organ Of
communication
TOO many forget when placed in power that al
though they superior in official position to those with
whom they are associated and whom they and
sometimes do, influence for good for evil there
be found among them who, if not their equal in
capacity and intellectual requirements at least in
sion Of those moral qualities which denote and dignity the
character of But sir in all of Official intercourse
with you found you courteous, kind, and
specttu estimating according to their worth and eff
cheney evneng disposition render strict and Impair
justice ALL And here beg leave to (and in say
but give uerance to the sentiment of the entire of
ce) that it the practical development OF these essential
elements public officer which have for goa
spect and admiration.
You see YOU sir, many who like yourself have
passed the summt-ieve of human existence, and are de-
scendng that bourne from whence traveller retnrns
and from the of this life it more than probable
Of will have parted with you for the last time
BE assured sir, you will carry with you field of
labor the renose and quiet of your domestic CIRCLE
your present and future happiness whilst
those yon leave behind viii cherish in their heart Of
hearts, the remembrance of acts of Kindness
which have bound them ynu by the ties Of enduring friend
ship.
Expression given to thoughts feelings, and opinions
through medium words, and though feel assured
that the impressions they make upon mind would
not the case like the morning cloud and the
early dew, pass away with the occasion which produced
them yet have preferred offer yoa lasting
testimonial.
With these remarks proceed the discharge
pleasing dutythat of presenting to YOU in the
behalf the clerks and Others connected with this Of
flee, service of plate, which request you
token of aeconate regard We do present because
have discharged your important duties with distinguish
ed ability with credit yourself and with usefulness the
for these care known and read of all men,, but
the uniform kindness and respect which have al
WAYS marked Your official conduct towards your subord
natos Upon piece which hold in my hand, and which
the honor present the representative of the
whole you will find engraven, words durable the
material of which it is composed the object for which it is
offered-''a memsnto OF respect and friendship"
fudge Waido's Reply.
cites in my bosom feelings scarcely find language
press. around to be sure familiar faces and per-
with whom have long been associated in official abors
presence has always inspired with cheerfuness
but repe the thought that with this
those labors will be terminated This thought arises
emba from the marked notice the employees of the
Pension Office pleased take of this event. and by
the significant testimonial Of their aectonae regard which
you appropriately presented This magnificent
emit regarded for its intrinsic value alone would be held in
high estimation but when viewed the grateful offering of
condng hearts, its value becomes
receive with profound grattude and have to
greet reception deserved When in after
life shall look upon this memento of your kindness my
mind will revert the have passed in the Pension
Oee and the many valued friends have here found; and
r thing of the abors and yexaon incident
the position held shall upon my rcvsrie,
the recollection of your sympathy and confidence, like the
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