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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27
A Man Forbidden to Burn the dead BODY
OfHis Wife.

The Milwaukee american says, that city
was thrown into the greatest excitement on
the 18th instant by an attempt of man there
to burn the dead body of his wife. The story
was as follows:
Russian by the name of Pfeil married a
woman who was Brahmin in belief He was
possessed of wealth, and both were persons of
culture. She sickened and died, and requested,
according to the faith of her fathers, that her
body should be burned Pfeil had collected
sixteen cords of wood, arranged it properly,
and was about to perform the deed, when news
OF the fact was circulated, creating intense ex-
element.
Sheriff Conover proceeded at once to Pfeil's
house and forbade the act The Russian as
serted his right and dnty to burn the body of
his wife. mo law forbids,' said he, my
religion commands | will do it." The body
was in its shroud, the torches prepared, and all
was ready to place it on the funeral pyre.
Let it be borne to its place." continued the
Russian, there is no law against it in Wis
consin. Al
But the sheriff took possession of the body,
ordered coffin, and made preparation for
Christian burial. The crowd grew, and
thronged roand the house. Alarmed or afraid
to persist Pfeil gave his consent to Christian
burial. "9ou may order or have what cere.
monies you please over the body" said Sheriff
Conover. Gentleman" replied Pfeil, ait
makes no difference with us if we cannot go on
IN our own way" Thereupon the body was
buried-though the American intmates that
the woman had been foully dealt with, and de-
mands the fullest investigation of the matter
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27
The Rights OF BeIIigerents-Opinion OF
the Attorney General.

Attorney General Cushing has rendered an
official opinion in regard to the recent viola
ton of our neutrality laws by las is alleged)
Minister Champion and several British Consuls
presenting the following points, which embody
the views of the Administration in the case:
|. 1t IS settled principle of the law of ma
tons that no belligerent can rightfully make
use OF the territory of neutral State for beli-
gerent purposes, without the consent Of the
neutral government.
2 The undertaking Of belligerent to en-
list troops of land or sea in a neutral State
without the previous consent of the latter is a
hostile attack on its national sovereignty
B. A neutral State may, if it please, permit
or grant to beligerents the liberty to raise
troops of land or sea within its territory; but
for neutral State to allow or concede the lib
erty to one beligerent and not to all would be
on act OF manifest belligerent partiality, and a
palpable breach of neutrality.
4. The United States constantly refuse this
liberty to all beligerents alike, with impartial
justice; and that prohibition is made known
to the world by permanent act of Con-
gress.
8. Great Britain, in attempting, by the agency
OF her military and civil authorities I'm the
diplomatic and consular functionares in the
United States, to raise troops here, committed
an act of usurpation against the sovereign
rights of the United States.
6. All persons engaged in such undertaking
to raise troops in the United States for the
military service Of Great Britain, whether citi-
zens of foreigners individuals or officers, ex.
cept they be protected by diplomatic privilege,
are inditable as malefactors by statute
Z. Foreign Consuls are not exempted, either
by treaty or the law of nations, from the penal
effect Of the statute.
8, In case Of indictment of any such consul,
or other official person, his conviction of the
misdemeanor, or his escape by reason of
arranged constructions and contrivances to
evade the operations of the statute, is prima-
rlly matter of domestic administration, al
together subordinate to the consideration of
the national insult or injury to this Govern
ment instructng its officers to abuse, for un-
lawful purposes, the privilege which they hap
pen to enjoy in the United States.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

sa5- Envelopes and stamps to the large sum
of ten thousand dollars month are sold at
the Boston post office. A room has been fitted
up for this especial purpose, and number Of
clerks give their whole time TO this branch of
the business of the Office
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

