Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-08

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They are gambling At Paris Just they us-d Dc
In the time Of the Directory whom men sat down again
cards sssr the passage q tho evolutionary shilwind
The lever at stock speculation likely produce thu
er'sss 10 slwsys when disorder begins In The
menss OF finance; the air Change 10 contagious. and
penerssss everywhere loaded with presidential vspsts
Rom that focas emena,s intoxicating nuids which obscure
he reason. which produce dxsness, and begst kind Of
bsucinaton. placing fortune the gssp &C every
hen every man punges into the risks which promise sud
den wealth play becomes religion, fury, fansiicl.u
To quench the Thirst which has awakened the sys,rm
Of Law aided by tho tables s,ock obbins has rssas
eiiA'ed card playing. ,r.
Heaven kows how many disasters have happened during
me ~'nsers noisy iees, while the msrourks. with
noise OF spa, drowning the sound Of coin upon the
gambling tables. Every where a gambling room, every
where large sus at stske in spite Of the vigilance of
'hose who wished repsess the fury OF gain The
the most ranous parties Some of the restaurant we'll
treouentcd by the fashionable eustoers become
esoe gambling shops; after dinner, after breakfast cven
ey call Tor CARTS In some Of the aud thero
tho guests play al day--sl night. Sometimes, indeed
these contests prolonged for thy-six in succcs
$40" without stop OF halt. Tor gamblers do Without
sesp play takes the place ct every thing. slumber
severe aud wise police regulation has forbidden these
ea'd parties at the eating houses; but il impede
sn the eheei OF which 10 change tho of action
ba, MOI Ia stop the evil.
10 some this passion is recrestou, to Others il il
profession The millionaire. after having carried or
xreatwar % change, in the evening amused hu.ef nj
sAnmsh. The young man risks card the revenue VI
awhoe year. Poverty plays II wealth. aud rich
as prepared for want A'ound this hive OF dupes how
CTS . swarm OF knsves.
In recent tra Of thosc adroit backlcxs became
notorious, who by able know how to render
themselves masters Of the chances OF game com
pei hazard to be their most obejen slave They call
Greeks.
whv give them this surname' why this injustice to the
country OF Alebiades and Sophoclss Leondss the brave
and Aristides the justi
Why. too, call the uggles Of the stage Romsns1 Th.
10 strange, but it is Usage becomes law which s
enforced when has received the sanction OF the dictionary
and the police.
The Parisisn GEEK Is generally young man Of m enty
i've or thirty years u age, OF elegant manners aud inc
proscbable address, He taste he wears with
certain degree oil ostentaon costly Jewels order
establish his credit. Tie leads the lite ol VI fortune
and yet he has shilling the world no collects his
rents by candelght Sometimes he talks OF his property
OF his estates, and oil lac IL q held square
but this field gives HIM abundant and brings him
IN than the best Beance or the pastures of
Normandy IL Is rich green cloth upon which he sows
lew pieces OF gold TO reap bank To his easy
manners and his ordy airs would suppose him the
issue OF some aristocrac aud he
noihng better than lodge.
nOn made him what he Is study developed his faculties
he raised himself by degrees began by putting on the
airs OF dandy give himself consequence BY the fruit
OF early saving he makes his world where peo
pie are taken tor their looks, and where the outside is
enough 10 obtain good welcome and makes friends
How can one disirust young who behaves well
What more do you wanti His il most eaqusitely
cut. magnificent diamond shines in the bow OF his
crsvat his hair is admrsby well brushed, his hands
perfection Of cleanliness does nc all his devotion
To these Of his fortune lie wears his nails
unH IA
his profession. An adoit ltc touch Of the finger nail
on the OF card helps him recognise an ace as II
passes through his hand King which his back upon
him.
Besides hs have the Greek Of ripper years. some for
ty-hve or nifty lie Is not elegant. but he has other
means OF success He large mustachos and is de-
coraed with the cross oi honor he has served his county,
is very brave; hrstrate shot, talent which comrnand
respect, and which extend his circle Of acqusn
anee party Is made TO shoot for champagne and from
that they 60 10 cards Conqueror the pistol shooting the
Greek offers revenge in game OF cards. which he hap
pens to have in his pocket aud which pariicu
lar iorH Enough said II is accepted. The innocent
peed to give hi. note for the money he has credit
Il he hesae the old Greek comes back upon his fornd.
bic pistols, and the victim surrenders
You suppose perhaps that these things practsed in
secret no, indeed; these msp1nves carried in the
fashionable world where the young Greek slips under
gn'se OF his elegant manners aud the old is admitted
or the sake OF his aud his title, for the old Greek &C.
icrally - the owner Of bszoned parchment.
There are few saloons free intrusion; few which
10 not receive without knowing juvenile Athenian
% some old Spartan Sometimes happens these tuc
detected in full fault Lately m unknown
iouih presented himself at party given by banker
There was crowd Of persons present. Al fnt no one
emarked HIM, but he played, and his extraordinary luck
rscted attention The Of the hvase asked hin,
With much poliieness who he Tho young Greek give
us name-a name grand and elegant he was him.
elf
81 was not happy rcnd you an Invitation {" said
he banker.
True" replied the young mar "and beg you to
n'e my indiscreion; Mad anne de proposed pre-
tent me to you, accepted the invtson came and have
ooked IN vain Tor her around the room"
The name invoked by the young Greek wus an ex-
eheht recommendation, chosen with great address, for
,u adveniuer had taken his precautions, and knew that
Madame dc had gone to pass the evening another
iouse.
Tbs host began to him OF his suspicious already
Then Madame de l.. who b I'D left the faubourg ST.
5erniain To come and finish the evening in the
Ihsussee dAntn, was announced.
This was hundersroke to the young Greek; the bank
70 went forward to accost Mad. de l. gave her his
rm, and led her TO the card table, saying:
VIII you introduce this gentleman to me, Msdsme1"
81 do not know him." the reply.
"No exposure, beseech sou," cried the Greek rising
rom his chair. "Do ruin me- Tor Heavens sakc,-
AXE back the money have won, and let go without
lIsgTace."
nld and some bank which he upon the table,
md, passing through the crowd Of sstosed gszer stole
way.
Each took hack what belonged to him and after dis.
rbuon there remsDed fifteen hundred francs; for tho
ireck in his had paid back without counting more
han he had The fifteen hundred francs were taken
he neat day TO the Bureau 81 Charity.
FROM TEXAS.
BY the arrival Of the steamship New York Capt Wright
Nc have received our files Of Galveston papers tho Goth
nst They are filled, Be expected almost excu.
lively with the subject Of Annexation The Galveston CT
'ian-a paper opposed TO xatiOn-ap VI tho
mc selected 10y the President for converting M extra se
non u Congress, and thinks that the gravity and import
lnee Of the involved aud the proprey Of deb
ration, reflection and investigation and Of presenting 10
he people and their representative oil the matter ben