The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-05-01
aKill the Cat in Season. 2

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T"AcoRs,r one of the oldest and most distn-
guished correspondents Df the New York Spirit
Of the Times, in a recent communication to the
Spirit, speaking of Rareys system of horse
tanning, makes some very sensible observations,
which be aclinches" with capital anecdote BY
way Of Illustration. Parents, and bachelors
contemplating matrimony, may do well to take
a note thereof" Editor Intslligsncer.l
/ conscientiously believe that Mr. Rareys sys.
tenn Of kindness, affection, and gentleness, can
be applied with success 10 members Of the hu-
man family; the only material difference in
treatment would be to dispense with the sfrdP
when the system is applied to the latter. Many
children have bad tempers, vicious tricks, ana
unrqly propensitieS through improper snd
harsh treatment. whom, with Kindness, ahec-
ton, gcntlcness, and patience, would become
mild and amiabe.
The same with women: have known many
a high-spirited, proud, bat kind-hearted and al
| fectionate woman, converted into termagant
/ by harsh, unkind uncongenial husbands; the
resulted Hhich 10 both parties is a life OF un:
happiness domestic strife, and misery. In this
relation the philosophy, the theory, and the
practice of Mr. Rarey's humane system, can
be studied and carried out. to meliorate the con,
|
| the animal creation The writer is among those
who do not believe il is ever necessary TO use
the strap in applying Mr.. Rarey's system TO the
human family, provided, the-eat ~ds killed IN
season :! Truly yours,
PS Perhaps an explanation may bc me-
cessary TO some, in regard to the above iliustra,
lion about 'islling the cat IN season. lew
years since, friend, who had lived bachelor
| = - Go old and then
saw lady whom he fancicd, and whose trunk
was modern, but head, as well as habits. slight
ly antiquel Still, she was but year or twd
older than my friend; but regular "blue
stockiner of strong will, as well as strong in
teifect She had always been indulged by her
parents In everything, while her fancies and
whims were permitted to have full scope, with.
out their propriety being ever questioned. ohc
was, however, naturally kind, and owned good,
big and sympathetic heart; but IKE most ol
hsr sex. wanted to have her orn Tdy IN frffS.
thinof However, she fancied my friend, anu
the iancics of both ultimately grew into an ar.
dent affection. When this became generals
,, known amongst the associates of my bachelor
friend. they all endeavored to dissuade him from,
the thought Of making the lady his wife, saying
She Was head strong, selfwilled, and extremely
dogmaticai il her opinions, and that he woutc
BE simply hen-pccked husband! None oil the
persuasons, however had any effect except
rather TO Increase the ardor Of my friends dcI
- Sire 10 take the woman of his choice for "better
. . or for worse" And here let me state, that my
q friend was Of remarkably kind gentle, and
n amable disposition, but Of wondrously cool
. uanner and method /; and, withal, resolute and
: Urn as Roman soldier After somewhat
/ protractcd courtship, the two became one,
= through the iron band and bans Of the marriage
!, ceremony. On retiring to their marriage bed,
70 my friend was not a little surprised to find tina!
4 bis new made spousc had taken with her to bed
: a big 7om-cat! He very naturally protested
strongly against having such bed-fcllow; bul
his wife insisted that as she had been so long
accustomed TO have her pet sleep with ber, sht
y could not, and ,eouM not, now be deprived O
a his company My friend made no reply, bp'
!, sbon apparently fell into sound sleep
W However he soon asccrtained that she, whom ne
+ had sworn to love, protect (but not obey y was
j. also locked soundly in the arms Of old Morphe
~ us while in his darling's arms was firmly clasp
ed her favorite cat! My friend rose steaithll'
: from his bed, and with extreme caution and gen
A. tIeness took from his wifes embrace her Tom,
in and put him out of the room, the splitting apc
: growing of the cat to the contrary notwlth
standing. The wife soon awokc, and anxiously
he incurred for her tom" The husband, told he
re- he had turned It out OF the room-and, more
over. said the cat should not sleep in bed witt
mr.. them, upon this his darling leaped out 9
ho bed and brought back with her the cat! NJ
he friend continued to expostuate with his wil
~ ~ ,lpon the impropriety Of her course, but to n
eject so far as getting clear of the annoyance
~ but SO far as the tears and sobbings Of his vii
~. were concerned, he had been extrelneay etiee
"a iyel Finding however,, that reason would nay
- no effect toward carrying conviction to the mir
~, ~ NJ his wife he quietly took "Tom" In his arm
"a asif to caress him, and getting out OF bed das
rss ed Toms" brains out against the wall, al
~ flung his body into the street, From tnat no
n. my friend and his wife had no more bickerlng
;cb disputes or contentious, bnt are now living
'o' b.nnv as affectionatc. and loving couple
ra M there is in the worldl When congratulate
~ 0by those who predicted his misery in maIri
~ l;fs) upon his present domestic comfort and ha
~ e' piSss iat reply is II Killed the eaf
Should this anecd0te- ives Of n
friend 1ndbis charming wife, an, sure tn,
-, will enjoy the reading it, as much as nave q
- relating It. and have over il jolly hearty allg
~ as we all have often before-wont HN Ses,s
as Tur Rreur SpfRrr.-The following extra
Of from letter written by clergyman Of Mas
not Vile to relative in this city, breathes the tr
'ec- spirit of Christian patriotism: go 1laj,l !
Nashville is now in a blaze-no tamper.,
nm now with the Union. Reoelfon Is no" y
% Watcl-W0TQ, anu Testctauce " WV
s. motto. This ought to have been the leadin
tort controlling sentiment three months ago-oett
81 late than never Justice is on our side. '
rge arc only contsnding for rights guarantees u
tes der the Constitution, and we will not be resf1
arc sible for the sacrifice either Of blood or treasu
G of in the prosecution Of thisoppressye and unho
, of war, waged by Lincoln and his cohorts, agalI
just the Law abiding South. This being my soei
Of conviction, every pious heart and every patr
lime can approach the foot-stool Of the God oil
!, Of tles. and with unshaken faith in The Justice
pen Righteousness Of his cause, invoke that nd
ef wRicl, has never been withheld IN the day a
b, is h,,,r of DANCER. - ,-a
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xact WEAK CBRIsTIANs-A writer IN the Misso
the paptist groups I've classes under this title:
,ety There are some brethren SO physics
the weak. that they cannot raise their hands as p
that As their pockets, and some not quite 50 "
Q is but that they do that, who arc not able TO
fuse them out again
neih q There are some brethren 90 weak from
r for labors Of business, that they have no siren
to walk to church oD the Sabbath, aqd some
, ex- quite so weak, who can get there only once
b for day. :,
lown = s. There are some 50 weak after the tod
form the say, that they arenQt able to walk to pra
tents meeting. and then, again, others who can
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