The Arkansas banner., 1847-08-16

Oank at mat tlme, as it mHst get better tn . few days.
 I T will sell any thing I've got, il l can make any thing on it,' remarked Jenks.
 .0h, mo- replied one, mot any thing; you wouldn't sell your Whtskersn
 A loud laugh followed this chance remark ! Jenks immediately answered, T would-but who would rant them! Any person making the purchase would lose money by the ope- ration, Pm thinking
 sWell,' observed, I would be willing to take the speculation, if the prise could be made reasonabe'
 Oh, I'Il sell lem cheap answered Jenks, winkng at the gentlemen present. l sWhat do yon call cheap3 inquired. l sIll sell lem for fifty dollars,' Jenks an- swered, ,'puffing forth cloud of smoke across i the counter, and repeating the wish. 'Well, that is cheap: and you'll sell your whiskers for fifty dollars" | will'
 Both of them ?
 Both of them
 sTH take them When can I have lhem''
 Any time you choose 10 call for them.'
 'Very well--lhey're mine. think shall double my money on them, at least.'
 took bill of sale, as follows:
 "Received of Sol Smith Fif1y Doiiars in full for my crop of whiskers. to be and taken care of by me, and delivered to him when called for. J. IENKs." The sum of fifty dollars was paid, and Jenks left the brokers office in high glee, 1ousishng five Central Bank Ks, and telling all his acqaaiutances of the great bargain he had made in the sale of his whskers The broker and his friends laughed at me for being taken in so nicely. Never mind, said l, slet those laugh that win; Pll make a profit out of those whiskers, depend on it. For month after this, whenever met Jenks, he asked me when intended to call for my whiskers;
 spll let you know when waat them.' was always my answer. Take good care of them,-oh them occasionally shall call for them one of these days.'
 A splendid ball was to be given to the members of the Legislature l ascer,ained that Jenks was one of the managprs-he be- ing greet ladies man, ton account of his whskers, suppose.) and It occurred 10 me tl.at before the ball took place, might as WCii Shli ipt
 One morning mel Jenks in a barber's shop. He was Adonis,ng before large mir TOT. and combing up my whiskers al a won derful rate.
 'Ah there you are, old fellow,' su:d he, speaking to my reflection in the glass. Come for your whiskers, suppose ,
 Oh. no hurry replied, as sal down for shave.
 Always ready, you know he answered.. giving final tie to his cravat.
 Come to think of it, l said musngly, us the barber began 10 put the laiher on my face. Perhaps now would be as good d time ar another; you may st down and let the barber try his hand a, the whskers,'
 You couldn't waii until tomorrow, could you" he asked, hesitatingly. There bull tonight, you know--'
 'To be sure there is, and think you ough. to go with clean face; al all events, don't see any reason why you should expect to wear my whiskers to that ball; so sit down. He rather sulkily obeyed, and in few moments his cheeks were in a perfect foam of lather The barber nourshet his razor, and was about to commence operations, when suddenly changed my mind.
 Stop, Mfr. Barber,' said; you needn't shave of those whiskers just yet So be quietly put up his razor, while Jenks started up from the chair in something very much resembling a passion. .
 This is triilingr he exclaimed. You have claimed your whskers-take them I believe man has right to do as he pleases with his own propeiiy,' remarked, and left Jenks washing his face. At dinner that day the conversation turn ed upon the whisker affair. It seems the whole town had got wind of il, and Jenks could not walk the streets without the re- mark being continually made by the boys 1Here goes he man riih old Soi's mhiskersp And they had gown ;o all immense size, for he dared not trim them. In short, became convinced Jenks was waiting very impatient ly for me to assert my rights in the proper ty. 1, happened that several of the party were sitting opposite me at dinner who were present when the singular bargain was made, and shey eIl urged me to fake Me scAiskers that very day, and thus compel Jenks to go to the ball whiskeFless, or stay al home. ] agreed with them i, ,cas about time to reap ny crop, and promised that if they would all meet me at the broker's shop where the pur' chase had been made, would make call on Jenks that evening. after he had dressed for the bali. All promised to he present al the proposed sAarisg operation in the bro ker's office, and sent for jenks and the bar, Der. On the appearance of Jenks, it was evi- 1 dent he was much vexed at the sudden cal upon him, and his vsxstinn was certainly no lesse.ed when he ssw the bsoker's ofies ws'