The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-01-27

than stood his ground firmly, and warded
off the shower Of blows skilllully, which
Jim aimed at him.
Friend James. said Nathan in the heat
Of the contest, this is mere chl|ds play. 1t
grieves me that thou has forced me into
resistance, but I must defend myself from
bodily harm, see there is but one way OF
bringing this scandalous and wicked affair
to close and that is by conquering thee ;
IN order to do this will inflict heavy
blow between thine eyes, which, will pros
trate thee. Following out the suggestion,
Nathan struck Jim tremendous blow on
This forehead, which brought him to the
ground. .~~' 49,. -s
Now said Nathan, W i'll teach thee les
son, and l hope it will be wholesome
lesson too. will seat myself as,ride Of
thy breast will place my knees upon
thy arms, thus, so that thou canst not in
jre me when thou returnest to conscious
ness. hope may be the humble instru
ment Of tanning thy fierce, warlike nature,
and make better and more respectable
man Of the
AS the Quaker concluded, Jim began to
show signs OF returning life. The first i'm
pulse Of Jim, when he fairly saw his condi-
ton was to turn Nathan off, He struggled
desperately, but he was in vice-his ef-
forts were unavailing.
Friend, thou must keep still until all,
done with thee, said Nathan, believe
am humble instrument in the hands of God
to chastise thee, and trust that when am
done with thee thou wilt bo changed man
Frierd James d. es thee not repent of at
lacking me ?
No said James, let me up and III show
you.
will not let thee up. impious wretch
darest thou profane the name of thy Maker
| will punish thee for that--I will checl
try respiration for moment.
Nathan, as good as his word. clutchct
him by the throat. He compressed hi.
grip, as surg!ing sound could be heard
Jims face became distorted tremor raj
through his frame. lie was evidently un
dergoing process Of strangulation. Tn,
Quaker relaxed his hold, bu. till the chok
ing process had sufficiently, as he thought
tanned the preverse spirit Of jim. 1t tool
some moments for James to inhale suffcien
air to address the Quaker.
Ill knock under, said Jim, enough e
me up.
No, thou hast not got half enough, re.
plied Nathan. Thou art now undergoing
aprocess Of moral purifcation, and thou must
be coDtentcd TO remain where thou liest un
I'll | am done with thee. Thou hast ius
profsined the name Of thy Maker, friend
James, continued Nathan, confess, dos,
thou repent thy wickedness ?
No hanged if | do, growled jim.
Thou preyerse man, say that thou repent
est Of thy wlckedness.
Ill be hanged i do.
| Wilt thou not replied the Quaxer must
use compulsory means? I will impress
thy windpips again unless thou givest me an
answer in the ffirma,ive--say quick ar,
thou sorry?
4 No, l-y s ! shrieked Jim, in gurglne
tone, as the Quaker's grip lightcned, yes
am sorry.
i Is thy sorrow Cody sorrow? asked
Nathan.
Jim rather demurred giving an affirmative
answer to this question, buta gentle squeez
|aamonished him he had better yield.
Yes. now let me up.
lam not done with thee yet, said Ma
than.
Thou hast been disturber Of the peac
of this Beigborhood; time out Of memor,
thy hand has been raised against every maj
thou art brawler. Wilt thou promise m
: that in future thou wilt love thy neighbo
} as thyself? .. ........ -.
i Yes, answered Jim hesitating!y, all bu
the Quakers. ~ >. =. ...~.-. IT, ... # sg.5 4,
Thou must make no exceptions, replied
Nathan. l insist on an Affirmative an
swer. .-. s.... .-a ~-s..s .ss
!. II sas yes to that-I'Il die first
i A struggle now ensued. but Jim had hi:
match. u .~s9s4a.ss x....sssss zzsz.1ss ssg
Thou mast yield, james, said Nathan, |
insist on il; and he again grasped Jim by
the throat. will choke thee into submis
sion; thou must answer afirnstiysly ssy
after me. I premise to love my Deighbor Il
i myseE, iscludisg the Quakers.
i promise thst ? said Jim. I'll Be cursed
|tIdol
i will check thy respiratioa il shoa dost
not replied Nathas- Will tbou yisld Z
No ! Won't Ill - biasssd Il / do, sa;d