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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

The colts to be exhibited at the fall exhibitions of
the premiums awarded bSla committee appointed by
ne ociety. To be entit "a to premium there must
be- at least three entries fJr the same premium
)e8-aw GEO. q. L0BDELL.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

RocKLAND PAPER MILL.-Messrs. Jessup q
Moore have large force of workmen under the
direction of their efficient manager, Mr.. William
Lake, busily engaged In clearing away the debris
of their burnt R0ckland Mill preparatory to
building new one. They have torn down the
walls Of the old building to the foundation, with
the intention OF building on a more modern plan.
Mr.. Henry J. Taylor, OF Philadelphia, has been
engaged Tor several weeks past in preparing
plans, etc, for the new structure. 1t Is Messrs.
Jessup & Moore's intention to erect very ex-
tensivc mill to be entirely fre-proof in every part.
They also intend widening the race and putting
up another water wheel for the purpose Of gain,
ing more power. The capacity of the mill will
be a three machine MILL" which paper makers
will understand Is u very large one.
Messrs ]. Il M. have given all their hands en-
ployment in tearing down the old mill and re-
moving the debris SO that the only losers by the
ute FIRE will be themselves. They have certainly
shown a commendabe liberality in this respect,
especially when we consider the fact that their
own losses by the fire, over and above the insur-
ance were 100000 and upwards.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

NoTicE.-At a stated meeting OF Post NO. ],
@. A. r., committee consisting. Of comrades
Joshua s. Valentine, Daniel Kent William Green,
Edwin Jefferies and Joseph L. Killgore, was ap-
pointed to solicit and receive contributions ioI
the aid of destitute soldiers and for the beneht q
the widows and orphan children of deceased SOL
dlers. The committee are now ready to receive
contributions and desire to acknowledge the fol-
lowing receipts -
Garrett, Kent Il Co, SO; William Hilles, 20
George W. Bush, 90; Charles Warner y Co., 20
Ferris Bringhurst, ~; William Miller, ~ VIM
A. Wisdom, 81; Cash, $1.50. Total $1,000.
Contributions in aid Of this most worthy ant
patriotic cause will be received at the Office of thu
COMMERCIAL, and will be duly transferred to TIT
Committee,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

SURGICAL. OpERATIos.-Dr. Atlee, of Philadol-
phia, assisted by Drs. Joseph P. and II. Chandler,
Askew, Porter, Taylor, McKelway and Darling
ton. recently removed large tumor from Mrs.
ing Is pounds The patient is reported to be
doing finely, rapidly recovering.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

National Dtyision met at 8 clock r. NJ, In In
stituto. NJ. w. p, John N. Stealns, of New York,
in The chair After the usual opening services the
roll call showed that the officers were all present
except M. w. T., ns follows -
M. w. p, John N. Stearns, Of New York.
M. w. A., John M. Cranp, Of Noyo Scotia.
M. w. g., Samuel w. Hodges, of Mass.
NJ w. T., o. D. Wetmore, Of n Scotia, pro tenn
M. w. c., James M. Lyle, Of Pennsylvania.
N. w. o., James G. Pickles, Of Delaware.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27
Delaware Patchen.

THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG TRoTTING
STALLION
VIII also stand for mares at the above stable.
TERMS:
tNSo $50 for the season half at the time of ser.
H2Nvicc, and the remainder within the season
lSlo for single service payable at the time Of service
hfty cents to the groom.
f.. For pedigrees Of above see large bs,or apply
~ Mares from distance will be well provided
lor, with pasture or otherwise All accidents at the
owner . rsR. GEO. G. LOBDELI, Propr.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

IILEIHI U1US n \
Osceola and Delaware Patchcn 4 -fl- -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13
z q z O P E
LATEST By ATLANTIC CABLE.

