The New York Herald Newspaper, October 12, 1871, Page 5

‘Lomper yards, railroad stock and craft... 9,000,000 Total goods wares, lumber, railroad jonne + $100, 000,000 AN "ANY, New You«, Oct. 11, 1871. To THE EDITOR OF THB HERALD: — In view of the mai inquiries being made as to rienced in Chicago, we beg leave to ‘with assets of over $1,800,000, gold, hav- ig an agency in Chicago reporting ‘direct to San Francisco, we are unable to state tue amount of Atelosses, We shall give information as soon as re- celved. We estimate outside loss at $500,000, but Wink this ts probably an over-estimate, We shall from the home oMce to.day or to-morrow. FRAME, HARE & LOCKWOOD, General Agents, me agent of tus 6 beeen t GRicago telegraphs com at e ‘hat the losses by the lave after a careful ex- aminaion, will be under two hundred thousand dol- jars, ome we tafe yes a Cie as. ready to pay On demand as Boon a8 adjusted. Additional TIasurance Losses. Girard, Philadelphia Greenwich, New York, Guardian... 47,500 + Nothing. » New Kings county, New Xo NEW YORK HERALD: THURSDAY. OCTOBER 12, 1871.—TRIPLE SHEET. Knickerbocker, New York. jothing. + Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Notting ~ Lenox, New York. 0,00) SHOR Laeetiuo New York, es ee) Montuay few York. Nothin a erchants', Bostol 100008584050 Mereanle, New York. ~ 1B%000 Braise Manhattan, New York. 50), 1,407,788 Metropolitan, New York. Nothing, = New York Bgokanle, New Yor! Nothing. - New York Be coe, York. Nothing. e Non American; New Yo Eid 305 Peopie's, New York. Nothit a Pacliic, New ¥: 12,000" 448,657 Penneylvani Nothin, Enoitig 500,900 1,777,267 Notht Tin 962,458 Nothing. er Nothing. = Nothing 1 a a eee Sane ster A 0g. = fi ew York. a 774,401 Youners end Now Yors, New York Boo 868,983 Insurance St at Auction, The effect ef the Chicago fire on the value of in- surance stocks has been awaited witn considerable interest by partics holding these securities, The shares of the insurance companies are widely dis- tributed and generaily held 1n small amounts, :be mumber of stockholders being unusual: ‘There is no board where these stocks are Mee: dealt in, andthe public are dependent for quota- tions upon the weekly auction sales and a 1ew brokers, ‘To-day there was an auction sale and the biddings were better tuan generally expected under the circumstances. ‘the following table shows the rices current previous to the Chicago fire ana ose realized at auction to-day:— Previow Fie, Yesterday, Standard... as Hips ict M3 48 187 1g 5335 65 q i seen that, with the exception of the nome, there has been very little decline in prices, while, on the contrary, some stocks have advanced. It ia proper to remark, however, that the shares of many companies reported as losing heavily were not on the catalogue, FIRE INSURANCE IN ILLINOIS As no positively certain Infarmation seems as yet available of the actual amount of losses sustained by Bre insurance compantes from the conflagration at Chicago, we present at foot a tabular state- ment which will enable all business men to arrive at a ciose approximation of the proba- bie loss sustained by the several companies engaged iu the business of fire underwriting tm that doomed city, and which will be found & valuable guide to all Persons inter interested, e'ther as stockholders or policy bolders in the several companies. This table has been propared trom the official report of Mr. 0. E, Lippincots, the Auditor of Public Accounts of Mlinois, for the year end- mg December 31, 1870, This report bears date August 1, 1871, aud is the latest authoritative statement ex- tant on the subject matter of insurance in that Stare, From this statement it appears that 108 companies of other States, thirty-five being from ‘New York, had been doing business in Hlinois in 1870, and had writ- yen insurance contracts in that State for that year amounting to $473,506,220, According