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THE COLORADO TRAGEDY.
WHO YOUNG JEssUP WAS, THE VICTIM or THE
DoRDEE RUFFIAN DAVIS.

WHO YOUNG JEssup WAS. THE VICTIM OF THE
DoRDEE RUFFIAN DAVIS.
There will probably as strict an Investigation as is
possible under the circumstances as tho true man
ner OF death OF Mr.. Alfred d. Jessup, Jr,who was
killed in what is called duel at River Bend Colorado
Thursday last, by Davis, who 1t is said bears
the unenviable reputation OF being gambler and
rough generally bully and of boorish appear
and disposition. Davis Is not stock raiser rs
at first reported, but keeps general store. The
fundamental principle OF tho duello is equality
in tho matter Of arms. AS Davis was pro-
vided with Winchester repeating rife wnlo
Jcssup had only revolver, tho affair be-
tween them resembles an assassination rather
Mr.. Jcssup was tho son OF Alfred d. Jessup, OF tho
firm Of Jessup Moore, paper manufacturers OF Phlla
dephia and New York, whose Office in this city Is
William street. He yet thirty years of age
Hc had ovinced romantic and rowing disposition from
his boyhood Before he arrived at the years fmano0d
he had cIrcumnaviga,ed tho gobo and explored many
Of the then unfamiliar portions of the great West
His glowing descriptions OF the Yosemite Valley In
duced several artists or rcnown to visit that nagni
cent region OF country. and tho products OF their
cases extended its reputation throughout the civilized
world At the desire OF father no connected himself
with publishing firm in his city, but he was Of
too ardent temperament TO long himself with
such monotonous method of life. Three years ago no
again departed for the West, and established stock
farm in New Mexico. He now felt himself IN his
proper sphere, although man OF high culture and OF
IastuIous tAsteS Wucn NJ nome, anu ne uevolcu NM
self the business he had with ardor and
skill that soon brought HIM in large returns his in
vcstmcnt During the last winter he visited his old
home In Philadelphia, but soon returned to the West
Having disposed Of his New Mexican property
he established rancho Deer Tail
the Kansas Pacific Railway. Since then
his father had heard but little concerning him until tho
evening OF Thursday last when the telegraph boro to
him the announcement OF his sons tragic death at the
hands Of rufIian. The unfortunate young man was
greatly esteemed by the Colorado cattle Dealers and IL
Is highly probable that Il Davis who fed soon after the
ARRAY. IS caught by them he will be given but short
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LOUISIANA.
THE DELEGATES TO CINCINNATI AND THEIR
PREFERENCES.

THE DELEGATES TO CINCINNATI AND THEIR
PREFERENCES.
NEW ORLEANS, June Q, 1s7d
At the Republican Nominating Convention IN this
State on the 3lst OF May, OF resolutions
passed indorsng Senator Morton. but not pledging
tho delegates to him. The majority, however will vote
for him At all hazards. As every single delegate with
the exception OF Pinch5ack, holds office the
State general government OF them hardly
openly express his views. They also more or less
open to outside influence, but their preferences
are as folows:-
Governor W. r. KELLooG's nrst choice is Morton, his
second Conkling and his third Blaine. As Kellogg is
silently playing government position after tho
election there being chance for him in the State,
he may make combinations in the Convention which
r. b. s. PxcHnAcx's first choice is Norton his second
Blame or Conkling, and third Conklng or Blaine
$. Is. PACKARD, United states Marshal is himself
native of Maine, and will support Blaine from first to
last Like Kellogg though, he Will DO sure TO be
found on the winning side.
W. q. RRowN lcolorcd. State Superintendent Of Edu-
cation names ms his first choice Morton and his Sec
ond Blaine or Conking
FIRST DISTRICT
w. f. LOAN Chief OF Police one or Packers init
mates Will support Blaine his first choice, Conkng
as his second and Morton as his third.
q. l. ADoLpHE for Norton Hrst Conkling second
and Blaine third.
SECOND DISTRICT
HENRY DEMAs (cOlorcd). member OF the House, will
vote and work tor Morton TO the bitter end
X H. CHADBukN., State Senator, is for Norton first,
with Blaine or Conklng second.
DISTRICT.
q. d. DARRALL, ex-member OF Congress, Ia first for
Morton ana second for Conklinp or Blaine
Y. l.. LANDRY is for Morton 1rst with Conkng or
Blaine As his second choice
FOURTH DISTRICT.
G. l. SMITH, tax collector and ex member OF Con-
grcss, and G. Y. Kelso (coorcd state Senator will
they claim, vote for Morton from first to last
FIFTH DISTRICT.
@. B. HAMLET and DAVE YouxG (colorcd) State Sem
ator, will support Morton from first to last
]. HENRI BuRcH (cooredl state Senator on tho first
two ballots will vote tor Morton, and that with
Packard for Blaine or Con king.
CHARLES NASH (colorcd) member OF Congress- win
support Morton from first 10 last
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vELTMAN's AcCoMPLIcE ARRESTED.

