Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-10-10
now Jim BLANDER sALTED AND PICK
led THE QUAKER FRIEND.

rhoro lived in A certain neighborhood not far
,;.,ant from here, a registering rowdy bully
I;o, RI.rdcr Jim was "sum" in fight, kind
S ~ .,,,o;i;s,;e Nanoleon Many and bloody we're
d., u. s4a;rs he had had in his lifetime, and had
;nror;ohlv some off best Jim not only consio-
M h;u,self ;nyuinerable, but all the lighting
ohorocters in the surrounding country conceded
Il was no use in fighting Jim, as he was consiu-
erred to be patent thrashing machihe' thaV
could not be Improved on. In jim heiBnoor-
hood had settled quite number OF quakers;
From some cause or other JIM ne'eu ,nc snau
ia,j;as as he called them, with his entire heart,
he often declared that to whip one OF these IN
ofTensive people would be the crowning glory OF
IL life For wears Jim waited for pretext
One Of Jin's chums overheard young quaker
sneak in disparaging terms OF him. Inc re-
nor,s soon came to Jims ears, not a little mag
pp;6ed. Jim made desperate threats what he
was going to do with Nathan, the meek follow
or of Penn, on sight; besides various bruises
and Commissions he ment to intiict on Nathans
body, in his chaste language, he ment TO "gouBe
OUT both OF his eyes and "chaw OH ooth oi
his ears. ,
Nathan heard Of Jm's threats, aud very pro-
nerly kent out of his way, hoping that time
would modify Jim's anger. 1t seems however,
this much to be desired result did not take place
One day friend Nathan was out riding, ana III
passing through long lane, when about mo
iray be esuied Jim entering the other end.
Nathan might have turned and fled, but ms
flesh rebelled at this proceeding, 81 Will pur,
sue my way peaceably," said the quaker, "ana
hone the better sense Of the man OF wrath
will not permit him to modest me or allow MN
70 do violence to my person." Nathan's cacu-
Iat;ons as to the lamb like qualities of his adj
yersary were doomed to be disappointed.
40, no." thought bully, as he recognized Ma
than. ~ have him at last. Now I'll make
minoemeat of shad- belly. will salt him and
pickle him to-" e,..Lo o.,
said Jim. seizing the bride OF Nathan's horse
and mimicking his style; "my soul yearneth
above all things to give thee the biggest maui
ing ever man received.
..Er;and James, REPLIED Nathan, "thou must
not modest me, but let M go on my way in
peace. Thy better Judgment will surely tell
thee that thou cannot possibly be benefited by
personally injuring me-"
acct down in a moment Numbered Jim;
"pet down, YOU canting, lying, mischief making
cowardly hypocrte I'll drag you down ii you
don't dismount."
"Friend DANES, | demonstrate against thy
proceedings and against thy language" repled
Nathan. Ny religion teaches me sincerity; L
am neither liar, a mischief maker, nor ny
Il
desire to pursue my way quietly-let me pass
on"
SECT down." persisted Jim; "down with YOU
/ want to beat some of your religion out OF you !
| must give you a Hogging before leave you.
think by the time i'm through with you, you
will pass for tulerably decent man; I'll teach
Won a short and easy lesson on the Importance
of Winding your own affairs, and the risk you
run in slandering your neighbors.
al will not dismount," said Nathan hrmly
sloosen thy hold from the bridle.'
nYou won't. won't youp" said jim; "then
here goes" and he made desperate plunge to
collar the Quaker. =,
Nathan was on his feet in an instant, on inc
opposite side of the horse. The Quaker al
though much smaller proportions than ms per,
secutor. was all sinew and muscle, and his well
knit form denoted both activity and strength
His wrath was evidently kind'ed.
"Friend James," he implored, "thy pertna'
cious persistence in prosecuting me is annoying
Thou must desist, or peradventure may so ia'
forget myself as to do thee some bodily harm.
1By snakes !" sad Jim, coming toward Ma
than, ~ believe there is fight enough in broat
brim to make the affair interesting. l WIS.,
some of the boys were here to see the iuil
Now, friend Nathan, am going to knock OF
the end of your nose. Look out
Suiting the action TO the word, Jim after va
rious pugilis.ic gyrations with his fist, mad
a scientific blow at the nasal formation OF on
Quaker friend; bat Tom Hyer couldn't NOR
scientifically have warded 1t OH. e,
Jim was evidently disconnected at the Ill sue
cess of his first attempt; he saw he had under
taken quite as much an he was likely to accom-
plish. Jim, however, Strengthened himself on
and approached Nathan more cautiously. In
contest began again. Nathan stood his grou!n1
firmly. and warded off the shower OF blows ski
fully which Jim aimed at him.
"Friend James," seid Nathan, in the heat {
the contest, "this is mere chiid's play.
grieves me that thou hast forced me INTO reSis
ance, but | must defend myself from bodil
harm. see that there is bat one way OF bring
ing this scandalous and wicked affair to clos.
and that is by couquering thee; in order to d
this, | will inHiet blow between thine eye
which will prostraie thee" Following out I'll
suggestion, Nathan struck Jim tremendo'
blow on his forehead, which brought him sens
less to the ground.
"Now.n said Nathan, ~ will teach thee lie
son, and hope it will be a Wholesome esso
too. will seat myself astraddle OF thy brea'
will place my knees upon thy arms, thus,
that thou cannot injure me when thou returne
to consciousness. hope | may be the humb
instrument of tanning thy fierce warlike natuI
and make better and more respectable man
thee"
AS the Quaker concluded, Jim began to She
some signs OF returning life. The first impu
of Jim, when he fairly saw his condition, was
turn Nathan off. He struggled desperate
hut he was in vise-his effort was unaya
ing. .u.,,, l.
"Friend, thou must keep still until am do
with thee" said Nathan. Il believe an
humble instrument in the hands of God to chi
tise thee, and trust when am done with tn
thou wilt be changed man. Friend Jam
does thee not repent of attacking meP"
mo-" said james, "let me up and III sh'
you" ...,
81 will not let thee up, thou impious wretcl
replied Nathan darest thou protane the ma
of thy Maker-Iwill punish thee for that
will check thy respiration for moment"
Nathan, good as his word, clutched him
the throat He compressed his grip, as gu
ling sound could be heard Jims face beca
distorted; tremor ran through his frame.
was evidently undergoing process OF Stra
ulation. The Quaker relaxed his hold, but
until the choking process had sufficiently, as
thought, tanned the perverse spirit of Jim.
took some moments for Jim to inhale sufhci
air to address the Quaker.
81 will knock UNDER" said Jim; "enoul
let me upi"
"No, thou hast not got half enough" repl
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