The Arkansas banner., 1849-11-13
Singular Revenge.

An incident is related in our ialest Parisan flies which could have taken riace nowhere else hat in France. M0ns. P---, an old mitItsfy othcsr--a msn of harsh ahd unloading chaI acterad reso!, ed 10 marry his 10 the tau shef oi one of hs brother officers The young man had formed other projects --hsd dreamed of another unsoD; but, being Of sB exceedingly timId disposition. dared hot openly resist his fathers wishes. His first words ot dissent having been snswrred by torrent oi abase the part oI the oid gentleman, poot AdhuI perinitisd the month ot befohal to pass without further orpo- sitioa; whilst his flaee, Nile. L., mi,took his, s'gns--hls melancholy --tor proofs positive O. his passion Tor her. and cohsdeted herself n duty bound 10 adore hun.
 The wedding day having arrived, the frances, with their attendants, presented themselves at the MagcratY. Arthur Was gloomy and reserved, and seened to have his mind made up to some desperate resolve. Tbe counienaRce of Emlna was radiant with happiness.
 The pfeiiniaaries having been duly arranged, the Mayot oi C--(M. Morbiban) put 10 iae groom The usual qaeson---" A Arthuf P--. wlll you take this woman, Emma C.; or ypur wife7' etc.
 Arthur sIoAly raised his head, aud m trembling, yei ciuar, emphatic foDe, Answered--" No''
 O course. then followed scene to the portrayal of which cannot hops 10 do justice. Ali was confusion. The party separated in diSoTdeT-thc relatives of th, interested bride indignantly demani- ing an explanation of Mons P.--, senior, who looked the picture oi PeTitacfion. As for Arthur, he had already escaped. aud started directly for Paris.
 A few day. subsequent 10 this extraordinary oe- carreace, a young gut seen Iapi'iIy ascending ihe stairs ot Aoiei garni "a Rue St. HoBose. She had e earned rom the porter that Aj ons. Afthur P- arr ivcd he pftc. ding night IL was Emma C., come with her father and intended iather-ig-law, ia search of he figative G1ace, who had so cruelty insAlted her Bat she was now alone. She tapped at the door ol No IT, and entered without waiting Tor an answei. The young man vas reclining ia bed. leading newspaper. Emma walked straight to the bed-siee. and da.ing ltom under Der shawl enormous hnrse-psioi, which doubtless she had proc cursd ifon hei father
 "S Sir." saId she to Arthur, her eyes flashing with anget, yoa have grossly insulied me, aud drnsrd repSraiion. Refuse tlns reparauon a, the peril of your life. Let retnrn al once to the Mayofaity ot c., both ID marriage costume. When the customary question IS pat 10 vou, you will apsHct Pss,' and shsa answer No" when my honor wI be sati'h@d.'
 Emma seconded her persuasive eloquene- by braudi>hing her pistol with both hands. IL was q powerful arsuBenf.
 Alter all, she was right, or nearly so---Nt least such was aithrr's opinion. He pro'nlsrd. and set out the saDe day ~ilh b's father, who sf"ahd his teeth, during the journey. but uttered moi word Finally they presented themseves assln si The Mtyoraity, before the same magistrate. Arthur bravely answered Yes" as arranged; Ahd pre- pared hts counienanee to express the proper degree cf md gnAlion whe1 he should hear the reply o bis betroihed.
 Ire Mayor resumed--" Emma C., do you con,ents ," eic. " Yss," answered E.aina, ID the
 most natural tone possible.
 Mons. -, senior, was delighted; he deciafed that thss uHion. commRBeed andef such anspiees, Wouh end liae the taFy tales, And they are now attualiy liv,ng together, happy as the days aie Iahs!