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SherIdan's Mule BATTERY.

A correspondent OF the Cleveland
Leader, who tried TO follow the Grand
Duke on his buffalo hunt, didn't see
horse pistols or Colt revolvers used on
the plains, but did obtain knowledge Of
howi,zers. The working OF this re-
markable improvement in artillery he
thus describes: Little Phil. has been
for years bringing a system OF warfare
of his own TO perfection, and although
:, obY JOrr1tir;- -me mAs V.n7 -reoe,nrJ'' 49,
ceeded in his object. BY brlbing the
boss mule gunner, obtained an
insight into it's workings. Four young
lively, trained mules have small
swamp angel or mountain howItzer
strapped on their backs, with the
nmzz!e pointing toward the rear or
taiIward. A similar piece OF ordnance
il fastened with iron bands upon Their
abIomens, but aimed between the mule
foreIecs to the front. There are two
punners only to each piece, or four to
a mule-and also a 'persuader, a. he
ia called-whose business II is to per
suade the mule TO be firm, aud not
retreat, by stuffing him with oats be-
tween each shot with n tin sausage
suffer. when Indians, buffalo, ante
lope or other legitimate game appear
in view, the mules are by a
crank movement on the tail, llmberei
to the front 1t dor't make any dii.
ference which way the mule faces land
here is where Sheridans patent comes
in.) one gun is always pointed toward
the front. At the command, hre the
howitzer IS discharged. The recoII
throws the mule on his back, thus
bringing the second gun into position
This is discharged, which throws the
mule to his feet again, when the gun
ners swab out the mules throat with
hav. and reload. The system works
perfectly. With four mules the firing
is incessant, ani the sight when IN
action il extremely e1hIlarating, th'
mules describing a continuous fomer'
sault, which il better than any c'rcu'
performance.
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CINCINNATI.
Committee of National Asyiums
visit the Dayton Home-Heavy
Verdict Against n Distilicr.

ClNcIyyATI, January 27.-The Exam
ming committee of the National Milf
,arv ASYLUM, visited tie Soldiers Home
at DAYTON, Yesterday, for the purpose OF
examining into the physical condition
II the inmates with view to reducing
the numb at that point.
In the United States Court Yesterday,
the case of the United States vs. Peter
Schwab and suretes, to recover thirty
thousand dollars for alleged violation OF
di>tlIcr,' bonds IN non-payment OF
taxes. verdict was rendered in favor Of
the Government in the sum Of twenty
two tbou-and eight hundred and forty
five dollars.
CIyclyxATr. January -, lS12-
As the Council have declined 10 invite
the Grand Duke to Cincinnati, number
of the most prominent citizens OF the
city and Clifton have determined to
inTite him and entertain him at their
own expense. \ subscription paper is in
circulation to night, aud contains the
names OF some OF the wealthiest citi-
zcns, subscribing large amounts for the
purpose. The Cincinnati and Louisville
Short Line will run excursions trains at
half fare. from here to accommodate
those wishing to attend the reception
at Louisville.
Sargents National troupe will leave
here tomorrow to pay before Duke
Alexis at the Louisville Opera House
ou Wednesday night.
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The Weather and River.

CINCINNATI, January 28.-The weather
is extremely cold, with thermometer
below zero. Navigation il entirely
suspended, and the ferry boats have
stopped running.
NASHVILLE, January 28.-River sta
tionary; weather clear and cold.
ST.. Louis. January 2S.-River sta
tionary, and navigation still suspended;
weather cloudy and cold.
SHREVEPORT, La, January 2S.-The
river has rose four inches weather
pleasant.
New ORLEANS, January 2s.-River
fell 5 inches. Weather fair.
LEAvENwoRrH, January 28.-RiTer
fell I inch. Weather cler and cold.
CAIRO, Januau 2S.-River fell 3
inches. Weather clear.
vIcKsBURG, January 2S.-River fell
. inches. Weather clear.
MEMPHIS, January 2S.-The river
iell four inches; the weather is cloudy
and very cold. Floating ice is reported
az far down the river as New Madrid,
and is expected here for the frat time
this winter. The Arkansas is falling
rapidly, with seven feet TO Little Rock
White river is falling, with four feet 70
jackson.
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KENTUCKY.
Exciting Scene In the Legislature

