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Eastern times., 1856-02-28

DEATH BY SuIcIDE.-A correspondent at
Pennington states that on Saturday the town
was thrown into state Of excitement, by the
suicide of man named Jedediah Wentworth.
Mr.. w. had been in feeble health for some
years past but was improving. His disease
was induced by hard study. On Saturday eve
ming, he went into the bar-room of the Stod-
dard House, and after accosting some acquain-
tances who wore sitting there, went out to the
piazza, and putting his left arm around one OF
the pillars, with his right plunged stilletto
to his heart. He then returned TO the bar
room and said, Gentlemen. | have killed my
self; it's all right and Immediately sunk to
the floor and expired. He was about % years
of age.-Orford Democrat.
Eastern times., 1856-02-28

LAuNcHED-Thursday there was launched
from the yard of Berry, Richardson & Co.,
the superior white oak ship Commodore, /" Of
about HOO tons burthen. She is owned by
the builders, Page, Richardson & Co., OF
Boston, J. IL. Mcclellan of Bath, and Capt.
E. G. Bliss, of Mass, late of ship Elizabeth
who will command her. She is plainly fin
shed, and is intended for the general freight.
ing business. and looks, so far as our unskiled
eye can discern, as if she would do good SER
vice.
About the same hour there was launched
from the yard of the Messrs. Moses, the ship
SWIM. V. Moses OF about 900 tons. She is
owned by the builders, Messrs. Potter, Nehe.
miah Larrabee, of Brunswick, and Captain
Daniel Jones, of Boston, who will command
her. She is fine ship, full, and of large ca
pacity. Both launches passed off splendidly
and nothing occurred to disturb the work.
Quite large crowd was present at both
launches s.-Tribune
Eastern times., 1856-02-28
Arrest of the Teller of the Washington
Rank for Emhezzlement of $4,000.

On Saturday afternoon Deputy Chief Ham
arrested at the Washington Bank, Mr.. Caleb
b. Atkins, the Teller of that institution, on
suspicion of having embezzled some $4,000
of the funds of that Bank.
1t will be recollected that in December last,
about $1,000 was mysteriously missing IN max
ing up the accounts between the Suffolk and
Washington Banks, Mr.. Atkins declaring that
he delivered all the money received by him at
the Suffolk Bank, and the Cashier of that
Bank, (the Suffolk, positively asserting that
the missing package OF $1,000, together with
other money, wrs delivered to MIR. Atkins
This matter caused the officers of the WASH
ington Bank TO have some suspicion that all
was not exactly right with Mr.. Atkins, and a
careful watch was kept, in order, if possible,
to obtain some clue to the mystery. On Fri
day or Saturday last, the Cashier noticed that
Atkins was unusually nervous, and for the
purpose of having better opportunity of
watching his manner closely, the Cashier
agreed 10 dine with Atkins, and at the hour
appointed the Cashier was at the place desig-
mated, but Mr.. Atkins was missing. This cir
cumstance, although by itself of trifing i'm
portance, so increased the suspicious of the
Cashier that he sent for Deputy Chief Ham.
While at the Bank, Atkins appeared 20 be
greatly agtated, and was observed to move
his overcoat from one part of the room to
another, and very soon after this movement,
bogus or fictitious checks TO the amount of
s., ,29S 10 were found on the floor, directly
under the nail where the coat hung before At
kins moved it.
A previous examination Of the Teller s
books revealed deficiency of $1,000, and it is
supposed that the bogus checks were designed
to make up that deficiency, by charging the
bank with the payment of these checks.
Yesterday Mr.. Atkins confessed his guilt Of
being defauiter to the amount of 81 ,298 10.
He positively denies any further defalcation,
and say, that he alone is concerned in that
which he admits. 1t is likely that the matter
will be satisfactorily arranged between his
bondsmen and the bank-BoSton Jour.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
ANOTHER ARRIVAL.

