New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-05-11
Thing- at Independence.

We cut the subiOined from letter in the ~
Louis Rspublicau. dated independence April y
During my soourn here curiosity heightened by The
many reports have heard of the dongs OF the user
induced me day or since. to make my debut into
one of the gambling houses afforded M this town In "a
room 30 by 20 feet found about sixty of the curious
congrega;ed around different tables some Just com
mcncing TO pay for sight OF the animal o1ners en-
deavoring, by paying more largely, 20 recover the
amounts already contributed for that object ana eNl
IDENTIFY dissatisfied with the show. found with some
10 matter of make or break that thoN had III
vested their funds in the concern 20 such an extent %
10 render what remained IN their pockets OF little bcnc
ut to them IN accomplishing their original purpo-c-
procuring an outht IN order 10 reach the gold gngs
Several were In this situation, and left them " BUCK
ing away. desiring osy once more to get even and then
they would quit How they made out am unable
to saw Many that know and have heard Of succeed
ell 20 far, in the end 10 lose their all and were com
PEELED 10 borrow from their more prudent assocst,
sufficient funds u take them home
One OF these establishments Is located on the public
square within a stones throw of the Court House 80
large is the company congVgatct ia this mall roorl
hoth dAy and night that II il necessary fr ventilation
keep the windows hostcd This enables the passCrnN
and stranger readily 20 where ms fortune is % Pei
made while the OF giugng coin attracts his car
and inclncs HIM 20 venture n TO zee Inc doinss lo
make the thng more attractive and scuUclng, ~ eaci
table will be found honest looking eettef VII,
wins heavythai is be WINS where has Oct Is the Oily
one made upon y Garland daily and hourly YOU can
hear rcporfs on the street OF such one beating Inc
bank out OF 500 or 81 0OO This heavy winner u q
quiet partner and his success - bait 10 others
takes well and men who never saw game OF mon
tc or faro try their fortunes upon ms success
They generally come out minus their all There s no ST.
crecy about this shoW--it J. boldly opened To all
whether licensed by the Corporation OF no' am ana
he - say.
In seeking information respecting the outfit of dacr
cut companies have found that provisions for the trp
basng the time a, lrom 100 10 lS days have been pro
yidcd by many companies But few very few, OF The
parties going by this will bc able 20 accomplish
the Journey IN that period let their calculations 81 pres
cnt b. what they may.
Nearly all the companies that have been Forwarded YOU
both from tins point and 81 Joseph intend 10 De the
hrst 10 move to the plains This Il their calculation
and have doubt each will make every eNcrtion m
their power 70 carry it into execution To he sure OF
"h.ne 6rsi several have already moved far a. Kaw
River are there camp, aud rvsdy 10 proceed when
others appcar This desire 20 be IN the lead. vii
fear cause many % urge ther teens ther cspa
city ~ the start.
Much apprehension is manifested owlng 20 the im
cnse eu.sraion that the grass IN the vicinity OF such
places As must necessarily b selected Tor camping val
rove adeousp, even al the most favorable part Of IN,
season 70 suhsis, the stock Those best SegaSln'ee
with the country however. deem SIMPLE 10y toe nam
her that viii move this season Yet consider thSt e
panies hazard much BY early start unless prov IN
aer,is provided. The great majority that move mrs
make no such provision.
The companies IN camp rcsdy 70 move conipfls'
500 persons, who VIII carry No lcSst AVOV hcSo 81
stock IN oxen snd mules This body Of men, with ta'
amount OF stock Intend mOvin. the coming week Il
lowing that All succeed IN starting each stNous - oni
trav. the other II esrd that the young grass hsA
win md near their camping places Will prove wholly
insufsc,ut md sided by hurried marches, tend 70 NJ
d,rr their .oeA This bcins done Al the start, viii ~
tsrd theu greatly IN reaching then DESTINATION
Ths oast few DAYS the weather has been pleasant and
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