Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-04-25
Death of Mr.. Hammond.

Moses Hammond, Esq. died at his
residence on Paris Hill, on Monday, the
10th inst He was nearly so years OF
age, having been born on the paternal
estate. in Paris. June goth. i791. When
OF age. To act for himself, he chose the
spot where he has always resided, erect
ed buildings thereon, aud, with his own
undivided efforts, became the artiiicer OF
his own fame and fortune.
lie early developed love Tor Mechan.
ical employments. A wheelwright,
ho first commenced business; but very
soon Left this. Tor trade. and subsequent
" became the owner of Mills. not only
in this, but also in Penobscot County. =
He turned his attention likewise to farm
ing. lie was, especially in middle life, n
good practical surveyor.
Engaged in these various employmen,s,
and being n man of robust constitution
strong in muscle, and possessed of great
energy, he has passed an active, busy.
and eventlul life. He did moi simply
look on AMI superintend his various AZ
fairs. 6ut he wrought with his own hand.
He did not watch. plan and Judge alone.
but he toiled and labored.
The Accommodations OF such man were
necessarily slow and far below the
wealth amassed by the successful specula.
tor; but they possessed sweetness
which only comes from honest industry.
Earnings thus acquired, may be. indeed
in his case even. subject to losses arising
from misconception or mi representation,
and yet they did not embittcr his DISPOSE
ton or his life. He was still cheerful,
hopeful and industrious. till indisposition
and disease finally undermined and des
lroyed n strong constitution.
His life was not wholly devoted 10 To-
cal business. lie took lively interest in
all the measures OF The town, Stale and
nation. He was always ready 10 do his
part in settling The questions and contro-
versieS which claimed the attention OF the
community. He was repeatedly called
10 official stations by the suftrages oi his
fellow townsmen, and served one term OF
three years "a County Commiss ioner. be-
fore the office became elective. As n
public servant, he was always faithful in
the discharge of duty, The confidence
repOScd in him was never abused or mis-
placed. lie was wise in council-dis.
eliminating and candid in discussion, and
honest and lair in his opinions. He was
patriotic in his impulses. and when se-
ccsson and di~entegraiion became the
rallying cry OF portion of the States. he
embraced the doctrine of national union
and integrity, and with zeal and ability
maintained it Ia the end
As a social man. he had but few superb
orS. 4 neishbOrhood is always beautified
by such man. lie was social, conliding,
genial, practical. oonciliatcry and ac-
commodating Few are the men. now OF
ever, who will postpone or neglect their
own business to help another. He did il
repeatedly. and in so quiet manner.
that Il locker on would not discover
which had done the favor he that be-
slowed il oy he that received it.
1t is pleasant rs well rs profitable, to
look back upon = life wcl-speni and rs
we review the deeds. the acts of kind
ness, the daily walk OF the subject OF this
sketch, may we not appeal to his neigh.
bors, and will they not say that in most
things he set good example, and that he
lived worthy life ? II b. their fruits we
kno,r who is stepping in the highest moral
pathway Is eyinced by industry ,sobrieiy,
beuevolcncc. kindness and humanity. he
at least, should be entitled to the award
of good and faithful servant"
Mr.. Hammond WAS inferred in the new
cemetery, 1t place selected by himself,
where only few years ago he erected Il
fine granite mouumcut-thc loIm and Iii
mansions OF which ~ we'll rs the work
manship, were the resul, OF his own irdg'
mcnt and oversight.