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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30
The Veil Removed.

From the Charleston Mercury
OO5ervant and rejecting statesmen of the
South have foreseen, for twenty years, what were
the designs of those who have steadily risen to
power, until now they represent aud control the
North. The time has come when the southern
people can no longer hlink dise@~oeahlo truths,
or deceive themselves by hoping against broad
facts which may neither be interpreted away nor
hid. The liked purpose of the North to carry
out its philanthrOpic aud political notions so soon
as it should get the power, although visible to
many, has been unseen by a large number from
constant denials of any intention to interfere
with the institutions of the States. The South
was long kept quiet, though FESTIVE. Kentucky
was beguiled by such deceitfUl twaddle recently,
until her people have passed under the heel Of
the hostile invader.
Sherman proclaimed in South Carolina the
kindly good faith Of his government. Fremont
was sacrificed in the West, last fall, for being
premature in indicating the real policy. But
Kentucky and Missouri, and the greater part of
Tennessee, besides Maryland and a large pOr-
ton Of Virginia, are overrun, and success has
embroidered the northern President and Congress
to tell the southern people what they mean, in
fact. Deeming their progress toward conquer
ing the South sufficient, they now feel strong
enough to notify US of the expected finale of
their war. 1t is well. It is perfectly well.
EquiUocatiOn is at an end. We trust that all will
ully understand their position, and make up
their minds accordingly. The purpose is to root
us out, and destroy US as a people from the face
of our country.
To rich and poor, young and old, men and
women, death would be far preferable to the
destiny of degradation and amalgamation which
would await us here under northern auspices.
The broad alternative is presented of cOnquering
a peace from our foes, or of becoming the most
object and miserably conditioned OF the eau
casian race. This action Of the United States
government can only nerve us to victory. Let
every southrOn read it, and be ready to do his
duty:
1--WE received last night files of New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore papers, bringing US
dates down to the 18th The news is both
interesting and important. President Lincoln
had sent into Congress a special message, rec
ommending the emancipation Of the slaves OF
the South, and promising national aid to such
States AS would rid themselves of slavery. After
a long and interesting debate nthe lower branch
of Congress, the recommendation was passed by
a vote Of lightweight to thirty-One.'
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30
FOR SALE

WE have a few CAVALRY ana INFANTRY
w SWORDS on hand for sale. and are constantly
manufs Ii " them, and can fill orders at short notice.
q. RICHMOND & co,
uhq5 1wE NAVY Yard MemDhis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

M~oNTHLY.-City subscribers to
tue So"'A7" Monthly will hereafter get their magazine
at the post office. HUTTON & FRELIsH- Pnhlishers
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

"a Can't. Frazier, of the English schooner
MAGNET which vessel lies at the wharf in Fer
nandina, whittier she had put in in distress a
short time before the Yankees took possession OF
the place. arrived in this city an Thursday even
ing last. He states that while at Lake City,
Monday last, he met and converSed with Lieut.
Col. Holland, (who it viii be remembered was
taken on board a Federal vessel showing the
French signal of distress, and made a prisoner
while going to succor herr
Col. Holland it seems was placed, with his
eight men, from one vessel to another, until
brought to the presence of Com. Dupont, who,
ike the man who bought the elephant, " did not
know what to do with him. when, asceTtaiHing
the cowardly manner in which these men were
| captured, he put them on shore on the Florida
coast.
It was a worthy act on the RaE of the ON
.0O7ore.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

WHISKY AND THE SOLDIERs.-SOne time
ago, talking with an intelligent soldier who had
passed many years in India, and had seen some
terrible applications of the "cat-of nlne-tails''
we asked q how many of the cases Of hogging
had anything to do with drinki" Every
case" replied the soldier. " never knew a sol
logged, except through drink in some way
or other, or stealing so as to get drink. Many
a time have l had to help roll barrels Of grog up
the hill to one of the c%anteens in India, and 1t
was a common joke to say, Bill, l wonder how
many court-martials there are inside here
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

IRONED-JOhn Williams alias John Smith
who shot Policeman O'Brian, breaking his arm. on
Friday, has been ordered by the Provost Marshal to be
put in irons, and if necessary to be double lroned. The
jailor has received orders for his safe keeping and will be
held responsible for him
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

