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New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
THE MURDERED SCHOOL-GIRL IN NEW-
HAMPSHIRE.

DISCOVERY OF JOSIE LANGMAIDs HEAD 10 RODS
FROM THE BoDY-ARRfsT or The POSSIBLE
MCRDFRER-THE CIRCUMSTANCES or THE SEARCH
Fog THE MISSING oSE.
GBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
CONCORD, n. H., Oct. 5.-The terrible ont
'rage at Pembroke reported late last evening, has
aroused intense excitement all the state and humid
reds are throngng the trains in their curiosity to
visit the scene Tho discoveries OF to-day have been
Miss Josie Iangmad ls years OF daughter OF James
L. Langmaid who resides mile and half from the
Pembroke Academy, left home for the academy at 8
o'clock yesterday morning. The road Is lonely one,
and in the distance OF mile and half there are but six
houses Josie was TO pass the house OF Mr. Amos
Hoytt fourth Of mile from her home, but after that
,he was not seen alive did she reach the academy
She was not missed until evening, for her younger
brother supposed that she had remained at home. Her
father of once aroused the neighbors, and systematic
search was begun on both sides OF the road.
Shortly after o'clock, Mr. COPp, one OF the party,
came upon her headless body in dense underground Of
brch about eight rods from the road, and mile from
home The father was the third fourth to it,
and as his eyes fell upon the sckenng sight he ex-
claimed 4" on, my God 70 and threw himself beside the
bloody corpse alternately kneeling beside 1t and en-
bracing it, The ground and leaves for quite space
were completely saturated with blood, as was the butt
OF the tree. The clothing Of the girl was torn into
shreds Three bones OF the right hand broken,
n the hand had been struck when vanly attempting
TO ward off blow The head was cut of
ceanly. IL by large sharp knife The spinal col
umn severed between the first and second yertebrn
II was the unanimous opinion Of the physicians that de
capitaon performed or begun before the girl was
dead of the pofuse evidence OF her having bed
freely The body otherwise brutally mutilaed Two
rings one Of plain gold aud one Of rubber, and gold
euameled beastpn aud earrings, were not to be found
on the body
The body was taken home By the neghbors aud placed
in the position when found tho right leg doubled
under the left right laid the breast the
left one under the body. AT dawn, search WA
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06

begun by large party for the missing
head, books. and waterproof cloak. About o'clock
Horace Aver found the head, partly rolled up In the
waterproof about 70 rods northwest OF where the body
found in the same piece OF woods 1t was partially
uncovered resting the waterproof, which was care
fully thrown IT, but not quite concealing it. There
wound each side, several inches long, and cut
the top; the right cheek there was weldenned
imprint OF boot heel OF medium size. There also
her cheek just in front Of the left ear that was
probably made by sharp instrument few min
utes later the books found, and near by heaVy
oak stick, considerably stained with blood.
At about 10 o'clock Deputy Sheriff Ildreth took one
william Drew OF Pembroke into custody on suspicion
Drew is young % years of age of dssoute habits
and lives about half mile back OF the woods where the
murder was committed. He is married to woman
equally dissOlute. 1t thought advisable to lock
him up though there is yet direct proof pointing 10
him as the assassin officer IIildreh was obliged TO
draw his pistol the crowd when he locked Drew up at
sunoook. Tho COroners inquest was begun and ad-
journed to Thursday.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
ANTLTAMMAHY COUNTY COMMITTEE.

The. ant-Tammany County General Com
mittee met last evening at Irving Hall, the Hon. Ira
schsner in the chair. The hall fairly filed with
members, and the proceedings opened with some
what heated discussion upon the respective
rights OF the cOntestng delegations in the
xIlI1 Assembly District which was closed by
the appointment Of q committee OF nYo, con-
nsting Of Rufus +. Andrews, james o'Brien Feodore
hierson, Benjamin Wood, and Frank A. Ransom, who
recommended the selection Of the AZ delegates half from
each side
Mr.. Mcclellan offered q resolution denouneing John
Kelly, tho Tsmmany General Committee, and Commits
oner FzJohn Porter for their refusal TO take action in
regard the Of pay for labor upon the public
works. and especially denounong the alleged statement
d Mr. Kelly that plenty Of could be got for this
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
WASHINGTON NOTES.


