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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
AFFLICTryE EVENT.

We record this week, with feelings Of I'M
affected pain and sadness. the untimely death
by drowning, Of yM. S. Ward, Editor Of the
Harrisonburg Republican. This melancholy
event occurred on Saturday last about 9
O'Clock, P. NJ, IN attempting 10 cross Middle
River, near Mt Meridian, Augusta County.
Mr.. WARD was returning to his home. from
which he had been absent several weeks, when
be was thus suddenly and violently hurried
into eternity How or in what manner this
distressing accident occurred, is unknown. as
but short time had elapsed after his depar-
ture from The house Of friend, ere his riderless
sieed returned, exciting the worst apprehen-
SONS as 10 his fate. The friend al whose
house he had dined, Immediately hurried to
the riyer, but could discover no traces Of Mr..
WARp, except his hat, which was floating
down the stream, perhaps hundred yards
from the fording. 1t is presumed he missed
the proper ford, when getting into deep water
his horse commenced plunging, and the saddle
girth breaking, precipitated the rider into the
angry and swollen food The body was re-
covered on Monday last, and conveyed to his
residence in this place, from whence il was
followed to the grave by an unusual number
of our citizens.
BY this unexpected bereavement, Young
wife, TO whom he had been united but few
months, and one small child, the daughter Of
a former wife, are left to mourn the loss of a
kind husband and an aflectionate father
Rockingham Register Of Saturday, 22d inst
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

man army by Cen TAYLOR, precpiiately re-
crossed the river.
The Galveston brought up three Of the field
pieces captured BY Gen. TAYLOR.
FROM the Austin Democrat Of the 9Th inst.
we learn thatGoy. HENDERSON, under instruc
mons from Cen TAYLOR, has made requisi-
ton upon the militia Of the State for several
companies Of mounted men 10 addition to the
forces before called into the field 10 operate
against Mexico. These troops, constituting a
regiment, are to be stationed as follows:
Five companies in the vicinity ofSan An
tonic one at the city OF Austin, one at or near
New Bauntels.
The last Austin Democrat states that news
has reached Austin, from good authority, that
the Camanches refuse to treat with or meet
the U. s. Commissioners, and the inference IS
that these Indians have been tampered with
5y the Mexican emmissaries The Governor,
under, at the request OF the Legislature, was
70 appoint Commissioners 70 ascertain the SIT
uation and disposition OF the Indians; while
further steps were TO be taken 10 protect the
frontier settlements from their depredatons,
should they be disposed to acts OF hostility,
The New Orleans Bee states that some OF
the knapsacks Of those killed were examined
and found to contain nothing but corn and
salt
While the battle was being fought, two
companies d. Mexican artillery came down TO
Cross Bocha Chca, and marched Up the
beach to take possession Of our vessels with
stores, which were obliged TO anchor very near
the Point. Our flag ship Cumberland got un-
der way and ran down towards them--seelng
which they wheeled and returned back.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

A correspondent of the New Orleans Bulle-
tin, writing from point Isabel on the evening
al the 18th inst, remarks
..ManY instances occurred OF our men han
ding their canteens to the wounded Mexicans,
and turning from them to fire upon others
There was not a single occurrence of cruelty
towards the enemy The merals Of the army
is al its hiahest-it can now accomplish any
thing, and they would die for commander
who does not ask them 10 go where he IS not
willing to lead, and in whose judgment they
fully confide."
The following particulars Of the capture Of
Gen. VEGA by Capt May, IS copied from a
letter in the Picayune:
"The battle commenced by heavy connona
ding on both sides. Gen. TAYLOR, in passing
his lines, accosted Capt MAY of the Cd dra-
eoons, and told him \ our regiment has ney-
or done anything yet--you must take that bat
tery.' He said nothing, bat turned to his
command and said-sWe must take that bat
tery-follow!' He made charge with three
companies-at least the remainder of three
ompanies-supporied by the 9th aud Sth re-
giments of Infantry They cleared the breast
work, rode over the battery, wheeled and came
through the enemy's lines, whilst the fire Of
the Infantry was so deadly in its effect as to
carry all before it. Capt. May made a cut al
an officer as he charged through. On his re-
turn he found him standing between cannon
wheels-hghting like a hero. He ordered
him to surrender He was asked if he was
an oflicer2 Capt. MAY answered him in the
affirmative, when he presented his sword re-
marking, you receive Gen. VEGA as pris-
oner o. war"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