Our adviccs By the cable are 20 yesterday
Count Bismarck has sent en- energetic note to
Paris. demanding of the Emperor Napoleon his
reasons for armice He says Prussia holds
France responsible for the consequences ofsuch
q step, and asks the instant cessation Of Var
like preparations The Prussian garrison Of
Radstadt, On the Rhine, has been reinforced
by two regiments, and orders have been sent
from Berlin to the principal railway stations in
Wurlembcrg and Baden, for cavalry horses
The Princess OF Wales is at the point OF
death. A surgical operation on the bone Of
the knee is necessary to preserve her lie, cut
she cannot endure the palu, and ls TOO weak iC
take chloroIorm.
The British fleet that sailed for CadIZ took
out peremptory demands upon Span Tor
instant redress in both cases OF the Tornado
and The Victoria The Spanish Gorernnent
has not refused redress, as previously S'a3ed
but made All evu>iVe reply with respect 10 the
Tornado and was silent as to the case OF tit
Victoria. The fleet before Clli2 has teen re
iuforced, it is thought, by I'll lron,ciat wal
steamer which left Liverpool yesterday. The
Grand Jury in the case oh Governor Eyre ma:
ignored tie Indictment framed against tha
oEii.er fox act, donc during tie ja'aaica
troubles
Patrick Condor, GcncraI-in-Chirl Of th;
Fenan Army OF Liberation, and Who planned
and directed the late campaign IN ireland, ha!
turned in!ormsr for the Government, and Il
not to be prosecuted for high treason. Gener,
al Condor appeared III the field during the re
bc!'ion under the alias OF General Massey:
Condor has been assured that he will not bi
indicted By the Crown.
The Canada Railroad Loan lii has been
finally passed Consols closed firm la3t even
ing al COL u. S. Five-twentieS at Il, AZ AZ
vance OF J. The bullion in the Bank Of Eng
land decreased 82Q9, 900 during the week.
Liverpool cotton market was heavy and dull
Breads'ufa very active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13
MARRIED..

In his city, on Wednesday, the l0th I.!stan'
Ev The Rev. Mr.. Munscy RICHARD ANlN1
md Miss SARAH j. CLAPDORE.
At the same time, by the same, " LIZA n
CONNER and Miss MARY L. CLAFDOkE.
Or the morning OF the 10th inst Mt, in the ID
Presbyterian Church OF Riyhn"hd, 81 'he Kew
George ID. Armstrong, D. D., Of Noroik, Key,
and Miss CHARLOTTE ?. ARMSTRONG,
daughter of the Rcy WA. }. Armstrong, ID.
On the morning Of the 10th instant at Syca-
m re Church, Richmond by Elder DR.. Hobson.
mir. MUSCUl GAEN EFT. Of the Hou:r OF
Delegates from Essex, and Mis-: MARY =.
TYLER, eldest daughter Of Mr Johr Tyler, OF
Rich nOIid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, is adveI
tised to speak at Orange Court House, Va.
Oh the Goth instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

difficulty having occurred between the
Freedmen's Bureau and the County Court, Of
l4uneaburg, the matter has becp laid before
Gen. Schofeld. An officer of the Freedmen 3
Bureau has demanded copies OF the She
nandoah Herald, printed at Woods: ock, Va,
accom- panied by inquiries as to the circula-
ton of that journal" It is asserted that he
had no such orders from Gen. Schofeld We
mentioned yesterday the case at Norfolk laid
before Gen. Scho6eld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

The Great Eastern will sail on Tuesday after
noon next. Over four thousand people visited
her yesterday aud to-day,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

The y. S. Senate yesterday adopted Il reso
luton providing tor an adjournment sine di
on Tuesday next, at P. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

It is said to be doubtful wheth er Surratt will
BE tried at the presen, term of the District
Court, as the Attorney General wishes she trial
postponed II is even rumor ed that it is CUES
tionable whether there is spficiency Of legal
evidence to sustain the accusation sgainst
Surratt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

Maryland, so far has been allowed since The
4th of March, but ono Senator in the Congress
Of the United States She is entitled, under
he Constitution, to two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

The Richmond Wing considers h'lat the
souta Es hehf in a probationary state to test
its loyalty" We DO not see much Of the pro.
stationary in the matter. The South has been
condemned by the Radica, leaders,, and they
are now in4icting the punishment .ap infict-
log it severely,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

urs The Friendship Fire Company return
their thanks to Louis Appich, f M Latham,
ohm Harlow and James Eveleth, for refresh
nents furnished them at the fire last night 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

The clue" to the Drink Farm murder, nea,
Richmond, amounts to nothing. Miss Foster,
who was supposed to be the m,.l dcrrd woman,
is alive, and lives in Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

COMMISSIONER 5ALEOE d WELhlNG
I j ON PRlN CE STREET.-By virtue OF the
decree Of the Circuit Court Of AleXandTIn coun'
ty, Va, III the suit ofJucobs vs. Taylor, Ct al,
and by consent OF parties imterested tn" sub,
scribcrs, as Commissioners Of said Court "liL
sell, ut public auction, in front Of the Hay4r
Office, Alexnndria, W., at Il m, n ';AJ y K
story BRICK DWELLlEG HOUSE, 10 :I::5
7Gl. Prince street, on the south side, between;
Columbus aud Alfred streets, formerly OWED
and occurred by Lawrence y. ayor, esq; Tho
lot has Il front Of about u feet inches, and runs
back lO0 feet to an alley extending through the
square.
'TIKMS:-~Tcn per cent Of he purchase mon
CIV - be paid in cash aud the residue in three
coual instalmcnts, ut +, II and Is months from
sale with interest, the purchaser to give hi:
bonds for the deferred payments, and title = be
retained until their payment.
". ARTHUR TAYLOR Ca,a,,,,g.
$. FERGUSON BEACH. ''''"'
0p la-c0t:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

