The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1850-06-13

ana f0rthwltn started Tor the SQuirerS.
Hardly had he disappeared, whel
the back door opened, and there entere,
nobody else but jeremiah Sampson.
"Are you going dear Hulda w wer,
the first words he said, as he enteret
the door.
ayes, yes,r she stammered, sbut
have got 10 90 with father.
Jerry at this trembled, and almos
sank to the floor but for the aid of hi.
better halt.
"Go with your father he family ut
tered, as he recovered, and sat dowr
beside her.
sStop. Jerry, don't be so frightened
for going with him will prove for the
best; and furthermore, if our plan sue.
ceeds tonight, then we shall be-bu1
hark-there comes father: he is in the
front entry-hurry out, quick-to-night
at the tavern.
Smack, smack, went their lips, as
the excitement waxed warm. Hulda,
in her furry, tore her dress, but soon
had her apron on to cover the guilty
part, if it might be thus termed.
aCome, daughter, l have got the
Squire's horse: get ready, for we must
be on the start,n said uncle Jim pulling
off his boots.
sYes dear father" replied Hulda.
with much kindness.
About 8 o'clock, uncle jim and his
fair daughter were on their way, gliding
on the white-crested ground. for the
tavern. After a few hours smooth
riding they arrived, and found the boys
and gals assembled, and having, II
calculate, a darn nice time," said James
Brown. as he ushered the charming
Hulda sans ceremonie into the best parlor,
to the astonished gaze Of the old man.
Y . Why, how do yon dor exclaimed
dozen voices at once, as she entered
Where's Jerryr Her eyes wander
ed around the room. and in corner
she beheld his lovely form.
and rushed to his arms. What hub
bub. a grand melee was then. Il how
ever gradually subsidized. as they beheld
uncle Jim. Hulda slid from Jerry's lap,
while her father looked at her with a
severe frown. and sat beside her. 1t
was proposed by the company. to play
:. Snap Dragon In an instant the cry
Of Snap Dragon, was heard from every
lip.
sWhat is Snap Dragon w thought un-
Gle Jim.
"a large earthen platter, was soon
brought, full of sold whiskey.n and set
down on the table; raisins being fur
they al seated themselves
around, with the exception of uncle Jim,
who wondered when they were going
to have the sleigh ride The whiskey
being fired, score Of hands were
plunged into the burning element
.Oh! my hands, cried one.
! 81 have got the most,D said another.
ssBoo-oo-o,r y beloved . third.
What noise to the ears of uncle
Jim. But with all his wilfulness, he
could hardly refrain from laughing, as
he saw the grand rush The play soon
ended, and the din quieted, as they re-
tUIUSU tuQxl SO0tS. 4. 4
aThe next play shall be marriage" !"
said James B,own.
sYes! marriage" they all cried.
This was tTuly cutting to uncle Jim,
but he knew twas only as"play," and
therefore WIS decidedly mum. In
an instant couple was summoned up
and q persor who had been concealed
behind jog in the wall, and who had
not been indeed by uncle Jim, was
chosen parpn. He seemed to be some
what disg1ised. and was little inclined
10 stopping as if old age was preying
upon him. The ceremony proceeded,
and after ko couple had been joined
in the baids Of Hymen, jerry and Hui
do were lRsd up.
: Does any one present forosd tne
bansf If they do. let them manifest It
by risink pronounced the parson.
Uncle Jim twisted and turned IN his
chair, aslif trying to rise; but could
not, for rie same old thought 1only :
play" otered his mind again; but =
the frud Va known, > piece g cold
pitch hd bepn previously adhered to
the bottn 4 his chair.
The ujioa = wedlock pFoceed and
Jeremial Sa1 nth his dearly Be.
loved Hid S6oruf ~ iunced man ard
vifs. wihI1Si Cd hath put To-
aether, hind @al aakc asunder."
At The Dciial q the last sentence
uncIe In bnccGeded in faising himself