NIRGINIA:-In the CircuitSuperior Court
' ofLaw and Chancery for Berkeley Coun-
Philip c. Pendleton and John Strother, Exec
utors of David Hunter, decd, pH6s.
against
William Gregory, John r. Cooke, Charles ID.
Stewart, Robert S. Kennedy and Harrison
Waite, defis.
Extract from, Decree IN this Cause.
"And it further appearing to the Court that
the defendant Robert S. Kennedy, has Who'll
w failed to comply with the terms of sale I'm
der which he became the purchaser of the
House and Lots in Martinsburg, in the bill
mentioned, and has paid nothing upon said
purchase--it is further adjudged, ordered and
decrsed, that unless the said Robert S. Kenne-
DIV do, within three months from the rising OF
the Court, pay to John b. Hoge, who is here
by appointed Special Commissioner 10 re-
ceive the same, the full amount of his afore.
said purchase, with all the interest thereon ac-
crued-the said John B. Hoge, who is also
hereby appointed Special Commissioner for
this further purpose: shall proceed to resell
the House and Lots at public auction TO the
highest bidder pursuing, in all respects, the
provisions of the Deed OF Trust of June 23d,
1921, in the proceedings mentioned, as to the
manner of making said SALE" SC.
"And the Court further directs that the said
Special Commissioner shall, within one month
from the rising Of the Court, advertise so much
of this Decree in the Martinsburg Gazette, &c
be continued three weeks, as will apprise the
said Robert S. Kennedy of the purport thereo!
so far as il relates to the resale of said proper
ty; and if he can ascertain the residence Of
said Robert S. Kennedy, he is further directed
TO send copy of said newspaper 10 the said
Kennedy by mail"
A Copy-Teste,
JOHN STROTTIER, c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

The Galveston Civilian, speaking Of Gen
AElsTA's correspondence, which fell into the
hands of Gen. TAYLOR, says
The plan Of the campaign, and the instruc-
tons from Gen. AnIsrA's government, order.
ed him to take possession of Point Isabel; this
was 10 be the brief act of hostility. he was tc
iortify il as strongly as possible. He was hike
wise orda ed to take possession Of the mouth
of the river and forlify it at once.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
Notice Is hereNy gsrcN,

Notice Is hereby gscca,
HyHAT unless the defendant, ROBERT
Il S. KENNEDY, comply with the pro-
visions of the above decree, within three months
from the I'd day of May, 1916, the undersisn-
ed. Special Commissioner, &c., will proceed
to sell the House and Lots in said decree men
toned, as therein directed.
JOHN BLAIR HOGE,
May 81, lS46-3w Spec. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28

taught volunteer, may lock to him with conf
dence as to wise and proyident teacher. an
able general, an accomplished man, mingling
the courtesies Of chivalrT with the rough duties
of waf--Bak finer
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
POSTSCRIPT!

J-Jusi as we were goiag 10 press. we received
the Baltimore Patriot Of last evening. "wednesday
the 27ih) with three days later intelligence frou
the Army. Gen. TAvLoa has ordered attach
on Barrta, and preparing 10 cross The Rio Crande
sod attack aad occupy Matamoras. Bsrrta IS
iowp some 10 miles up the river. where. il is rrror
ted the Mexicans collecting considerable forces
Gen TAYLoa will cross The river BY making a
bridge with his wagons boxes. So far every Thing
looks well for his design.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
$50 = = =
VARIETY.