THEIR NAMEs.-The Cleveland (Oho) Plan,
dealer gives the names of the present Fusiol
party, in its antecedent stages, as follows:
In l772 Federalism.
In l773 Cow Boys.
In 1887 Convention Monarchists.
In 1884 Black Cockaders.
In 1903 Anti-J efferson Impressment Men.
In 1911 British Bank Men.
In 1912 Peace Men.
In 1913 Blue Lights.
In 1914 Hartford Conventionists
In 1916 Washington Benevolent Men.
In 1918 No Party Men.
In 1920 Federal Republicans.
In 1884 Wings.
In 1887 Conservatives.
In 1888 Abolition Wings.
In 1889 Democratic Wings.
In 1910 Log Cabin Hard Cider Men.
In 1874 Clay Wings.
In l848 Anita merican Anti War Wings.
In 1851 Rich Irish Brogue Wings.
In 1852 God and Liberty Wings.
In 1854 Know-nothings
In 1855 Fusonists, Black Republican Sc
varieties.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

DoT Governor Gardner has appointed the
29th of November as Thanksgiving Day" in
Massachusetts,. The Democrats in the 5th
district Boston, have chosen the Hon. B. F..
Hallett as their delegate to the National Demo
cratic Convention at Cincinnati.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

R1-Among the passengers arrived at Boston
in the steamer Africa are Col. Lawrence, bearer
of dispatches, Mr.. Tbackery, who comes to
give another course Of lectures in this country,
and the Rev. DR.. Mublcnberg.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

DEcLENsroS.-The Upper Marlboro, Prince
Georges county, Gazette announces that COL
Jeniier declines being candidate for Congress
in that District. The contest is now between
Gen. Bowie, (Union) and DR.. Watkins, (Ameri.
can1
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27
Hon. I. B. FLORENCE.

DISCOVERY OF SEA.--Dr. Rebmann, tho
explorer, has discovered sea in Equatorial
Africa, which is twice as large as the Black
Sea. 1t occupies the vast space between the
Equator and ten degrees Of South latitude, and
between twenty-three degrees and nearly thirty
degrees Of longitude East from Greenwich, hav
ing at its southeastern extremity Lake Nyassa
attached toit like tail piece.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

BaS~ Kansas paper says the hop vine
grows spontaneously in that Territory, and
appears to be a native Of the soil. In many
places the vine is abundant, and might be
gathered with profit as an article OF. commerce.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

hA- g. p. r. James, esq, the English novel.
ist, now resident at Norfolk, Virginia, is at
Milwaukee on visit,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

The Abingdon Democrat, remarks that it
"will be source Of qualification to the nu-
merous friends and admirers of the Hon
Judge George w. Hopkins, to learn that he
declines the very fattering appointment recent
ly rendered him by President Pierce as Chief
Justice of the District Of Columbia. While
Judge Hopkins justly estimates the high com
pliment displayed in this selection, he feels an
obligation to his old neighbors and friends in
South western Virginia, so imperious in its
character, as to prevent his acceptance Of the
distinguished and lucrative position so coul-
teousy assigned and strongly pressed upon
him by the Executive of the Union"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27

r0y~ -Four vessels cleared from Richmond,
Va, during the last week Of September. for
Bio de Janeiro, laden with lO,33l barrels of
-four,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-27
FORT LARAMIE.

Com. Charles Stewart, Philadelphia.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

affect fusion Of the Hards and Softs
the Silver Greys and the Sky Blues.
Should Arkansas 60 against him, the
vote Of Illinois in his favor would large
ly affect the loss
Let Col. William Bucksheerer Of
Louisiana be nominated and from
Maine to California--from the great
Lakes to the Gulf-his name will be
the rallyipg cry Of the friends Of the
Constitution inviolate, and the Union
as il should be; and the flag which
bears that-name will be prophetic Of
victory, "and wave and wave and
wave DER the land of the free and the
home of the brave"
hope Comet, that no scion of the
press gang will have the audacity to
appropriate this article to use, with
out proper credit; and that no one
will claim priority of discovery Of
Bucksheerer over your for the presently
incog. JrEeo.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