An investigation now in progress into the
manner in which certain contracts for clothing furnished
to the Marine Corps have been filled has disclosed some
OF the most startling frauds For instance 1t has been
discovered that the shoes furnished for the use OF
listed men have been made by covering with thin
yeneerng leather placed upon the outside OF the soe
mass Of chips and old rags Of which the bulk of 1t has
been composed As soon as the thin leather has worn
brong the inside OF the sole falls out and the shoe be-
comes Ithless The average time that shoes OF TINS
description last is IA days.
draft for more than 81 200 was sent to Pennsylvs-
mia to-day proceeds Of assessments the clerks
from that in the Treasury Department. Some Of
the bureau officers took decided stand against Judge
Edmundss levy and refused to allow any intimidation Of
their empoyes Mr.. Gilhan, the cashier OF the Treas
ury when applied declined To contribute or TO ask hs
employees to contribute, the ground that lie was q
haIdnOncy man, and did not believe in giving paper
money for political purposes that he preferred TO con
tribute to harmOney principles Ii Is understood that
Mr. New and Dr. Linderman among the bureau officers,
do not sympaze with the theory OF political assess
ments.
The business OF the two clerks Oakshott and Church,
who have been sent California from the office OF the
Supervising Architect OF the Treasury turns ont to be
the examination OF the accounts Of public buildings and
not of the buildings themselves As some OF these ac-
counts said To be In very confused state the send
ing of two expert accountants TO overhaul them seems
to be perfectly proper
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
CITY NOMINATIONS IN NEWARK.

The Newark City Republican Convention for
the nomination OF candidates for local offices, met at
Library Hall last evening. The meeting called TO
order by VIM. II. Francis, VicePresdent OF the City
Central Committee, and Edgar Farmer, Director OF
the Board OF Chosen Freehoders elected Chairman
Aldermen James c. ludlow, Henry ]. Yates, John ID.
Harrison, and John c. johnson, and Edgar Farmer and
John P. Jackson wcro named nominees for Mayor.
Messrs. Ludlow and Farmer withdrew their names On
the first ballot Alderman Henry Yates received ma
iority OF eight votes, and the nomination was made
unanimous. The other nominees are "a follows, and
nominated by acclamatiOn: Commissioner OF the
AQueduct Board, John c. Beardsley, rcnOmmated; Tax
Commissioner Bailey b. Douglass renolninated; Trustee
mated Surveyors Of Highways, George Epfert ana
James H. Bird. Mr.. Yates the nominee for
Mayor represents the Fourth Ward In the Common
Council, is extensive Lat manufacturer, a man or
wealth and social influence. He is not ultra Republi
can. Immediately after the nominations were com
Hon Phineas Jones Chairman, and addresses were
made by the nominee for Mayor and several other
speakers. $50. ,
The Republicans have made the following additional
nominations First Ward-ChOscn FreehOlder. Edgar
Farmer; School Commissioner 7. V. Il. Hewlett Fifth
j. Woods Pointer; School Commissioner, L. J.. Carlisle
Ninth Ward-Alderman, James w. Miller; Chosen
FrcehOlder, Vim. RObotham; School Commissioner,
DR.. f. B. Vaudeville. The following additional
nominations have been made by the DemocTats First
Ward-Alderman, John T. Leverich Fifth Ward-Alder
bert School Commissioner, Albert J. Payne; Tenth
WardAdernan, John Reilly, Chosen lTeeholdeI Joseph
Miller, School Commissioner dong term, Seymour
Tucker, (short terml George Wedenmayer
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
DISTRICT POLITICAL MEETINGS.