PiuHssbc National
DAcuHH sEFsIkAX r, aIAF, SdIEFcrsE. rRa
EyoUNDED 1910: Awarded the Med
i -Four Frs Prep,sspss, and THO HigA|
Hoaors, BY the Institutes Of Massachusetts.
York and Pennsylvanlss respectively, fof 4
mos, beautiful Ceiored nugpaYeofypts, u
best apparatus ever exhibited.
No. COS Baitlmcrc street,
BALTIMORE,
ADJOINING cAMrBrLr's IKwrIRy sroRE.
Coacert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Was
ing;on. ID G.;
Ma. PSI Bfoad,nEs, New York
/" rs Cert Street, Boston
1856 CAssna ST.. Philadelphia
{" Sc Cassaf 81. New Orleans;
f" Ia IsM Rue du Temple, Paris
4" ~ Church ST., Liverpool;
8 81 .iiatn ST., Louisville, KY;
" l7f .Noin 81. Cincinnati, O.;
MARKET 81. 81. Louis
Main ST., Du Buque
Broadtcay. Saratoga
Dome's Buildings, Albany,
Middle 81. Portland
MAN ST., Newport;
Norfolk. Va;
Petersburg. Va.
May Ia. lS46-fw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
GROCE REFS.

EUAVING laid in a stock Of GROCE
RES, am now prepared TO furnish
the following at prices and in quality not infe
rior TO any in the market. They will be sold
for cash oaly-prices therefore shall be low.
Rio Cofee--three kinds;
Orleans and Porto Rico Sugars;
Loaf Sug@-superior;
Imperial and Young Hyson Teas;
Black DO;
Orleans and Hest India .1lolasses;
Mould TalioD Candies;
Rosin Soap;
Congress Tobacco;
Rice, of superior kind, Sc. Sc.
Nav rs WIN. DOkoEl.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
ErOss ? Iron :

TUST received and on hand, very large
81 stock of IRON. of almost every kind,
which will warrant to be equal to any sold in
his market. and which will be sold reasonable
r.. Depot, May % ". KROESE,N
Repub. copy.1
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
Potatoes! Potatoes!

u HAVE on hand fine lot Of prime eating
4 POTaTOES; also, lot OF small Plant
ing Potatoes, and a few bushels OF pure .uer-
Ger Potatoes sale cheap.
R.R. Depot. May % w. kRQESE.N
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
x,,.a q. NyDerGme FIOM,..

HAVE in store prime article OF Extra
Il and Superfne FLOUk, w ,n wiil r ssi
as low as il can be had at the MiliS oy the Dbl
or less quantity, for cash. o,crn.
RR Depot, May % w. hhoEofsN'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
GEORGETOW.N .M.4RKET,l


REPORTED FOR THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.
FLouR-Is rather lower in price than il was this
time last week. Sales Of super, 81 a SO S74-
more sellers than buyers Extra. 81 and Family,
S475 S..
Gram Wheat, red. IS to 81 cts, aud white 90
TO 81 Com. IS to 60 cts. Oats 40 to ~ cts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
New spring Fsonnets.

INV NksbEAA- h@WhsHaNdss
EA f.. SIMPLIFY has Just received his
Eye SPRING BO.N.NET'S, consisting Ok
French Lace and Gimp Boaneis;
White Lace d.;
FireBee Braid do;
Fine Seeea- Braid English Strao do;
iStralC do;
Misses Gimp and Sira'e do;
And a lot Of handsome Bonnet TRIMMINGS
lie invites all Ladies who intend treating
themselves to new Bonnets, to give him a cal
as they viii find his Bonnets pretty and cheap
April 0
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
Another Lot Of Books


