Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-12-04
Sf[iistellaneous,
THE COUNTRY GREENY.

known establishment, kept Dy noteu chalac-
ters, for the purpose of fleeing the unsus-
pecting who may try their luck at chance.
The building is situated in the most busi-
ness part of the city, and is ofsuch celebrity
that it is known for miles around. Within
the precincts of this establishment is carried
on all those games which tend to demoralize
and degrade the character of those who make
it their place of resort.
Itwas in the month of September, some
years since, that was sauntering around the
depot situated but a few yards from the above
establishment-gazing at the lofty buildings
ofhuge granite, the workmanship and skill
fthe architect and mechanic, The numerous
telegraphic wires that issued from its lofty
emiEence, the continual jingle Of the engine
BELLS. as they met from distant parts, draw
ing the long trains-that my attention was
attracted by an individual who was causing
much merriment. Around him was collec-
ted few individuals, some ofwhich, to out
ward appearances, bore all the marks ofgen-
tlemen, dressed in the latest fashion.
AS neared the group, my eyes encoun-
tered parsonage of the following descrip-
ton: He was of medium stature; his phys
iosomy was of that stamp which made him
appear ludicrous when taken in view with
those around him his apparel consisted Of
coarse cloth, whose fitness to his muscular
frame seemed to be sadly disproportioned
his head was crowned with hat that resem-
bled sugar loaf, with narrow rim; his
coat was cut straight body, whose long, mar
row flaps compared we'll in shape with the
wings Of the swallow more than anything
else, though of somewhat ancient costume !;
the brass buttons shone conspicuously from
its peaks; its fitness was lily adapted to the
wearer-the sleeves of which being some six
inches too short, left that portion bare from
his wrists, save the sleeves Of his shirt,
, which only appeared of ample proportions.
His pants, which were of pepper and salt
cast, were drawn down about half way over
sShis boot legs, and made stationary by leather
straps of extended length. His couutenance
was bland, his hair of an auburn color;
while his sunken cheeks, lustrous black eyes
and lefty forehead, denoted that be was not
to be placed in the minority for intellectual
: capacity, though in fact he was the personi-
.fcation of country greeny; still hewa not
by any means untricd in wit by his sur
rounding companions. ..
n At length, one of the company inquired if
! he was much acquainted with city lifeY
We'll, I kind of reckon l never was here
safore,'. he replied.
4Shouldn't you like to see the elephant;
horned horse, and all that sort of things?
continued his interrogater.
Should like to see anything interesting
am quite fond Of sport
Il suppose you'll treat?
yes; Tlltrcat all on ye the best know
how
9 well, come along saying which the
dandy-dresscd parsonage took his arm, and
commenced his way across the street to a
building situated few yards distant.
Lettering about some time, fell in with
p an old acquaintance, who invited me around
With him. During my conversation with
him, referred to what l had witnessed.
WELL he replied' they'll fleece him of
every cent he's got
How I remarked.
eBy enticiug him to play Just follow me,
and YOU shall observe them
agreed says I, and ere long we stood on
the Threshold of the door where / had last
seen the greeny.
AS We entered the door from the street,
upon the right stood the bar, at which few
individuals were draining the contents Of
their glasses. At the farther end, was small,
round table, upon which was salt fish, cheese,
smoked herring, Holsters and crackers-so
characteristic in the low grog-shops AS I
passed on, / noticed those small apartments
that indicate the oyster saloon. Having pass
ed through the bar room, we ascended a
fight of stairs, and entered door upon
which was placed small sign, containing
the simple words 'Ante Room.' Here diff
ferent scene met my eye.
Around large table was seated few in
dividuals, whom I recognized to be the same
with the greeny in the depot, who also oc-
cupied seat by their side.
By appearances, they were enticing him
to play game at cards, of which he pre-
tended to know nothing; but at last yielding
to their persuasions, he reluctantly consent
ed. They commenced by stalking a dollar
apiece. The cards were shufled, cut and
trumps turned.
The play now commenced, and the game
soon finished, which resulted in the green
ones winning.
Another and another followed, and still
the greeny won, till excited and elated at
success, he began to bet larger sums, and
soon the amount reached hundreds. Now
was their time, and I could see, by shrewd
observation, the occasional wink given and
returned but now fortune proved false to
the green one, he lost. Again he played
and lost, till it had reached quite an a.
mount.
Let me see,' says he; 'let me see, this
makes two, FIVE, one and TENN all eigh-
teen hundred dollars that I have lost
20, don't be discouraged remarked one,
at the same time giving sly wink to his
comrade, 'to give up while you have shot
in your locker. Presevere you may yet get