to the custom of the business it may be assumed that about one-half that amount had run of by the close of the year, but that by the 1st of Uctober of this year the new business had at least equalized the amount in force at the close of 1870. How much precisely of the whole busmess of the State was represented in Chicago we can only conjecture; but agat that polnt the values of both real and personal estate were largely concentrated, it may be reasonably assumed that at least one-half of the business of these 198 companies was furnished by Chicago, What proportion of the amount covered in Chicago lay in the burned district we cannot well estimate; but the probabilities are that the preponderance of the’ fro insurance business held by other State companies was in that district. In addition to the 108 companies from other States there were twenty-eight local companies in Ilimols, representing a gross capital of $5,642,531, with total assets $7,369,738, and amount of risks written in Ilinofs i 1870, $210,242,476, It can scarccly be expected that these local companies can survive their losses by this terrible fire, and it iseven doubtful whether they have any availabie asscts left beyoud the value of “bare Jots” In the clty to Meet their abilities, Stntement of the Caplial and Assets of Eighty-five Compagies of Other States Doing Busiuces in the State of Dlinois fer the Year Ending December 31, 1870, with Amouut of Risks Written, Premiums Received and Losses Incurred Baring the Yen, Prepared from the Oficial Report of the Auditor of Minols, by J. B. Evctesine, Editor “New York Underwriter.” aa at ia fms Baie | RCS Surplus Five and In- c curred ini Jai}, 1871, Totat As-|land Késks| Premiums|Tiinois in| Over ‘Capt. Name. Capital, |sets,inciud-| Written in| Received |1870, Hr- tal, Rein. fing capital,| Ilinots in |in Minois\clusive Of surance & }Ocl31, 1870.} 1870. tm 1870, | Agency {Other Lia- NSCS. bilities, 5 ford.. $5,782,635] $26,619,279| $289,770} $201,456] $1,245,143 dneor ee Lows: 1zig7a| * '480,000| * 4100| "asia!" "2's ‘Avdes, Cincinnatt 1,203,426; 1,026,825: 16,510) 2627 15,632 4mna, New York. 442,709} 1,322,859 7,248 10,916 49,605 American Exchange, New Ycrk.. 277,349 ‘671,185 4,302 7,814! 36,583. Auantic, Brooklyn. ..+. ++ 548,194) 3,188,315 12782 71,288 Americaa Centra, St. Louis. 264,875: , 282, ' 14,245) _ American, Providence 874,969 1,492,200 322 127,500 Atlantic, Providence. 326,014) 542, 12,009) 56,337 ‘Albany City.....-.. 305,148) Boa 102,218 sar emania, of C nd, 285,255) ar 7382 aeon New TA aie is 405,571) 730,170) 16,298} 91,18 | 2,165,909) 11,108 is 943, 11,496 26,927 2,814,565 14,685 22,229 3,572,122} 41,641 105,173 isro,208 isoie| — dat'as3 Commercial, Albany, 1875): | 7 Charter Oak, Hartford.. 1a = 19,439 Commerce, New York. 366, ‘ os 29,693, Continental, New Yor | 9,808,35! 34,879) 1,493,087 Cleveland, Ohto... | 1,849,090) 26,048; 21,722 Capital City, Albany.... 200,090) 940,577) bt 70,990 Commonwealth, New York. | Py: ret at} a tiie Commercial, Cleveland, | 047, Je'ons Bi 4 Citizens’, New York. 12488 pg Detroit, Fire and M: 11'748 ttn] Excelsior, New York. a1" 5 Fulton, New You = 47,818 Freakin, Philadeiphs rt] bey ts Firemen’s Fuad, 157093] 27 600. German, Cleveland 1,648, 000) 22,660 Germania, New Yor! 4,450, 795 suas 29.208 Hartiord, Bartiord cn eb onan HI 832 Home, New York. part 8 ee ee Hide and Leather, per} “Bay 4 Howard, New York. Perec] aaa St Hanover, New York 463,300 | 8,979 45,092 wi aaos'eoe bitals! 300,950 1, , + 80, eeeneee New : a'r : in Independent, Bos 8,543,047 84,968. 40,383 insurance Go, North 5,920,002; 64,467| 1,206,085 Loriitard, New York. 4,150,967 44,735) 409,008 Lamar, New Yors.. . 979,439 22,702) 185,455 1, London an — 7,965,7 109,548) 1,415,070 coming, Pa.. $ 3} 6,624,222! 