SIASCONSET. 287 



To the true republicans of Siasconset, and to all 

 who wish well to the cause of simplicity and plain 

 dealing in society, one with another, — which charac- 

 terized the Golden Age of the ancients, — this humble 

 tribute is respectfully inscribed by 



Philo Simplicitas. 



Wide in the East, on Nancy's Isle,* 



Where wars the wild surf louder, 

 Ascends to view the happy vill 



For freedom famed and choudre.f 



Fresh from the wave they take the cod, 



To feast the soul that wants it; 

 Its air is pure, its water good, 



Its name is Siasconset. 



Old Saturn's]: reign is here begun, 



The Orient of the nations; 

 Here kings and compliments are done, 



And all your Boston fashions. 



The song, the jest, the smile serene 



Amuse the friend that haunts it; 

 Here old Simplicity is seen 



In ancient dress at 'Sconset. 



* Alluding to old Gaffer Mayhew's will, in which the island 

 of Nantucket was bequeathed to his daughter Anne. 



t A very palatable and wholesome preparation of the fish ; a 

 favorite and simple dish of the place. 



| The Golden Age of ancient poets, which they prophesied 

 should come again when the goddess of justice (Astrsea) returned 

 to the earth. 



