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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
SOCIAL CARD PLAYING.
How to make Gamblers.

The following short history of the schooling OF
GREEN, the great Gambler, written by himself,
ought to be warning to others.
Although l belong to the despised fraternity
called gamblers, have always made it rule to
advise young men to shun the gambling table, that
| they might avoid the rock upon which split and
will now offer. through your paper, some sug
gestions to the heads of families on the subject of
social card playing.
l was at least twenty years of age, and had
lived SOME months in New York. befote even
knew the names of the ordinary playing cards !;
but the importance of a thorough education in the
science of games was soon made apparent to me,
and in quarter whence / least expected it,
Boarding in Broadway, gradually formed an ac-
quaintance with number of highly respectable
families. By one of these was invited to attend
social party. The heads of this family knew to be
members of an Evangelical church, and you will
readily judge of my surprise, when made my en-
tree into the parlor, to behold most of the COM
pany, together with my pious friends, deeply en-
gagged at play mot the plays of innocence, but
the plays of depraved gamblers. The father Of
presided at card table; their children were
among the whist players, and others Of the CON-
pany were engaged at backgammon, dominoes and
chequers The wine circulated freely and all
seemed happy but myself, who in such party
was barbarian. | could do nothing but look on
and confess my ignorance, or occasionally engage
in conversation with same old lady, whilst
1,ba
Were all engaged at play"
1t is needless to say, that spent very unhap-
py evening and that resolved to acquire at
once an education so necessary to the mainten-
ance of respectable standing in good society !!
was not long therefore, in mastering the myste-
ries of High, Low, Jack and the Game, and of
Whist, and slight knowledge of these led to a
desire for farther information; until at last / was
adept at variety of games, able to teach others,
and was favorte partner wherever went. [
became exceedingly fond of cards; and as they
were introduced into every social circle where
was admitted, my fondness gradually ripened into
passion. which clihgs to me even in this hour.
No better illustration Of the dangers of social
card playing can be given, than my own history.
Itt pdIiOIS VI lcSpcStdic idNIucS dCQulIcu d
taste for play, which finally became an all ab-
sorbing passion, knowing no bounds, and rapidly
hurrying me down the road of ruin, where all is
misery, desolation and death!
But my case is not solitary one thousands
of gamblers have been made in the same way :;
and tens of thousands have fallen before this ter
ribe vice, in consequence OF taste for play being
formed in the family circle.-Green's National
Guardian.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

The editor Of an exchange paper says he
never saw but one ghost, and sha. was The
ghost Of sinner, " no died without paying iof
his paper. "'Twas horrible look upon
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

FROM CALIroRN1A.-Two vessels have
arrived at Boston-the Tar and the Cru
sader-bringing $l55, 900 worth of gold
from California. Aside from this fact, the
news is Of no importance, and is, more
over not SO late by five or six weeks as
we have received by way Of New Orleans
and Mexico. An attempt will be made,
no doubt, from this lucky reception Of a
few thousand dollars Of gold, to galvanize
the gold mania, which was in dropping
condition in the Eastern cities, but it will
be Of doubtful success. The New York
Commercial Of the 18th, says: "Very lit
tie is now offeringfor vessels bound round
the Cape, and it is with difficulty those on
berth can find freight to fill up with."-
missouri Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

DEVELOPING our REsoUncEs.-The steamers
Herald, Clermont No. ?, and Hawk-Eyc, have each
been up the Iowa river the present season, as
high as Iowa City. One has also been up to Cedar
Rapids, in Marion county. Several steamboats, have
likewise been up the Des Moines as high up as OF
tumwa and we do not know but to the Raccoon
Forks. All these boats have come down with full
loads, showing that our interior teens with produce
ofall kinds that only needs suitable mode of get
ting it market, to greatly enrich our farmers
The Hawk-Eye and Herald are now on their second
trims IN the Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Captain ATcHrsoS's magnificent steamer ANA
RANrH, which he had rebuilt at great expense for
the New Orleans trade, has, we are happy to hear
been raised and was on the dry dock in St Louis at
last dates. This was effected through the new
wreck pump boat Cumberland Valley. The ANA
ranth, il will be recollected, was run into by ano-
Their boat and sunk in seventeen feet water, while
on her way to this place to get full cargo for New
Orleans, from the firm of Copp and Parsons
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