WE ARE NOW opening another ele-
wv giant assortment Of Cut Glass, con-
sistng of Tumblers, Goblets, Champagnes,
Carets, Wines &c &c
Elegant ornamented Lamp Shades, Vases
Pitchers, Sugars and Cream Covers, Jars
&c, &c a-....-..s
A beautiful article Of Calvary Candle
sticks with large variety OF Glass Ware.
Cut and Pressed; worthy the attedtion of
Purchasers at
J. PIPER 4 cos Ware Rooms
ALSO. an assortment of Gold and orna-
mental Window Shades, with | the fix
tures. including Cord and TasseIs, complete.
Also. fine assortment OF Table Covers.
Table Oil Clott, Table Mats, &c.
A large variety OF Mat and Rugs A lew
pieces Of Carpeting with very complete
assortment OF Wood and Willow Ware ;
Baskets &c, all OF W bich will be sold as
low as thhy can be purchased in the South,
Our assortment Of Goods ia now very
complete, and we invite purchasers to call
and examine, as we can furnish House III
Ill ITS departments on better terms than
can be bad in New Orleans or elsewhere.
oct-2d. J. PIPER & co.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
New dsoods,

I'VE AXE nov opening an elegant assortment o
w Window Shades with Fixtures complete.
ALSO
Oil Carpcting q and quarters wide
Hearth Rugs, Mats etc,
A large lot of Mating Figured and IAN
4 5 and quarters wide
ALSO
Direct from the manufacturers,
A large variety Of Extensive Tables, Mahagony
Walnut and Oak,
Bureaus, Whatnots, Towel Stands etc, etc.
Dining and Tea Fables
Card and Dressing do do
Sofas, Tee-a-Tetes aud Divans
Rocking aud Easy Chairs,
parlor, Dining aud Office do
with large assortment Of House Keeping ar,
tices Of all kinds, to which the attention Of pIr-
chasers Is called at the Furnishing Rooms Of
oct.55 J. PIPER Il Go.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

gNUE UNDEH SIGNED, beng Obliged leave for
L Furoue on recon- o am'ly ~ ers $; oilers
70, sale. Tia Ano 3ecaIy Sipn, wen k"oN n 80 oc-
cupv nP one Of tie hest locHtiOps 10 T., On foUgc.
II cop'airss compile weu,o Medicines,
per,umc'y, Pa ;n,s DC, all nesh ant in j'st rate
cond ton
The seruis sale. VIII be advantageous so that
the purcha er cannot fail oTsuccess besides be Gus
tom u o lie best. u der STA moe oebhapcC
the I,c''ties o ne nn,cnase' O. The bug Store,
the undersigned Is wi NJ lease or tenn Of
yeaig eivbei Pc OF be whole Of bis house, or
else to sell ne torse, o. he option Of the pur-
chaser Iaug-.B-6m Il. JOURDAN.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

0'CoSoR - II il soul subduing to 70 into
D'Conor's just now, and examine all the
soveable things exposed on the counter, in
attractive array--~temptIng fair hearts. to
melt away with the belief. that they can
not live without them. What is the ar
ticle in the Fancy Dry Goods Line, not to
be had at O'Conor's7 II Is nameless.--
The goods at O'Conor's have been select
ed with the best taste, and embrace the
latest forms and fashions.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

CHRISTIANITY IN TuRKEY.-Since
the publication of the new federation
law in Turkey, one hundred and six
christian churches have been repaired
or constructed. The Sultan alone
contributed $4,000 to one building
In fact everything is done by him aud
his government to conciliate his SUBJ
jects In this respect.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

The Pittsburg Journal calculates
that the loss to the merchants, manu-.
facturers, mechanics and mariners Of
that city, since June last, by the sus-
pension Of river navigation, has amour.
ted to one and half millions Of dol.
lars, and very pertinently inquiries
what might have been done with tina,
much money if applied to the i'm.
provement Of the Ohio.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
JOHN TIL A NO,
Worker in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron

Third street opposite Bears Stable.
THE subscriber respectfully INFORMS his friends
l. and the public generally, Of this and adioin
ing parishes, that he Is prepared to execute n I
work in the above branches In the best workman
like manner. lie Is ready at all times to make or
repair steam supply, cold water, escape and stove
pipes, tin roofing or cooper cutters and sports,
or copper valleys for cornice-, made and put up
al short hotice. Always on hand a general as
sentiment Of Tin ware, sugar house lamps, lanterns
oil cans, &c. Ali repairing promptly attended to,
All orders from the country will be promptly at
tended nov12 JOHN TILAN0.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