lust received by Fl. X. GREGG, at the
81 Gazette Office" which will be sold
cheap for cash -
Life and Times Of Fan Buren,, SC, By HIM.
Mackenzie,
Man Of the People;
John The Bold;
,Jcanes' Dimy, or Sudden Riches;
Leisler: or The Rebel and Kings Man;
Gerald Gage, on The Secret;
The Odd Fello,c, and Forging Peter;
odd Fellowship Exposed, by an Expelled
Member;
Manners, on Etiquette;
Etiquette for Ladies;
Sleep Rider: or The Old Boy mtse Omnibus;
Mrs Caudle's Curtain Lect,ues-conptete ~
one roiltnae;
The Conditions Of Health and Long Life; =.
The Poets Companion: a Dictionary Of all
.4lio,cabie Rhymes IN the English Language;
The Gold Hunters, or the Spectre Of the Sea
King;
Comic English Grammar, Sc. Sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
IJEw GOODS.

ES. FL. 'SSsggSaty
Xmas received his supply of SPRING
ES and SUMMER GOODS, consist
ing in part Of
British, French aud ,9Rs,icon D1y Goods;
Roots, Shoes, Legho'p and Palm HITS;
QiMa,arGre, HWd,eGre and Groceries -
TO which he invites the attention ofall whoare
in want Of Goods. His prices will be low
give him call and judge for yourselves.
April9
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
Commercial Record
BALTIMORE MARKET,
American Office. Man 25. 1876.

CATTLE. Number Of Bceves small 10 day and
market extremely heavy. Sales made at
SO 25 1915 per 100 lbs gross--equal TO 8 $50 a
81 IS net.
Hoos.-Live Hogs arc in limited request at 81 so
"a 10
FIoUa Transactions in Howard 81. Flour limit
ed. Sales of mixed brands at 81 a 81 l2a Hell
ders Of City Mills ask 4.37A, but without inquiry.
GRAiN.-Receipts OF Wheat riiing Sales to
day ofvery prime Md red at 81 cts and parcel
Of white, fit for family flour at 81 cts Corn is
dull at Sc 81 cts for white, and 81 cts for yellow
Oats at 80 a Al cts.
Bacon There is improved feeling in the
market for Bacon, and prices firm before quo.
ted. Sales Of Western Shoulders at At, A a Al !;
and Hams al 6 8 as per quality. Sales Of Balt
more cured Shoulders at 8 81 cts. We quote Sides
a,6a7i and Hams at "A 81 cts.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
q AT1 a NRT Ga
J0rafs NsOrflacad
EEAS Just arrived from Baltimore with q
IA large supply Of superior
Is E&.~ ~ -

Is as ~ -
Of different qualities--lst
j. ALIENS geasine ,Nu,meg; Green's Peach
Leaf; G,aeete's Honey Dec BaYrolc's 10
ney Deae--aa excellent article al oiy 20 cents
peril. .9lso, q large spP'ycf Common Tobacco.
sEGAxSS,
consisting in part of the following brands :
Harannd. Regalia. Lord Byron, ISabesca,
.j,isia SaaS, Sc SC. also, fine article Of Half
Spanish and Common SegsTs.
.S.A'UEF'S Of different kinds.
Important TO Country Merchants.
The subscriber, having an Agency for enc
Of The largest Houses in Baltimore. is prepared
to furnish Country Merchants with IOBAC-
co as cheap as it can be bought in tia, city
or elsewhere.
Martnsburg, April l6, 1916.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-28
NEW AND ELEGANT SUPPLY.
G.

HHE subscriber has just returned from
Il Baltimore with new and elegan, sup
ply of
,S.gDDEERX:, Sc,
of the most fashionable style and substantial
character, to which he invites the attention of
all in search of any article in his line Of bust
ness--as he has il in his power to offer great
bargains for cash. or to punctual customers on
time. JACOB VINSONHELLER
MAY %, lS46-3w
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-01-10
NEW TAILOR SHOP.

