The Arkansas banner., 1850-05-21
" DOINGn 4 SHERIFF,

In one of the upper counties of Georgia, " there used to live" queer specimen of humanity, whose original name Joseph Johnson, but who was universally known as " Uncle Josey." Uncle Jo- sey had invarable habit of imbibing sper- rits' whenever he could get it. and was never known to leave "town" without being decently " corned." His inseparable companion was a po- ney called by his master Gin Jackson, of such extraordinary diminutiveness, that his masters feet (albet U Uncie Josey s very small man) almost dragged the ground, when he mounted on him. The tractibility of this animal was almost as re- markable his size. For his master, he would per form any act in his power, and do many things en- lirely unknown 10 a majority of horse-iesh. One day, while court was in session in the little village of G., the attention of the Judge and bar was attracted by rather unusual noise at the door. Looking towards that aperture, " his honor" discovered the aforesaid poaey and rider deliberately entering the Hall of Justice. This. owing to the fact that the floor Of the cour-house nearly on level with the ground, was not difficult. "Mr. Sheriff. sad the Judge, see who is crea- ting such disturbance to this court' l "IIs only Uncle Josey and Gin'rsl Jackson, Judge," said the intruder, looking at the Judge l with a drunken ieer-" jest me an the Gin aal come to see how you an the boys is gettin along"
 "Well, Mir Sheriff" said the Judge. totally re- gardess of the interest manifested in his own and the lawyers behalf by Uncle Josey. "you will please collect fine of ten dollars from Uncle Josey and the General, for contempt of court"
 Look-a-here, Judge, old feer.'' continued Un- ce Joaey, as he stroked the Gin'ral's mane |" you don't mean to say it, now do yerl This child haint had that much money in coon's age, and for the Gin'ra here. know he don't deal in no kind of qune which he hant done, cept fodder and corn, for these many years-'
 "very we'll then, Mir. Sheriff, you will please convey Joseph Johnson to the jail and keep him there for twentyfour hours.' iv hes, Slx Sheriff to the jail, woden budidg, in a retired part of the village. He was allowed to ride the Gin'ra, although there appeared momentarily great danger of his failing of, owing to the large amou nt of " ardent'' hand. Al length tho jail was reached, and the official commanded tho prisoner to .' light"
 "Lock a.here, Jess. old feIIer," said the old man as he dismounted, " you ain't gwine to put Uncle Josey in that there dismal lookin place, is yer7"
 Bliged to do it. Uncle Joscy," was the answer Ef don't, the old tthe Judge) will g' me goss, when go back-must do it. Uncle Josey.''
 "Yes, but Jess, couldn't you .lansgo to lot the old man git away! Pm sfeard 10 70 in thar'
 "Thar ain't noihn' in thar, Uncle Josey," con- tinued the Sheriff, (which thar haint been for six months"
 "Yes thar is, Jess; you can't fool me that away know thar is somethin' in thar to kelch the old man"
 "No thar ain't. Uncle JOsey, pledge you my honor thar atn 't.'
 "Weli, Jess, if thar ain't you jest go in and see, and show Uncle Josey that you ain't afeard."
 "Certainly, Uncle Josey, l ain't afeard 10 go in"
 Saying which the Sheriff opened the door and stepped in, leaving the key in the lock. "Now, Uncle Josey, what did tell you! l know'd thar want nothiu' in here''
 "Yes, but Jess, go up thar In that corner. that's the worst iookin' place" The Sheriff walked up to the spot designated and he did so Uncle Josey slammed the door aud locked it.
 "Well, Jess, how do you like t1"
 Come. come, Uncle JOsey, don't be plsyin' yer tricks on me in that sort of siyie," yelled the Sheriff, asshe heard the "Gn'Tal's receding foot steps.
 "Never mind Jess" said U ncle Josey, 'thar ain nothin' in thar to hurt yer"
 The court were surprised at the long absence of the Sheriff, and after time the Judge sent one of the consables to ascertain the of the delay, He returned very soon and reported that the tables had been turned, and that instead of making a prisoner of Uncle Josey, he had been made prso- ner himself. Uncle Josey was foand in the gro- cery enjoying himself while the Gin raj was stand ing quietly before the door.
 ''ielo, Uncle Josey" said the constable, "what become of the Sheriff"
 Well, you see Jist left him down thar piece, tAkia' ksre of public property" was the answer.
 They key was obtained, the Sheriff released and Uncle Josey and the 6in'ral allowed to go home nnmoiested.