DEBATE IN THE SENATE--In the debate in
the Senate, yesterday. in relation to adjourn
mcnt, "a reference to the Connecticut election
as an endorsement OF Mr.. Johuson's policy led
the disc Sson Of the question Of the result IN
that State, and The causes thereof. Mr. Dixon
claimed that the result was to DC attributed to
the tact that the intelligent people OF Connec-
ticut saw with alarm the course OF the national
legislation, and abandoned the radical doctrine
for one that promised more security TO the
country. Mr. Ferry denied that the Intelligent
people of Connecticut had supported the dem
ocratic ard conservative nominees but he at
tributed the result to the votes Of citizens OF
foreign birth, who, be said, were not intelli-
gent, but came here with all the ignorance and
prejudices and superstltlons Of the old world
hanging about them.
Mr.. Dixon in referring to the last remark
of Mr. Ferry, said it was indicative of the real
feelings of the radical leaders, and showed that
their professions Of love for naurali5ed ctiz ems
were professions only. They would use honey
ed words to secure their votes, but cared moth
ing for them after the election
In the course Of this same debate, "Senator
Cragin, of New Hampshire, gave the body
sou,e information as to their position in regard
| to the President which was apparently new to
them, 10 wit that as this was special session
Of tie Se4s:e, called By the President, they
could 90: adjourn in the manner usual in a full
Congress; but that it was necessary to send g
commiltee to the President to inform him
hat the Senate, having disposed of the bust
hess before them, was ready 10 adjourn unless
he rtsldent had some further communication
to make.
--r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

APPLICATION FOR PARDONs There are
now on file in the Attorney Generals Office one
hundred and ffty-three applications Cor pardons
from ex- United States army officers. twenty
eight from prominent Confederate officials, and
one hundred and four from officers Of the Cen
tederste Amy Of and above the rank Of brga
der general. Fifty four applications are from
ex.mrmoer Of the Uni!oj States Congress and
members of the Confederate Congress. Of the
Confederate army officers applying twenty one
s;yteen OF Georgia, swa!ye of Texas, ten OF
Tennessee, seven Of South Carolina five Of
Louisiana. five Of Alabama, four Of Arkansas,
three of North Carolina, tTo ct Kentucky ana
one each of Maryland, Florida ard Missouri.
Col. Mmnlad uka johnson has been request
ed by number Of respeci"bie co!orcd men OF
Richmond to address them Oh their Few rela-
tiuus 80 tie government. He has consented
to do So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

a vast deal Of crime, murder, arson, robbie
~, forgery, &C., is recorded in the newspapers.
And It is to be observed that this mass of in
EQUITY is not at all confined to the South, where,
according to some, the decentralization is so
complete; but appears huge and prominent
north Of the Potomac. This is beginning to
be admitted and commented on By the most ip
dependent of the Radical journals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

The cases Of the Mississippi aud Georgia
petitions for an injunction to prevent the exc
cution of the Military Reconstruction bill were
presented together 10 the Supreme Court yes
terday, being argued first on the part of Mis-
sissippi by the counsel for that State. Attor
General Stanberry made an areumeDt in oppo-
sltion to the applications, and was followed by
Robert J. Walker on behalf Of the Mississippi
injunction. Chief Justice Chase stated that
the Court would hold the motion under ad,
visenent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

