New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-16
CITY. ITEMS.


IRAL WOMEN ISsURED-Y esterday morning, about
10 O'Clock another steer broke from his driver and
ran loose IL Broadway InJuring IN his mad course.
several ladies. who were unable TO get out Of his
way. We were not able 10 Learn the names Of all
the injured persons. One was i lady named
Stewart, who resides IN Brooklyn. Ar old lady was
gored the face. and probably disfgured for life.
These t~o were taken 10 the Hospital. The steer
was finally captured IN sewer IN Goid-,t. cOios-
Cd man who driving the steer was arrested
about ~ o'clock, and complaint VIII be made
against hun. The cattle were driven IN from New
arb this morning, and, we understand, belonged 10
butcher named Harris.
Again We ask, now long viii such wan:on murder
be permitted
HE ASSOCIATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION
or GAMBLING.-We open our columns al al times to
advance the objects OF this Association and espe-
cally at present We commend It to the notice and
favorable regard Of all good citizens Its officers as
is well known are gentlemen OF character every way
worthy of public confidence and esteem. Regard
less Of personal or pecuniary sacrifices they are
seeking to put an end TO that wholesale swindllng
practced by the thousands of blacklegS throughout
our city and State. For eTctng out these gambling
heus and securing at great labor and expense, and
a
ton the enactment of law for their suppression,
they are deserving of the gratitude OF the public,
who. if sensible of 1.-THE OF the benefits they will
reap Will come forward with generous contributions
20 the funds of the Association that measures may
be taken promptly for the enforcement of the laws,
I'LL every gambling hell is effectually closed.
Now IS the time 10 act IN the matter for every
moments delay strengthens the position Of the 'io-
l.,o,o ~ I.u and encourappS them their crime.
Money all that needed at PRESENT. give increased
vitality to a system OF means already devised to
break up these dens OF swndlers and put an end TO
their robberes. We annex the following card
OFFICE or THE ASSOCIATION FOR TIE }
SUPPRESSION or GAMBLING,
u Beekman-st., y. W
The New-York Association for the Suppression OF
Gambling has been IN active operation Tor llttle more
than year.
Uisno longer mere experiment, but Justly stand>
forward 10 claim it, appropriate niche among the
benevolent, reiorma,ory agencles OF the day. lt>
success. thus far, prompts us alike 10 gratitude ior
the past, and renewed resolution and energy !or ne
future.
The field Of our operations Is opening, however.
more widely. as facts are made known relative 70
the extent of the crimes and mecncs We seek to
prevent.
The recent enactment of Law for the more
eheciual Suppression of Gambling" which cost the
Association much labor and rot Il little money. has.
ia consequence OF the lamcaiaOlc ncfclcncy OF me
to do. II VIII require manly struggle and The
liberal expenditure Of funds to finish that work.
Al this moment there are demands upon our re-
sources. which, from their number and magnitude.
we are incompetent to meet with our limited means.
and so put them ASIDE
In our efforts hitherto have been sustained by
the cooperation and contributions of merchants IN
tins City and they viii doubtless continue to lend
their valuable and for they are well aware that their
interest deeply involved IN the success or iaure
of our enterprise But there are hundreds OF mer'
,.l.l.,. aftfy ham
our Collector has made no application. who lack
neither the means nor the inclination 20 put the As
socaton III possession OF all needul FUNDS TO urge
the contest with vigOr and success u = IN the hope
of reaching these. by the shortest and mos, direct
means. that make tins public appeal.
few hundred dollars spent Just ai he present
crisis IN the dissemination OF facts and IN the legal
supprt ,Sion 81 gambling VIII bring back rich return
IN moral as well as pccunary Improvement 10 the
City and state, and ultimately 10 the nation.
Lei all whose eve this appeal has met. be con
strained TO place TINS Institution ON their lists OF
benevolent agencies and, according AS God mas
blessed them with the ability, lend their personal
and pCCunlary assistance.
W. take pleasure in acknowledging The receipt
OF a donation of $40 from a lady III this City. and
another of $50 from gentleman, both sent IN M
solicited
Similar favors Will bc welcomed at all times.
We earnestly solicit the contributions of all who
deprecaic gambling as snare 10 The Young ana
m>uspeciing, or as AN ingenious system OF scientific
SwinOlng upon the PUBIC, ana we peg thrt CO.
opcratlon IN all lawful measures adapted 10 It's sup
preston, whether by moral suasion or legal pro
hIhitlon
Imp,nity has been too long conceded 10 outlawed
sporting men They have grown rich and influential.
til II : no, easy TASK TO check their handed
violations OF law.
They have So long been wlnked AT by high and low
public funciOnarIeS. that they viii not leave prey
ING upon society TIL they that the friends OF aw
and order something when that hour arrives,
they Will be found Is wanting IN courage rs III
character, and be seen moving of IN crowds 20
some place where less severe embargo Is iald on
/ their Illicit trade.
J GIVE your money III such sums As enlightened
bcnevOlence may dictate your Sympathles and pray
/ crs without STINT limitation and YOUR coopera-
non and counicnance. so far as practicable. and the
doom Of public gaming houses and policy shops Is
/ written and sealed.
Already hundreds OF petty gambling houses have
been shut several of the larger houses have closed
as their patrons say, "femPordriiy, intending 10
! open anew when-an event not likely soon 10 hap
/ pen-ihe public eve Is diverted by other scenes
But while we rejoice al what has been done. we must
be active and yiglan to our brothers, sons
ana friends from being enSnared, depra'cd or
robbed.
we throw the re sponsl5ihty OF sustaining the ASso-
ca,ion Tor the Suppression OF Gambling upon those
10 whom God has given the ability, the respect
able. vlrtuous and Christian pubic.
Money can be sent to the Treasurer of the ASCOT
alton, Joseph b. Collins, Esq No. 30 Wall-sl y o.,
or To Luclan Burlelgh Corresponding Secretary ana
Financial Agent al No ~ Beekman-st., OF paid 20
Mr.. Leonard Blocker. our Collector.
By order and III behalf OF the Executive commit
tee LUcIAN BURlTlGH.
Corresponding Secy of AsSo. Sup Gambling
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