The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-16

came to cOnQuer--hi5 dress was rich. an. M steed of noble blood. Then followed M N .S the dark-eyed and gallant knight off R. E hanaock''-a bright falchion at his sids N his lance well balanced, Following bS n a bloody charger, rode MT. B. of Flos the brave and warm-hearted Knight ol C Ererglades''-graceful as his stee5 E bright in his apparel and gaze as the < N cline that claimed him. Then enterei < lists, Mr. c. of Eastern Virginia, the n and thoughtful Knight of the '' Louldn
 For valor he, and contemplation made
 But who is he that now advances chesnut steed, champing the impotent br paving the earth, while bright eyes cres E E approach? Itis Mir. c. of St. Louis. tbe. .N erous knight of the < PrauieS,'' from tfR west he comes, and sits like an Indian rior in his saddle. Now, following him pears Mir. P. of Baltimore, the good RI of the {" .North''-he looked defiance E victory seemed to have already welcomedH to the lists Again, all eyes are turned ]. To in raven dress, with a black plume ip 5 hat, advanced Mir. II. of Philadelphia knight of the " Lone Heart,r and mostgsS fully bowed to the ladies. Last came lI of Maryland, our Herald, mounted on grey steed, an eagles feather waving from cap, and a Tartan belt flowing at his side
 He played his part most admirably, aaI ] if he felt the love of chivalry, and tried herald well such galtant knights, before xI < fur ladies."
 All things being ready, the knights, in tl order named, at the sound of the bugle, anI ed for the prize. Terrific was the speedrI which they rushed towards the ring, vJ well aimed lance. Upon the first trn, NJ knight of Rappahannock bore it off hl umph, and was hailed by the waving of hal| kerchiefs and martial music, as the HendI him past the judges and ladies. The s:I ed knights of the Everglades and t1e Pn k and he of the C Lone EIeart' and ChipE bore of also the ring. After breathing chargers and adjusting their vizors, thq s again in readiness, and again the bug ese ed. The dark-eyed knight of Rappahan fixed his eye on the prize of contention1 steed ohce more dashed wildly on, and H again victorious. Among his rivals, hcf CT, the bold knight of the x EvergladesTI made an effort, and with triumph wal crowned, having equalled his rival in c
 ing the ring off twice. Following hin others essayed to win, but in vain-E were applauded, notwithstanding, for graceful bearing and fine horsemanship
 The trial for victory, and the erowI laurel (which hung suspended in view which beauty had Weaved for valor) was ' to be determined. All was breathless al ty and suspense among the fair: hear to heart; and eyes looked brighter thaniI for the victor Knight would be soon ] to select from among them the QuEHI Beauty and Love.
 For the last time, the bugle sounds knights have run their course, and the kl of Rappahannock bears of with grace 2 ring, and is declared the conqueror.
 With modest brow, he is led up by Herald, who applauds him in knighty touching language, and presents him io judges and the fair, as the ' bravest of braye.o Warmly IS he greeted amid bursts of music and enthusiasm-andiq iq moment 1t seemed as if the days of chiTa had returned. Receiving the crown from i. Judges, the Herald placed it on his hI but the moment of thrilling interest dI rived. His crown must be shared, and will he select as the Queen was the hal tered question of the fair.
 The victor is called on to decidei choose some flower from the brighteS quet of lovely women before him. He p4 but for moment, and then modestly sl 7. ed Miss J. G. of St. Louis. Timid frightened Eawn, and gentle as one of Dl doves, she is led forth with roses oI cheeks, and beating heart; the music soI and the valley rings with acclamatior pleasue-the Queen is cro'cned, and IournGment ended
 At night, i Ball Ball followed, iii which Queen and Victor led the dance, and merry hours gaily passed till midnight.
 This sketch is not overdrawn, and to vince you and others who may doubt, { up and visit Us, and on the 24th inst, will be another Tournament on mon larged scale. Some 20 knights are expe to ride, and efforts will be made to as late it closely in dresses and arrangeme , those Tourneys that Ivanhoe witnessed Sir Walter Scott has celebrated. Come and join us.
 , Yours, WYTH