The Democrats of the XVIth Assembly Dis
trict held large ratification meeting last evening. at No.
3O7 Thirdave., the occasion of raising banner
bearing the Of the state officers nominated at
Syracuse. Addresses were delivered by the Hon.
Ahram g. Hewitt, Major James Haggery,
James L. Morrison, and others. Resolutions
were adopted approving the course Of Gov.
Tilden One Of the resolutions related to the
Eghhour law and the wages question, and urged upon
the leaders to take such would result in an
honest recognition OF the rights Of the wOrkngmcn
AT the meeting of the XIIIth Assembly District Repub-
lican Association last evening at No. 231 West Six
teentlst the Executive Finance, and Membership Com
mtecs appointed, and meeting OF the Executive
Committee was called for this evening.
The Republicans OF the XVIII Assembly District were
addressed last evening by Col j. H. Warwick of Brook
yn He spoke in favor OF hard money and directed the
people 10 economy not TO imitation, for relief from their
difficulties.
A Frederick W. Seward Club was organized in the
Twenty-second Ward Monday evening, at No. 6lo
Eighhave., and the following officers were elected
President, W ]. OBryOn Secretaries A. W. Owens and
Jas H. Maxwell
The Union Republican Association Of the Xlth Assem-
bly, District met No 259 West Thrtethst. last even
ing, and nominated j. S. Bleeeker for Assembl yman.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN CHARLESTON.
CONFLICT ANTICIPATED BETWEEN THE CUSTOM
HOUSE AND TAXPAYERS PARTIES SHERIFF
BOWEN THREATENS ILLEGAL INTERFERENCE
WITH THE ELECTION TODAY.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct. 5.-Tbere is
considerable excitement in this city growing out
OF the election for Mayor and Aldermen which
takes place tomorrow. Mayor Cunningham is sup
ported for reelection by coalition Of coored Repub-
lcans and large majority Of Conservatives while the
other Conservatives, including all the German citi-
zens, aided by the partizans Of Sheriff Bowen and
the CustOm-house influence support exMayOr Wagner.
The law makes the Commissioners of Election the sole
cusodians OF the peace OF the city election day.
Sheriff Bowen, in defiance of the instructions Of
fine Commissioners his intention TO appoint
1000 deputies to attend the polls and many fear a
conflict, as the Commissioners have pOiied Bowen
they will arrest dsturbeIs Of the public any
deputies who may attempt interference with the election
Thev have ordered three white and three cOlOred military
companies TO hold themselves in readiness TO enforce
their authority.
The coalition or Cunningham party is composed sub
ton the state election last year. gaining for the tax
PAYERS the city the first representation they had had
In the Legislature since the reconstruction
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
FOREIGN NOTES.

BADEN, Oct. 5.-The Emperor William will
leave here for Italy on the 10th inst
A banquet was given in the Irish College at
Rome on the 18th ut i'll honor OF Cardinal McCloskey.
DR. Giliooey Provincial Of the Domnicans at ST. Glenn
ens Church. made the address of welcome TO the Car
dinal who made in reply brief but impressive speech
He recalled his short stay in Rome preparatory to receiv
ing holy orders and acknowledged the influence which
that busy term of study had made upon his fnture life
In commenting upon the Catholic Epscopae Of America,
cardinal McClosy made mention OF the OF Arch
bishops Purcell and spauldng, speaking OF them as in
the opinion Of the Holy Father himself, among the most
iIInstrjous members OF the qcumenical Council"
Among the guests present Capt Darcy, Of the
French army, and formerly OF the Papal Zouayes; VIM
+ Mccartney OF the Austrian cavalry and Lord Castle
roses son Edward Patrick, who Is To be admitted
among the Noble Guards OF Rome The prominent ecce
sastcs present were Mons Rnaldni, who had been to
Dublin 10 attend the OCOnne celebraton; DR. Chitard
OF tie American College, and Monsgnor C1ton OF the
Propaganda.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06