CLASSES OF READERs.-Coleridge,
In a lecture twenty years age, divided
readers into four classes. The first be
compared to the hour glass, their read
ing being as the sand--it runs in and
out, and leaves not vestige behind.
A second class, he said, resembled a
which imbibes every thing,
and retarns it in nearly the same state,
only little dirtier. A third class he
likened to Jelly bag, which allows
all that is pure to pass away, and re-
tains only the refuse and dregs. The
fourth class, of which he trusted there
were many among his auditors. he
compared to the slaves III the diamond
mines Of Goconda, who, casting aside
all that is worthless, preserve only the
pure gem.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

GoLDMANN.--G Goldman il out again this
morning, with long list Of things--~new
things, to which we refer for particulars
Recent additions to bis stock, renders it the
largest, most complete aud varied-outside
of New Orleans---In the State. his facili-
ties for repairing and mendiDg are ursur-
passed. Christmas is very close at hand,
and such as want to have FIRST choice, for
presents, had bette, calimmedsately
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

PAY or THE MEBERs or THE RHODE
ISLAND LEGrsLATURE.---The Provi-
dence Journal says the proposition to
double the pay Of the members OF the
General Assembly was most emphatic
all rejected at the election on Tues
day. The people seem to think that
one dollar day is ample cempensa-
ton for the service rendered by their
Legislators. Who else can they hire
so cheap as that ?
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

DANcfSc.-Mr. Crerar, well known
to many Of our citizens, is now in town
and proposes to open a dancing AGA
DENY. Mr.. Give speak knowingly
is fine musician, and we'll qualified
to teach the elegant art he processes.
We hope Mr.. O., may find it to his
interest, to locate here.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
Sugar Planters get Ready.

JUST received per ship Scotland, % doz. Cane
81 Koives, with and without hooks; Copper and
timed Swimmers and Ladies'; Sacharometers,
Guage Cocks and Steam bibbs, 4 inch Cotton
Rope for Climber heads; Governor Rope and Oil
Cans; Sugar House Lamps and Wicks; Machine
Wrenches from to Is inches at
LARGuIER s. LANOUE.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
Sugar Plantation for sale.

lNE of the most desirable Sugar Planta-
" tions in the Parish is offered for sale at
great bargain. The Plantation is within
seven mile. of this city, with one Of the
best roads in the Parish leading to it. 1t
contains Seven Hundred Acres Of land,
two hundred and fifty of which are in cul-
tivation, with cane enough standing, to
plant 1870 acres the coming year, and 80
acres Of good stubble. A new sugar house
will be completed on the place this winter.
1t is offered at bargain. Apply at the
Comet office for particulars. oct23. 2mo-a.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

T. PRENDEneAsr & Co.--This whole
sale Grocery establishment, at the corner
ofThiid ard Laurel streets, have blocked
up The sidewalk with aoother la,ge receipt
of Western ProGuce--embrscing all the ar
ticles wanted for plantation use.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
JUDGE wM. D. ROBERTSON, Presiding

Wednseday Morning, Nor | #, 1866
The Court met according TO adjournment.
A. M. Dunn, Esq, having announced
the death Of the Hon George c. McWhor-
ter, late member of this Bar, moved, as a
testimonial Of respect for the memory OF
the .deccased. that the Court ADJOURN
Whereas, Court adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clonk.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

A PRIzE FOR THE UaLIEsT Man
The managers ofan Agricultural Fair
to be held at Charleston, Illinois, next
week, offer as a premium to the ug-
lest man in that or adjoining States a
$40 dollar mirror. The premium is
to be adjudged by committee Of
ladies.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

CARrErINc--lt will be seen. that few
pieces Of carpeting, have been Just received
atythe Philadelphia Cheap Cash Store
Bought very low ataucton, to be sold at a
distressingly small figure for cash
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
SOtvT HATS.

VIZ D. PHILLIPS has just opened a
wv v. large assortment Of SOFT HATS,
embracing all the latest and most fashion,
able styles, shapes and co'ors- many Of
which cannot be found in any other eSabl-
ishuent, to those who are wanting SILK,
MoIeskin. and Cashmer Hats, he would
advise them to see his assortment before
purchasing elsewhere, the shapes are en-
tirelv new and the quality ve,y superior.
oct-l2. w. p. PHILLIPS.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
Hardware.