MAKING IT THE IssuE.-The Washington corr
respondent Of the New York Post says, that when
the Cabinet nominations were under discussion, in
executive session of the Senate, Mr. Westcott OF
Florida, objected to Mr. Collamer, because he was
atainted with Abolitionism." After the objection
had been debated for some length, Mr. Seward Of
New York rose and remarked that he supposed he
himself represented the most radical opinions upon
slavery that we're held by any considerable BODY Of
the people At the North; and that he supposed MI
Colamer would substantially agree with him. With
respect to the objection made to this nomination, it
was time there should be an understanding. He
would therefore simply defy them to make the issues
to vote against this man upon this ground, and es.
tablish this principle. He said he had nothing more
to say at this time, and he took his seat sub seno
There was sensation, and after he had settled him.
SELF back in his leathern cushions, there was gen.
eral buzz. Mr. ColIamer's nomination was confirm
ed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

CUBA.-Thos c. Reynolds, ESQ.,, Of Virginia, late
Secretary OF the American Legation at Madrid, oc-
cupies several columns in the Charleston Courier in
explaining the performance Of his own and the du-
ties Of our Minister, Mr. saunders and the cause Of
their disagreement During the course ofhis state
ment he tells many truths relative to secret move
mcnt made BY Mr. Polk to secure the annexation Of
Cuba to this country. Il now appears, notwith-
standing the evasions and denials Of Mr. Polk and
his organ, that secret overtures were made By the
late Administration to secure this object.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

s. YEATEs' HOTEL, BRIGHros.-We neglected
to call attention to this establishment last week.
Mr. YEATEs has for a long time been known as
frstsate tavern keeper in Salem. Every thing was
neat and orderly in his house. We speak from per-
sonal knowledge on the subject. Persons travel
Ing to oskaloosa or the Raccoon Forks will find the
road through Brighton the best and nearest, and
they viii find the Western Hotel most excellent
stopping place. Brighton is in Henry County.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12
e Citizens Of Rurlington

Are all interested in the School meeting ofoday We
presume it will be held in the at o.
clock The Committee appointed at the last meeting will
report, and as that report will have bs acted upon
becomes all to be present.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

There was great storm Harsbursh on the Goth nit
The storm ragged all day and did much damage At Caxes
town. six miles above twelve spans of the new bridge
cross the Susauehanna torn away by the whrwind
This will serious loss the Pennsylvania Rail
Road Company.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

W.T.. CooLBAUGH has just opened his Spring and
Summer assortment of Fashionable goods. See ad-
vcrtisemcnt.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

To Mr. DAwLEy ofthe regular st Louis and Du-
buque packet Bon ACCORD we are indebted for late
papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

J. G. LAuMAN and BnoTHER are now opening a
magnificent assortment of seasonable Spring and
Summer Goods. Advertisements next week.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The st Louis Union states that young man. Califor.
mia emsrant by the of Cyrus Jacobs fell overheard
from the steamer Kansas ten miles above the mouth
Missouri, whilst drawing water for his hose and was
drowned His horse and other persona property were left
at st Joseph gold watch and other yaluabes were on
his person at the time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Among other things brought by the back mails
was beautiful map and plan Of the Battle of Csrro
Gordo, forwarded to us by the Hon. SHEPARD
LHFFLER before he left Washington, and for which
we thank him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The original manuscript Of Washinston's Farewell
session Of d. c. Claypoolc, OF Philadelphia, where
the seat Of government then was. Mr. c. printed
the Address, and was permitted by Gen. w. to re-
tain the MS. He died recently and it is now pro-
posed to purchase it from the heirs by the Govern
ment. Our national archives will not be full with
ont il.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

We are much indebted to the gentlemanly Clerk
Of the regular packet steamer ST PETERS, for his
favors to this Office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Messrs J. s. KlMBALL and Co. have for sale
prime assortment Of scasonable goods. See adver-
tiSement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The regular Burlington and st Louis packet CLER-
MONT No. 2.will accept our acknowledgements for
river favors.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Mr. WEDsrER.-Every body viii be anxious to
see the reply OF this gentleman to Mr. Polk's Sunday
Missionary to Prussia. Ii he answers it at ill il
will be secrcher.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

VIM Lloyd Garrison writes to Henry Clay that he re.
CARDS him Applicable object"
Is it possible!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The DOUBLE BROTHER JONATHAN full of graphic
terday. The principal large picture is good rep
resentation of the Inauguration of President Taylor.
There ought to be quantity for sale in town. They
would 60 of rapidly, being well worth the price
one bit.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Among the multitude Of promotions in the army,
we are glad to see that our fellow-citizen WALTER
w. HuDsos has not been forgotten. His is The only
promotion recorded in the irst regiment Of infan-
try. He is promoted from Hrevet I'd Lieut.. to Sc
cond Lieutenant, from March l, ls4s.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12
The Telegraph at this place is still out of order.

