Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-05-06

The Members ofthe Provisional Governments
Dupont (de PEure,) Lamartine Marrast. Gar.
nier P9ses, Albert, Marie Ledru RCllia. Flocon
Creme1x, Luis Blanc, Arngo.
''Ihe Secretary General-Pagnerre."
If some of our lady readers do not send us o
Boquet, so, for the following good one from the
St. Louis ReriHe, we shall fetl somewhat 81 ppris.
ed, and good deal morlifods
A LEAP YEAR STORY.
RY JOE SMITH, JR.
Sam. Smith sat at homo on New Years dav, in
dishabille. His beard was unshayed. his hair was
uncombed, his boots were uGbIacked, and he was
leaning back in picturesque attitude, with bis
heels against the montlopiese, smoking a cigar.
Sam thought to himself tha j. was Leap Year
and how glorious It woaid Bsie the ladies' could
only be induced to pop the question, in accordance
with their ancient privileges. As he sat watch
ing the smoke which gracefully curcd, his
fancy glowed with the idea. How delightful II
would be 10 have the dear creatures fOnding on
him, and with tender gances endeavorng to do
the agreeable! As he medtacd his heart soften
ed, and he began to feelings, and thought he would
faint with prOPrIety the first time q young lady
should squeeze his hand.
Rap, rap. rap sounded at the door. Sam
PeePed through the Venetian blinds. .Nercv.'
exclaimed he, "if here isn't Miss Jones, and all
IN dishabe, and looking like fright-goodness
gracious must go, right away, and fix myself
up
As he lef! the room, Miss Jones entered. and
with a composed air intmated that she would
wait. Miss Susan Jones was firm believer in wo-
man rights and now that the season was propi-
tious, she determined 10 take aIvantaqe thereof
and do little cOurtiug on her own hook. 1t was
one Of woman's privileges, which had been usurp-
ed by the tyrant, man, and she was determined 10
assert her rights in spite Of the hollow formal.ics
Of false system Of society.
Meanwhile, with palpitating heart Sam Smith
went through series Of personal adornmeuIs.-
Tho last twist was given to his collar, the last
IWlrl Of his whiskers, and with white cambric in
hand, he descended TO the parlor. Miss Jones
rushed to receive him, and grasPing his hand with
fervor said
Dearest, how beautiful you look, accompany
ing her words with glance Of undisguised od-
miration.
Spare the bushes of modest young man,
said Sam, applying his cambric to his face to hide
his confusion.
may, my love, why so coy Z? said Susan. turn
not away those lovely eyes, dark as the let but
sparkling as the diamond. Listen to the vows Of
fond affection. Here let US rest said she draw
ing him to sofa, here, with my arm around
thee, will | protest my truo Affection
Leave me, OH, leave me- muTmur1d sam,
think Of my youth, my noXpcrieace-spare, oh
spare, my paIpjtatng heart
Leave thee said Susan, pressing him closer to
her. never, until the story Of restless nights of
un4uiet days, Of aspirations, fond emotions, and
undying love, is laid before thee. Know that for
years have nursed for thee a secret passon.-
Need J tell how each manly beauty moved me
how | worshipped like 4 sUnfower in the lurid
Light Of these scarlet tresses how my fond heart
was ent-apped in the meshes Of those magnificent
whiskers; how was willing to yield up to the
government of that imperial ; thy manners, so
modest, so delicate, enchanted mc-joy TO me-
take it-but first let me snatch the kiss from those
ruby lips
The oyorwrought feelings Of tho delicate youth
were too strong, and he tainted from excess of Joy
Meanwhile the enamored maiden hung fondIy over
him, and
Slowly the eyes of Samuel Smith opencd--he
gazed wildly round hm-then meeting the ardent
gaze of his Iovyer,' he bIushed deeply, and be-
hind his 'kcrchief, he family falIcred out, ASK
MY PA"