Exciting Scene In the Legislature.
CINCINNATI, January PA Frank
fort special to the Star says there was
very exciting scene in the Senate this
morning over the Southern railroad
bill. The Senator from Louisville and
the Senator from Grant county lost
their tempers and drew their pistols in
the Senate Chamber They were
removed TO the ante room by the
Sergeant.at.Arms. A lively debate is
now going on. 1t is thought the vote
WI 'LlIt.ffiSaRl.@llMcNamarra, .fiall Senator from
Grant county, in speaking in favor OF
the bill, alluded to a resolution, when
he said was passed in Louisville dur
ing the war, in favor Of hanging every
Confederate soldier they caught, to the
first lamp post. Mr.. Webb, Senator
from Louisville, sprang to his feet and
said Mr.. Namsrra was liar. In an
instant everything was confusion, ana
friends of both Senators crowded around
them. and it seemed as if serious
troubles would ensue, when the Sergeant
alarms and Senators interiered and re-
moved Mcnamara and Webb to the
ante-room. The report that the gentle
men drew pistols, is pronounced untrue,
bv persons who witnessed the trouble.
The excitement lasted about half an
hour, when order was regained and tn e
debate proceeded. The vote resulted IN a
tie. when Speaker Carlisle voted IN
favor of the bill, thus giving majority
OF one
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CHICAGO.
Alderman Glade Resigns-Wftnesse
disappearing.

CHICAGO, February 2S.-Alderman
Glade, last night, sent in his resignation
to the Common Council, owing, as he
said to the unpleasant position in
which | am placed, and that position
being in the county Jail.
The trial Of the other indicted officials
VvrrIvci IIruUrn~" $500 ----
follows: w. D. Bailey, on charge OF
Offering to receive $4,000 to secure the
purchase by the city Of certain lots for
school buildings; G. A. Busse, WIN.
Mcclure, Jr., receiving SlO each
to secure the election Of a Justice Of
the Peace and Clerk; also for proros-
ing to receive SIS, 900 for his influence
in getting a bridge built; Jas. NJ.
Montgomery for taking Slg from
Mccullough, publisher OF the REpu6h'
can, for influence In releasing
a certain city contractor, and
$1,000 for his influence in buying
school lot: Jas. II. Hildworth, A. D.
Robinson, r. B. Shields and George 5.
Whitaker, for taking $3.50 each for
voting for an exchange Of certain prop,
erty; Jas. McCauley, for the same and
other ofenses; George D. Powell, for
charging $1,000 for voting for two
officers, and John Walsh, for paying IN
thirteen ofthe purchases OF land already
mentioned.
The CITY clerk, whose testimony is
wanted, has mysteriously been called
away, but his deputy will have 10
respond. 1t is rumored that DR.. Dyer,
one of the principal witnesses In these
cases will be smuggled Oft or induced
not TO testify. If true, this would pre-
vent many convictions. Sympathy is
felt for Alderman Clarke, whose daugh'
ter is at the point OF death from con-
sum ption, and his trial has been post
poned.
The city papers contain many COM
munications censuring Rev. DR.. l homp-
son for giving up the rectorship OF St,
Joseph's Church at $1,000 salary when
i, was burned out and needing help, and
taking the rector4bip Of Christ Church
in New York at $4,000 His former
parishioners seem to feel very bitter
about it.
The Common Council last night die
cussed the proposed FIRE ordinance and
struck out section 4, prohibiting brew
ariea
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WASHINGTON NEWS.

WASHINGTON, January 28.-There
was shipped from Savannah on Frlda!
$500. .0Sl pounds of upland cotton
and over fity-two tons o. cotton seed,
all for Liverpool.
The Confederate rams sunk in Char
lesion harbor during the evacuation
have been raised, and found in a foe
state OF preservation. :.
The Secretary OF the Treasury d.
rected the Assistant Treasurer at New
York to purchase bonds in February as
follows: 100000 on February lst,
81 900 900 on February 18th, 81 100000
on February 29th-s3, 100000 in all;
and to sell gold as follows 81 100000
on February Sth, 100000 on Feb
ruary 22d-s2, 10000 in all.
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From the Preston County Journal
Death Of Prominent Citisen.