THE undersigned have been for the last
l month opening goods, direct from the
Manufactures, and ale satisfied thlt they
have in store. the largest and NEST varied
assortment of Hardware out of New Oh
leans, which they offer Tor sale at their
usual low rates. Purchasers viii find it to
their interest to call and examine, before
sending 70 the city
LARGUIER & LANOUE.
sep30 Cor. Lafayette and Florida
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
Per ship George West.

PtT sup WFUTWe WFNF.
6Dnnn LBS. pu e aud extra White Lead;
IUUU 1900 do. Snow White French Zine;
100 Boxe4 assorted sizes Window Glass;
100 cans Chrome Green and Yellow Paint;
Zinc Dryer, Litharge, Spanish Brown;
Yellow Ochre, Whiting, Red Lead;
German Black, Japan Dameu and
Light Furniture Va nsh, C'szicr's Points,
Grainers' Phiade'phiB glue, FiiclieS Sash FOOLS
Brick Liners and Pu. v, fol ~, low ~ the
Hardware store OF MON'fAN hUGUET,
septic. Church street, oppos Harvey House
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
Manila CorIage.

| JUST received per ship Horizon Is Coils Gras:
Rope, or.ed, h, m Clothes Line to Steam
/ boats Cable at LARGUIER ~ LANOUE'S
oct29. Hardware Establishment
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
DRY GOODS,

TCST RECEIVED at the store. corner
y of Third and Florida streets, large and
varied stock of Fall and Winter Goods,
consisting in part of MarinoA Goods, Silk
Goods and other articles asked for by the
ladies at this season. Terms cash and
prices at least twenty five per cent under
city prices.
move i'm. MADAME ALBERT.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
WALKING GAMES.

A LARGE assortment of the above just received
II consisting Of Gold, Silver, Bone and Fancy
Headed Canes Of all kind, also few very delicate
Sword Canes. [oct-12. W ID. PHILLIPS.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

THE SUBSCRIBER hav- -
l. ing completed his spaci- NJ. 81 IF
Gus Ware House, and Manu-. .sz-ll4----i1 -
factarv, Is now opening the most complete
assortment Of Carriages and Harness ever
offered to purchasers in this vicirity, and
would call the attention Of his Iiiends and
the public generally to his assortment end
TO examine his stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
NOW IN STORE.
Caleche and Close Coaches
2 and 4 Seats Bretts
Rockaways and Barouches;
Slide ard Single Seat Buggies
With and without tops
With a splendid assortment OF double and
Single Harness, Whips to match
Also, Stage. Wagon and Cart Harness,
Blind Brides, Collars, Hames nc.
All of which will be sold as low as they
can be purchased at any house in the South.
My facilities for repairing are unsur
passed in all the Branches, aud contlnu-
ance of patronage is solicited.
have in stare full assortment Of iron
comprising Flat, Round and Square.
Sheet aud Hoop iron, Axles. Springs &C.
Balcony and CemetaIy Ratings made to
order, Of the latest style and pstterns.
have also on band, Cane Wagons and
Carts, Road Wagons, Baggasse and other
light Carts, and all kinds Of Wheelright
work made to order.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
sUNDRIEs.

DUtE EOIAX Spe'ter so1ler, Brazer's Solder
Pure Glye.. Tin, Eeo Kiel, Emory Cloth, Flow,
er Of Emory, Coarse No. 10. at
MONTAN Il hue UET'S,
septic. Church se,eet, opposite Han oev House.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
MADAME ALBERT.
Public Hack .

THE public s,e hereby notified, that tho
l. undersigned pits 10 motion to-day, and
will keep in tue vice. = Public Hack
The vehicle vii be 10 cbarse of Mr. Brock,
an experienced d,ive,, VINO may he found
at near the Harvey House. Orders for
the Hack to be at any particular place at
certain t;me--ii left at eithe- of the
stables, will be attended to-
iuly29 ROBT. BEAL.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
GOLDMAN q WEILMAN'S
New Orleans Cheap Store.
Corner Lafayette and Laurel SITS.

I0rneT Lafayette ana Laurel cts.
Extraordinary Inducements.
Are offered by the above establishment
In the Line of:
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
GENTS CLOTHING.
FURNISHING GOODS.
STAPLES and DCMESTICS.
The stock comprising every article that
is needed for the city or country trade, thew
respectfully tender an invitation to the
public in genera. Some OF their leading
articles are.
MORE Alphabetically
Fancy and Blk. SiIks--Striped.
Blk I,alien Dress Silks
Satin D'orent Robes t4s
Cashm and Nous de LANES
Scotch and Victoria Paids
French and English Merinos
Alpacas and Bombazines black and cold
All at the lowest price al the
nov-9. NEw ORLEANS CHEAp STORE.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
A Il 8 @.

