St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1858-11-18
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- A Washington correspondent Of the
Boston Post under date of October 25th gives
the following account Of PEXDLEToS the cele-
brat,1l gambler:
'.One nf the most celebrated and successful
spnrt$men 1f thiS or any ether country was
lurieci IN this city On Suniay week. The
occasion "f his death affords me an opportu-
nity Of giving your readers a sketch 4 the man
and description Of his gaming hou>e. Let IL
serve rs warning, not a an example:
He had been resident "f Washington some
/ fifteen or twenty wears. during which period
ie arnasrrd grea, wealth by gambling; or. IL
use tie MIDI and honest language Of the Ave
nue., he realized an ample frrtnne ont "f the
successful operations Of his kouS"F His
"house' bciLx the most elegant, AID his
"hAnk' the most weigltv aud substantial In
the country, II has been f,r years the taShirna-
bic ahG fascinating resort cf wealthy ria!teTs,
fast c"ngreNsmen, aspiring diplomats, and am
iitIous spurtsmcn fr. Ia very part 81 the word.
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luxurait style having ike certain rlhe,
rich man, "rern clntnel III purple and tiLe
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