MEssRs. EDIroRs: We undertake
the sad task OF recording the death OF
one OF oul most esteemed and aged
citizens.
Col. Henry Sturm, at the age Of u,
died at his residence in Barbour coun.
ty, Friday, January, 18th. Disease
unknown. His illness lasted only
about thirty minutes.
In the loss Of Colonel Sturm We are
deprived OF a truly valuable and worthy
citizen. His life is familiar to all the
citizens OF the county. as well as to
most OF this portion Of the State. ltmay
be said OF Colonel Sturm that he was
patriot, q soldier and statesman. he
served during the war Of lSl2. His
gallantry at Norfolk during a
time Of supposed danger was
favorably mentioned BY his off,
cers He served eighteen eonsec-
utive terms in the Legislature OF Vlr-
ginia; as q faithful, honest, hsrd-work.
ing member he will ever be remembered
by his associates. He will ever be re-
mem bered by his constituency Tor his
boldness and earnest vlndlcatlon oi
truth. He, with the assistance Of Mr..
Barbour. carried the bill through the
Legislature of Virginia for the formation
OF Barbour county. 1t was during his
term that the Bank at Phillippl WAS
founded and the Asylum at Weston
established.
Col. Henry Sturm was an answering
Democrat, ALWAYS elected upon the
Democratic ticket. So high was his
character for honesty that he could
always command large portion OF the
Whig vote. In no capacity WAS Col
Sturm ever defeated in an election. lie
filled with credit 10 himself and salts.
faction TO his county, the offices OF
Legislator, Deputy U. 5. Marshal.
Justice of the Peace, and Sheriff, and
in no instance can single exception to
his conduct be remembered.
But a few months since Col. Sturm
attached himself to the Methodist
Church South. He was faithful
member and Jealous in the cause OF
religion, and for the few months that
he was a member Of the church he was
an example OF piety. lie peacefully
and TRANQUILITY fell asleep. Peace to
his slumbers, and the rest that awalteth
the faithful. JBPrIIA.
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FIRES.

NASHVILLE, January 27.-At half
past three o'clock this mornings a hre
broke out in Ewing & Co.'S establish
ment on Market street, consuming that
entire building, and in its course con-
sumed the business houses OF Neil a
Plather, 4. NJ. Perkins d To-, j..
Lamden & Co, and damaging the build
incs o. Whiteman Bros. to some extent.
Loss estimated at 100000; INSURANCE.
100000.
LEBANON, Pa, January PA fire
this morning destroyed the bakery
attached to Mrs. Bucks confectionery
store. Loss $1,000. Shortly after an
other fire occurred which destroyed the
extensive store and foundry of Rosen-
burger, Light & Co, and Reionohl a
Meleys planning mills. Loss $50, ,ooo
insurance $4,000.
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Sundays Dispatches.
WASHING CT N.
The Postal Telegraph Scheme.
Its Probable Defeat I'm the
House.
New Presidential Ticket.
HENDRICKS AND CURTIN.
I9vasdoI fliSpa tch IN tho REGISTER Dy the r
New Presidential Ticket
HENDRICKS AND CURTIN.
Especial Dispatch to the Register by the r
- q A. Telegraph Line.l
WASHINGTON, January %.


e The Postal Telegraph Scheme.
The temper of the debate in the
House yesterday shows that the postal
telegraph scheme will fail in that body,
notwithstanding the Postmaster Gener-
ais recommendation, backed by the
President. Senator Beck, who opposes
anything looking to the Government
assumption Of the telegraph business,
represents the majority Of the Conser.
vatives and Democrats and Dawes, who
agreed with Beck, will carry the report
with him.
The Latest Presidential Ticket
mooted among the opponents OF the
Grant administration is Hendricks and
Curtin. Many influential Conservatives
and non.conforming Republicans are
seriously considering the combination
in a quiet way. Many delegates
to a meeting OF the Pennsylvania
Republican committee, convened at
Harrisburg last week, were favorable
to the idea of placing Pennsylvania
on the Presidential ticket in place OF
Colfax, and the general feeling among
them indicates strong preference for,
Senator Scott. They feel that a tariff
man would confirm the waverlng ele-
ment in that State in support Of the
Republican ticket ALPHA.
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but it is said will merely bequeath the
simple $4,000 year without stating
from what direct source it is to be
derived. Consequently if all OF Fisk's
property is to be sold to furnish the
dover Of Mrs. F. and to pay the debts
and direct bequests there will be moth
ing left to furnish a revenue Of $4,000
per annum. 1t is said the Erie Railroad
Company have prior claims on the
Grand Opera House, 80 that property
could not be sold to pay the bequests.
1t was doubtless under the impression
that everything would 60 on after his
death IN the came manner as II he still
lived that induced Fisk to be 30 liberal
in his beauests.
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NEW YORK.
Foreign Advices.

