The New York herald., 1871-09-19
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WAsnIScrcs, Sept, IL, 1871.
Discovery Of "a FearfGl Crimo Near George.

| WAsnIaGrcs, Sept, H. 1871.
| Discovery Of FearfM Crimo Near Georgc.
town.
Coroner Potter to-day concluded the Inquest over
the body OF the colo:ed man found dangling by the
neck from Tree In Weaverfs woods, three mie
above Georgetown. From the evidence 10 appears
that the body had been suspended several months,
during which time IL had been the prey OF buzzards,
until nearly every particle OF flesh had been eaten
from the bones, andtne lower extromities and fore
arms sliad fallen from the body and been partially
eaten by the hogs. An investigation OF the LOCALITY
discovered The hat Of the unfortunate man. In whicb
was quantity Of his hair, as though tom from the
head in a struggle. Near by fourd moose
made OF twigs, which had evidently been tried bui
iound unsuitable for the Os;ect In view. Although
tho deed was done within huBdred yards OF
Weavers house, yesterday ne testified was the
1rst time he knew of the boty beng there The
verdict OF the Coroner's jury was death fom stran
gulation. There was not sufficient evidence to nnd
q verdict tGat the deceased had come to his Ieath
by Violence yet all the circumstances show unnis
takably that it was not suicide 1t would have
been impossible tor the person to have adjustea the
strap as 1t was found 10y the Coroner.
Hiica Between the War and Treasury De-
partments-d:enernI Bricc TO DO Retired.
The Secretary OF War; Acting Secretary OF the
Treasury and the Second Comptroller Of the Trei-
sury had conference to-day at the Ofilte OF the
latter when the subject Of the defacatlon OF Hodge
was thoroughly discussed. The conference lasted
nearly an hour. The Secretary OF War protested
that the present system OF accountability, as weti
as the relations between the War and Treasury de-
partments, was out OF joint. General Belknap
has contended for some time for more
perfect system Of examining officers accounts, but
In every instance his claim has been vigorously
cOmbated by the treasury Olllcals 80 that re-
Gently, the determination Of Secretary Belknap
evoked the aid OF ono OF Attorney General Aker-
mans opinions against him IN the matter oil set
thing quaItermasters accounts. There were
plain expressions OF opinion on the side OF
the Secretary and Comptroller. The Acting seo-
retary Is merely q 6gurchead, and 1t Is to bo
regretted that Secretary Boutwell, was not present
himself. IL was determined. however, to rigtdy
enforce at all tho rules and regulations Of the
several departments affecting dsbursng officers.
thorough OvcrhauIng OF the accounts OF every pay
master Will Immediately be ordered ana steps taken
to obtain, with the least possible delay the exact
condition OF every disbursng officers accounts
The bondsmen OF Hodge, prior TO his appointment
in the regular army, during the four years succeed
ing that appointment and under the bond given last
April amounting in all to 100000, will be proceeded
against at once. Who these bondsmen are the
Treasury officials decline to tell. Faymaser Gen.
eral Brce will undoubtedly shortly be placed
on the retired list. He has had the personal
friendship OF the President to sustain
him In active service, but his days Of
usefulness are regarded now as passed, and recent
developments prove that the interests OF the service
demand younger head for the PaymaSter GeDeratS
Department. stringent order concerning the
duties OF paymasters Will also be issued by Secretary
Belknap as soon as the plan of operation with the
Treasury Department can he perfected General
Spinner is expected here on Wednesday. IL
Secretary Boutwell, should not return before
General Bclknap leaves on an inspecting
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for two weeks.