II The committee who are collecting metal
for cannon applied TO one Of our Adams count
paauters for his bell Not having the article, be
mentioned IL to his wife, when size very patriot
icaliy offered her brass kettle. The little ones al
home rather demurred to the sacrifice, and one
Of them, with a sweet tooth, said
LA, pa, what viii we do for preserves"
My daughter, said the wag of a father,
"our whole duty is now to prcscr0e our country
With that the kettle vas sent-NatchCz Courier.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

DoUBLE FINED.-James White, MichT Con
noiey' Jas Melaney and Jno, o Brien were yesterday
fined eleven dollars each, on the city docket. for heinz
drunk, and a SIMILAR amount on the Provost Msrsbars
docket, for violating the order with respect to houses Of
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

EXODUs.-The New Orleans Bulletin of Fri
day says We are informed that large numbers Of
Sieiians and Italians are applying for papers to Mem.
phis, we presume, on their way North"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

FAST DRYING.-For furious driving in the
streets, the Recorder, yesterday, fined W. r Brown,
Michael SchuIley and ?. K MeGrue, six dollars each.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

CHANGE OF HOURs-The Recorders court
will hereafter open at nine o'clock in the morning, in
stead Of eight as heretofore.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

e Information wanted Of Jerome B. Phil
who is supposed to be In the army. ANY informa-
ion of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
ais wife at Memphis. m6-Im+
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

RECORDERS COURT-The recorder had ff-
teen cases before him yesterday. His business is be
gining to revive.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-30

not served a tour Of day. not served a tour Of duty
between the ages Of Isl between the ages Of IS
and X. and x.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
A VCTI0N NoTICE--E ROTH, AUCuONEER
"A Over SO lots OF elegant Household Furniture
Brussels aud Ingram Carpets,

Brussels aud Ingram Carpets,
At public auction.
This Gay tTuesday) Oct & AT l0 o'clock precisely a .hC
large dwelling house ll9 West 9Th street Clinton p.ace be
tween h and 9Th consisting solid rosewood and black
walnut Parior Suits covered in crimson and hroca
sl and silk rosewood Eageres Cenlre and
Pier Tables Damask and Lace Curtains, Oil Paintings BY
sminsnt artists Tuskish Lounges, and Chairs 70
match Vases Parlor Ornaments, Bronze Cloek, Boi.
anet nl ers. Marble satuary. elcsant rosewood Bed.
seAds with spiing and hair Mattresses 70 it, marble top
Dressing Bureaus Tashs and Comnotcs: French
IA Toilet Shaving Stand superb Feather Beds
and Bedding Ftea Totes Arnchars Rockers, En.ravngs
sas in hairoloh aud reps Card Tables Clerks Oval Mir
French and Spring Seat Chairs marble oak Side
hoard Extension Table oak Dining Chairs rich ruby
ta Cut Glass Of every descrpon French and India China
rich Silver Ware, Urns, &c.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
4 rcrIoN NoTlcE.-R. W. wEsTcorT, Au

A CCTION NoT1cE.--R. W. wEsTCoTT. AUG.
n u9neer.
Large and attractive sale .. over sI2 wosih of
ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
~ ta2 West Twenty rs street. between Seventh and Eighth
thts day Tuesday at occs Every article in Tho house
which ~ completely and elegantly furnished throughout
VIII be perenporly solt consisting OF elegant sold
wood Paror Suits in brocatel and French reps magnificent
scven octave rosewood Piano ocre rich Mirrors Esger
genre and Pier Tables magnificent Man.e Vases Bronles
Ornaments &C. with complete and valuable assortment of
fsrlo Chamber Dining Room Basement and Library Fur.
ntt,lra Beaseads, Bareas Washsands Mirrors, Clio, ks,
6edS and Bedding SHADES. Curtains, rich cut Glassware.
French and Bohemian China, Silver Ware Sofa Beds Car
nets dc Sale rain shine Catalogues al house. Goods
% be moved Immediately.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

r BOGART AUCTIONEER 9. a y. BOGART-
81 Thursday Oct 80 haifpas O'clock at 81 West
Twenty second street egant Household Furniture. consist
Lace Curtans Recepton and Easy Chairs lounges Vel
rors rosewood Etageres Oh Paintings, Engravnes Man.e
Ornaments rosewood Centre Tables, solid rosewood and
maho .any Bedseads, do Bureaus and Washsands pure
Hair Bedding Dining Room and Kitchen Fnrn
turs, Sc,, &c. M9N
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
r BoaAaT, AUcrIoXEER.sY s. al. BoGARr.