William Lcith, aged 6fty-cight years, arrested
by detectives Roch and Mahoncy OF the Third precinct
police at his residence No $50 Pacific street, Brook
Ign, ON FRIDAY night, charge OF conspiracy and org
cry. He is accused Of swindling tho Merchants Ma
tional Bank OF New York. Tho officers searched the
apartments OF Leith and found evidence which tends
10 show that he engaged extensively In similar
arous business The particulars OF the forging
operations the Merchants Exchange National
Bank. by which $4,000 sought 10 be
irauduIcnty obtained by William Welt
man, have been previously published.
Iclth and Neltman old acquaintanccs, ard seven
years ago they succeeded deraudlng the Fourth Ma
iional Bank over 600 They were arrested at
that time and were In Ludlow street Jall for
month, hut escaped punishment through some legal
tcchnirnlty. Lem was taken before Justice DeImar
yesterday and pleaded not guilty ~ tho charge He
was reminded jail to await examination which Is
get down Tor Friday next.
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VIRGINIA.

WHO THE DELEGATES ARE AND WHOM THEY
WILL sUpPoBr-BLAISR LOSING GROUND AND
coNKIING GAINING sTREYoTH-A FORECAST
OF THE ACTION OF THE DELEGATION.
RICHMOND, June Q, 1876.
The republican delegation from Virginia to Cincin-
natl Ia In quandary. AS VIII be from the inter
views given below, and which were obtained by corps
oil reporters specially engaged behalf OF the HERALD.
majority OF the delegates Blaine men, but u
would not astoaxh II this majority were
ducei TO very small minority at Cincinnati
THIS change has occurred within past lew days. and
Is attributed to the
CABINET CHANCES.
tho effect Of Which is already visible It's results
the Presidential question, and Will seriously interfere
with Mr.. Blane's chances His friends appear TO have
been thrown into despair have Lost the courage
of their opinions his favor In word they will not
ngh, the President for any For a long time they
affected disbelief OF any preference the part tho
President for ConkIng. and insisted that Blaine was
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MISSISSIPPI.
DRrsTow AND MORTON DELEGATION

A DRIsTow AND MORTON DELEGATION
JACKSON, May 80, 1874
BY direction have interviewed the delegates from
tins State to the National Republican Convention at
Cincunaii.-J. /. ALconS, b. X. BRACE and A. AxEs
three Of the delegates at large absent from tn
State and their views could not DO ascertsincd.
II. Q. PowERs the other delegate, Is FIRST for Blaine
and as y second third choice Tor Blaine Bristow
rfRsr DISTRICT.
j. II. Bysrx Is for Brstow a. hrs FIRST, second and
third choice.
y. H. LITTLE Is also for Bristow, and after him for
the best and most available mentioned for the
Presidency.
DISTRICT.
GEORGE NJ BUCHANAN Is either for Bristow or Blaine
j. I. LgrrLK Is for Morton his 0rst and second
choice and Tor Blaine his third choice
THIRD DISTRICT.
JASON NILES Is FIRST for Blaine or Bristow, and as q
second choice BrisOw or Blame HIS third choice 10
Hayes. subject 10 change when satisfied Others
stronger before the people Tho question DO
being, Who Is the strong man ~
T. j. WHITE u first for Morton and after ward for any
OF the candidates spoken OIL
FOURTH DISTRICT.
third Blaine Conkng would be his nrst choice. but
Of Mississippi
j. j. SrELLxAx first for Morton, second for Morton
and third Tor Blame or Bristow
pfrrm DISTRICT
A. HosKrxs In nrst for Bristow, second for Blame
and third for Blaine or Brtstow.
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The ARMORY CLAIMS.

