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Journalistic Fun.

An incident in the history OF
Sbodrach PENIS life, which some OF
the old citizens of Louisville may yet
remember, and which doubtless al
forded them hearty laugh, occurred
about thirty five years ago, between
the wears 1885 and 1910, when George
ID. Prentice, at the head OF the Louis
willie Journal, and Penn, as editor ana
nublisher of the Adtertiser, were run
ming what was called in those early
DAYS of American journalism, lively
0Dposition. About a year previous TO
tfbe occurrence a horrible murder or
some great calamity had occurred III
the south, not far from New Orleans:
1t happened that Prentice had saved
a copy of the paper, containing an
account of the affair, which had not
been Clipped or cut. His natural wit
struck upon good expedient to get
off a Joke on Penn by means OF TINS
paper. then year old. Accordingly
he sprinkled the paper, folded it up,
neatly pressed it, which gave 1t the
appearance of IL new issue, and lnclos-
ing it in Il large wrapper, backed II,
:. Compliments clerk of the steamer
Waucousta, five days, seventy eight
hours ont from New Orleans. Quick
est trip on record. To Shadrach Penn,
editor Louisville Advertiser" The
boy came rushing into the editorial
sanctum almost totally exhausted
threw down the paper on the table
and then scampered off. Penn picked
it up, tore the wrapper hurriedly, an6
his ewes immediately rested on th'
important article of news referred to
No time was to be lost. The paper
was nearly up; several importan
matters were in the form, but they
were ordered out, and the new copy
was in the hands of the printers, witt
u few editorial comments and proflst
thanks to the gentlcmanly clerk OF TIN
elegant and fast steamer Waucousta
for the invaluable service, etc. Th'
whole trick proved successful, ant
Prentice delighted, on every possible
occasion, especially when Penn ha'
a " big thing" in the Adrertfser, +
ask, ibid that item of news come b,
the Waucousta7 The boat referee
too was VIGOROUSLY slow; she had bu
one engine, and was commanded D
Capt. Frank Dohrman, of Steuben
willie, Ohio.-Printer' Circular.
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CINCINNATI.
The Death or James u. ShryOck, &c

The Death or James p. shryoek, 4c.
CINCINNATI, January 5.-Coroner
Underhill received letter from the
Prosecuting Attorney at Evansville to-
day in which he says there is no doubt
that the death OF James P. Shryock
was caused by the shooting done by
Col. Watson. We think we have sui.
ficient eel lence to prove the fact.
The Grand Jury is convened in special
session, and as bill will doubtless be
found, we hope arrangements will be
made 10 send resident physicians who
will be present at post morten eramina-
ton.
The following resolutions, signed by
a number Of prominent citizens. were
presented to the members Of the Cham.
ber of Commerce to day, and, upon
motion, Monday. the 18th inst, was
fixed upon for their consideration
RESOLVED, |. Believing it practicable
that the Ohio river should be improved
40 as to be made available for ordinary
commerce throughout the year.
.. That q convention be held in this
city to take into consideration the i'm
movement of the Ohio river and the
best means to accomplish the same;
and that invitations be issued by the
Chamber to all corresponding CONNER
cial organizations and municipal su-
thorities, inviting to them be represent
ed in said convention.
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BROOKLYN.
New Year ARRAYS.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, January 5.-Sev-
eral fatal affrays occurred here on
New Year day, which have been with
held by the police. On the night OF
that day one Of the prisoners in Ray
mond street Jail, John Dumbleton, had
a difficulty with John Potts fireman
employed in the institution. Potts
knocked Dumbleton down, when the
latter, procuring large knife. stabbed
him three times in the lett breast and
twice in the groin. Dumbleton was
placed in custody yesterday and the
Coroner took the wounded mans anti
mortem statement. The wounds in the
breast penetrated into the lung and
one wound extends into the abdomen.
His recovery is impossible.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Inauguration of Governor Wash
burn-HIs Message.

Inauguration of Governor Wash.
burn-IIIs Message.
BosToN, December Ex-Governor
Washburn was inaugurated to-day, and
delivered his message to both branches
of the Legislature. The total funded
and unfunded debt ofthe State is $29,.
69O,362. Upon the question Of prohibi,
ton the Governor takes decided
stand. He says, 81 have no hesitation
in saying that in my judgment the pro.
hibitory law repealed four years ago
was the best and most effective one we
have ever had for the suppression OF
the liquor traffic. l would like to see
it restored in all its power and integrity
to our statute books, and rigidly en-
forced on every foot of soil in this
Commonwealth. The message is an
able and lengthy state paper, referring
in detail to all important questions
affecting the interests Of the Common
wealth, and closes with suggestion
against special legislation, and In favor
OF short sessions.
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WASHINGTON.
Naval Matters.

