Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
VOL. VII.
warlike nature, and making better and more

impulse of Jim, when he fairly saw his posi-
tion, was to turn Nathan off He struggled
desperately, but he was in vise-his efforts
were unavaiIing .
Friend, thee must keep still until l am
done with thee, said Nathan. l believe am
an humble instrument, in the hands of Provi-
dence, 10 chastise thee, and, trust when am
done with thee, thou wilt be changed man.
Friend James, dost thee not repent attacking
mel
No. said Jim, with an oath; slet me up
and I'll show you
: | will not let thee up, thou impious wretch,
replied Nathan. 'Darest thou profane the
name of thy Maker! will check thy respira-
tion for moment
Nathan, as good as his word, clutched Jim
by the throat. He compressed his grlp-a
gurgling sound could be heard-Jim's s face be-
came distorted-a tremor ran through his
frame. He was evidently undergoing pro-
cess of strangulation. The Quaker relaxed his
hold, but not until the checking process had
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verse spirit OF Jim. 1t took some moments for
Jim 10 inhale sufficient air to address the
Quaker.
Il knock under,' said jim; senough let
me up
Nay, thou hast not got half enough re-
piled Nathan. Thou art now undergoing a
process of moral pnrifcation, and thou must be
contented To remain where thou liest until | am
done with thee. Thou just profaned the name
of thy Maker; confess, dos, thou repent thy
wickedness!'
No, hanged if l do!' growled Jim.
Thou perverse man, replied Nathan, in an
imploring tone, say that thou repentest thy
wickedness.'
'I'll be hanged if do' said Jim.
- Wilt thou not!' replied the Quaker; must
| use compulsory means, will compress
Thy windpipe again, unless thou give me an
answer in the afirmative-say quick, art thou
sorry!'
'No-1-I-y-e-s,' shrieked Jim, in gurg-
ling tone, as the Quaker tightened his grip,
Yes, am sorry
Is thy sorrow Cody sorrow1' inquired Ma
than
Jim rather demurred giving an affirmative
answer to this last question, but a very gentle
squeeze admonished him that he had better
yield.
Yes replied Jim, my sorrow is Cody
sorrow
A Cody sorrow leadeth to repentance, re-
piled Nathan; we are progressing finely. =
Thou said just now that was canting, lying,
cowardly, misunderstanding hypocrite. Thou
wronged me in asserting these things, and SIAN
dered my persuasion. Dost thou recall those
assertionsl'~
'Yes,' replied Jim, 4 do; now lei me CO.
l am not done with thee yet, said Nathan :;
thou hast been distnrber of the peace of this
neighborhood time out of mind-thy hand has
been raised against every rnan-thou art a
brawler Wilt thou promise me that in the
future that you will lead more peaceful life ;
that thou wilt love thy neighbor as thyself!'
Yes answered Jim, hesitatingly, all but
the Qnakers.'
Thou must make no exceptions replied
Nathan; | insist upon an affirmative an
swer.
Il say yes to that?-I will die first!
A struggle now ensued between the two,
bur jim had his match.
Thou must yield, James; | insist on it,
said Nathan, and he grasped Jim by the
throat | will choke thee into submission
thou must answer affirmalively; say after
me, promise TO love my neighbor as myself
including the Quakers'
Il won't promise that, I'll be cursed if |
do, replied Jim.
Il will check thy respiration if thee don't.
Wilt thou yeld?'
No won't, I'll be blasted if l do, an
swered jim.
Thee had better give in; l will choke
thee again if thee does not; see, my grip
tightens,' replied Nathan.
And Nathan did compress his grip, and
the choking process again went on. Jim's
face first became distorted, then purple; his
tongue olled out, aud his eyes protruded
from their sockets--his body wri,hng like a
dying mans. Nathan persisted in holding
his grip until Jim became entirely passive
lie then relaxed his hold. Jim was slow in
recovering his speech and his senses !; when
he did, he begged Nathan in mercy's sake to
release him.
'When thee will make the promise exact
from thee will release thee but no sooner,
replied Nathan.
Jim saw that he was powerless, and that
the Quaker was resolute. He felt it was no
use to persist in his slubbornness.
Il will give in; will promise TO love my
neighbor as myself he replied.
Including The Quakers? insinuaied Ma
than.
Yes, including the Quakers,' replied
Jim.
Thou mayest arise then, friend James =
and trust that the lesson thou hast learned
to-day will make a more peaceful citizen Of
thee, and, hope better man. answered
Nathan.
Poor Inn was entirely humbled; he left
the field with his spirits completely cowed.
Not long after this occurrence, the story be-