Our last edition published before we could
obtain the vote authorizing the city negotiate loan
$4,000 towards constructing the Plank Road from this
place to Mount Pleasant. The vote stood
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

At the late Municipal election In st Louis vote
was taken for and against authorizing the city to
negotiate loan of half million Of dollars towards
subscribing to the stock Of the Ohio and
it 1885.
Mr. BARRY, the loco foco candidate, was elected
BY majority of14o, out of vote of about s,2oo.-
Mr. Felps, wing was elected Marshal.
The City Council is div ided as follows: Board of
Aldermen wings loco focos; Board OF Delegates,
wings and loco focos. The locos have very lit
tie to crow over. !.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

PAAsoHs, Corp Parsons have just received
their spring stock of seasonable goods. See adver-
tisement,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Since our last publication the river has risen
about three feet. is navigable for the largest
boats.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

me AMERICAN EAGLE took down large amount
o. piunder on Tuesday last, belonging to the Cali
fornia Emigrants, to be shipped around to st Jo-
seph, Mo. The whole amounted to about fifty tons,
which was shipped all the way through from this
place, at the rate OF forty cents per hundred mounds
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

CIoARs.-E. E. GAY has just received fresh im-
portation Of real spanish Regalias. They are Of 4
superior quality.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

As You wERE.-By the reinstatement of Major
CRrTTENDES, of the mounted rifles, the officers who
were promoted on the ground OF his having been
cashiered, have to fall back to their original places.
The Senate having declared that his trial and con-
viction were contrary to the direStons Of law and
that no vacancy existed therefron. The friends Of
the gallant major win be glad to hear Of this.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The officers Of the regular packet Cora, will &C.
cept our thanks for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

We thank Mr. BArrELLE of the regular St Louis
and Rock Island packet oswEGo for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The officers of the regular st Louis and st Peters
packet Doctor Franklin No. @, will accept our
thanks for furnishing this office with package of
late Cincinnati, Louisville and St Louis papers.
The Clerk understands how to do up things for the
press.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The new and highly approved sMontgomery boz
lers" on board the tow boat Defiance, exploded on
the 18th ult., near Bayou Wilder, carrying away
the whole hurricane deck, killing Mr. Mcfarland, the
engineer, and two deck hands. She had three ships
in tow, at the time of the accident.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The Clerk Of the steamer Herald, will please &C.
cept our thanks for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

See Miss cooPEa's advertisement for teaching
music.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The mails stil bring us papers dated in many in
stances two months behind their reception.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The N. Y. Herald ofthe 2sd ult. states that up to
that time the number of vessels which had sailed for
California from the Atlantic ports amounted to a7o
carrying with them 1884 persons.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The Produce in Pork, Lard, Flour, Wheat, Oats,
&C. &c. shipped from this place the present season
has been immense. We have as yet made no esti-
mate amounting to accuracy, but we believe that
within the past month between three and four thou
sand tons have been exported from this place. This
for ten year old city, which had to import the very
kind Of articles it sends off in such quantities
ten years ago, is worth noticing.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The Gazette has been furnished with list OF Justices of
the Peace, throughout the county. Their for
their several townships as follows -
Burington-David X. Harris.
Benton-Jonathan Eads
Hnron-Wm M'Intire.
Flint River-James Allen.
Pleasant Grove-James Martin.
Franklin-Levi T. Larkn.
DanvIlle-John C. Davis.
Apgusta--James B. MCoy and George Hepner.
Union-George Chandler and John Dyer
Yellow Sprnge--Frederick Heller and Jesse L. Tharp
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Letters received at this place from New Orleans
state that the Cholera raging in that city, and
that the deaths amounted to near two hundred day.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Coming the Thurston asain.-s<The New York
Fire, Life Marine and Inland State Stock Ins urance
Company," is a humbug. A Mr. Renshsw is the
whole company and not worth cent. So says the
Journal Of Commerce.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The Grand Division Of the Sons Of Temperance of
Iowa meets on the nineteenth, At Fort Madison. We
wish them pleasant celebration.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

HoRriCULTURE.-We are glad to see that several
of our citizens are turning their attention to gar
dening and the raising ofuit trees and shrubbery.
South Burlington below the Bluff, and North Bur-
lngton around and beyond the public square cannot
be outdone in atfording beautiful garden spots.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Our fellow Citizens II. w. STARR and J. G. FooTE
attended the Telegraph meeting, which was to have
been holden on Tuesday last in Peoria. We hope
they will secure for some benefit from the estab
lishment Of an Office in this place. We have been
without direct dispatches for many weeks, and are
still obliged to rely upon the politeness. Of our
steamboat friends for the latest news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

The Clerk of the regular Packet steamer ARCHER
has our thanks for package of late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