1,328,797 27,082} sees. ne larket, New Yor! x 200,000, 2,188,802 516) 265,223 Mercantile, New Yor! $4 200, 000} 569,77: 10,191 41,663 Manliattan, New Yor «| 600,000; 3,164,288 25022} 487,250 Merchants and Mechanics’ 0} 250,000) 335,676. 763,624 5,540) 32,788 Merchants’, Hartford. «| 200,000} 40,095, 8,634,910 48,170) 172,352 New Amstecdam, New York......| 300,000) 482,638) 1,105,091 8,791) 73,488 North American, Hartford.......; 200,000 456,603, 2,263,487) 87,729) 8,640 Ne OL. Mt 1 Marine, Boston 4 200,000; 1,081,456 57,412 498,563. Norwich, Norwich,..... ot 300,000) 378,718) , - ©. 8. Branch of North British) | | | M tile. | —| 1,840,521 ional, «| 300,000 821,839) | Ningara, New fT} 1,000,000, 1,304,567; 1 North America, New York { ‘500,000! | 004 pee ee San Francisco. < 390,000 peas me iOnix, Hartford « 600,000 hoe | od) Patoam, Hertford | 400,000) | 18,543 | 68,470) Pacific. kan Wranciaro. Ris | 1,909,000) | 5 ih rov. Was ion, Prov. 2 | t Phenix, Brooklyn: 3 1,000,000 29,478) 486,476 People’s, Worcester, Mass. 400,090! 5,031) 203,703 roe Bau Francisco. 200,000! 3 None. | 61,475 ‘oger Williama, Provicence.. 200,000 — Republic, New York 300,000 683,478 2 177,422 pation ae York «22:| 1,000,000 1,280,333, 137,987 153,411 Springtier ‘ire } Mpringt {aa “hsb 50,000) 986,800 16, 08: 178,771 Sun, Cleveland, Onto, 200,000 801,340 i, 26} 5,115, 45,041 St. Paul, St. Paul, Wis. 120,000 280,593 None. = Tentonia, Cleveland. 000; 237,016 1,288 98,218, me Union, San Francisco. 759,000 1,115,573 7,004 17,947 139,177 Western, buifato........ 300,000! 583,046 49,394/ 38,287 92,°05 Washington, New York. 400,000, 774,411 | 15,834) 14,951 2 Yonkers and New York, N. York, 500,000} | 41,533 31,750) Totals. ...esssoees These aggregates include the totals of the twenty: GRAIN IS KING. | Cotton Deposed—The Chicago Disaster Not a Cause of Terror to the Eaters of Bread Elsewhero—An Abundant Supply of | Corn in Egypt—No “Blood or Bread” Cry Possible. ‘Time was when Cotton was king and reigned with tyrannic sway Over millians of people, bleached and colored. He dictated to the government of the | Cited States, and bis ambassadors in the marts of | the world swaggered and swore unchecked, But that day has passed, Cotton is new a well-behaved eitizen of the republic, and his kingly crown has Tong since been sent to the smelfing shop to pay the price of his arrogant assuniption in a free country. Another Pharaoh has arisen in jis place, who knows Hot the Josepns of democracy and Jaughs at the pranks of his predecessor, In the great West there grew mo power within the Jast few years & man of stamina—His Gracious Majesty King Grain. While Cotton reigned he held a suis » vee] $39,711,130) $86,640,060, $473,56,220, $4,710,700] $2,765,077 ‘The Lycoming’s surplus consists mainly of premium notes, dinate position, but since then be hws reigned mi> o 23,508, 549 ight Miineis companies as given above. preme. Grain ts to-day the most poweriul monarcn of the republic, and his ELEVATORS ARE HIS MINISTE! The destruction by fire in Chicago of many of those great works (to drop the aliegory) the grain elevators, and the burniag of an immense number of vessels laden with wheat and grain, the stoppage of regular transportation, and consequent paralysis of trade, temporarily, ia the West have led many to believe that great misery and deprivation of family Supplies will be felt for some time here and in Eu rope. Inquiries made yesterday by @ HERALD re- porter, specially detatled for the purpose, dissipate such assumptions. There is no occasion whatever for apprehensions of scrious disturbance in the market for breadsiuty ; although, of course, it will be some tine before the easy feeling that prevatied before Ihe fire Willagain hold sway. ine destruction of Chics ind its consequent blottmg outas a depot | for wheat and grain, is a very serious matter; but it ds not vag sorsuenelamne Po a bn ae sense as to warrant appreiensions of scarett; the article breadstum, ‘There are other hits