The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-14

there must be some mistake, she did not know the
gentleman He, however. loudly insisted that he was
miarities offensive as they disgusting to the
person whom they we're offered. Alarmed ut his con.
duct and by this time fully aware Of the kind OF persons
she had to deal WITH the poor girl flew to her room fol-
lowed by the impertnent stranger who endeavored in
cowardy manner to maze what he wanted in persua
sve power, by brutal exercise of personal violence
She however elrded his grasp, flying almost distracted
TO the street door found it open, and making her way
tention Of policeman who was near and who followed
her as she flew along towards the Incorporating
which, she threw of her shawl, and was evident.
ly about to plunge into the water. when the
policemen arrested her and took her to the Station
house. where past injuries themselves be-
her mind such vivid colors and the future looked
omiuously dark that it is hardly TO be wondered at
that her agony OF mind should have been SO as
10 induce her to seek end to her mseries by ending
life ITSELF We have already stated the means used by
her her endeavors to put end to her existence She
she taken to the female department OF the city pri
son. where under the excellent OF the kind matron
which was we'll nigh unseatedn by her troubles has
assumed natural tone and is to be hoped that with
continued Of kind treatment, she may be saved
and become ornament to society-at any rate a re.
spectacle member OF it She is only nineteen wears of
age, and Notwithstanding the trials which she has so
lately undergone, she looks exceedingly we'll and added
TO her personal graces, which are above mediocre she
has an intelligent mind she expresses desire to have
one interview with her seducer. We would rather
him than u.s." Alderman Hart, Of the Fifth Ward has
tho matter under investig ation and If possible will
bring to justice those who have offended against the
law in this affair.
GAMBLING HousEs.-In one Of my evening strolls,
induced to visit from curiosity of the fashiona
BILE gambling establishments in Park Place. On enter.
ing the door, was ushered up stairs in a brilliantly
lighted pair OF rooms in which about thirty persons had
assembled was introduced to of the proprietors
and had not known something of the world should
have thoughtabove all others was the most welcomed
On approaching the faro table discovered about four
classes OF individuals The first those that were
provided with seats the table, the attention
is paid them on account Of their possessing Orcommand
ing money. The second those that have recently
lost To cir money, and are compelled TO stand back and
look hoping some feature in the game will give
them chance The third those who still farther
removed account Of their continued bad luck and are
looked upon beyond the smiles of fortune The fourth
and last those whom hope has entirely these
above all are to be ped II is truly heart rending
the many wrecks of departed worth I'D excellence
lowering around the deusve table. Could we depict
the misery that these fashionable bells bring upon ani
lies could the faithful wife with her little family
around her. watching the last expiring embers waiting
with breathless anxiety the return her beloved to
heart But alas disappointment is her lot she finds
thai" Hope deferred maketh the heart sick"