| W GpRI,T & & GOOt
| " -
- VIZ resncc,f,llv rrnucst orr friends, and the
ruhlic 0ruerolIv In cal and examine the large
ffmnnjy! o? %pRfNG GOODS we urc now re-
| ccivinr ronsistirr IN nYrl Of ladies DRESS
| Plain Rjor, nni Co}ored Silks B0mb0Zincs.
A}uar,g cnlorct and Llnrk. 1--WE ask special at
| tertion To- orr ca AIpucas,j Plain and Figured
| Monslins. S4 Grenadines. Pure N0h0irs FcD-
ins, ChaI!Cs &C. &c. Machine Lace licods.
an HI' ocn Go 1 I!S ba LcS nn dS W 0 Of
newest &:ylesi Gloves HE"eEy OF MI &lnds' for
LaUleI' 0ehIGieh All! Eh4iultn' +IneSc al ticiea
nave been Select@d with care e. ana are very
all kinds Of ties for es39'lsmen; white Go2ds'
Sitcn ~ litIi' ,ottlPST H!u DGu
Of PISn sw Ea ond "sn 1 sn 5s 49, 4 tii
vide; some vGGy fine Lades Elajn En'oroier,
Silk handkerchief: for Gentlemen.
We have very fine line Of Black Cloth and
Cashmere iFrcnch) also a great variety Of Do
Inestc and Foreign makes
LINEN AND COTTON 3HEETINGj- n
large supply and much under former prices
Bleach d and Uubleachci C0.t0ns Cu}iccc3,
Ginghans, Tckngs and Cheeks Grass and
Spanish Linens, for Gents Coats and Ladies'
TT1,Ira,l.. s;1}, o,d Cot,o,. pares,,. rr,y-
III n,,J
Ennte5 i "nS Cnft ~ 1L;.
FrnnI. ,rn,to ~, + Io,,.I
FiannaI. ,niI;ro onI co}oro1, al yy,,J Silk
n[J M,,r% H''' Il" ''' ''''"
Thn %est s,co,,,,nrt or prpsso,. 2 ,,Iv I,,,,r.;,
vnnn,,,n Uon,,It w. C.,,'atr "a fio,h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

Schuyler Colfax has been formally nominated
Tor the Presidency by Gov. Smy.h, the retiring
Governor of New Hampshire The puasiden-
,ial election being but IL months off, candidates
are, Of course, appearing in all quarters All
the present probabilities, however, are, that
Gen. Grant will be the man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

John Bell, of Tennessee, is alive ana we'll,
living in Stewart county, Tenn. We have old
recollections of 'Bel! and Everett when we
see his name. Possibly if things had eventu-
ated as we hoped for when John Bell was <
candidate for President, things would haze
toen different from what they are now. Bat,
we don't know
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

HOMICIDE. On Monday last, the Sth inst,
as Constable Thomas F. Darnal was about
lerying an execution upon horse, the proper
~ of John ". Bray6eld, living in East
Hundred" near the St. Mary's line, he was
assaulted by Brayfeld, aud beaten over the
head with club, whereupon Darnall TURF ed
and struck at him with knife, cutting him
through the abdomen and causing death short
IL afterwards. Mr. Darnall, We learn, imme-
iiately surrendered himself to the officers Of
the law.-Port Tobacco Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13
Feeling III Canada.

MONTREAL, april lin official circles
there is an uneasy feeling as to the possibility
of Great Britain being drawn into the vortex
of the coming var in Europe. and tie money
market thereby becoming so stringent as to
prevent the international Kalroad loan and
other loans on provincial account being raised.
1t l. also apprehendcd that if Great Britain
were to go to war with Russia on the Eastern
question, the United States is the ally OF the
latter, would attack the British North Amcri-
can Provinces, thus drawing all the di@posabIe
British troops to this continent, and leaving
France single handed to fight Russia. In such
a case, British Columbia would be !ost. As
to the c.s.ion Of Russian America, it was at
first hoped here that the treaty would not be
ratified, and now the possession is hkencd unto
fine ice field. Grcenbacka sell at 81 to 275
discount, iive-twpntc3 at 1919 scveu-thirtles
at l00 to 1862.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13
ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL Is.

The Richmond Wing deprecates the "poli-
tical agitation" to be introduced into the
South, by the speechifying and canvassiug
which will probably take place, previous to the
meeting of the proposed conventions the loss
of time and work it will occasion the conse-
quent diminution of production by those who
should labor for their own support &c. 1t
says, "it the Northern politicians and speakers
come on here to transform the now tranquil
Southern States into an extended arena Of
political excitement and strife, drawing both
whites aud blacks from their homes aud their
labors, and causing the neglect OF our agricul-
tural operations, the distress here will be not
only increased but perpetuated."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

Russia "bristles up" and demands Of
France, &c. So says tbe cable dispatch. II
war should come, what is to become of The
Paris exposition? But, the belief is expressed
that there will be no war. yet while.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

1t is said that a boarding house thief, now
under durance in Washington, was one Of the
ornaments of Washington society, during
the winter. 1t is told OF him that on one oc-
casion he escorted the wife Of prominent
Congressman to the theatre, and alter having
seen her home he stole her valuable velvet
cloak, which has been found at the pawn
hrnler'o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