ET In The local police reports of
New Orleans it Was stated the other
day, that the Coroner had held an In
quest on the body Of a Mr.. David
Brockett. The gentleman reported
himself living" few days after. Not
that he has any objection to being
dead to the Police but he is fearful
it may affect an anticipated heretage"
Nothing" can turn up for man"
when he is once reported dead, and
" turned down" to oblivion by the
newspaper press. Every good citizen
should be aliue to bis best interests in
this direction.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18
The Ne,o Clerk Of the Sisth Dis

AHe NEW LtcH " Hte 0s@" D'o-
trict Court for East Baton RougS-
Yesterday, Mn B. F. BRYAN, enter
I'd upon bis duties as Clerk Of the
Court for the Parish Of East Baton
Rouge; a position Of Importance to
the interest Of the people, second to
none other. BRYAN is fully alive to
this fact, and appreciates the flattering
compliment paid him by his fellow
citizens. He is gentleman, against
whom, during the canvass, nothing has
been urged, but age--rather the lack
Of age--which from precedent We
look for, in the Parish Clerk. Born
in the town, be is we'll known to every
citizen for industry and attention to
business, and such exemplary habits
~ eminently fit him for the position
in which he has been placed by the
popular will.
To his predecessor in office our
friend Don MANUEL Moreno, we ex-
press universal sentiment, when we
say, that be has made model officer
ever at his post--never out Of hui
NOR or i'll natured even at the busiest
and most perplexing time he has
secured the esteem and respect of
every one who has ever had business
in his Office. For years-nearly as
far back as our memory goeth, he has
been connected with the Office, with
every paper Of which, from .: A to a.
be is acquainted. Don Manuel car
ries with him, from Office the personal
good will Of every citizen in the COM
muuity; feeling tha. cannot be mar.
rcd even by political considerations.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18
Com ay,unDcated.

Ed. Comet As the removal
question, - is now pretty we'll decided
for the present it bebooves US to
look about, and if possible, guard
against the introduction Of the same
sstject in the Senate Of the next legis-
lature. To this end make mere
suggestion here, that may elsewhere
be elaborated. When the Hon. Mike
Ryan, to whom we are indebted for
the last motion returns to take his
seat, that committee of either FIVE or
seven of the "Benevolents," be ap-
pointed to wait on him, and learn
what kind of refreshments are best
suited to his refined taste; what kind
of cognac he prefers and what is the
brand of Segars best agreeing with
his delicate nervous system that the
same Association-as an act of chris
tan charity, appoint custodian of
bis boots which Gt)pains me to know
it) give him a deal of trouble when
here and have caused the town (un-
consciously many whitening curses
curses that have had much to do in
damning the otherwise bright pros
poets of Red Stick, These hints are
merely thrown out for the "Benevo-
tents to act on. L.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

10 We are sorry indeed to notice
the death of W. w. MOORE, Sheriff
elect Of the Parish of East Feliciana
he died in the town Of jackson on the
night OF the 18th inst, after short
illness. We learn also that W. J.
Gates, Sheriff elect Of Livingston
Parish, died a few days a go at Spring
field
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18
FROM OUR REQ ULAR CORRESPONDENT.
DIR, A mr. ru,A Nov z