TEyHE subscriber begs leave to inform the
4 public, that he has commenced the business
Of cutting and making garments in Lancaster,
in one Of the rooms in the rear Of Mr.. Ous'
slore. aud is fully assured from his experience
and former success in the err Oftailoring, that
he can make coats. panlaloons aud vests as
we'll and as fashionsbly as they can be made
Gsy where; and unly asks the public, after Civ
ing his work fair trial to Judge for them
selves. No bad fitting or unfsshionable work
can leave his hands. Cash or produce viii be
taken 10 paymen, FOR work.
WILLIAM HODGE.
New. e7;h. lS45' aoSs-iy.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-01-10

gress ard Cabinet--love stories, and
accidents by flood and field. A news
paper should be commercial report,
one side at least, should be devoted to
prices current" / was then pettishly
thrown upon the counter, but was
soon in requisition. a boy came in,
with Please TO lend me your paper
for few minutes, just to look at the
ship news p"
The request was reluctantly granted,
with something about the plague of
paper borrowing and determination to
stop it. was soon borne to a neigh
boring house. The good old woman,
whose husband was at sea, eagerly
sought the ship news, but was disap-
pointed in her search.
SHOW negligent and careless these
printers are" said she, " not word of
intelligence of the Wind Bird: they
print Of Poland and poetry, and fill
their papers with advertisements, and
that is all they care about" Miss now
took her turn. She sought the stories,
poetry and marriages, which in half an
hour were all devoured with " wonder
that they put any thing else in the pa
per-" An elderly lady now took me,
who, djusting her spectacles, surveyed
me little while, and declared me a
terrible uninteresting paper: hardly
column Of deaths, and not more than
fifteen or twenty murders and acct
dents"
In this way passed through all tho
hands of the family, and after being
we'll soiled and somewhat torn by little
ones, was sent home. For three whole
days | got no rest, but was continually
borrowed and abused. At the end o
this period | was supplanted by a new
face, and was then discarded and
thrown aside like all servants wher
they have become useless. | was
however, again rcsuscitated, and en-
ployed as a wrapper to some merchan
die, and sent into the country. Their,
again became the object of interest
went the rounds of the neighborhood
and was "nine days wonder"
am now quietly hanging up in
shattered condition in farmers kitch
en-, from which have written this brie
memoir. | have seen much of the
world, and learned that mankind are
unreasonable and ungrateful, and thai
in a world of great variety of tastes
and wishes it is impossible to please
all.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-01-10
The Life Of "a Newspaper.
WRITTEN NY ITSELF.

My life is shortly told. My first
impression was the sensation Of trc-
mendous but short squeeze a',ich in
stantly awoke me into lite and thought.
| was now spread out to the light, and
a glow Of intelligence completely per-
vaded me. Myideas were at first new,
multiiarious and confused nations,
politics, courts, wars, speeches, mer-
chandize, fghtings, feasts, deaths, mar
riagcs, ditties, poetry, &c, &C., made
up all my thoughts, which were various
and mixed. lay in a silent state of
wonder and great amazement.
soon found that | was but one OF
very large family, that was ushered
into this curious world at the same
time. Our whole family was laid in
regular order in a pile my situation,
being one Of the first born, was par
ticularly uneasy, damp and uncomfort-
able. | had a silent, intuitivc, longing
wish to get into the world, which was
al last gratiiied.
Morning came, and | was carefully
folded and laid, Moses like, in basket,
by boy, who was calico the carrier,
and / soon found | was an object Of
interest and desire. He was soon ac-
costed by an elderly looking man, with
threadbaresiusty breeches-
Shave you a spare paper, this NOR
ming. my boyi"
" No, sir" was the short reply, and
he trudged on with us, muttcring," Not
as you know on, old gripes, you are the
same chap that promised me some cop
pers for the paper the other morning,
and hain't paid me yet you are too
stingy TO take the paper--you won't
get another from me, guess"
My brethren were now fast leaving
me, being deposited at their proper
destination at length my turn came,
and l was tucked into the crevicc Of
shop door. The first sample Of the
kind was not at all alluring I had not
been long in my new situation, when a
reluctantly early conner, swinging key
in his hand, wisifully eyed me and
casting look about him, feloniously
seized me, and thrust me into his Dock-
ct. My rightful owner-by virtue Of
advance pay, being in sight, hailed and
arrested tie pilferer. and with threats
compelled him to relinquish his prize.
He entered his store and | soon found
hat | was the first object of his atten-
ion. After hastily drying me by the
ire, in which progress | narrowly es.
aped conilsgration, be ran over me, and .
xed bis eyes upon sales 8, auction,
iserlisemenis, sc. J was then more
srticularly examined, and dismissed
tn condemnation.
" Nothing but foreign news-Con-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-01-10
NEW GOODS.
6TNOt TO be Beat.-H0
SOME THINGS CAN BE DONE
as VY1sETlLh AS @sTlElIEyRSs

