Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-05-17
termination TO do my duty, and abide the

/ might, indeed, have at once rclcrrcu INT
case to the mother, who was at hand, anu
the reference would have disclosed her views
regarding the moral discipline OF her Chill
dren-a point which was extremely anX'
ious to know; and yet there was too much
depending, to hazard such rcierencc-i0r
what if she should decide against me ! II
was apparent, upon u moments consldera-
ton, that il were far better to proceed with
caution, and upon the presumption, that she
would sanction mild but efficient mea'
surcs, in subdung refractory ana oosli-
nate child. !
Accordingly, rcsuming my scat, inquired
of the offending boy, whether nc would
comply with my request. y suIlcn silence
was the only response. UIon this, | bade
him come to me; this he refused. ! then
advanced to him, and taking him by the
arm, led him, with some force to my chair,
and proceeded TO demonstrate with him upon
his conduct, and to inquire Of him, whether
he thought his mother, were she present,
would justify his conduct and then assured
him, that should adopt and continue to pur-
sue such a course Of correction, as seemed
wise, until he should submit, and would even
employ. if necessary, the whole aiternoon,to
accomplish so important IN object. | ex-
pcctcd this decision, communicated in firm
and somewhat stern measure, would have
had the desired effect; but not the least in
dcation of relentng could be discovered.
On the contrary, he manifested no uueasi.
ness, and made no effort to escape me.
now began with several cxpedients,. by way
Of furnishing him, which were varied, in
creased, and continued, for more than an
=. hour, without, however. tic least apparent
effect; and, atlength, in q state Of feeling
5 nearly bordering upon agony, | was about
to relinquish farther effort as useless.
! More than once, It was my wonder, that
the mother was so silent; but was not sure
t that she had not retired. Leaving my chair,
therefore, again walked the room, and
5 again ascertained, that she was still occupy
, ing her seat. As | passed the door, she
. took no notice Of mc-was still using her
, needle, apparently calm and composed as
$ before; but had time to notice one infa.
bic indicalioa, that all was not tentrely at rest
t within, a deep flush mantled her check. Still
r therefore, | could gather nothing by which
: TO form an opinion rs TO her views of the
case. My Imagination, indeed, suggested
that she was keeping vigil, that her boy
should come 10 no serious harm, and was
willing so long as he was exempted from
| that, that the experiment should be carried
, through--the last qualification should have
under her roof. Still, reason, and Judgment
gave mthc;r verdict as to the justice and
propriety ofthe course was pursuing, and
, again returned to punitive measures, con-
vinced thatI could not stay another day,
unless the obstinate little fellow cculd be
made 10 yield. / continued, therefore, yet
longerto devise and apply one corrective
after another, until, at length, satisfied, as the
hours of study were drawing to close, that
the only alternative presented was either to
appeal totte mother, or to apply the fsrule
to bis hand. The former determined not
to do, aud much as regretted this dernier
resort, now proceeded TO inform him, that
unless than five minutes he obeyed, | should
apply tie lernle to his hand until he did.
This was long time for him to deliberate,
and as anxious afivc minutes to myselfas
ever saw. Atlength, the pointer approach
cd to the deciding point; again, ! admon-
ishcd him; and, now, every second that pas
sed, expected the interference ofthe mother
but not a wbispsr from this quarter either
relieved, or increased my anxiety. At
length, the probationary season was passed;
upon which, taking the ferulc, | advanced
towards him, and told him with some stern.
ness, that he must submit, or | should fe.
rule him until he did. Up to this moment
scarcely muscle of his face had moved.
I Taking his h,rnd, which he yielded without
much reluctance, | brought down the ferule
upon it; single blow only, and my object
was accomplished. He uttered loud ex.
fclamation; followed bya promise, that he
would immediately comply with my requisi-
ton, and he did comply, with a promptness
which indicated the completeness Of his
submission.
Having resumed his scat, took occasion,
in few words, to convince him still more
efectually Of the improperly ofhis conduct,
and to this added, for the benefit ofthe whole
group, a few words impressing upon them
the necessity of implicit obedience; this was
right; and upon no other terms would our
connection as tutor and pupils be either prof.
table or happy. !,
Shortly after the termination of the fore
going disciplinary process, the mother, ! as
ccrtained left the hall. On my passing
through the sitting room below, on my way
to my lodgings, she was sitting on the sofa,
with some friends who had called to sec her.
She returned my usual bow, as henthought
with some formality; but, as was not GER
tain, that the difference was not to be as