beside he ae dep City eapable of storing and shipping to the At- lantic seaboard the producis of the West. Milwan- kee, Racine and Cleveland are fully equal to the emer- geney, and are prepared to send all the wheat and grain now i stock and ready for shipment to the So well is understo ‘at the price of wheat and grain has onty advanced from tour to five vente sines the announcement of the partial destruction of the Chicago means of transportation, A feverisit | feeling prevaiicd at Srat, but yesterday, under the influence of fresher and moreseassurin; the marker wae fat, ie aft jhe seporier, 1b dascharging ING duty, called upon several brokers, merchants apd others engraved in ‘the grain business yesterday, and learned thal there was no danger whatever of @ panic ether here or in Europe, There 18 an abwadance of raw food now on the way from the West to supply the demand, and it will continue to.pour ia in consequence of the slightly aivanced prices, When the ice closes the water routes it may turn out that the ratiroads will be unequal to the task of carrying forward the ace cumulated in, their capacity not exceeding 100,000 bushels per diem; but this is not expected, THE OFFICIAL REPORT of the New York Produce H xchange, giving the fol- lowing figures, will be found conclusive ev.dence in support Of the assertion that there Ia uot the stighi- est cause for apprehension of any immediate searcity in the supply of the greatest neeessary of TRE VISIBLE BUPPLY OF GRAIN, INCLUDING STOCKS IN BTORK, AV THE PRINCIPAL POINTS OF ACCUMNLATION, AND THE AMOUNT IN TRANGLT BY RAIL AND ON LAKBA SEPTEMBER 80, 1871. AND NEW YORK OANA’ Wak Corn, Ou “be4as a AhaT Lslasee pias. 1080 1,544,340 savas sname ye a of, ie Be ue bai bol BT 2v7 170,137 ite AY ME ONT) vue Seo ie rd 1,964,478 800,849 699,185 162,618 79,82 143,172 47,172 1.680797 460,919 538,551 858,201 756,715 7,061,259 504,005 1,518,000 z 237M 1 cae 22 Se ie Tota); Sept. Sora S300 5.004,792 1,102,059 ‘Total, Sept H 1ETK.<- 6,317 459 8.967,100 4,005,801 "643,000 tMontival, Baltimore and Philadelphia not included. THE OF GOLD. Sabstantia! Manifestation of Sympathy— Over Six Thousand Dollare Ready tor the Disposal of the Mayer of Chicago. At an impromptu meeting of the Gold Board heid on Tuesday resoiutions of sympathy with the Chicago sufferers were passed, authurizing the approprianon Of $5,000 from the funds of the Board for their relief, and appointing a committee to secure a subscription of $10 from each member. The Executive Commit- tee of the Board met yesterday and sanctioned the above resolutions. Qn motion of Mr, Parker It was also resolved ‘that the Treasurer of the New York Gold Exchange be requesied to send at once 4 TELEGRAM TO THE MAYOR OF CHICAGO, asking him in what form the coatributions of this Bouira suall be sent.” The subscription lst was yes- terday rapidly filled, and its full details will be found in another column. Barly in the afternoon it already amounted to $21,180, making, with the ¥5,000 pre- viously voted, a total of $16,180. It is anticipated ‘that the list will Le swelled be:ore tweive o'clock to-day to $20,000, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELIOF COM MIYTES, Mecting Yesterday Morning—859,000 Already Sent to the Sufferers, aud More te Follow. The Relief Committee of one hundred appointed by the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting yes- terday morning, at eleven o'clock, to organize and. perfect plans for a systematic coliection of money. Mr. John ©. Green was unanimously chosenchair man, Colonel Frank E. Howe secretary, Mr. A. A. Low treasurer, and Mr. George Opdyke vice chalr- man. Mr. JACKSON S, SCHULTZ moved that sub-commit- tees of three to cach trade or iterest be formed to collect money in their own business circles, This was so amended that the chairman of each sub-committee be named in committee, each sub- chairman