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

10 advance himself to power, were the
mainsprlngs Of his actions. His first ster
was to worm himself into the kings conf
dence. This, with extreme cunning, he
contrived TO do. He was placed above all
the MOBILES of the court, and the king even
sent forth decree, commanding ali, at the
approach OF Hamar to bow down aud wor-
ship him as god. Exulting in his sue.
cess, Haman now with renewed hope en-
deavored to accomplish the destruction OF
Esther, hoping by his influence, 10 induce
the king to place WASN'T again upon the
throne.
Soon after the decree in his favor, Ha-
man, clad in costly robes of purple and scar
let, on an arab courser, whose velvet lous-
ngs were embroidered with gold, rode
through the city, with long train of fol
lowers, TO satisfy his Unsuitable pride, by
the alteration of all whom he passed. He
rode loflily out of the gate, around which
was collected crowd of slaves and idiers,
who bowed themselves TO the dust at his ap-
proah, crying, "HaiI, Haman son of My.
thla y One alone stood erect gazing with
calm brow at the pageant as it passed.
Haman was astonlshed at his daring, but
supposing him some stranger, ignorant of
the kings command, satisfied his rnaligni-
ty by frowning darkly at the offender.
The next day the same thing occurred
All were PROSTATE except the stranger, who
stood proudly with folded arms as Haman
/ passed. The slaves who stood around and
marked the anger of Haman, expostulated
with Mordecal--tor it was he---upon his
singular conduct. They urged the kings
decree, and the power of Haman, and
warned him of the danger of offending the
naughty favorile. To all this, Mordecai
vouchsafed no reply, and when Hannah
again rode forth stood among the kneeling
group, like some tall tiee, amid the wreck
of forests. Haman was CALLED past endur-
anco.
"What slave!" he cried riding fercely
upto him, know you not the kings com
mand !! down there and kneel before me!''
81 bow not to mortal, my lord j." said th,
Hebrew calmly. 'to my God alone, my
knee is bent in alteration" And foldin.
his linen robe aronnd him he slowly strod
away.
Hanan's wrath was great, but his natur,
was willy and cunning, and detecting
smile among his followers. he shattered
| his ire, and rode on, devisng some sure
and cruel punishment to the man who dar.
ed to resist his will Calling to his aid one
of his trusty servants, he asked him tn c
name of the offender.
at is Mordecai, my lord, a Jew, and we
do suspect a relation of the queen, for mes.
sages had gone between them. and Hega
said he brought Esther to the Paace.''
"a Jew and relative of the queenr
thought Haman, esther is in my power
and the throne is mine ! for Hannah is no
50 weak as to work for another, no my fai,
sister, thon art but my agent, and when the
king is dead, my faithful Maccdonians
whom have secreted in the city will place
me upon the throne of Persia !"
Hannah asked no more questions, bu
bending over his horse whispered TO Iii.
slave.
Bring me the surety of all you say, ant
golden darie shall reward you 20
A few days after this, Hannah rushed
Gag erly into his sisters presence.
Joy! joy! Vashti!' he cried, "thy ri
val is in my power, and thou shalt see he
blood flow at thy feet !"
ella! what sayest thou!" exclaimed thu
queen.
81 have discovered her wen kept secre
at last. Vashii. Esther is a jetccss' des
, pissed, captive Hebrew p
"Then shall be avenged Haman
|, breathe free once more!" and shaking bacl
her neglected locks, the face of WASN'T
bcamed with triumph
Yes she is of that hated obnoxious
race. AS yet the king knows it not, no
shall until my plans be arranged"
) "Quick, tell me all !" exclaimed the ca
ger princess.
F., "Listcn BY the many arts, of which
: am master, will work upon the king a
ganst the jews then, taking advantage o
some little disturbance which hequentl
: ! occuas between these people and ours, be
cause torsooth, they cannot bear Cypress
ion, will represent them as dangerou
race which it is the kings duty to eXtermi
nate. can guide Artaxerxes as a child
by his own good qualities; for the benefi
OF his country he would sacrifice his dear
est friend. A decree goes forth for the mas
sacre of the jews. Mordecai and Esthe
SHARE the fate of their people, and WASN'T
mounts the throne Of Persia !"
ooh soul ravishng view! now | shall
know that peace thai fled my bosom Will
nv rival lived and was beloved -
"Vasht!" said Haman with whitening
frown, remember thy OATH if we requir
, the king at thy hands strike sure!'
With a wild shrek the unhappy woma