Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-29
AN ABSOLUTE MONARCHY.
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The art OF governing well is a suitable study
for princes. In the old world, where the prin-
ceS are supposed to be scarce in proportion to
the number OF subjects, 1t is a doubtless sub
lime and awc-inspirlng requirement, though
possessed by few but 1t is only among a nation
OF sovercigns, like the American people, that
the science OF domlneering can be perfected.
My uncle Ieliel's talents, in this line are
equallcd by few, excclcd by none. As the
head, with MS thinking powers, is supposed to
control the rest of the human body and to di-
rect ITS motions, so my uncle Ezekiel, the head
OF thriving family, controls and superntcnds
all Its movements even to the tying Of lis shoe
strings.
1t Is more than dozen years ago, that |, be-
lng then, as now, confirmed invalid, went for
change of air and scene to spend the summer
IN the little seaport town where my uncle resid-
ed. II was my first visit to him, though he was
the only uncle ON my mothers side. felt as
It were going among strangers, for although
had seen my aunt once when | was little
child, and remembered falling into the brook
with two OF my cousins, and being judiciously
whipped for the same, there had been no after
intercourse between our families to promote
love or acquaintance. So felt little strange
and fearful, as the coach in which | travelled
ratified down the long, single street of the vii
lage, ana drew up at my uncle's door.
1t was warm day in June. and the doors
and windows were wide open to admit the cool
sea-hreeze. | had, IN my own mind, associated
with uncle LekiclS nome discipline, an idea OF
gloom and dependency that extended lis shad-
ow over both the house and ITS occupants. but
my hrs' glance from the coach showed me a
tldy' comiortable.loo house. with a decided
y cheerful and homelike aspect. There were
cdharies singing IN cage that hung from
nfanch oi the great cherry tree at the corner OF
the house; and snug little llower-heds with
number OF early plants already IN blossom bor-
dered each side OF the walk. Best of all, saw
my aunt ana two OF my cousins bustling out
INTO INTO the yard to greet me and to take
charge oi my luggage.
Ohcle Leklel was not at home, and !, per
verse niece OF greatness, was glad OF 1t. Not
that was AFRAID OF HIM, though sense OF his
Importance mad been duly impressed upon by
my mother, who believed in 1t. lie was her
only brother, and She, with her four sisters had
been brought up to wait on him, to humor his
whims, and SO ht hlm to rule his own house
hold. No, was not afraid of him, but dis
trusted my own ability to appear properly rev.
erGn'Ial'
soon found myself quite at home with my
new relatives, and more than contented with
the place and the charming views from every
window. fine prospect OF the bay with It's
myriad vessels and blue waves sparkling to-
gether in the sunlight, lay before the windows
ot the kitchen and my cousins and became
quite merry over my attempts to use a teles-
cope, through which, after many efforts, man.
aged to discern a hogshead that stood in a
nelghborlng yard.
1t was tea time when my uncle came home.
The children huShcd their outdoor sports, and