NEW YORK, January 2S.-A Herald
special from Paris states that a plan
tor Republican revolutionary uprising
has been organized over the south OF
France. The movement was held
ready for immediate commencement in
case Theirs resignation resulted in the
appointment Of Due d dAumale or Mar
shal Mcmahon as chief executive. Any
attempt which may be made for the
restoration OF a monarchy will absolVe
the Republicans from the peace now
imposed on them, and they will arm
themselves. Gambetts, on a recent
visit to Bordeaux, arranged with the
Republican leaders plan of action,
and the Republicans meantime main
tain their preparations for future posi-
bilities. II Pouyer Quertier retires
from the Ministry, Picard will succeed
him. tits reported that Thiers opposes
the creation of the Office of Vice PresI-
dent
Atan early hour this A. NJ. a fire
broke out at Nos. 43 and As Betuue
street, occupied by Frome & Shoe
maker. Loss, 5000. Partly in
sured. John Budd lost $4,000; John
Dubois lost $1,000; S. J. Andrews lost
81, 500, and Charles Arnold lost 81 800.
The fire extended to the adjoining
building, damaging the planning mill to
the extent of $4,000. The buildings
owned by Frome & Shoemaker were
totally destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000 fully insured.
Death OF An Editor.
Jas. W. Lyon, for the past four years
agricultural editor OF the Tribune, died
at his reeidence on Long Island this
morning, OF smallpox.
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BROOKLYN.
The City Still Rxcited over the Mur-
der Of Prof. PanOrma.

BROOKLYN, January 2S.-The city is
much agitated over the assassination
OF Prof. Panorma. The murder spirit
appears to be rife at present and numer'
Gus outrages and attempts at assassina-
ton occurred during the week under
similar circumstances TO those in which
Panorma met his fate. The police are
unusually active and are making numer'
Gus arrests.
This afternoon Alfred East, young
man who had been a companion Of the
late Prof. Parorma, shot himseli through
the temple, dying Immediately. The
murder of Panorma had driven him
crazy, and he labored under the belle!
that he was suspected OF committing
the murder. He left letter to this
effect, saying that he could bear the
accusation and suspicion no longer, and
was resolved to die.
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Tho Weather In.DaI.

WASHINGTON, January %, ! ?. NJ
Probabilities. THE barometer will prob
ably rise on Monday throughout the
Atlantic and Gulf States, with partially
cloudy and clear weather. Increasing
northwest winds, with a falling tenn
perature, will extend from the lower
lakes to the Gulf Dangerous winds
are not anticipated tonight
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COLUMBUS.
Certificate of Incorporation Filed.

CoLrMrUs, January 27.-The certifi-
cate Of the the Lake Erie, Wooster and
Mu-kingum Valley railroad, capital
SjO0,OOO, was fiIei to-day. The termini
Of the road will be a, point on Lake
Erie, at or near Black river township,
Lorraine county, and at a point near
Zauesville. The road is to pass through
the counties OF Lorraine, Cnyahoga, Medi-
na, Wayne, Holmes, Coshocton, Guern-
sew and Muskingum.
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Convicted Of Murder.

MEMPHIS, January 2S.-The jury in
the second trial Of Mcdonald Cheek,
for the murder OF Harrison, his father
in.law, at Lawrenceburg after being out
from 5 P. NJ. yesterday 10 2 P. NJ. to-
day, brought in verdict OF murder in
the first degree, and as the penalty IL
fixed by the Jury in Indiana, they made
it death. The Judge will probably
designate the time Of execution to-
porrow
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PHILADELPHIA.
The Copyright Law.

PHILADELPHIA, January IA meet
ing was held at noon to-day OF the
book publishers, printers and book
binders OF this city, when a memorial
to Congress was adopted, and a commit
tee OF FIVE appointed to protest against
the passage Of the international copy
right law.
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From the New Creek Tribune
Goyeruor's Message.

We have received a copy 81 the Gov
ernor's message, but il has disappointed
our expectations, knowing as we do his
ability to furnish satisfactory docu-
ment in regard to State finances and
affairs.
Some Of our grounds for disipProba
ton are bis failure TO give his opinions
in regard 10 the General Government,
and more especially, to notice the
action Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad in refusing TO pay the county
tax assessed against them.
.
The Governors failure TO answer the
expectations Of the people 10 this i'm
portant matter will tall heavily upon
those who supported him in the eIpecta--
ton OF better things The interests OF
the people OF the State should be
of the frE importance TO its Chief
magistrate, and he will be held 70 q
strict account for the trust repoeed IN
his hands by a confding and hopeful
constituency, who.boped for new era
in prosperity from a change in P0IItIeai
parties.
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MADISON.
Inhuman Treatment ola Smallpox
Patient.

