The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-06-24

The Exodus to 50. Louis-.-Tildcn's
Chances ProlnisinG---Westcrn Men
Opposed TO BzaneocIs-.-JudGe Davis
Still CSUuetfipg---Grant RT for "a
Frolic--.Eourth Of July Order from
| Sherman.
| Especial telegram to the Dspatch.I
| WASHINGTON, June 23,-The exodus from
| Washington to st. Louis has commenced
| There were quite number OF departures III
the evening train, and the late train tonight
took many more. 4 number OF delegates
from all sections have been here for day or
two, and have been in conference with
| Democratic members OF Congress on the
situation.
| It seems very certain, from all the opln-
ions that have been mentioned, that II a
maiorlty-rule could be in force at st. LOUIS
Tildcn would certainly receive the nomlna-
tion As the case is, many arc inclined to
believe that there is quite as much uncer-
tainty us there was at Cincinnati.
Those who support Tilden arc, however,
outspoken in their declarations that he will
make triumphant run, and believe that
the opposition to him will only tend to add
| TO his great strength rs n statesman and con-
sistent Democrat after his nomination.
The ewesternDemocratse express objections
TO the nomination OF an officer OF the regular
army.
Tomorrow will be very apt to find the
House without Il quorum for business, as the
Democrats, or the majority OF them, will be
off for st. Louis.
| It is strongly limited that notwithstanding
the letter of Judge Davis declining to allow
bi, Iame to be presented at the Convention,
he may in the end be called upon as COM
promise candidate. His friends ut ST. Louis,
however, in accordance no doubt with his
sentiments, will be apt to use their greatest
efforts for Tildcn before any movement in
tended to bring Judge Davis prominently
into the Convention.
Taking advantage of the fact that there
| will be no legislative business requiring his
presence in this city, the President left tins
morning with General Sherman and Don
Cameron on pleasure-trip to Harrisburg.
The presence of General Sherman prevents
the impression that any political slSnifl-
cauce is attached to this excursion. Cen
cral Sherman has issued IN order providing
| for the gloritication OF the Centennial
| Fourth Of July.
Salutes are to be fired at all military posts,
and paradcs will be in order, and post COM
manderS may. at their discretion, participate
with their commands in any civic or mill
tary ceremonies taking place in the vicinity
of their posts to which they may be in
vited TMoN.
Killed by IL Falling Tree.
Especial telegram to the Dspatch.J
BOYKINs, Va, June 23.-John Urquhart
(coloredD, while telling trees here yesterday,
was instantly killed by tree falling on him
and crushing his body into an unrecognl-
zablc mass of flesh.
fredericksburg and Orange Railroad.
Especial telegram to the Dispatchl
ORANGE COURTHOUSE, June 23.-Colonel
Carer nj. Braxton, with a corps Of. engi-
neers, commenced the survey Of the pro-
posed extension OF the Fredericksburg and
Orange railroad from here to Harrisonburg
to-day.
ASSOCIATED Press dispatches.J
IMPORTANT DECISION IN A NINETY-NINE
YEAR-LEASE CASE.
BALTIMORE, June 23.-In ninety-nine-
year-lease case the Court passed decree
directing the defendant, upon the COM
plainants paying the renewal fine oil
e. I0s., with all arrearages of rent due
under the lease up to the time OF such
pavment and cost, to execute new
lease OF ninety mine years, commencing at
The end of the original term of the lease, at
the same rates. The Court says it is OF the
opinion that our courts of equity ought to
grant the relief asked for, and compel re-
newul on.the equitable conditions stated in
the decree before it. The Court OF Appeals
affirms the decree of the Circuit Court.
The possession of millions Of dollars worth
Of property in this city is quieted by this
decision.
A FIGHT WITH INDIANS.
OMAHA, NEB., June 23.-The following
has Just been received at department head
quarters from Captain Nickcrson, aid to
General Crook, dated
q Camp South F0ri of Tongue Ricer,
Jans 10, Via Fort fstteril,aRI--Wo Ind q