te have the power of naming his two asso lates, The following gentiemen were named as chair- men of committees to visit the interes}, Indicaicd:— Francis M, Babcoek, groceries; Elliott F. Shepard, Jaw; Dr, Wilus James, meials; Alexander Foreman tobacco; ©. L, Tifany, jewelry; Frederick Winsio! life insurance; M. K. Jesup, to visit the banks; J. N. Stock, produce and forwardlag inicres! T. Johnston, ratiroads; Jonn Armst:ong, | Jacob Wendell, “dry goods; Samuei ). Budcoc' Wall street, bankers aad brokers; ©, G. Lando} dry goods importers; Mr. Baundanl. wool; Georg T. Hope, fire insurance; John ). Jones, marine in- surance; J. W. Seligman, foreign bankers and com. mercial centres; T. Jpemian, savings banks; Kobert B. Minturn, shipping, and A. R. Wetmore, iron, A communicaiion was read announcing that in addition to the $5,000 contributed yesteriay trom the London firm of J. 8. Morgan & Co., the amert- ean branch, Drexel, Morgan & Co., now semi in their subscription for $5,050 additional, W. R. Vermilye & Co. announce’ a subscription of $10,000. Mr. John C, Green, the chaiwan & ded $5,000 to his former subscripiion. Morris K. Jesup moved that $20,000 currency be Anatomy without deduction) tor Monstay next, the 16th tost., will be to the relief of the Ohicago sufferers, Yours, truly, HENRY J, JORDAN, M, D., Princlpal. The committee, Mesare, Magoaigie and Baker, ap- pointed at the manag Ineeting yesterday, Will walt On all those managers who were not present, for the pee eulisung thelr assistance in the work. ‘The particulars of the various programmes ‘Will be published as soon as possibic, THE AID POR THE: SUPPERERS, Our Business Houses Sending In Contri- butions of All Sorts. The Wealthy Succoring Distressed--The Poor Anxious to Lend fome Help—Kindly Sugger- tions of the Poople—Bonnor and the Chi- cago Newspaper Men—Noble / ction of Britwh Merchants — Additional Movements‘ of Corporations and Gocieties—NWew York Doing Her ‘Duty WNobly. ‘The Great American Tea Company write that on Saturday they will devote their entire gross receipts of fourteen stores to the aid of the sufferers, L, T. Benticy, of Oneida, N. Y., donates bis entire gross recipts of to-day to the eause:— TEN THOUSAND DOLLAUS FOR NEWSPAPER MEN. New York, Oct, 11, 1871, JoHN R. WasH, Esq., President of the Western News Company, Chicago: — All New York sympathizes with Chicago, Mil- hons will bo collected in thia city atone for the general relief fund. Draw on me at sight for $10,000 towards relieving sufferers who are in any Way conuccied with the con er or News Disl- ness. ROBERT BONNIGR TRY: ROTHSCHILD The firm of Angust Belmont & Co, have a despatch o-day (rom the Koinsvalids, In WRLC 18 18 stated that the Lord Mayor of London has been seen, and that public subscriptions will be received at nia ofice in that city for the relief of Chicago, A NOBLY: RESPONSE FROM ENGLAND, The managers in this city of the Noruh British and Mercanuile Insurance Company of London and invurg have received irom Mr. J. W. Carter, Chair- man vf. the London Board, by eabie, the iollowing instructions:— “Sobscribe $5,000 for Chicago sufferers, Bettie all losses prompily. Draw at tee days? sight’? ONE THOUSAND FROM A LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. New Youk, Oct, 11, i87). To THE MAYoR OF THF Ciry oF CHidAaco:— Our directors ave appropriated one thousand @oliars ($1,000), tO be used at your discrotion in aid of the suverers by the late fire. Your draft for that amount will be duly honored. WM. T. HOOKER, Preaident Guardian Mutual Life Insurance Com- pany, 261 Broodway, New York, AN ENGLISH LADY'S OLFRRING. OcroBER 11, 1871, To Tan EpiToR or THR HERALD:— Dear Sin—You would g eatiy oblige an English lady by sending the énclosea $50 for tue benent of the suilerers trom the tre at Chicago, Please dispense the above according to your own judgment. Yours, respectfully, EDifH