Inhuman Treatment OF n sniaiipo1
Patient.
MADISON, Wis, January 2.-The
cruel treatment of young Epgerother, a
student in the university, is the sub
ject OF general comment and indignation.
He was taken sick with the sra1pox,
aud while very low was taken out OF
the university and moved half mile
to Camp Randall, and placed in an old
shed, where, under the shock OF removal
and not being cared for, be died. The
university authorities say that the city
authorities had ordered bis removal, but
the most blame is deservedly attached TO
the former party. and puplic opinion
condemns the whole transaction as both
criminal and inhuman.
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England and Russia.

England is actively intriguing against
Russia in her encroachments on Cen
tral Asia. An Envoy from Bokhara
has arrived at Calcutta, and it ID
understood that he is the bearer OF
important dispatches in relation TO the
situation Of affairs in that section. The
fact that the greater portion Of the
Anglo Indian army is moving north,
which gives color 10 the suppositlon
that England is dermined to oppose
any further encroachments OF Russia 10
that direction.
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WASHINGTON.
Pensions.

WASHINGTON, January 27.-Fiiteen
million dollars have been required to
meet the immediate demands created by
the bill providing that pensions here
after granted shall date from the time
of injury to the parties on whose
account they are granted.
Appropriation Bills.
The House committee on Appropria-
tons finished the Indian appropriation
bill amounting to about $50,000,00O.
The diplomatic and consular service
appropriation bills will he next con-
sidered. The last proof of the report
on commerce and navigation has been
returned by the Register OF the Treasury
to the public printer. Copies of the
report will be sent to Congress early
next week. The edition for general
circulation will not be ready Tor two
weeks. The Secretary OF the Treasury
has extended the time for procuring
perscribe stocks on bonded railroad
routes till the lst OF April.
MutiIated Currency.
Gen. Spinner decides he will not pay
the express charges on mutilated cur
rency sapt to the department by private
General Butler appeared before the
House committee on Foreign Affairs
this A. NJ. and made two hour argu-
ment against the Washburn treaty so
far as il relates to fisheries.
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Arrested on Suspicion OF Murder

Arrested on Suspicion OF Murder.
BROOKLYN, January 27.-Four men
have been arrested, suspected Of being
complicated in the murder OF Prot.
Panormo. The names are james Nc
Laugblin, iron moulder; John Teleyey'
laborer John Rulmead and German
named Miller, a pedd!er. These men
were implicated in the robbing and
asssulting of Prot. j. II: Warthotf, a
music teacher Of Fort Green, on the
18th instant. 1t is believed that Miller,
the peddler, was the one who attacked
Psnormo with a slung-shot and gave
him the fatal wounds.
LATER-No positive clue to the
murderer OF Prof. John B. Panormo
has been obtained by the detectives,
and the mystery is still a general sub,
iect OF comment by the citizens. Several
arrests have been made of persons sus,
pected of completely in the murder, all
OF whom were locked up for examlna-
ton.
Fatal Accident.
BLOOMFIELD, n. j., January "a
man named Hagan was caught in the
machinery of the Silver Springs paper
mills Yesterday. His right arm was
torn from the socket, his head caught
and the brains scattered about the
place. Death was instantaneous. lie
leaves a wife and family.
Another.
New YORK, January 27.-Corneillu'
Mclaughlin, employed on the Eas
River bridge, was instantly killed tbi'
morning while at work, by . heav.
stone falling on his head.
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ENGLAND.
The Geneva Conference.

LONDON, January 2S.-Atter a pro-
longed discussion in the Cabinet the
Government has finally resolved to
object to the consideration Of the ques-
ton of tue indirect damages by the
American war, and to limit the CAGES
referred to the Geneva Conference en-
,;-.ly IN tho direct claims
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Fiiz John Porter has been appoin'ei
superintendent o. the lunstie asylum q.
Morristowp, New Jersey, at salary of
5000 per year.
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Photographs of J. wilkes Booth
find ready sale in New York. The
gamins crying them as photographs Of
the late Mr.. Fisk.
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Fish.

onHf Bis. Extra No. Maekerel, new
IN Half Barrels Extra No. 2 yackerel, new
3 R0xes GEORGES" Goldfish, large and fat.
no Hores Scaled Herring,
Just received and ior sals by
po2l n. REILLY.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, January q.
SENATE.

The Senate having adjourned over
from Friday till Monday, there was no
session Of that body to-day.