Al II O'Clock 2lS Canal and 100 Walker street,
Mortgage OF Pruning Materials Presses &C.. consst
Ing q Gilman Gard Press one Gordon half cap prs.s
Shaft Pneys Ac one large cylinder Hoe l36so9l Press
Counter Shaft Cone Pulleys large quantity Of Type
leys' Gas Fxtures Imposing stones, &c NB..A daposi
removed Immediately after the SALE Catalogues at SALE
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
Il II. LUDLOW. AUcTIUSEER.
-; ExhcuioRs' SALE OF REAL ESTATE, BOND

MUhIUNUE, BINDSs dr.--E. n, a TU
Will sen At auction Thursday Oct 80 ls6s at l2 O'Clock
NJ the MerchaEts Exchange saesroom Ill Broadway bv
order q theesecntors Of the late Thoma Cumming.
BoNDs-NoItherp Rair9ad o. New Jcrsey), s6 900
BONDS AND MORTGAGES lots and llproveine .is
north conner oi Terth and Twenivylh
male by Jsmf Moore 70 Thomas Cumming si2 0yy Pay.
abie May L. 1858
GAY sTREET-Eght three story brick Houses Nos o. H.
~ - ~ ~ ~ and i9 Ca street, between Wa erey place
and Christopher street.
TWELFTH AyEkuE--Four Lots on Twelfth avenue
sothea corner Of Thirty second street. wa right 10
exterior line
THIaTYsECoyD sTREET-Three Lots on sou,berlv
sdc street. adjoining Twelfth avenue Lots
the
iiaTH AND II6TH sTREETs-sis Lots iish aud lis,h
streets between Ninth nd Tenth avenues.
COUNTRY SEAT AT EsoPUs.--A valuable Country Seat
- Esopus Ulster county adjoining the country
bert L. Pel Esq containing bout sixty Of land aud
hsvts about quarter q mile front on the river Good
awe houses barn. ice houses and other buildings The
Ssock and FarpiuIe be hsdif desired For particulars
apply s the oce OF the Auconeer No Pine etreet
JOHN DEkHAM, AT the Office of y. A W. Denhan, 12l
- Ehth avenue, corner OF sixteenth street.
John DEfHAM, Executors Of Estate ol
WA. CUMMING, late Thomas Cumming
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

A UCTfoN NoTICE.-M. DOUGHTY, .AucTIOEEER.
IA VIII sen this day az I0L O'clock the sae 70
Nassau street, Household Furniture comprising large
scrsmentof Brussels Tapestry Ingram Velvet Carpet
ags roewood mahogany and walnat Paror Suits covered
sAses marble top Tables. OIL Painnes, Extension
Dining Tables Bufes Dining Chairs. Dressing Bureaus,
washsah.s Bedsteads Hair Mattresses Lounges Ward.
sobcs Turkish Chairs and Lounges &c the whole 10 be
perempforily sold the highest bidder.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
4 \ EXTRAORDINARY opPoRTUNITY FOR HOUSE.

4 EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY FOR HOUSE
n keepers and the tradeThe elegant Household Tuini-
fure Of the five story residence Ia Clinton place. between
Aacdougal street Sixth avenue, will be sold public
Anon this afternoon at O'clock precisely, cousistirs Of
Velvet, Brussels and Ingram Carpets: Panoforte,
wood and bla walnut por Suits covered in rich broca-
TEL plush green silk reps marble TOP Tables. Esgeres
with mirror backs and doors Pier and Oval Mirrors nsask
ard Lace Curtains Shades Brcnze Clocks, China Vases.
YArlor Ornaments TaTkish Arm Chairs Lounges Recep-
cn Chairs Corner and Book Stands Chandeies rosewood
And mahogany BedSieads Bureaus, Wa hsands Hair aud
Spring Mattresses peis, Blankets Chars Rockers Mir.
ycrs Clocks Sofa Bcds Tea and Extension Tables, Side
board Cut t;ias and China Ware Table Cutlery, Silver
Ware Hall Stand, two Chairs to match, ac., &c. Sale
positive.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

