Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-11-22

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In futherance of his plan of destruction
and blood, Hannah now continually dwelt
upon the character Of tho Jews who were
spread over the Kings domlnons. he pain
ted their restless spirit, and their former
power, told of the riches which it was sup
posed they possessed, and exaggerated
every little disturbance into which these
injured people were led and made it ap-
pear an act of rebellion.
! That nothing might be wanting TO fur
Their his views, Haman resolved to employ
every agent who could be of any benefit to
him liz his wicked purpose, for, TO his wish
to avenge his sister, and to possess the
throne, was added, an intense hatred to-
wards Mordecai, who had braved his pow
er, which filed his malignant heart and ur-
ged hun on to deeds Of blood and despera
ton.
Religion, ever powerful engine in the
I hands of bad men, was one of the agents
which Haman resolved to make use of a.
gainst the jews. For this purpose he bent
his way towards the Temple of the Sun.
| This noble structure was of white mar
Bile, gracefully proportioned. 1t stood in
an open space near the bounds of the city,
and now as Haman approached, appeared
to great advantage against the dark green
back ground of the mountain which tower
ed behind the town, while the setting sun
cast roseate hue over its gracefully sculp-
4 tured pillars and portico. Haman ascend
ed the steps, passed through the rchIy
carved doors of Sandal-wood and entered
the temple. The centre ofthe edifice was
filled with kneeling worshippers, whose ia
ces were turned towards the east, but, who,
in looking towards their God, were careful
not to turn their backs to the sacred fire.
which burned upon a large silver alter a.
the upper end ofthe temple.
Before this altar the Magii were perfor-
ming the service of the evening, he whose
duty it was to attend the sacred fire, wore
linen band over his mouth, that the sacred
, ness Of his breath might not sulIy the pu-
rity of the holy elements. brought from
heaven by their prophet Forester. The
service seemed almost over, and Hannah
resolved 10 remain quiet until the worship
ers were dismissed. He had never obser-
we'd the faith of his Grecian fathers, for all
creeds were the same TO his corrupt heart
but as means to power he had cultivated
the favor ofthe priests, and had protested
his wish to be entiatod into the religious
ceremonies ofthe Persian Magii. With
contempt he now gazed upon the scene be-
fore him. There was no light in the tenn
pie save that of the sacred fire, which
threw its red glare over the marble columns
and white robed priests, over sacred vessels
OF gold, grotesque carving, and rich gill
ding which adorned the temple. Tho
deep silence was undisturbed except bv
mnttered prayer by the Magii or signs from
the bosom of some deyout worshiper.
These prayers over, smooth skins were pro-
duced from which were read portions
of the Zeud Avesta of their prophet, To-
rooster, after which the worshippers were
dismissed. Seine few fingered to purchase
Zor holy warter or drops of Hon, prepared
from certain plants during the conjunction
of particular plants, and Of peculiar effica-
cacy in sickness. AT length all were gone,
priest and worshipper, except Dejoces, the
Arch-Magi
Gal my noble convert" he exclaimed.
when he saw Haman advance. cit is some
time since you sought our temple.o
"True holy father" replied the willy no.
T Bile, 'sthe cares and duties of court hayc
usurped my time. Now, however, have
come to devote myselfto the pure doctrines
of the fire worshippers."
"In the first place, my son." said the
Magii, 81 must object to the designative
Of our religion. We do not worship fire,
but merely hold it sacred, being symbol
of our God Mythra. 1t is type of the
Sun, which is the dwelling place Of su-
preme intelligence who 10 himself formed
f of light, and. like fire "self shining, pure,
, luminous"
"You have other Gods, father"
> "Bessed be Myhra. yes, Orsmodes,
the principle Of good. formed Of all perva-
ding fire and pure water; he is intelgent
active, benifcent. Wotship him my son,
but at the same time, forget not to propiti-
ate The Spirit Of Evil Ahrimanes He is
the opposite of Orsimades, and with him
rules the world. lie is the source of all
crime and misery; and, as saysthe Ayes
ia of our holy prophet, Zoroaster, ''He is
| wicked, impure, malignept. and can never
hope TO attain goodness"
"Pardon the question of your humble
disciple, father" said Haman, 'but will
E You deign to Inform me Of the purpose of
the creation of this spirit of evil"
a "He was created pure. but committing
sin, fell from his high estate. Since then