The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-12
SECOND EDITION
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
tsPEcIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON, April IL.
Gas Explosion In the CtNv Poat Oaica.


Doubleday, formerly of Binghamton, N. Y,
and l.. B. Moss, clerks in the office, went into
the basement-rOom, where the gasometer is
located, to examine into the cause of the diff
Guilty. They carried light with them, and
as the flame came in contact with the uncon-
fined gas, an explosion occurred, and these
gentlemen were at once enveloped in flames.
Mr.. Kennedy, as soon as he could recover
his presence of mind, ran for assistance, while
Mr.. Doubleday, although his own clothes were
on fire, remained to assist in suppressing the
burning clothing of his companion, Mr.. Moss.
The last named is badly, perhaps mortally,
injured. The others, though burned in the
face and hands, are not, it is believed, inter
nally affected. The explosion was like that
of gunpowder. 1t Jared fourteen-inch wall
thirty or more feet from the gasometer to such
an extent as to detach the plastering, and
blew open a locked door, splintering the wood.
The unconfned gas only eXploded-that in
the gasometer was not affected.
The Appointment of Registers in Bank
ruptcy.
1t is alleged here that the appointment of
Registers in bankruptcy was imposed upon
the Chief Justice through the influence of
Speaker Colfax, with a view to kill him as
candidate for the Presidency. 1t is certain
that Mr.. Chase opposed the provision with all
his own influence, and all the outside pressure
he could command, and that, being at last
compelled to perform the task, he is in no
very agreeable mood. Undoubtedly the duty
is a delicate one, and from the fact that
there will be at least twenty candidates
for each place, the selection of the
one who is to have the appointment will be
considered invidious by the other nineteen;
and the Chief Justice will, therefore, of neces-
sity, as "seen 10y man up a tree, " make
nineteen enemies where he makes one friend.
This, it is said, was the view taken of the
result by those concerned in putting up the
Job. 1t is consequently expected that Mr..
Chase will be as considerate and crafty in the
matter of the appointments as the position will
admit of, and that he will attempt to make
trump card out of the power intended
to iniure him. 1t is certain that he who pro-
poses to outwit Salmon p. Chase must needs
be wise as serpent and wary as wizard.
Presentation Of Queen yictoria's POr-
trait to Mr. Peabody.
The presentation of the portrait of Queen
Victoria to Mr.. George Peabody, it is under
stood, will be private and informal. 1t is
thought that the remarks to be made on the
presentation of the portrait will be sent to
Sir Frederick Bruce along with the portrait.
Nothing is known at the British Legation as to
when the portrait will arrive but as soon as
it does notice of the fact will be given to Mr..
Peabody, who will receive the valuable gift
from the hands of the British Minister at the
residence of the latter in this city.
The Trial of Surratt.
1t is becoming very doubtful whether Sur
raft will be tried at the present term of the
court, notwithstanding the fact that his coun-
sell Messrs. Bradley and Merrick have repeat
edly stated their readiness to proceed. 1t is
said Attorney-General Stanbery is not pre-
pared to proceed to trial yet, and is anxious
for postponement till the next term. 1t is
even rumored that grave doubts are enter
tanned as to whether there is a suficiency of
legal evidence on which to sustain the charges
of which he is accused.
PaymRsters Appointed for the Five
Southern Military Districts.
The following is the order from the Paymas-
ter-GeneraPs Office, issued to-day appointing
Paymasters for the five Military Districts, and
publishing their Instructions
WAR DEPARTMENT. A DJUTANr- GENERALS OFFICE,
W AsHIHGToN, April 10, ls67-Ordered-That the ap
propraton Of five hundred thousand dollars, by tue
Joint resolution of Congress, approved March 3O
1861 be disbursed under the direction of the Pay
bureau n each OF the FIVE military districts to make
such disbursement, under regulations to be prescribed
by the Paymaster-General and approved by the Sec
Ty order ofthe SECRETARY OF WAR.
E. ID. TOWNSEND, Assistant tAdjutantGeneral
CIRCULAR NO. Sc.
PAYMAsTER-G ENERAL's OFFICE, WASHINGTON,
carrying provisions of the act entitled "An
act lor the more efficient government OF the Rebel
entary, thereto, passed March 2s, 1867 General
q,
Congress approx ed March 80 1867 the disbursements
Tor the expenses OF carrying into full effect the act
vernmen1 OF the Rebel States Snail 'G be made by
and through officers Of the bureau designated for that
plrpose re this end the following detail and assign
! ment is hereby oIdered-
First Di2trlct-H eadquarters Richmond, Va. Pay
second District Headquarters Columbia, s. c.. Pay
master j. W. Nichols.
Third Dstrict-Headquarte Atlanta, Ca, Pay
= Fourth Dstrict-Headq Vicksburg, Miss"
| Fifth District-H Headquarters New Orleans, La
Each officer above designated will report in person.
| without delay, to the General commanding the us
by conference with the General commanding the dis
rlct, and subject to his approval, make detailed
embrace the period of one month next ensuing, and
thereafter make in ike manner s iaIthher h timely
for the execution Of same acts OF Congress The est
mate VIII be made 10 deIaiieI sanur o orPs % SesnS
embraced iu the estimate, and setting forth speci
fSndS viii he Teouired the amount under each head
| aud the total amount signed Dy Ihe paymaSter, ana
ri The estimates viii be transmitted to this office
Tor the confirmation of the Secretary OF War, which
| had, the necessary requisitonS will issue, and
remittances be made through the Treasury, as
| in ordinary cases NO al disbursement M @ OF this iund
ali eases must be in dupcate according 10 the prae
Ice OF thiS department one to be retained by
the paymaster the other to be transmitted 20 this
voucher must show It's face the distinct purpose
for which paid, and must be Teceiped by the person
| should be made monthly 80 the Paymssser c eneral
| accompanied wi abstrects and vouchers; LIZ dre
mates must show the nature purpose aud amount ot
voucher so thai the footngs OF the columns he
abstracts must be certified BY thIssned ths ray Nv
ma master 10 1s1s and ossInss@ne and
approved by him; IL = presa@ei.Hy Occupy but
small portion Of the Paymasters time tnei Lneg dut VIII; u;
therefore, not be relieved pi L9i tdhstIie In Keep