made by another bank director II impossible that the
people Of this country will permit this state OF business
ruin long 10 continue.
read in the Associated Press dispatches yesterday the
saddest sentence that has TO my eye. SPEAK
ing OF the Fall River troubles, manufacturer said
1.-The courage Is all taken OF the operatives they
will submit 90 anything for work" You have been wrlt.
ing me and have been replying upon the reduction OF
values OF property by this system Of contracton but
what shan say OF the reduction Of men into slaves by
this system Of contraction Men, free, white, ana IL
crushed down in spirit until they will submit to any
thing" simply 10 get work al opportunity TO " earn
their bread by the sweat OF the face" not right to par
take OF the blessings OF God 20 his creatures on earth
To submit to anything" for the privilege only TO enjoy
the prmeval How long. on Lord how long, shall
such things bel The end must sooner or later sure
como, and in this that the workingmen and women VIII
be obliged call for their wages invested in sayngs
banks, and that amount is greater than the capta Oh
the National banks although enjoys none OF te 10 per
cent dividends of the latter Institutions and when tIt
call comes, the moneylender at usuTy must stand from
under and may find himself much broken In spirit as
the workingman il now and ready to submit 10 any!
thing to get work" am yours truly, . -
Boston, Sepe$30, 1873. BENZ. L. BUTLER
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
WASHINGTON.
GRANTS BLUNDER OR DEsIGNi

THE FATE OF AN IMPORTANT BILL-THE ACT lo
SECURE THE PUNISHMENT OF WIN. S. KING FOR
PERJURY, AND TO LEGALIZE GRAND JURlEs,
sMOTHERED IN SECRECY AND SILENCE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUHE.l
WASHINGTON, Oct 5.-PersOns who recall the cir
cumstancesof the safe burglary conspiracy trial,
about year ago, may remember that after IL was
over the Grand Jury by whom the alleged conspH-
atOrs had been indicted was found to have been
Illegal in its constitution Upon this discovery not
only all untred cases on indictments then found
fell to the ground but had il not been for special
act which expired Feb 1, 1875 the District of CO.
lumba would have been left several months
without a Grand Jury. During this time, the
Pacific Mail investigation took place, and the test
mony taken before the Ways and Means Committee
seemed to convict VIM. S. King, of having been
guilty of perjury in his testimony before the same
committee of the previous Congress As no Grand
Jury was in session, after Feb J. and none could be
drawn as the law then STOOD until the expiration oI
two years from the time the alleged perjury was
committed it would have made MIR. Kings proSecu-
ton impossible, under the statute OF limitations
Both Houses of Congress, therefore, passed jury
bill for the District Of Columbia, which would not
only enable the Courts TO take cognizance OF inc
case in question, but also remove all ques-
tions in regard to the legal constitution OF
Grand Jurics in the future. This Dill
provided for the appointment of Jury Commits
sioners, whose duty it should be to make lists OF
Jurors selecting male taxpayers on real estate ana
bousehoders, residents of the district, and citizens
Of the United States
The question recently raised as to the legality OF
the present Grand Jury has caused inquiry as to
what became of this bill On examination, 1t
is found that the Senate amendments to the
bill were concurred in by the House, and
the bill finally passed Feb. %, 1879. 1t
then went to the President, and was not
approved by him. but was sent to the State Depart
ment without his signature. As omitling sunday
there were but nine days of the session left this ac
ton was equivalent to veto. 1t thus appears that
the President probably at the instance of the Dis
trict Ring, took upon himself the responsibility OF
placing an obstruction IN the way of Justice here,
by defeating bill which was passed almost unani-
mously 10y both houses of Congress. If he had re-
turned the bill with his objections Congress could,
and probably would have passed it over his veto,
but the course he did take left Congress entirely
helpless in the matter
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGS-IHE PROSPECTS
THROUGHOUT THE STATE DECLARED TO BE GOOD.
The Republican State Committee held pri-
vate meeting yesterday the Fifth Avenue Hotel The
members who were present from the interior OF the State
gave verbally their views the outlook in their districts
In most instances the representations favorable
although it stated TO be rather carly to give anything
like definite reports. II asserted that considerable
proportion OF those who had hitherto acted with
the Liberal organization were supporting the Re
publican state ticket good deal of routine matter
disposed Of and plans for the campaign discussed
and agreed upon The report Of the Subcommittee ap
pOnted hear complaints Of those Republicans who
deemed themselves aggieved by the action OF the lead
ers in this city, not received because the Committee
had not completed abOrs 1T is doubtful whether the
Committee will be prepared to report that action win
be had the report If 1t is made before the November
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
THE GUIBORD CASE.