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8 55.
En-. CoxEr -
WHEw! what weather; it has been
raining and raining, 20 much that one
begins to doubt whether it will ever be
clear any more. We took trip to "Spain,"
Camden, N. J.) the other day, there was
nothing passing to notice, except that
nearly every person / met was shaking
and shivering. with ague as if they were
trying to shake off mortality and couldn't.
PAssMokE WILLIAMSON, has give in"
at last, having presented petition, he was
allowed to "purge" himself of his con-
tempt Of court, which he did by answering
all interrogations, which the court thought
proper to ask. He was congra tulated by
his numerous friends at the time
Up to late hour on Saturday morning
1t wa. feared that the steamer Baltic, was
lost, she being in her fifteenth day, out
from Liverpool, but much to the 10y Of
those Interested in her safety, the announ-
cement of her arrival at her birth IN New
York, was soon after telegraphed The
Russians attacked the Kars, on the goth Of
September and were repulsed by the
Turks with loss of $500 men and 1000
muskets; the Turkish loss was about 700
men. Many other Skirmishes had taken
place, in which the Allies were victorious
No reason was given for the detention of
the Baltic.
Since the election, the Morning Times
tAnti-K Nothing) has been very near
dead, so near, that its funeral is announced
to take place as soon as the first volume
is completed. Our theatres are doing
pretty well; Mile Rachel is to be here
soon; Barnum's Baby Show, has proved a
failure in Cincinnati; he (Barnum, has
brought suit against the editor Of the Com
mere'al, of that city, for libel.
=..- Yours, &C.,
OBSERVER
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

~ The Iberville Gazette, publish
ed At Plaquemine, announces the death
Of MICHAEL Gill, a native of Ireland,
aged about % years. Mr.. Gill died
of the fever on the 18th inst. During
Mr. ellis brief sojourn with us few
months ago, whilst getting up his maps
Of the city; he formed many acquain-
tsnces and friends, by his affability.
and gentlemany department. The
same paper says.-Since our matter
was prepared for press, we have heard
Of the death of WILLIAM BRADFORD,
a native Of Philadelphia. and for the
last six or eight years resident Of this
Parish, who, committed suicide by
cutting his throat with his pocket.knife,
in the new building Of Joseph Klein
peter. He was at work painting. We
rekain from saying any more at pre-
seet. @
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

~ It is said that when the smoke
Of the last battle in the East, was over,
the Surgeons with their assistants
went hastily over the ground, and
where they found any life in wound
ed soldier-they sawed his leg off
There were SO many cases to attend
to, they could not stop to make out a
'I'iagnosis," 1t seems that in a form
or engagement they Chg Surgeons)
had been much blamed for not ampu-
tating wounded legs, that afterwards
mortified. This charge, mortified their
feelings; and they were determined
this last time not to have the same
complaint made against them, and
therefore did not listen to the cries of
suffering humanity to spare their legs.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18
The BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. :

The BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
From report of H, IT, WADDrLL,
Treasurer, it will be seen that the
amount received by this association
since its organization in July last is
$548 Is, Of which s215 SO has
been expended for relief of INDECENT
sick; leaving balance on hand Of
$3.50 80. 1t is the design Of the
members of the association to continue
it as a pertinent organization through
which to dispense judiciously the vol
untary charity Of the community
A motion was made at the meeting
on Monday evening last, to change
the name of the association to the
Baton Rouge Howard Association.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18


Coon AND BAD NEws.-The re-
cent election has had double effect
upon the spirits Of the inhabitants of
Red Stick. Whilst some have been
going up, up, up, to the boiling point :;
others have been going down, in :he
same ratio. Very near all the shock
ing bad hats, that might have been
seen, talking politics ut one other on
the street corner week ago; and
smiling at one another over bad bran
dy at the coffee houses, have disH-
peared, and new sparkling sugar loafs,
belle crowned and bottom crowned,
have taken their place and new coats,
vests pants, and patent leather boots,
have got to be common. Not only
this: now and then we see buggy
dash by, leaving the smell of fresh
varnish and new leather in the
streets; and from the manner in
which the young gents, set back. and
lay too, with a "ge long thsr talk Of
yer fast horses,' we are inclined to
think that this thing comes out Il the
battle lost and won, for the purpose
Of allowing the victors time to arrange
their accounts, they have contracted
with the dear, the honest the too
confding public" 1t is whispered
that the Judge of the Sixth District
Court, when be colnas here on Mon
day to open the doors Of that estab
lishment; VIII charge the jury, in
reference to law of the land made
after the customary fashion "against
betting on elections This will be
particularly hard-the poor defunct
poverty striker Americans, the Tugs,
and the Thugs, the Dark Lantherners
the Midnight assassins-The authors
ola popular book, called Widow
Making, house burning and orphan
getting, ballot breaking etc. will be
brought up, with tears in their eyes
for losses already sustained and sent
to limbo for not having cash enough
about them, to fee a lawyer, and thus
keep out Will not come of the
council retained" who were busy
hugging our adopted citizens last
week devote little time gratui'onsly,
to some Of the Know Nothing cases,
that may be presented to the Sixth
District Judgeg 1t will pay nothing
to do SO just now, bnt the day may,
mast come, wien the debt Of graft
tude can be repaid, perhaps with iu-
terest
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