In the course of the argument before The
Supreme Court, yesterday, on tie motion for
leave to file bill in relation to the Military
Reconstruction acts, the Attorney General
said, that he appeared to object to the motion,
with the appreciation and advice of the Presi-
dent, and that when the President vetoed
these acts as unconstitutional he did every
thing that he intended to do in opposition to
those laws. From the amount they were
passed over his veto there was but one duty,
in his estimation, resting upon him, and that
was faithfully to carry out and execute them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

IMpRovENENTsI IN WAsHINGTOH. i he large
number Of buildings going up and contracted
for in this city will afford employment Tor
large number more brick masons than are
to be found here This want gives an orpor-
tunity to competent brick masons OF the
South not otherwise employed to find work.
National Mte7Hgencer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

GOLD.
New York, April l3.-Gold today, 1853.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

VIRGINIA LANDs--The State Board Of
lmmig grafton gave notice in September last
that it would afford every facility at its con-
mand to those having lands for sale, upon send,
ing their proposals to the Board, accompanied
by surveys an6 plats, and the evidences ct title.
We understand that since the above notice
was given large amount of lands has been
entered for sale in the office of the Commits
sioner of immigration Gen. " H. II. Richard
son. including some very fine estates. II
persons visiting Richmond with the view OF
purchasing lands will apply to General Rich
will cheertully afford them all the aid and in
formation he can, without cost to them
Richmond Who.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

Missouri WAR CLAIMS. -Gov. Fletcher, OF
Missouri, is in Washington. A dispatch says
bis mission is to expedite the payment Of the
war claims of the State Of Missouri, which are
now being audited at the treasury. During the
first session of the Thirty-ninth Congress a
commission was appointed to settle the war
claims of the State The State officials asked
for an appropriation Of s7,SO0,00O. The com
mission cut down this sum to 81, 200 900. The
claim then went to the Treasury Department,
and there was some difficulty about the govern
ment tax on the amount allowed, and it was
finally agreed to deduct $500, 900 for taxes. -
The claim is being still further audited, and
Gov Fletcher is endeavoring to have The claim
settled Immediately if possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

TuE VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE. The pres
cnce Of d quorum enabled the Legislature to
recommence on yesterday. Attention vas
directed by the Speaker Of the House Of
Delegates to the fact that sinister rumors. were
afoat to the effect hat certain bank officials Of
this city had been attempting 10 create the M.
preston that the Legislature did net in good
faith contemplate the payment Of The interest
upon the public debt provided ;y late act,
As some Of our banks are the depoaltorlf5 Of
the public monies Of the State, aud profit
enormously thereby, we sincerely trust that
these rumor. are utterly without toundaton
But the serious character of these charges will
no doubt, lead to their investigation, and We
hope to the vndication of the parties who are
supposed to be implicated. -Rich0lond 1ln'es
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

DRY GOODS
NEW SPRING 6 90 D@
\ variety oI
FANCY DRESS GOODS.
MOURNING SILKS,
ALPACAS, BONBAZlNE3
MUUHLIH,S BLACK LAWNS,
pARASOLS, COE5ET#. SKIRTS,
GLOVES, HOSIERY, Sc, IL.
ALSO,
CLOTHS, GASSIMERE@,
COTTON AND LIEE., &HEEII%G&.
HARPER {. BRO,
100, corner King ana Pitt streets.
* 4 lot Of FhNCY SILKS, vii! be sold
at - cent. "p g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-13

Explosion TITLE WASluNCToN CRY Posi-
OEF!cE--A disastrous explosion occurred in
the basement Of the " Washington city post
office yesterday morning. Three clcrk Ks Of the
oflicc--NIr Kennedy, II. II. Doubleday, and
i. 3. Moses entered the basement at about
6 clock \. NJ, TO examine the gas works, on
occount of the customary light being poor.
As Mr.. D., who carried lighted candle, was
passing into the south room, the gas of the de.
partment's manufacturer which had just be,
run to escape from valves which were alter.
wards found to be open, took fire, causing such
Il cuncnsSion OF air as 10 break several doors
and windows IN the vaults.
Mr. Moses was very badly burned about the
head, face, arms, and back. lie died at 9
. clock last evening. Doubleday was seriously
burned, but will soon recover. The injury
sustained b. Mr. Kennedy WAS painlul, though
not dangerous The clerks III the post office
had petition in circulation yesterday, which
many signed, asking Tor the removal OF the gas
machines from the department.
The postmaster genera! has ordered an m
vcStimaton into the causes Of the explosion.