70 AUTOBIOGRAPHY. 



every nation, and as there are gathered objects 

 of interest to all, a brief sketch of what met my 

 eyes may not prove out of place. 



First of all is the renowned " White House," 

 the home of the honored head of our nation, 

 and now occupied by President Grant and his 

 family. It has been said that 



" Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown," 



and a similar declaration might be made of the 

 occupant of the Presidential chair ; few have 

 found it to be an easy seat The servants of a 

 public jealous of their rights and privileges, and 

 exposed to the adverse criticism of selfish and 

 disappointed opponents, even the most generous 

 and well-meant movements of those filling that 

 high position are liable to misconception and ridi- 

 cule. There may be no personal dislike, yet the 

 public, ever on the qui vive for news of those in 

 high life, are seldom disposed to scrutinize a spicy 

 story, whoever it may strike. In this land every 

 man who deserves them has his friends, and none, 

 however deserving, are without some enemies. 