It may not be generally known that the last Legsla-
turc passed bill creating special commission for the
purpose Of settling the old claims made against city
by propretors Of buildings used armorios and dr
rooms For years these claims have been matter OF
vcxatious annoyance and prolific source Of corrup
ton, IL is charged. This commission empowered
under the law adj udcate the claims and 1t
all likely that th0y will be hoodwinked passing
any claim Ia which there Is the scmbance OF
fraud The commission, which consists OF the Mayor,
Comptroller and Commissioner Andrews, of tho Tax
Department, having organized last Thursday yesterday
officially announced that they prepared TO act and
any claimant will be heard before them upon giving
days notice TO the Finance Department.
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THE FOURTH IN BROOKLYN.

BY order OF tho Common Council OF Brooklyn, thcr
will DO in that city grand parade the evening OF
the Sd OF July next The parade will consist OF two
divisions, Eastern and Western, joining suit
able point, and proceeding to Fort Greene. Washing
Park. where appropriate ceremonies will be had,
and tho hundredth anniversary OF national
dependence ushercd in by the firing OF salutes and
other demonstrations.
All military and civic organizations, societies and
trades IN Brooklyn invited TO participate In tho
parade and the people OF the entire city requested
illuminate their residences places of business
mt
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FATAL ACCIDENTS.

Yesterday Coroner Croker held an inquest in tho
case Of solomon Goldscin, who accidentally killed
by tho drawbrdgc over tho Harlem River the 9Th
inst Tho jury recommended that tho Department Of
Parks place gates both ends Of the brdgc, pre-
vent persons from getting while the being
opened
An inquest also held by the Coroner and
the same Jury In the Of Patrick 0riiu. who
killed BY falling down a embankmsnt OF the Fourth
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MIR. BEECHER's HOUSE ROBBED.

Shortly before Eve o'clock yesterday morning n SER
want girl in Rev. Henry Ward Bcecher's house, No Io4
Columbia street, Brooklyn Heights, discovered a
trying to open small iron safe in corner in the back
parlor. The thief seeing tho gr, shook his fist
her sprang ms feet and walked rapidly toward her
The girl screamed and ran up stairs to alarm Mr..
Beecher and the other members OF tho family. Tho
burglar through the hallway into tho street. where
he made good hs escape. The property missed con-
ssts Of solid sverware valued In the aggregate $780,
Tho burglar effected entrance through tho
dow In the dining room.
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NOT COUNTERFEIT.

The impression which has for some days prevailed
that the silver quarter dollars having &c ~ under
tho eagle are counterfeit appears 70 be unfounded.
These TWO letters arc the mark OF the Carson City
Possibly the notion that these were coun tcriot
arose from OF their being very slightly lighter
than similar coins OF the Philadelphia aud other mints
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n SzAuGHxEssEY is only for Morton
SIXTH DISTRICT.
c. w. CLARKE is first for Morton and aftcrward for
the best man.
j. ID. CEssoR IL only for Morton.
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DISTRICT.
The republican Delegates from The Fourth district
WILLIAM l. FERSALD Collector OF Internal Revenue,
and Ross HAMILTON. colored Fcfnand holds forth II
that great tobacco mar, OF virginia Danv'Iic he Is
always TO be the right side, without any other
special traits worth mentioning he Was one OF tho
corps OF olccholdcrs VINO the Lynchburg Conven-
ton In the interest OF Blaine, aud his choice
Us stated by himself olows:-Frst for James q.
Blaine, second tor Oliver = Morton, and is undetcr-
mined us to a third which with him would DO dictated
by circumstances Ross Hamilton s, like r. j. Larter,
a leading and influential coorci man, has served
era years tho Legislature and of the Prcsi
GENITAL electors on the Grant ticket Of 1872 Like Car
tor Also his FIRST choice Is not Blaine and u Is prob
able he will turn up supporter OF Conklng or Morton
81 Cincinnati.
representative OF the HERALD called upon Captain
J. HEsKr RvEs, at his Office IN iynchburg Mr. Rivcs
took very prominent part in the Convention last
month"; and was there regarded perhaps the strong
supporter vi Mr. Congng IN that body; but he
interviewer wit, the following result
captain. have called, friend, to ask your
views the probable result Of tho Cincinnati Con-
ventson, and also As 10 your hrst, second and third
cuoce.'
"Ny FIRST and only choice Isthe nominee OF tho Con-
ycutiun. | did not then and do indorsc the
action OF the late Lyncburs Convention iu relation TO
Mr. Blaine lie Is able man, but 10 not fancy the
idea OF taking him up as Presidential nominee Nr.
Bristow Is goud IN many respects, but fear that
eyca he has been much pushed by his friends 10
make a successful run. Jpon the whole, do not hes-
tate say that Roscoe CoDking IL my hrst choice ana
even my Third choice, against Blaine or any other
man. There Is much corruption and rascaty, either
real imaginary, the republican party, that avail
ability should be the man object.
The second delegate from the Fifth district Is Mr.
GEORGE " CAsE the Postmaster NJ Liberty, In Bedford
county. Dir. Case, too, was strong ConkIing man az
the Lynchburg Convention. In response 70 inquiries
10 HIM by gentleman he stated his choice
as follows First Ross tomklny; second, o. 7. Nor
ton: tnird, Governor Hayes Mr. Case thinks that
Blaine will get something more Than twelve votes from
the Virginia delegation and H. inclined 10 believe that
| he "a losing ground with those who have been his
| (BlaInc's, avowed friends Ho feels confident tina
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avenue Improvement at 116th street. on the 22d ull
The jury recommended that the adopt some
plan TO prevent IN future accidents OF similar nature
at this point by completing the improvement, p, n
their opinion, the street In dangerous condition.
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Court CuIIinps.

