Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
From the New York Spirit of the Til
Jim Binnder and the Quaker.

From the New York Spirit of the Times
Jim Binmder and the Quaker.
There lived in q certain ncighborhood, not far dis
-. from here, registering, rowdy bully, named
Eny Blander. Jim . sum " in a fght-a kind
yF,osistic Napoleon.
irInv and bloody were the affairs he had in his
r+timG and he invariably came off first best. Jim
~ rly considered himself invulnerab!c, but all the
sL,;nJ characters in the surrounding country con-
%dsl it was use in fighting JIm' as he was con-
Tired patent threshing machine, that could not
1;mnroyed upon In Jms neig hborhood had set
IA opite n number of QuakerS. From some cause
|,bbor lin hated the shad-belles as he called
Wv with entire heart he often declared that to
~En one of these inofensive people would be the
rownog glory of his life For years Jim waited for
rctext One of Jim's chums overheard Il young
maker speak in disparaging terms of him The re-
rt soon came to Jims ears, not n little magnified
rn male desperate threats what he was going to do
9TH Nathan, the meek follower of Penn. on sight
E.aIcs the various bruises and Commissions he meant
onfict on Nathans body, in his chastc language,
meant t. gouge out both of his eyes, and chaw
F5oth Of his
Nathan heard Of Jim's threat, and very properly
lent out of Jims way, hoping that time would mol
NJ his anger. 1t seemed, however, that this much
iircI result did not take place. One day Nathan
"a, out riding. and passing through long lane,
chen about midway lie cspcd Jim entering the
rs flesh rcbced at retreating.
81 will pursue my way peaceably,' said the Qua
gg and hope the better sense of the man Of
grlth will not permit him to modest me: allow
Sim to do violence to my person"
Nathans calculations as to the Iamblike qualities
fbi adversary, were doomed to be disappointed.
~Oh. oh - thought the bully, as he recognized
Ntban :. | have him at last Now I'll make mince-
meat Of shad belly | will salt and pickle him,
m"
wilt thou please dismount from thy horse -
aid Jim, selling the bride of Nathan's horse, and
umcng his style; my heart yearneth above all
things to give thee the biggest mauling that ever a
Dan received"
"Frieni James, repliel Nathan. I" thou must
not modest me, but let me go my way in peace Thy
better Judgment will surely tell thee that thou can
possibly be benefited by personally inj uring me-
Get down in moment !" Numbered jim. - Get
Down, you canting, lying mischief making hypocritc.
I'll drag you down, if you don't dismount;
My friend James, demonstrate against thy pro-
aelngS and against thy language" replied Ma
5an My religion teaches me sincerity. | am
neither liar, mischief-makcr, a hypocrite
mno coward, but a man of peace desire 10 pur-
aemy way quetly-let me pass on
Get down." persisted jim - down with you,
Uni YOU want to beat some of your religion out
fyOu-I must give you fogging before leave
Ha think by the time | am through with you,
ra will pass for a toeraby honest man. | will
ZACH yon. in short lesson, the Importance of mind
o. your business. and the risk YOU run in SANDER
gyOur reighbors.'
a will not dsmount,' said Nathan '' loosen thy
bold from the bridie'
You won't won't you ~ said jim, :: then here
Fs and he made desperate plunge to collar
he Quaker
Nathan was on his feet in an instant on the oppo-
dte side of the horse
The Quaker, although of much smaller proper
IONS than his prosecutor, was all snew and muscle,
his wclI-knit form denoted activity and strength.
It's wrath evidently enkindled
Friend James, he replied, thy pertinacious
existence IN prosecuting me is exceedingly annoy
3 thou must deSiSt peradventure. | may SO
get myself as to do thee some bodily harm"
BY Snakes" said Jim. coming towards Nathan,
believe there is fight enough in Broadbrim to
IKE the affair interesting. wish some of the boys
He mere to see the fun, now Now, contnu ID
I'm" Friend Nathan, am going to knock off the
We @d OF your noSe-look out y
outing the action to the word Jim, after various
gghtlc gyratons with his fist, made scientific
"V at the nasal organ of our friend, but Tom Hy
could not more scientifically have warded it off.
III wa: evidently disconnected at the i'll success of
SlFsattempt-he sa W he had undertaken quite
.ea as he was likely to accomplish. James. how
s' Strengthened himself out, and approached Ma
al more cautiously The contest began again
"oao stood his ground firmly, and skillfully ward
III Inc shower Of owS which Jim aimed at him.
FIend James," said Nathan, in the heat of the
.."'' this is mere chiIds play. 1t drives me in
Le'>tance but must defend myself from bodily
I see there is but way OF bringing this
t'IouS affair to q close, and that is by my con-
IlS Thee in order to do this, will inhict heavy
I' between thine eyes, which will PROSTATE thee'
t,|o"nS out this suggestion, Nathan struck jim
a'"endous blow on the forehead, which brought
"T yeaSeIcSs to the ground
al IT1"' SAID Nathan, :. I'll teach thee lesson,
"a, a., "oPe 1t will be wholesome lesson too. will
myself aStraddle of thy breast-I will place my
m upon thy arms, thus, so that thou cannot in
s Te when thou returnest to consciousness.
Is sn' may be the humble instrument of tanning thy
nr "uu warike nature, and making better and
RI"cetul man of thee"
rme Quaker concluded. Jim began to show some
hn "Ing !, Signs of life. The first impulse of Jim
'l Ut larry saw his position, to turn Nathan
ii, ~ struggled desperately, but he was in vice
~F <4oFS wcre unavailing.
b. r'i4 thee must keep still until am done with
eom s"H Nathan. = | believe am an humble in
Vi r", IN the hands of Providence to chastise thee
&,Dyo a"'' when am done with thee thou wilt be
HaEnnm man. Friend James. dost thon not repent
me
I2ow you" ~
Gi ytl "oI let Thee up, thou imp;ous wretch re-
4laL,n'5n. Darest thou profane the name of
s@ta will check thy respiration for q mo-
&a' 'I La as good his word, eIutcbed Jim by the
OLD b ho compressed his grip--a gurgling sound
&nn - I'SFu--Jlms face became distorted-a ire
asinr, Tough his frame. He was evidently I'M
&d his b process of slrangulation. The Quaker
entIv '.u ~ out not until the choking process had
dR Il to "S lie thought, tanned the perverse spirit
$ W, some moments for Jim to inhae suf-
e kno%o' address the Quaker.
d u'iuer'" said Jim enough let me
e Nav u
% Tb"n mas not got half enough" replied Ma
O P16na; 'noN art underrai nr \ nrnnnss nf moral