IVNor.1sIi HOUSE, CAMEL AND LIvRRPOOL Onn1e
III Coas Of mportatons, Ara quseoes a N40sl
cnrrent rates 4B.hI 14yYA -
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

UCTIoN SALE OF HoUsEFURNIsHING GOODS
"A Furniture. &c, &c-A. NJ CRlsrALAR, Auctioneer.
will sell Wednesday 10Th inst, al l0n oclcs n, sac
Bfoomc trec near the Bowsry about IL DOZEN Cane
Windsor Chairs Tables Bureaus Cradles Washsnuds
assortment o Crocke!y, White Gags Stone aud Willow
War $50 Coal Scuttcs ac together wh the Fixtures d
Cgar Store consisting Of Glass Case, Counter, Shelving.
Chaudehcfs, Ac. &c.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

CTEAn TO LONDONDERRY. GLASGOW AND LIVER.
- pooi-The Montreal Steamship C0mpAny's Arst class
full powered Clyde built steamer NORTH AMERICAN,
Capt Burgess carrying the Canadian and United States
Of from New class according accom-
m0daions 906 and $685. seerage found with good proyi
sons $35 Rates passage New York and ct
the reduced atesFrst cabin. $69 2S and $685.
from all the rncpal in Great Britain and Ire
New York. SABEL 4 SEARLE, General AgentA
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

NASH PAID FOR DIAMONDS, PEARLS AND. ALL
For ssc large Brisn. Gin bn 9S ms,shs,s qualify ,.
T1IAMOND, OLD GOLD AND siLvRR.-LADlKs a.
IL gentlemen having old Gold, Silver Or DiAmon1a 70 e1
b going 70 LOUIS ASRicn, 7a BKsaaway under sns ~
city lie offers 10 pay the hishss priee-tweny per ssp(
more other person. and pays in city p0aei ws
ant being compelled 10 take any other goods ID esDa0O
Remember, 713 Broadway
The New York herald., 1862-10-28

A UGTIoN NOTICE-H WILSON, AUcTIONEER-
"A BY A. ID. GALE at No A pcy street Boots and Shoes
700 casesby the package Tuesday Oct S 10 o'clock
A. ~, comgr.ns large and eenerai assortment among
which arc Nehp. Bows and Youths double sole and
kip Boots also long grain double sole Cavalry and Fish
srmens Boots and barge variety Of Womeps Misses and
Chldrsns nail neg Balmoras Ac Also Goods nj pri-
vaie saie by A. ID. GALE, a. pey street New York.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
ua,..s Ar AUCTION.
4 BAARAx vAxpKRPooL. AucrIoNEER.
"A MAGNIFICENT

oAAs8D AT AOOLhONs
4 sHAnAM. ysNpERrooL. AucrIosSER.
HousKHolDv Dvussrrvss
:s' . Avenues: .s Sssiss .s
Rosewood and Black Walnut Parlor saass.
ssv's' and Dresden Chin. vi SrAf. sso.,r sy eminent artists
Rare ami costly works Of Art :
Drawing Rcom-r~o rul rosswcsa Suits. covered with
M 9eSsrs N Ts: ls ss'e ssaSa ssa
pee vres and Dresdea China orna%ens Bronze clo x
ssecn asss hs an Chairs couca
mad y EsAdway msssT ssS and
chandels,rs rss~oea ana elasS walnut psssssns b.
ras, rablss liar and Spring Msssses. Feather Beds
Bhnses also large sssortmento Dining Room Furniture
A BRAHLAlMr r,ssS ysSpEGpooL Der +, AucJIoNEEg g,
This ,reesdasl aftrnoon Oeoter ~ sae
asS'ocs he eIssant sdsnce NJ Mlidlslcn Is Wesi
.:sd risssiors bronze erao GssasslieT ysys We've"
nes artistic bronze sta,aary rososood Drlwias Rom
s.nrS s,,s. ~ana Dasg Room Tq1a,.re Sa
80 posi.s required % all parchasers
AuCTIoS NoTIcE-wILLIAM TOPPING. AUCTION
LARGE AND 1ffs ssiyE HlSS s os MEMS Boys
,o CASES I4qIrs sEls s. tvns FELT
AND SILK HATS Of largest manufacturers,
ssas Sp f a &
tDcsured fov city ana country sales
BOOTS AND SHOES ttse Fst = fa X
y Att 0'CLoCk.f .f .EA 4fs. ~
800 CASES BOOTS AND SHOES, comprising desirable
assortment ef goods received Eastern and
e5ty manufacturers consistins In part Of men heavy tap
sole quilted welt and pump sole Bootsi long cavalry grain
And cali Boots; mems boys and youths Kip grain, wax
and bun Boots Broans. Oxford Ties. Congress Boots
mems and misses Md goat calf grain and asng Boots
BusEans Shpper RS 4c- ..s..s. s4 ls 49, q fcsf
Aso 0vXLRY BooTs-5o cases long leg Military Cavalry
Boots rsss
Also, AZ 10 O'Clock, a stock Of
READY MADE CLOTHING.
1eseher with fa assortment OF Staple and Fancy Foreign
and Domestic Dry 0oods ff-
WILLIAM TOPPING 4 CO.. Auctioneers,
Nos and II Park place and No. Murray street
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
IIEkRY D. MINER, AucrloKEER. sALRsRoox 81