WASHINGTON, January 5.-The iron
clads Cononicus and Mahopac 60 into
commission at once. A full compli'
ment of officers has been assigned to
both vessels. Commander Cells has
been ordered to the command OF the
Mahopac. Lieutenant Commander Geo.
w. Wood has been detached from the
receiving ship Vermont and ordered to
the Mahopac as executive officer. Lieut..
Commander Edwin F. Woodward has
been ordered to the Coronicus as exec
utive officer and Lieut.. Commander +.
K. Benton to the command Of the Co
nonicus. Commander Stanton has been
ordered to the command of the Mcnoc-
acv in the Asiatic feet, vice Commander
McCrea, who has been ordered to the
United States. Commander David b.
Harmony has been detached from the
Navy Yard at New York and placed on
waiting orders. Lieut. Commander
Dickens has been detached from tor
pedo duty and ordered to the receiving
ship Vermont. Lieut.. Commander
Converge has been detached from the
navy yard at New York and ordered to
the photographic Office at Washington.
The iron clad Cononicus is now under
going repairs at League Island. and the
Mahopac at the navy yard at Washing
ton. Orders have been been issued TO
hurry forward all repairs as rapidly as
possible, when both vessels will be put
in commission.
Numerous applications are being
received by the Navy Department from
officers now on shore duty, asking to be
ordered to the North Atlantic squad
ron.
A dispatch from Charleston, South
Carolina, announces the arrival OF the
steamer Florida at that port with the
loss of her rudder. The captain 8
account OF her treatment by the Span
ish will be sent to the Secretary OF the
Navy at once.
Board OF Indian Commissioners.
The Board of Indian Commissioners
will meet in this city on Wednesday
next. They have invited the secretaries
of the various Christian Missionary
Societies, the New York and Msssachu-
setts Indian Commissions, the delegates
of the Cherokee, Choctaw and Creek
nations and other officials having charge
of Indian affairs to meet with them in
council on Thursday next. The Presi-
dent has been officially notified OF the
meeting and the Secretary OF the Inte-
rior and Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
have been invited to be present
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PHILADELPHIA.
President Grant and Party.

PHILADELPHIA, January 5.-General
Grant and party early this morning
took a drive round the city and visited
a number of personal friends at the
Brokers Exchange. This afternoon be
dined at the residence Of ex-Secretary
Borie. At ll:30 tomorrow morning
the President with Secretary Boutwell,,
ex-Secretary Borie and Mrs. Forney
will be present at dejeuner to be given
at the Commercial Exchange. Aspeech
of welcome will be made BY the Presi.
dent of the Exchange, to which General
Grant will briefly reply. Secretary
Boutwell, will on this occasion deliver
an extended address on the fnancei
and busin ess prospects Of the country.
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MATAMORAS.
The Revolution in Mexico.

MArAMoRAs, January 5.-The Com
missioner from Trevino arrived yester-
day, asking Palacio to join the Rev
olutionists, but he refused. Palacio
is strengthening the Notifications, and
has called for q loan Of the Govern.
ment troops. He still holds Camargo.
A dispatch from Petros Negros
SAYS that 200 OF the Juarez troops re-
occupied that place on the 18th ult;,
driving out the Rebels. On the 18th
q small force of the Rebels entered
Many Of them were killed. The Mexi'
can Consulate, Brownsville, refuses
clearances to the river steamers, foI
the river ports are occupied by the
Revolutionists.
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VIRGINIA.
legislative Matters.

RICHMOND, January 5.-Tbe lower
House Of the Virginia Legislature to-
day passed the act repeating the .and
ing bill, over the Governors veto, by 9
vote OF SS to q. A joint committee
has been appointed to consider the debt
and interest. 1t is not though that the
bill can be passed in the Senate, as its
opponents are making every prePara-
tion for its defeat.
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MEMPHIS.
Tho Grand Duk-Aeeident.

The Grand Duke-Aeeident.
MEMPHIS, January 5:-An inyitstion
to Grand Duke Alexis has been extended
by q number Of the leading citizens to
visit Memphis. As yet no date has
been decided on. A grand ball will be
given in his honor.
Mrs. Downs, Of this city. was instant.
ly killed at Hope6e!d, Ark, to-day by
being thrown from her buggy.