Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-12


sistance, but must defend myself from bodily
harm. see there is but one way of bringing
this scandalous and wicked affair TO a close,
and that is by conquering thee; in order to do
this, will infct heavy blow between thine
eyes, which will PROSTATE thee" Following
on the suggestion, Nathan struck him tre-
mendous blow on his forehead, which brought
him senseless to the ground.
"Now," said Nathan, IL will teach thee a
lesson, and hope it will be wholesome les
son, too. / will seat myself astraddle of thy
breast; will place my knees upon thy arms
thus, so that thou cannot iure me when thou
returnest to consciousness. L hope L may be
the humble instrument of tanning thy fierce,
warlIke nature, and make a better and more
respectable man of thee"
As the Quaker concluded, Jim began TO
show some signs of life. The first impulse of
Jim when he fairly saw his condition, was to
turn Nathan off. He struggled desperately,
but he was in vice-hIs efforts was unayall-
ing.
Friend, thou must keep still until i am
done with thee" said Nathan. IL believe
an humble instrument in the hands of God
to chastise thee, and trust when | am done
with thee thou wilt be changed man."
"Frend James, dost the not repent of at
tacking me?'
NO" said James, 'let me up and III show
you"
I'll will not let thee up thou impious wretch, y
replied Nathan "darest thou profane the
name of thy Maker will punish thee for
that will check thy respiration for a mo-
ment."
Nathan, as good as his word, cutched him
by the throat. He compressed his grip, and
gurgling sound could be heard; Jim's face
became distorted; a terror ran through his
frame. He was evidently undergoing pro-
cess of strangulation. The Quaker relaxed
his hold but not until the choking process had
sufficiently, as he thought, tanned the peryerse
spirit of him. Ii took some moments for jim
to inhale sufficient air to address the Quaker.
Il will knock under" said jim; "enough,
let me up"
mo, thou hast not got half enough" replied
Nathan. Thou art now undergoing a pro-
cess of moral purifcation, and thou must be
conted to remain where thou layest until am
done with thee. Thou just profaned thy
Maker, friend James, continued Nathan
confess doSt thou not repent thy wickedness?'
mo, hanged if l do" growled Jim.
''Wilt thou not" replied the Quaker, "must
| use compulsory means? will impress thy
windpipe again, unless thou givest me an an
swer in the affirmatve-say quick, art thou
sorry?"
'.No-I-y-e-sw shrieked Jim, in a gurgling
tone, as the Quaker's grip tightened, Eyes, !
am sorry?'
us thy sorrow a godly sorrow?" inquired
Nathan.
Jim rather demurred to giving an affirma-
tive answer to this question, but gentle
l. L 4 Il
"Yes," replied Jim, ''now let me up"
81 am not done with thee yet" said Nathan
Thou hast been disturber of the peace
of this neighborhood, time out of memory
thy hand has been raised against every man
thou art brawler. Wilt thou promise me
that in future thou wilt lead more peaceeble
life-that thou wilt love thy neighbor as thy
self?"
Yes" answered Jim, hesitatingly, "all but
the Quakers.''
"Thou must make no exceptions" replied
Nathan.
If say yes to that-Pll die first"
A struggle now ensued between the two
but Jim had his match.
''Thou must Weld, James" said Nathan. 81
insist on it," and he again grasped him by the
throat. IL will choke thee into submission
thou must answer affirmatively say after me
Il promise to love my neighbors as myself, in
cluding the Quakers."
Il promise thatl" said jim; 'Tll be cursed
if do"
Il will check thy respiration if thou don't
replied Nathan. "Wilt thou yield?"
No, won't, I'll be blasted if | do" an
swered Jim.
"Thee had better give in," replied Nathan
II will choke thee again If the does not-se,
my grip tightens."
And Nathan did compress his grip, and tn,
choking process went on. Jim's face first be
come distorted, then purple-his tongue lolleC
out and his eyes protruded from their socket
his body writhed like dying mans. Ma
than persisted in holding his grip until jim
became entirely passive; he then relaxed HI
hold Jim was slow in recovering his speech
and his senses; when he did, he begged Ma
than, for mercy's sake, to release him.
when thee will make the promise | exac
from thee will release thee, but no sooner,
replied Nathan.
Jim saw that he was powerless, and that tn
Quaker was resoute. He felt it was no us
; to persist in his stubbornnesS.
Il will give in he replied. II will promis
to love my neighbor as myself"
"lncluding the Quakers, "insinuated Nathan
; "Yes, including the Quakers, sreplied jim
"Thou mayest arise then, friend James,
answered Nathan, "and trust the lesson tho
hast learned to-day will make a more peacea
bic citizen of thee, and hope better man.
Poor Jim was completely humbled he LEI
the field with his spirits completely cowet
Not long after this occurrence the story be
came bruited about. This was more than Jir
could bear. He soon after left the scene c
his many triumphs and his late defeat. an
emigratcd to the 'far west" The last hear
from him he was preparing to make anothe
move. Being pressed for his reason why
again emigrated. he said colony of Quaker
! were about moving into his neighborhooc
He was of the opinion that distance woul
lend strength to his attachment.
RENOVATERS.