TROOPS TO BIZ SENT TO THE INTENDED BURIAL
YHoM oTTAwA-AID TO BE SOLICITED FOR THE
IssTiTUT CANADIEN.
MONTREAL, Oct. Sat meeting of the sub
scrbers to the Guibod Fund.- it resolved that mme-
diac steps be taken to pay of the debt Of the nsttut
Canadien amounting $4,000 and for that object to
open subscription books in Montreal and send delegates
TO the United States and TO Ontario.
OTTAWA Oct. st is reported that squad OF 200
picked men from the commandments Foot Guard has
been detailed to proceed Montreal be present at the
burial Of Guibord's remains.
ouEBEc Oct 5.-The collective pastoral letter Of the
Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province OF Quebec deals
with the question OF ecclesiastical seputure aud nearly
all matters Of current interest affecting religion.
1t is said that the authorities at Washington have been
asked by the Instut Canaden for particulars a TO the
best explosives place in Gubords grave to prevent IFS
being disturbed
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
THE CANAL EXPOSURES.
STARTLING REPORT ON THE BUFFALO
FRAUDS.


GEORGE ID. LORDS CONSPIRACY
A NEW SERIES OF swINDLEs BROUGHT TO LIGHT BIT
THE GOVERNORS COMMIssION-$1S 1S5, ,069 %
PAID FOR WORK THAT WAS FULLY COVERED BIT
CONTRACT UNDER WHICH LORD WAS PAID
$4,000 A YEAR-THE CANAL COMMISSIONERS
PLIAST-A WINE SUPPER IN BUFFALo-NoNEY
PACKAGES TOSSED INTO HAcKs-TnE CHIEF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LORDS ovFRTUREs TO
RIVAL CONTR'
The fifth report of the Canal Investigating Com
mttee has been submitted to the Governor. IL deals
mainly with the contracts for dredging the Ohio and
Eric Basins, and Black Rock Harbor in Buffalo,
with Legislative awards under the John Hand Relief
acts and with the direct awards to George ID. Lord
In February, 1868, George d. Lord contracted TO do
the work for $i4 900 year, and few weeks after
ward an extra appropriation of $4,000 was made
for dredging the Ohio Basin. During the next
two years the State entered into contracts with John
Hand, whereby $50, 800 was appropriated for WORK
covered by George ID. Lords repair contract with
the exception of .he 12, 900 above referred to- In
1871 Lewis J. Bennett, John Hands partner, ap-
piled to the Legislature for relief having stipulated
to give Mr. Lord then member Of the Assembly, two
thirds of the award The bill was passed and the
Canal Commissioners awarded S33,7s2 80,
which was paid to Jarvis Lord, President
of the Monroe County Bank. OF this
amount lIauucnS I. DafIs IcftlNtu F'so'o, an"
Lewis j. Bennett only $4,000. In 1872 another re-
lief bill was passed and $685. was awarded. The
contracts for dredging amounted TO S7I Il6 80, and
by an act passed through Mr.. Lords influence $52,-
431 81 was awarded directly TO him. The aggre-
gate of Mr.. Lords transactions is $1S5,O69 81,
every cent of which, the Commissioners assert, was
charged against the State for work that was fully
covered by the repair contract, under which he
was paid $44 900 year. The Commissioners
give extracts from the testimony Of Mr..
Bennett, Commissioners Stroud and Barkley, and
others in relation to payments TO Jarvis Lord and
Assemblyman Alberger wine supper given to the
Canal Commissioners in Buffalo, mysterious trans
action in which Mr.. Davis threw two packages OF
money into hack the presentation of the certih-
cate of 81 900 to Mr.. Barkley in sealed envelope,
and many other matters The Commissioners state
that John Hand, in whose name the contract
was made, had no direct connection with the con-
spiracy and that Lewis J. Bennett yielded to the
seductons of Lord, Bowman, and Davis without
cOmprehending the nature or gravity Of his crime"
The conspiracy in the opinion of the Commissioners,
originated with George ID. Lord, and was consim-
mated by him, with the aid Of John Kiley, Davis,
and Behn, "the Canal Commissioners offering no
serious resistance In conclusion the Commission
ers recte the Overtures made by Jarvis Lord to Q
rival contractor, George w. Phelps, to induce him
to repudate his bid half of the prospective prohts
from $50 600 to 100000 OF $4,000 outright being
offered.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
KINGS COUNTY DEMOCRATS.