WEGER, LIVE INSURANCA COMPANIES MOVING. New York, Oct. 10, 1871. S1r:—t have no doubt that] am merely meetung your own preconceived impressions im respectfully requesting you to attend a ineeting of the olicers of tne lifeinsurance companies of New York, at tne rooms of this society, on Tuursday, October 12, at noon, to, adopt measures for the reliet of our suier- 1ng lellow citizens of Chicage. AS @ question of benevolence the propriety of such action is apparent, But it is peculiarly appropriate that insiitutions whose whole business depends on the well-being of communities should take mea- sures to insure @ restoration of such weil-being When impaired. Iam, with mgh respect, your obedient servant, WILLIAM CU. ALEXANDER, Presideat of the Equitabie Life Assurance Society of the United States. FIFTEEN HUNDRED RATIONS SENT. New Yor«, Oct, 11, 1871. Hon. R. B, MASON, Mayor of Chicago:— DEAR Sr2—I hasten, on iny arrival in this city to- day, to seud you, per Erie Ratiroan, my humple do- nation to the unfortunate multitude of a desolate city (God help you and them !)—five cases, contain- ing 1,500 rations of Erb’s fieischwurst, wich can be prepared ii five minutes, and is especially useiul In Qu emergency, nourishing, tasteful and healthful, and, 1 do not doubt, Wil be a mozt acceptable foou, it 4s the only article which sustamed tue German army during the French war, and has already op- tamed, Jar and whic, a reputation. Lam the oniy authorized agent tor the United States, and tats do- nation (igive ti on my own accouat, Lae coat of which in gold 18 $200) 18 Of More value toa house- less peopic than duuble that amount m cash; and wl promise, if required Jor the people, tv oifer you, at ost, 100,000 pounds, wich will make 300,00) ra- Uons, which, Ldo not doubt, the janulactarer in sent to Chicago to-day by special messenger. The amount was inereased to $5),900, upon the amend. reas of Henry Clews, tne money Lo be sent by ex~ ress. Mr. Jesup wasia favor of having an agent to represent the Chamber and to co-operate with the Chicago Committee in tie distribation. loha Criecro, member of the house of Jesup & Co,, @ resisent of Chicago, and who is on the po'nt of leaving tor that city, was selected to repre+ sent the Chainber in the distripntion of reliet. Coasiderable discussion followed as to the best Means of distributing relief, but it was finally re- solved to leave the matter te the discretion of the treasurer. Mr. Opdyke thought that $50,000 should be sent to-day, and thatsubsequent payments should be made by the treasurer on information furnished by his agent in Chicago as to the necessities of the case. Mr. Low called the attention of the Cham- ber to the despatch of General Sheridan desig- nating the fire as a national calamity, He agreed in that view and moved that a com- mitte of ten, to confer with the national gov- ernment in regard to concerting measures for relieving the distressed, be appointed. This com- mittee will be appointed by the Chair apd an- nounced through the newspapers. Mr. Low stated that he would deposit all money in the Bank of Commerce in the name of “a. A, Low, Treasurer,” which he will direct the bank to remit to Chicago, The following despatch was then read :— CutoaGo, Oct. 1, 1871. Jay CooKR & Co. :— Fifty thousand men, women and children destitute of clothing. Advise B, eld, Stewart, Catlin and all the apers. Send 19 Mayor and ieliof Committee here, 1 have 1 through an‘ seen ali people. Cannot be too prompt in protecting women and children against cold. Food can be Obtained at pointe near. Can you attend to this ? ‘A. H. LANCASTER, No. 757 Wabash avenus. After arranging that each member of the commit. tee should be provided with a book, duly authen: cated bv the officers, in whica to record” subsert tions, the committee adjourned to meet again this morning, at eleven o'clock. THE MANAGERS TO THE