JYENRY D. MINER AUCTIONEER. 6ALE6ROOM 81
Ill Nassau oppasite the Post ohace .
MINER 4 SONEH1iLLE will soil ~ aucttsm Thursday,
Oct CO. osoek in thS5 gallery Nassau street very
English French American and Besisn schools among
which the names OF wm 6hsyer. Adam Basland VII
liams Pecrds Lemmens outuyer, Culverhouse
Diebo Hotter Crossey VIM Aars shas,uss ns,s :.
DIeda Honihorsi Schaep Kock Kock Williams. Nichard.
and otners The above exhbition and worthy
the attention connoisseurs
HARDWARE AUCTION NOTICE.-JOHN z. VAN
Ill ANTWERP'S SON auctioueer tsalesroom n Murray
street, sell Thursday Oct So al 10 O'Clock an entire
Ycaii og Hardware Stoves Ae Fun partcuAfs To-
morrow
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
N. MEIwIN, ACCTIoNEER. @t .
IA. BY BANGS. MERwIN * CO., irving Buildings, 5el

Ard $50 Broadway,
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, Nov. H. a. o'clock, and the
three suceding days the hour Coins md Medals
comprising the American portion Of the famous Fnoi
Collection OF Coins Medals. Mciaets, Tokens &c, being
btedly the richest in variety ne choice
unique specimens offered in this
eo1nry Catalogues ready and may be had on
rlraijou
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
DAyID D. EGAS, AUcrroYEER.-RICn noUsf

nAyID D. EGAN, AUCTf0NEER-RICH HOUSE
~ lod Iurn,ure, French Plate MirIors 1c.-DANID ID.
E0Ak viii sell this cay, a. Os. ocock 81 IS West Twenty
eeventh street the enire Furniture consisting rosewood
tarlor Suit, nine pier French Plate Mirrors I2xD
0h Corn Ices Msbc sab4 Git Brackets, OIL Paintings
Engravlngp Mshsl Ornaments, Carpets oicioh hs. Bed
,ra bic op and other Bureaus, rosewood Tcts.a-
Tees Wassauds, mahogany, oak aud fancy Chairs Eg.
tension and other Tables. hal, husk ahd straw Matre
aud palassts Wlniow Shades, Dinmg Room and Ritls
FURNITURE, Stoves Pipe, Boilers Also one wing Ma.
shine, with Hepimer Sale positive, rain OF slime.
The New York herald., 1862-10-28
1IENRy II. LEEDS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
III n.isatc vaiuahlc Oil Pain

i
IL tors sale Of private COLLECTION Of vaiuabc Oil Faint
nss and Engravipgs.-HENRY II. LEEDS GO. VIII sa At
auction Wednesda Oct 49, at III O'Clock, IN the gallery
over the Nassau street admnisrators sale OF
valuable Oil Paintin and Eneravng
Sby order Of Geo NJ Chardavryne administrator without re-
among Kruvasscy
al noux, Forster, Wnrst Tsnpeur, Arn6ed, Van eryelt
Owen, Snet Sch5sp Dupey Meadows, A. Barland, Couou
ycr. Eatl Hulk Gay, Knapp Leameas Akkersdykc Coe
mans, W Brown,Ge n Hall. A. B Darand Van Beest,
Thou Koek Koek Carpondae De Canver, La C.otS Bon
field Beauleu otherA Asovery 6ne Ensravngs They
ire now exhibition above With ctalogue. The public
are respectfully invited examine this beautiful collection.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-12

A CURIOUS CONFERENCE.-THE Washing
ton correspondent of the Boston Journal men
tons as curious fact that for the last thirty
eight years the last house of Representatives
during each administration has been controlled
by political opponents of the president. This
NAV be seen by the following table:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-12
FROM the Hartford Post.

