The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-30

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could, alleging the necessity of my leavin
the boat in less than an hOur--my baggag
was not ready had terrible cold, an
many other good and substantial reason
were given but all in vain-preach
must. "Well," thinks l, if l must,
mus" AT this crisis, casting my eye
down towards the Social Hall, and seein,
an unusual crowd assembled around . ia
bic, | asked one Of the brethren Wha
might be going on down there The fat
Test ofthe preaching gentlemen repliSd--
The poor miserable sinners have filleS
the measure of their iniquity by opening q
FARO BANK - "HorribIe |" exclaimed l
holding up my hands--and horrible r
echoed the ladies' and missionaries in full
chorus. "Cannot such doings be put a
stop to |" asked an elderly lady, addressing
the pious travellers. IL fear not" groan-
ed my Methodist contemporary, (the fat one J.
ave have been trying to convince the
Captain that some dreadful accident will
inevitably befal the boat, if such proceed
ings are permitted-and what do you think
he answered ~ what 70 we all asked,
of course" Why, he just said, that, mas.
much as he permitted as to preach and
pray, he should let other passengers dance
and play, if they chose to do so; and that
if didn't like the proceeding complain
ed of / might LeGve the boat Yes-he
did and, moreover, he mentioned that it
was ii o'clock, and asked me if wouldn't
liquorP This announcement of the Cap
tain's stubborpess and impiety was met
with a general groan of pity and sorrow,
and we resumed the conversation respect
ing the unhallowed faro bank. 1T is
much to be regretted" remarked the elder
ly lady who had spoken before, " that
something can't be done-Brother Smith"
she continued, appealing directly to me,
and laying her forefnger impressively up
on my arm, cannot yOW break up that
bank Z" "Dear Madam" / answered,
" you know not the difficulty of the task
you impose upon me,--FARO BANKS ARE
NOT so EASILY BROKEN UP as you imagine
however, as you all appear so anxious
about it, if you'll excuse me from the ser.
non I'll sea what can he dana - q Ali
hats dear soul l''-" knew he would
ry''-" he'll be sure to succeed Pr" our
prayers shall not be wanting!" Such were
he explanations that greeted me, as
moved off towards the faro bank. Elbow
ng my way into the crowd, / got near the
able in front of the dealer, and was for a
ime completely concealed from the view
f my pious friends near the door ofthe la.
les, cabin. found the bank to be small
fair. The betters were risking triAing
ums, ranging from six to twenty-five cents.
Mr.. Dealer" remarked, IL have
ONE to break up this bank" The
euce you have |" replied the Banker
let's see you do it." "What amount
ave you in bank Z" Ienquired. I" Eleven
dollars, " was his answer. "Whatis your
init Z" asked l. "a dollar" he replied.
Very well, said |, placing ragged In
lana dollar behind the Queen" turn on"
Ie turned, and the King won for me. I
,ok the two dollars up and let him make
mother turn, when | replaced the bet
III THO NSuCCu CAAAlO up AA AZ AAAOA F.,
ad now four dollars which ! placed in
le square, taking the 5, 6, and 8 and it
-on again Here were seven dOllas Of the
anker's money. / pocked three Of them,
nd bet four dollars behind the Queen
Jack won, and the BANK WAS
ROKEN
The crowd dispersed in all directions,
ughing at the breaking up of the petty ,
INK, and | made my way towards the la
es' cabin, where my new friends were
lxiously awaiting the result of my bold
tempt. "Well, well, well, they all ex-
what success have you done
: do let us hear about it !" / wiped the
aspiration from my brow, and putting on
very serious face, said sOlemnly: al 7
AVE BROKEN rHATBANKl" You haveI"
ey all exclaimed. Yes, I'll be d-n I'll I,
HASN'T" muttered the disappointed !
mester, the keeper Of the late bank, who "
Is Just going into his state-rOom. In the !
DIST of the congratulations which were I
owered upon me, received summons 3
IN the Captain to come forward with my 8
were at Cairo.-St. Louis
sUeilLe.