Bankers Force Pumps. Chain Pumps corn
plete, Lightning Rods, &c, &c. Call and
examine at the old stand, New Euildinss)
Corner of Main and Church streets.
nov-1f w. +. IUNNhRD.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20

TIM WARE.-We have now in store a
i large assortment Of Tin Ware ofevery
description which we offer at very reduced
prices. LARGUIER Z, IANOUE.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-20
Casslmeres and snt,nets.

SILK VELVET, Ladies' Cloaks, very
- rich. BPk and cold Cloth Talmas, in
every Style, nov-lll ]. SIMON & co.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-08-28
Tremendous Meeting Of Peru, Ind.

PEsu, Ind /, Aug. 2d, 1856
EDS CoM:-ThouSh not a contributor
r.nuot forbear on the p,ess - secns.esn !.
Such political demonstration as 4 hsse
to-day witnessed in this city, - language
is ins AeQuaie 10 express. Tho IN city
OF only shout three thousand inhabitants,
aa5 out county convention, 1t was an
expression OF freedom which would have
done honor even TO our populous cities
in Ohio. The streets were blocked up
with wagons. carriages and horsemen.
and fooimen crowded The side walks, and
even the commons 10 Ell overdowlng
From a distant view one could have
easily imagined himself gazing over New
York harbor with thick set Inssts and
clouds of floating banners. During the
forenoon the dense masses were wrapped
in almost incessant clouds of dust, but it
did not in the lesst impede the progress
of the procession; most Of the delegations
of which were headed by spacious wagons
crowded with Ewes fairest daughters.
About noon the storm and rain poured
forth in ali its snblimiiy and grandeur
But these brave women Of the West are
not inlimidated By the inclemency of
weather nor even by the threats and
outrageous barbarity of a Brooks aud
Rusk. A. two and half o'clock. the
elements having subsidized. the throng
moved of "a grove hard by. Though
many were dIenched with rain for the
wsu, OF sl'el'sf. thay aid not seem to
realize their condition so enthusiastic
were thry IN tu- cause of freedom. /
never be'cfs v,tnessed so much enthusi
asm amome ans p-o;,.e. Men, women &
children evfTg waege shout the name Of
Fremont ani ir-~don! The bogus demo
cracy here has Inns, entirely caved In
before the echo o. freedom. When Hon.
d. ID Pratt. Of LogansPort. ascended
the sand alter lanciug over tho audience,
hs said ] have addressed audiences on
various ocrasinns hnt never before by
the acre. Mr.. Pratt is known TO the
public as an able speaker. A beautiful
bnbuer was presented BY the ladies OF
Pefn 10 TIE township having the largest
delegation 4 wonderful reaction in
political a fairs has taken place here since
the Kansas outrsges
Miami county was formerly strongly
de demoofstic, now the party sinks into in
significance They held a me citing in
Peru 4 week since. but il was certainly a
siim aud very tame affair. n mortality
has sezed upon the vital spark of the
slavery democracy in this region, and |
fear ere q November blast crosses its
threshold it will have to take its eternal
exit.
| have heard that in Wabash county.
the party is so reduced as not TO have
made a county nomination. have not
met Fillmore man since my arrival in
the State, which has been eight days
Bucks ranks are fast being deserted, and
Tho eouse Of freedom nob!y rolling on.
Truly, X.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-08-28

KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEoPLE.--Thas
the Democratic party is doing everything
IN It's power to dissolve the Union. unless
the North will admit slavery into terrific
ry now free!
That it is endeavoring TO make a sec
tionsl institution national:
That il recognizes polygamy as eonsss-
tent with our laws and institutions:
That il encourages and iucites. civil
war.
That il employs the rufisns of siis.
souri, 10 take the lives and destroy The
property of the Free State men Of Kan.
sas.
That it justifies the murders and rob
berries of innocent and unoffending ciii.
zens of Kansas;
And that il arrests and imprisons rszs
State men there. who have committed 90
offence. and have always been true sad
loyal citizens, and firm friends ofthe Free
Institutions of our country.