The Kings County Democratic General Com
mtee met last evening and ordered primary elections to
be held IN the city wards and county towns Monday
night The County Convention will be held at the head
Quarters OF the Committee at IL m. on Wednes-
day. Oct Is, the City Convention at 3
p. H., and the I'D Senatorial Convention at
p. IL. The lid District Senatorial Convention
will he held at Nelson's Hotel at p IN, Thursday,
Oct IA The Assembly District Conventions will be held
Oct II. A convention 10 nominate candidate Tor
School Commissioner will be held at GTayesend on
Oct. 15
Resolutions approving the Syracuse nominations and
Gov. Tildens reform measures were adopted by the
Committee.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.


PRINCE MILAN COMPLAINS OF HIS LATE MINISTRY
THE sULIAN's REFORMS COMMENDED AT ST.
PETERSBURG.
BELGRADE. Tuesday, Oct 5, 1875.
Prince Milan has informed the Skuptschina that
his Ministers had secretly pursued an independent
policy almost amounting to conspiracy against the
Prince. The Skuptschna is unanimous in its opinion
TO sustain the Prince. The Ministry is not yet
formed.
ST. PETERSBURG, Tuesday, Oct 5, 1873.
The Journal dc ST. PetersburG referring to the re-
forms preferred to the insurgents by the Sublime
Porte regards the concession Of provincial repre-
sentation as the best that could have been made
to settle the present difficulty 1t is certain to meet
general approval, the Journal adds, and not only
ought the insurgents to accept it, but the Great
Powers ought to see that it is carried ont.
VIENNA, Tuesday, oct 5, 1s75.
The Tdges Presse says that because of the doubtful
policy of Servia the Great Powers commenced nego-
tiations with view of giving notice of their with
drawal of the guarantee regarding the rights and
mmunites of Serva. Prince Milan informed the
Skuptschina of the danger. The change Of Minis
try is TO prove the gcnuincness of his pacific decara
tions.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-06
JAY COOKE g. co.

TIE GOVERNMENT CLAIM OF f132G10 GIVEN THE
PRIORITY.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 5.-In the United States
Circuit Court this morning, Judge McKennan read the
opinion OF Justice Strong, in the matter Of the United
States against Edwin NJ Lewis trustee Of the estate Of
Jay Cooke Co. The claim OF the Government was that
the firm Of Jay Cooke, McCuOch & Co. Of London, Of
which the members of the firm OF jay Cooke Co.
partners were, at the time of the bankruptcy of the
latter indebted 10 the Government in the sum OF 9132,
6lO that the Government had priority over other cred
itors and that the assets in the hands OF the trustee
should first applied TO the discharge OF this indebted
ness The case was argued at Erie. Judge Strong
tanning the claim Of the Government decees in its favor