B. S. Reakirt against Loretta Reakirt
and others. This case came up on de-
murrer to the petition. The action was
brought to recover damages. The Court
overruled the demurrer.
The State against Frank. Smith. The
jury found the defendant guilty OF grand
larceny.
Maria Lipps was granted decree of
divorce from j. T. Lipps on the ground
of neglect and drunkenness.
Robert SOutter u Co. against J. N.
Stoeckle. The plaintiffs sue to recover
from the defendant the amount they were
compelled to repay to certain parties to
whom they had sold a lot of bonds which
they claim the defendant had placed in
the hands of Keyes & Co., of this city,
for the purpose of negotiating. and
which after the negotiation were found
10 be eounterteit. Case in progress.
James Clark, contractor of New
York City, on behalf of himself and his
brother, Thomas Clark, nled petition
In the United States Circuit Court yes
terday against the Trustees of the Gin
cinnati Southern Railroad to recover the
sum of $50 664 %. This amount is claimed
in addition to the regular contract price
allowed the plaintiff, Jas. Clark, for the
graduation, masonry, etc.
Geo.. Holnung against Jacob Happ.
This was petition to recover damag 8
for an alleged slander. The defendant
demurred. Demurrer overruled.
Chas. Shay against A. Gardner and
A. A. Siston. The plaintiff is the man.
ager OF Sehickllng's Opera Music-hall,
and entered d contract with the defend
ants to have them perform in that hall
from the 10 n to the 18Th. He AYERS that
they broke the contract and engaged
themselves to play at Heuck's Hall.
The plaintiff therefore asked an in.
junction against the defendants playing
at another place during the time they
| were engaged to play at his house. The
Court granted the injunction until tur-
| ther order under a bond of $500.
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per gallon, and old at 45a50e per gallon Infe-
riOr is dull at 85a40c per gallon. Sorghum Is
quiet at 25a30c per gallon for good to prime.
OlLS-There is steady and quiet market
for hnseed at 56c pen gallon. Lard oil is trm,
with fair demand, and we quote it 9la93c for
extra current make. Refined petroleum sells
at 25a26c per gallon,
POTATOES-rhere is q moderate demand,
with liberal receipts ut 50a60c per bu on ar
rival, and llc more s required in store for
good to choice. Prime to choice arelworth $2a
225 per brl IN store packed for shipping.
POULTRn-There is a quiet market for live
chickens, with moderate demand and light Of
ferings at S2a3 rs per dozen, according to size
and condition.
SALT-Domestic Is steady and in moderate
request. We quote it 24c per bu and 81 35 per
bri. Turks Island is quoted 36a31c per bu, and
coarse Liverpool 81 15al 25 per sack.
SEED-There is a steady market for clover,
with fair jobOing demand, and prime to
choice sells at 13a13Hc per ID ON arrival, and
l4c in store per Id. We quote prime timothy
$2a2 10 per bu in store. Flax seed is worth
81 goal 40 per bu,
SUGAR-Gs firm with some advance IN
prices though the demand is moderate. New
Orleans is worth 9alOc, yellow refined 10allc,
extra "C" 1l%allhc, "A' white llAal2c,
granulated l9c, powdered and crushed lS44 a
1916 per ID.
TALLOW-The demand and receipts are
about equal, and we quote city SIC and prime
country Sa81&c per lb.
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with iron ore. She left this morning at
8 O'Clock for Pomeroy The Brilliant,
from POmeroy, with q miscellaneous
tow, will arrive this afternoon. =. The
Barnard arrived last night at $3.50
o. clock with two barges containing mis-
cellaneous freight. She discharged 1000
brls -four and 1914 sacks shipstutf here o
be reshipped on the Short Line Railroad
to Providence, II. 1. She also has 80
brls clay tor this city. She will leave
this evening Tor Wheeling. ... The Iron
Mountain left her tow in charge Of the
Rover at Pomeroy and came down this
morning en- route 10 Louisville with one
barge Of coke.
BoAT-HANDs' GOSSIP.
The Cincinnati and MaysVille packet,
Wildwood, was launched at the Madison
Marine Ways last evening. She is 13
inches lighter draught than when taken
out. The cabin is heightened
10 feet forward and 35 feet aft, and the
hull heightened 30 feet att. She will be
ready to resume her place in the trade
in three or four days. Capt. James
Collins died at Little Rock yesterday OF
hemorrhage of the lungs, induced by ex-
posure. E. 1t was the Mary Carter in
stead of the Mary Foster that sank on
the Coosa River the other day. The
Andes pilots are West Corns and Geo.
ONeil. -. Captain j. I'll. Summers, of
the Alex. Chambers, was a. passenger
down on the Virgle Lee from CALI
polls, where he lett the Chambers laid
up, receiving new cylinder I'D. W..
Kirk patrick and E. II. Mclean brought
the Barnard up, and Capt. l.. Cramer
and Ernst Clark will pilot her to Wheel
ing.
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SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler { Wilson, S
ROTARY-HOOK, LOCK-STITCH
Sewing MACHINES.
MORE THAN
100000
OF THEIR,
F Family Machines
IN USE.
A Quarter of Century's trial has Dem"
Onstrated their Superiority.