Several who started for California from Indiana,
Michigan and Upper Illinois, have either got tired of
their journey or have become SO much in love with
the appearance of Iowa, to resolve to make this
State their home. They are wise. Few can travel
over our beautiful State, even amid the present
wretched condition of our roads, without looking
upon il as very desirable place to dwell in.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-12

plots rebellion, and cannot 10y any accident
stumble upon it. The disclosure is given
forth, however, that it '.must be the policy
Of two or more States to render it Success
full to any great extent" -
There is the drawback. She would
willingly break into the citadel of the
Union and despoil it of its treasures, but
she cannot venture without an accomplice;
she must have "a centre-bit and boy"
But thus far she sits alone in the realms
of non-content. The Augusta (Ga.)
Chronicle, one Of the best papers Of the
South, gives some wholesome advice to
the little termagant State, which the latter,
Of course, will not follow. The Chroni-
Gle inti'nates that the best way to establish
proper degree Of non-intercouse with the
North is for the people of South Carolina
to manufacture for themselves every arti-
Gle now made for them in New England !;
that anti-abolition resolutions will not pre-
vent the State from losing a representa-
tive under the ratio of the next census
and it has the temerity 10 add that cart
load OF good manure is worth more TO
the commonwealth than thousand such
resolutions. The idea! State rights and
guano, liberty and ime-that it should
come to this! Disdainful chivalry ex-
pands his offended nostrils.
But it is further added that ssthe trade
and commerce Of a small aggregate of de-
serted, desolated cotton Plantations
meaning thereby the magnanim<,s State
OF South Carolinia-"will be of little con-
sequence TO the rest of the Union )" and
that instead of exporting SO many emf
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-06-04

TAE OVERFLOW at New Orleans is becoming
much more serious than was at first unprecedented.
The N. o. Bee says, that unless the efforts to
close the crevasse are successful it is certai My
moderate estimate to say, that one half of the
tire population OF the city will be driven from
their usual places of residence. This mere tact
OF itself, is startling, particularly when we re-
Meet on the consequence of having such vast
population, crowded in upon each other, without
suitable accommodations for comfort, and with
the hot and sickly season close by, with cholera
still lingering in their midst.
The individual distress occasioned by this state
OF things, is represented as heart.rending, and
the actual pecuniary loss Is enormous Every
building within the limits OF the overflow Is
greatly injured, and in such soil, the tounda-
tlohs OF all, more or less affected All the sur
rounding Improvements on the ground, including
vegetable and flower gardens, which much
time, labor and expense, were bestowed, and on
which so many depended for their daily support,
were entirely ruined. Still there is no feeling of
dependency. Public opinion in the city Of New
Orleans, is fixed that such property can be any
other situated on the Mississippi river, protected
from overflow, and when the present emergency
/ Is provided for-public opinion in its omnipotency
will demand that measures shall be adopted to
prevent any occurrence of the calamity which
has created SO much private and public distress.
Ii the water on the present occasion advances
to the line of the Crevasse of 1916, it will dis
lodge more than one. half of the entire popula.
ZION from their usual places OF lesidence.-.H Y.
Erp'e sS.
The STATE AUTHORITIES UNDER WATER
We shall require state, as we'll as municipal ski1s.
The State house is begrt with lake, navigable
for small craft; and the Governor, Secretary of
State, and the Treasurer, are compelled to work
their way to their officers on rats, in horse
troughs, or on chicken coops. Yesterday, his
Excellency narrowly escaped being drowned in
pretty deep slough or gutter
The OvERFLow.-The only change we have
to notice in the condien of affairs in the rear OF
the city is, that the overflow has increased in
depth about an inch during the last twenty four
hours. Numbers of families are moving every
day to terra tirma, and many are leaving the cl-
ty aitogether.-JN. o. Delta.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-06-04


CALIFORNIA. The letters from California,
continue in the same vein with those which came
last winter. A new batch Ut them appears in the
Boston and New York papers. The statements
seem to come from men who are wild and en-.
thuslastic to the verge ofinsanity. The gold ex-
element must be stirred to the highest pitch of
frenzy, to induce people to write home TO their
friends such absurd and contradictory tales. At
the same time that these glowing accounts are
coming to us, we know from the very best au-
fhoFity that little or nothing has been done at
gold digging for some months, as the whole coun-
try in which the gold is found, being the banks
and beds of streams, and ravInes which serve as
water courses from the mountains. have been
covered with snow or inundated with water, as
il usual in the rainy reason. A large sum of
gold was undoubtedly dug last season, but not so
much as the accounts represent. 1t probably did
not exceed million and certainly not a million
and halt of dollars. A larger sum will quite
likely be gathered this season and perhaps for
several years to come, but there will be a great
many more people to divide it among.