THE "BRAvE DEsAIx" is one of the model
officers mentioned by Gen. Scott in his letter
to Mr.. Seward, and who, he says, would be
required to leard an army large enough to
subdue the south. Napoleon's estimate of his
celebrated marshal will not be out of place in
this connection. "Of all the generals | ever
had under me-" said he to OMeara at St. He
lena, "Desaix and Kelber possessed the great
est talents; especially Desaix, as Kelber only
loved glory, inasmuch as it was the means of
procuring him riches and pleasures, whereas
Desaix loved glory for itself and despised
everything else. Desaix was wholly wrapt up
in war and glory. To him riches and pleas
IRE were valueess, nor did he give them
moments thought. He was little black
looking man, about an inch shorter than | am,
always badly dressed, sometimes even ragged
and despising comfort or convenience. When
II igypt, made him present ola complete
ne'd-cqulpage several times, but he always
lost 1t. Wrapt up in cloak, he threw him
sell under gun, and slept as contentedly as
II b. we're in palace. For him luxury had
no charms. Upright and honest in all his
proc adines, he was called by the Arabs the
1"H tI7N. He was intended by nature for a
great General" Such is the portrait of great
gen al drawn by a master hand, one who I'M
de" 'Nod what manner of man really great
general is. Have we one amongst us?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-12
CNOttester Daily spr
star-Backed Cards-A Gamblers Com
fessiOn,
From the st. Louis Republican.

From the st. Louis Republican
Marked cards are manufactured to exactly
initiate the fair playing cards in common use,
and so ingenious are the devices that it is all
but impossible for any but the initiated to de-
tect the difference. One establishment in New
York manufactures fifty different styles of
these advantage cards, by which the color,
size, and suit, ere told, after some practice, as
well by the backs as by the faces They are
adapted TO bluff or poker, all-fours, seven up.
euchre, cribbage, whist, loo, and all other
games where knowing just what an opponent
has in his hand would cause the winning of
the game. The prices of these cheating i'm
plements vary with the style. The common
sort are sold for Sc per dozen. Marked strip.
perS, containing all the advantage of marked
cards and shippers, are put at Sl2 per dozen.
Transparent cards are also manufactured by
which the gambler, who will not expose his
own hand, sees what cards his adversary has
through the backs.
Our informant has seen no less than eight
different ways of marking on the common
"star- backed cards. THERE'S certain char
acter in the rlght-hand corner, placed in five
different positions, to denote the ace, king
queen, Jack, and ten. Another character in
the same position denotes the nine, eight
seven, six, five; and still another the four,
tray, and deuce. These characters are part
of the star, and must be noticed as differing
from any other part of the card. For suit
there are four characters differently shaped,
one for each suit, found in the left hand cor
ner, the marks being at both ends. Some
times, however, the marks for size and suit
are placed on the Sane corner. In marked
"striped back" cards, the size is told by the
positions of the stripe running out at the
right hand corner, high cards being denoted
by spread of the stripes; in low ones the
stripe is contracted. The suit is told by
spread between the bar on the left hand
corner.
In some marked cards, with fancy backs,
the suit and size are denoted by leaves, on
others by curves, fiourishes, sc. II is verv
rare that the marks are placed lower than a
quarter length of the card, on the sid9, yet
some are found to be in the centre We
might particularize further, but as the marks
vary with the style of the back, it would be
impossible to make the explanation intelligi-
BILE to the reader
Professional sharpers know where to OBJ
tain these advantage cards. Many have pc
culiar marks of their own, which they hire
the manufacturer to put upon the backs of
the cards they order. The manufacturers of
marked cards are at all times in league with
the gamblers.