g Wheeler &c Wilson'S New Me- g
Machine must eventually super
sede all others now known with
which il comes ina competition. We
recommend for it the In q h est
award which it is i'm the power OF
the Institute to bestONv .''-From the
unanimous report of the five Judges Of the
American Institute, New York, 1874.
The Board Of Managers unanimously ap-
proved the report, and recommended for this
machine the Gold Medal OF the Insti-
tute.
The Board of Direction unanimously APP
proved this recommendation, and awarded the
Gold Medal to Wheeler s. Wilson. the only
Gold Medal awarded for Sewing Machine by
the American Institute for many years.
The Austrian Official Report of the Vienna
Exposition pronounced it the marvel of the
Exposition" and added, " this universal ma
chine sews the heaviest leather harness and
the finest gauze with truly pearl stitch.''
The Grand Medal of Progress was
awarded for it.
What the Leading Manufacturers Of Boots
and Shoes say Of 4
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sentence to eighteen months imprison-
ment, had by her eloquence in private
interview induced him to make the term
only four months and halt. The Judge
was so impressed with her lady-like
bearing and the force of her appeal that
he asked where she had been educated
She replied. "In the Girls High School,"
"Ihus," said Judge Peirce, "you see
the grand results OF education" A rip
pie, which swelled to roar of merri-
ment, swept over the audience. 81
understand" said the Judge, in some
confusion, "that the laugh is that young
women should be educated that they
may be able to get their husbands out Of
jail."- Philadelphia Times.
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------Se Ses-N--------
BOARD OF PCRLIC WORKS..
Business TRANSACTED by the Hoard
This Morning.

The Board met in regular session,
all members present, and President Bell
in the chair.
The following was adopted:.
"Resolved, That the clerk pre- pare and
transmit to Council an ordinance appro-
priatlng from the Water-works' Fund
S29, 500 00 to the Board of Public Works
ior Water-works purposes"
On motion the Engineer was directed
to examine and measure the WORK done
on Anna alley and report the same to
the Board.
On motion, the Clerk was directed to
transmit to council an ordinance apprt =
priating $500 from the Wharf Fund for
the purpose of extending the fiag-cross-
ing on the Public Landing to the end of
the bowider pavement.
The committee to whom was referred
the application of the OHIO 81 Mississip-
pi Railroad Company asking per-
mission to lay a track from
the connection track on Front
street into private property, presented a
report recommending the granting of
the permit provided bonds for the same
e,given. The report was adopted.
Adjourned.