Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-01

ing Now. Mr.. p. you must take hand
with us--beautltul game-only dollar
a corner" has been too much Cor him 10
gainsay. With determination, though.
to look at what he is about-,o succvmb
only tins once-to lose only five dollars,
and in future resolutely say No. TO all
entreaties, such as have led 10 the utter
rec Iessness of the gambler-ihe low de-
gree Of the sot in the st,eet-the maniac
in the mad-house, or the murderer upon
the gibbel 1t is impossible for any bu,
Deity 10 say, at what point in the career
of folly and vice shall he stop. who sits
down down at a table where cards, wine
and beauiy are.
Some there are who escape but the
moral, like the physical courage OF men,
differ. Some can early see the precipice
through the gorgeous flowers which Won d
hide It's brink, and gladly retrace their
| steps while others ire lured on by their
| fragrance and their balm, until the rapd
fall is made which leads them to the cham
Der Of death. There have been circles we
have seen where game Of cards seemed
the most social AID innocent thing in the
basis that one can hardly conceive pos
sible evil t. Turk beneath the use OF these
spotted papers, buI as no man can Sd,
" now he siandcth," so shall no man know
how soon he may fall" If there were
no other way Of r killing time" how de-
meaning an expression y perhaps we
should not rail- against cards but as the
world. is full Of all recrea,ions which can
deligh, while they improve the mind, we
look upon card playing as the mos, USE
less and frivolous waste Of time and en-
ergy imaginable. And then see how far
it Is carried, even while men say they are
only amusing themselves. Nine times out
ten, the chimes Of winier midnight sound.
ere the devo,ee rises from his seat, and
sometimes the light Of the risen sun ilu-
inmates the players " hand" through the
empty brandy decanter; curious and
very grateful amusement after man has
borne his share Of the wolld's duties the
day before. and very pleasant to his wife
who has lain weeping all night, and TO
children panied by . fathers red eyes"
| and cross speeches But as i, may USE
less TO disturb the peace Of '.old Settlers"
(who. gray headed aud full stomached,
will have their b tile of wine, and their
games of "whist."" cribbage,". ecarte."
or "euchre," " with the hope Of their abol-
ishing them, we will address young people
who are recently married and settled in
life. RecoIec! that the most dangerous
company you can admit into your house,
are those who have an innate love for
cards. In vain may you depend upon their
friendship and sincerity: and even common
modes,y and that integrity which makes
man NOBLE. frequently fade before lis
blasting influence. Gambling destroys all
tender feelings and kills and hardens the
very core OF the heart. Look out for the
females of your househod-see that they
are not driven TO pleasant game Of cards,
10 while away the hours Of your absence.
Stay at home-provde books. music, and
Interesting conversation. and there will be
no need Tor card parties, oyster suppers.
champagne. dissipation, rowdyism and
headaches in the morning. Above all,
keep such examples away from yonr chill
dren, if you expecl them TO be cleverly ed
ucated in mind and morals.