Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-12-22


the Hon. Mr.. Babbtt with the prosperity OF the
New Jerusalem. Such are tho splendid results of
our free institutions, and enterprisng people, and
plenty of room.
! 4 Second Ulysses-An old man. of very acute
| physiognomy, answering 10 The name OF jacob
Wilmot, was brought before the police court in
Philadelphia. His clothes looked as if they might
nave been bought sccondhunded in his youthful
prime, for they had suffered more from the rubs
of the world than the proprietor himself.
What business do you follow, Wllmot 7
| Business None Pm traveller
5 vogabond, perhaps
| You are not far wroDg-travelIers aod voga.
bonds are much the same thing. The difference
is, that the latter travel without money, and the
| former without brains
| where have you travelled?
| 'Al over the coniitont.' 5
For what purpose 2 - ssazls ,- sa.
'Observaton.'
| 'Whal have you observed 2
"A little TO commend, much to censure, and
very much to laugh at t.ost
'Umph and what do you commend q rlsal s... a
| A handsome woman that will stay at home ;
an eloquent preacher that ill preach short SER
mon; good writer that will not write too much
and a fool who has enough TO hold his
| toDgue.' .t5 .a. -r-l, ..r ..5
w nat DO you ceDsufe ae tU- - .-
| "A man who marres girl for her fine dancing;
q working man who believes in the sympst HES Of
professional gentleman; youth who studies law
| or medicine while he has the OF his hands,
and people who elect drunkerd blockhead TO
Office
! What do you laugh at 2
! 81 laugh a. a who expects his position 10
command that respect which his personal qualities
and qualifications do not merit
/ 'Oh, perceive you ulterer Of piiby SEN
tences now, I'm about to utter one that will
surprise YOU
! "A pihy sentence from your honor would in
deed he matter of astonishment.'
My sentence is, that you discontinue travelling
for the term Of thirty days, while you rest and
recruit yourself a. Moyamensing,' (the count y
prison.)
! This retoft was a posor, and MIR. Wil,not sob
miiled 10 the requirements of the vagrani act, 81
and retired from the hall of Justice, 10 company
with sheriff. without ulterng syllable.
Kissed by Miaake.-Our readers shall have
the benefit Of good story that we once beard
T Travelling into town night about dusk, Parson
X. had occasion 10 call at the mansion of an es-
ieemed parishioner, who had, among other worldly
possessions, two three very fine daughters
n ID k~stssnregi iknschsi essthe doonesbeafit ssra
n sdlbHvpea,asi tbppe bleo@ingt ns5les yRN a
i sYak O. tbfsw hsr fms sr9YPS hs s! nSck
haf ~afsX dSlicfte u qils. and give hi9 ii
d swSot ~ kiss So 0f swim dssefvsdei1s
/ utter establishment the worthy divine en-
4 deavouring 10 stam,ner out something, wheI
The damsel exclaimed, 'Oh mercy-mercy Nj
) Il. is This you ? thought as much could be i
was my brother Henry.
= 'Pshaw! ! thought the parson 10 himself, 'yot
didn't think any such thing. But taking her hanc
. he said IN a forgiving tone, There is no ha N
, done. Don't give yourself any unen siness
, though you ought 10 be little more careful
!, After tho gentle reprOof, he was ushered intG
the parlor by the maiden, who, as she came TO the
light could not conceal the deep blush TINT gIowec
upon her cheek; while the boquet that was pinned
upon her bosom, shook like flower garden in an
: earthquake. And when he rose 10 depart, il some
how fell to her lot 10 wait upon him TO the door
and il may be added, that in the entry they helo
discourse together for minutes On wha
subject ii is not for us to say. Of.
Il As the warm hearted pastor ploddcd home.
wards, he argued with himself in this wise: Miss
j.. knew it was mo who knocked at the door, o
how did she recognize me before | spoke AnC
is il proba BILE tha, her brother would knock before
entering She must be desperately in
4 pshaw Why if she loves brother at that rate
how must she love her husband for by the grea
+ SQUASH never felt such n kiss in my life
u Three weeks after tho above incident parson N
was married to Miss J. s
} Ho,r She lost her Loper--Mr Franklin A.
who was gentleman of good parts and infinit,
humor used with much pleasantly 10 relate tn,
following anecdole, as having occurred TO hmsel
when young man. young lady in the neigh
borhood had won his affections and he had com
, ulenced paying her his addresses. During III,
courtship he sometimes supped with the Iady'
family, when he wa always regalod with hom
lily dish of mush and milk, and being Of seriou,
turn wns generally invited to say grace over tn,
meal. The supper. Frankly did not take arniss
as the family Of the fair one was in bu, moderate
circumstances, and being himself poor he admired
such domestic economy; besides he was satisfied
provided he could obtain the affections of his dul
cinea. The course Of true love, it is soid, never
runs smooth, and Frankly chaneed to have rivs
who was much richer than himself. One evening
when no was visiting his charmer. after the boa ord
had been spread with the frugal menl Of mush and
mix, but before the family had taken their seats
at the table, some one cspied Franks rival riding