VNTE will aud can sell Goo,ls as cheap as any
w other house in the DlGGINS. The old
Stand formally occupied by Mr.. Mckinzie, is lit
terally GRAINED with NEW and FASHIONABLE
GOODS, suited to the present aud approaching
season.
Consisting in part Of the following; American,
British, and French DRY GOODS, of every des-
cription and variety. Rio and Havana Coffee,
Imperial, Gdnpowder!. Blasting and Rife pow
der!!! and Young HysOn Teas. Hardware and
Cutlely, Glass, China aud Queens Ware, Drugs
snd d, e stuls, Gentemen's Boots and Shoes ofev-
cry description, Ladies Cater, Slippers, hid aud
Walking shoes, Beaver, Russia, Cashmere and
Wool Hats, Men and BOYS Palm Hats, aud caps
of every variety In a word the Subscriber would
inform his old friends and the public that he has
just received and is NOW openiog OF the largest
and best selected Stock of Merchandise that has
Up these Waters in a Coon's Age all OF which
he proposes to sell for cash the produce of the
country.
IL have and win keep constantly on hand, ba-
con. pols h,liet. lard sc; Chairs bedsteads; sole
and harness leather always ON. hand: aud in a
word every thing from Needle to an Anchor.
The subscriber would renew his obligations I6ie,
pasi favsrs and solicit continuance OF the liberal
patronage heretofore received.
Remember the stand, the store house formally
occupied by Mr.. Mckenzie, and don't forget TO
bring the money. w. A.. JOHNSON.
Polosi, w. 4. April LIST, lS45. 3m
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-01-10

THIS IS a Great Csuntry.-By
woman's loveliness, BY mans gallan-
try; by the seven miles Of Lowell
girls, by the glorious blue eyes tina,
make our village'lOok like Heaven. BY
the rosiest lip that has been pressed
by mortal man since Adam kissed the
Eve in Paradise SWEAR
IT !!-Montgy. Wing.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-01-10

The Dangers ofa Gaming Table
Perhaps the most unhappy event that
can beiall a person who visits gaming
table for the first time is, that he should
retire from il a winner. There seems
so little reason why that which has al.
ready so easily been done should not
with equal facility be repeated, that it
is all but certainty that the fortunate
player will make the attempt. Two
gentlemen strolled one night into a
Paris gaming-house, neither of them
being players, and intent, therefor, only
on gratifying an idle curiosity. One OF
them, after looking on for some time,
threw out bait to Lady Fortune for
three or four Napoleons. She was
kind and in less than half an hour his
pockets were crammed with gold. He
wisely resolved TO march off with the
spoil, and with that laudable intention
he asked the dealer to exchange his
gold for notes. After receiving $500
francs in paper, there still remained
three unlucky Nepoleons. "Let's see
what can do with these" cried their
possessor. lie tried, and lost them
That was provoking Resolved to
recover them, he changed one of his
notes-ihen another; and in less than
ten minutes he left the room without
a franc in his purse. Rejecting on the
difficulty Of leaving the gaming table
a winner, he never played again.