ELECTION RETuRNs.-We receive,
ENTHUSIASTICALLY, struggling election
returns, which we see no necessity for
publishing, as the general result is
known. As soon as the official returns
come to hand, we shall publish them
in tabular form, as they will be valu-
aLle for future reference.
We believe the people have voted
against the proposition to remove the
State Capitol from Baton Rouge. If
20, this ought to settle this much-vexed
question and it should be allowed to
rest, at least until some extraordinary
ambitious individual thinks he can adj
vance his personal views by again
punching the people up with the long
pole Of PATRIOTISM
But for the continual agitation of
this subject, the enterprising citizens
Of the beautiful town Of Baton Rouge
would. long since, have provided the
most ample accommodations for our
legislature and transient visitors. Mat
ters being now determined, we opine
there will be no reason for complaint,
in these respects. twelve months
hepce.-Crescenf.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18


FoREfGN IrEMs.-The Most impor.
tant foreign item brought over by the
Pacific. land it is not very important
since there is no truth in it) is that
there was much excitement in England
on the sailing Of the Pacific. owing to
rumors having obtained currency, Of
the probability ola war with the Uni
ted States. The London Times, seems
to have had much to do with the re-
port. Mr.. Buchanan was appealed to
and denied the facts.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18
THE KENDALL CASE PosrPorEp

THE KENDALL CASE PosrPorEp
UNTIL APRIL, 1856.-On Thursday
morning the Jury in this case, who
had been out since eight o'clock the
previous evening. came into court and
reported themselves unable to agree
upon verdict. They were therespon
discharged, aud Mr.. Kendall bonded
to appear for another triatnt the next
term Of the court, in April. 1856, at
which time the other-the Cgreat
Marshall Hanson" case--will also
be tried. ..5.
This is equivalent to a final judg-
ment. We expect to hear nothing
more Of the matter unless it turns up
again in some one of the New York
papers, where there has already been
manifested much sympathy for the
accused and where the special agents
of the Post Office Department, have
been abused and villifed for perform
ing their duty-in using "decoJs,'
which precedent had made law; but
which have recently been pronounced
contrary to the spirit of our instisa-
tons"
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-18

That THTNG.-Since the artist ou1
Of whose mind came the Pagoda fol-
Washington, will not give us name
for it let isgo by tie above. The
iron columns cast at the Penitentiary
havo been placed, ard it is but meet
and proper, that the artist" who
gave the paeern AID superintended
the casting should be complimented.
They are beautifully ungraceful, and
decidedly the toughest job, of rough
casting ever gotten up for a Z" fancy
job;"' but admirably in keeping with
the design. Washington, it is said
Wal soon be taken out of the Florence
straw at the warehouse, and placed in
lhe building. When he is made
erect, the doors should be closed,
and an admission fee of two bits per
head, exacted Of each visitor children
and colored pussuns half price, in
order to raise a fund to purchase, a
leather medal for the artist, who con-
ceived the design and carried it into
execution ;ofputting a statue in such a
Lox of wood and morter.
To have everything in keeping,
Washington should have pair II
fashionable colored pants pulled on
him, and his measure should be taken
for fantailed coat. Then if his in.
expressive marble face should offend
the artistic eye Of the community,
Ragar, should be employed to give
it a life touch.