The Arkansas banner., 1847-07-19
How ne won HNer

 them who arc on the look out tor wives ;---
 How He won Her.
 We hope the moral of the iollowing sketch will be productive of much good. Young men who are ambitions of sutees in the matrimonial line should study we'll the grand secret. Our friend who furnishes the sketch says he sees no reason why Il should not be true.
 A young lady of eccentric character, but of rare enaowmenss and extraordinary per sonal attractions, had five snilors equally as- sitnous, in their attentions Unable lo decide upon which sue would hestow her hand, she gave them notice to call upon her at certain hour on stated day, and each state his claims in the presence of the others. Al the appointed time, the lovers arrived. Four of them were confident of success, but the fifth had downcast look, and sighed when he beheld the object Of his devotion.
 ssGenliemen,n said she, Ssyou have hon ored ne with proposals of marriage. have, ss yet, neither refused nor accepted any of you. now desire that each ofyou will state your claims to my hand, in or,ler that l may know upon what grounds 1 may be justified in bestowing is.n
 4 answered as follows :-
 '.lf you marry me, you shall live m splendid house, have servants and carriages al your command. and enjoy all the lux uries of fashionable life. am rich"
 B spoke next:
 My rival has said very truly that he is rich. and he offers you strong inducement; but an of noble descent. My grandfather was dnke; and, although not wealthy, am of family with v hom an alliance would be an honor, by the weslthiest heir css of the land.'
 C stated his claims thus =
 ssI am gentleman, aud have now repu- Iation that older persons have eHsied. Next year shall run for Congress, asd have no Iloubt of success. By marrying me. yoGr name will be handed down To posterity.n
 D twisted his noasiache with the air of all exquisite, and said -
 .'Angelic creature. .Pon my soul think you have already made up your mind in my favor. You know how demnably am ad mifed Who is the mos, fashionable dress CT in town, Who frequents the most fash Ionable places; Who rides the finest hor- ses! Who IS better judge of the opera Rumor says D. but 'pon honor, I'm loo mod est to insist upon it.o
 When it cane 10 Els time 10 speak, lGeee was pause. All eyes were turned towards him. Poor fellow he was dresdfuIly em- 
 "welI,' said the beauty, ..whai say you, Mr. ED
 Alas .'' was the reply, '.I yield tn these gentlemen. They have the advantage of me In every respect" And he took up his hal .o leave.
 '.Stop," said the lady, make your state Inen;, no matter how humble may be your claims"
 "l am poor"
 .'Go ou."
 "l am unknown to the world. have uei Iher the Llste nor the means to dress fash onably. work for my livelihood. It Is hardly possible that can make you happy, for can offer you none of the inducements held ou. by my rivals"
 Il am 10 judge of that, sir, what nexi:h
 "Nothing. only | love you, dad fake q 
 Al this Messrs. \, B. C, and D burst into 4 loud laugh, and exclaimed in one voice. ESQ do we-l love you to des,raction-l ake four papers, ha ha ! hal"
 "Silence .'' said iiIe lady, .'in oBe month you shall hear my answer. You may all 
 Al the eud of ii,e month he five sultors igain appeared Turning to each m success sion. the lady thus answered :--
 '.Riches are not productive othapnlness." -"Boas.ed nobility of blood is the poorest ,f all recommendations Flame IS feeliiig; lnd.he that has but the outward garb oi a gentleman Is to be paied." ''l have taken he trouble to find out the name oI the news papers for which you all subscribe, and nave ascerIained that none of you, who have ,oasled of wealth, nobility, fame nr fashion, hare paid ihe priaer.--Now. gentlemen, his Is dishoaest. ] cannot think of marry ng man who would be gully of such an ,ct. have learned that l. not only sub scrbes for paper, bu. pays iae prinisr ia adpanes! Therefore, say, he is ,he mao. give him my hand with the full conviction that he is one in every way calculated to make me happy"
 Need we extend our narrative The ttts- appointed geailemen disappeared quite sud lenly, and the lucky sui,or was united to he object of his devotion, aud, in few years, by honesty and industry. became moi only distinguished, bu, a wealthy man, and ~as esteemed hr all who knew hin. Young men, he paid ihe pyia,sr, Is there no nor .l in lhis.- Wask. Bee.
 FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BaSk.--From notice iha. we saw from the Pres!5eu, of hts Back, Il Is clear and evident that the ,and of resurrection will never reach i.--I The notice speaks of persons who are indeb- led to ii to come forward a d pay, ba. the disil bit about those whom she owes.--- We have some sensation aboni her paying her debts. for she holds from ss a 'sssali pile,' thai we deposited for hard times. The latter has come. but the former IS not come