RESCUS. Meeting Yesterday aud Immediate Action. In response to a call made by some of the drama- tlc managers a largely attended meeting was held yesterday, at which the following theatres were represented :—Fifth Avenue, Buoth's, Niblo’s, Olym- pic, Grand Opera House, Union Square ‘Theatre, Bowery, Steinway Hall (English ballad troupe), Tony Pastor's, Bryant’s and Sav Francisco Minstreis, All the representatives of these theatres signified their willingness to do all in their power to assist the poor victims on the shores of Lake Mighigan and arrangements were made by which each theatre can give a benefit performance without clashing with the other. If ail the performances were to take place ou the same day, oreven a number of | them, the odject Of the charity would be defeated. It was in order to secure harmony of action that the | meeting was held. ‘he result has been that each ; benefit performauce will present powerful attrac tions without being obliged to compete with oppo- sition from some other house. Mr. Wailack, being out of town, waa not present at this meeting, but with his characteristic liberal ity he is prepared to do everything in hls power to aid the cause, ‘The first in the fleld among the dramatic artists {3 | Mr. Damel L. Bandmann, the distinguished trae- dian. He proposes to rive & grand benedt perior- mance at the Stadt Theatre on Tuesday next, in which tie will appear in German drama tor the first time in four years, and will donate the entire gros4 receipts to the Chicago — fund, Goyeraor | Saiomon and Mr. Oiiendorler are on tie committee in charge of this benefit. ‘The Jollowing jetier from Mr. Fechter speaks for itsei ‘To ‘rue Eprvon oF THE Henan: | ‘Your earnest appeal to the p im bebalf of the Chi- cago sufferers. must be echoed by every true heart. Any use you can make of my maine and ser- viees, any act you think fit for meto fall r efit of the thupderstruck inhabitants wilt be cor duty by yours obediently, cHas, 36 Kast TENTH STRERT. The managerial committee in charge of the forth- coming bencfis can easily fad an opportunity for Mr. Fechter to assist in the good work, A grand periormance at the Academy of Music would be a suggestion worthy of consideration, “Efe first of the musical managers who responded to the piteous appeal from the West is Var! itosa, of the Parepa-Rosa English Opera company, All the artists of the troupe will apnear at the Academy on Saturday night in one of the strongest bills of the 8e sen. Mr. Wachtel, the celebrated German tenor, 1s aso ated lo devote a performance of GerLian opera tho same object. STILL ANOTHER ( New Yor To THR Eprvor ov THe HERALD ‘Accoralng to your praiseworthy novnee thai the entire reeepis of the M MUNICATION. MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, ageatton, T beg to an- ew York Museum of Berlin will acoept. Should no refuse I wil pay the eliciency myselfand donate my comulweon also, Each “package is accompanied with directions for preparation, and 1s sumecient for three meals. Re- spectully and truly yours, JIMIAN ALLEN, MASONIC SYMPATITY, The rooms of Park Lodge, No. 516, F. and A. M., were crowded on Tuesday evening In anticipauon that some ation would be taken m reference to the appaiuog Calamity (bac has overtaken the city of Chicago. The Master, Worsnipful Brother M. Cantion, and several of the prominent members addressed the lodge, deeply sympathizing with the unfortunate suderers, when the following preambie and resolution were adopted Whereas one of the most heartrending and fearful calami- ties, history of this conn- 1 calis Yor immediate prose nt dire necessity aering fraternity, Resolved, Tuat an appropriation of $100 be placed in the hands of the Master, to aid in this spectal object. BARING BROTHERS AND ©0., OF LONDON. Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co., of London., tele. grapn to Messrs. Duncan, Sherman & Co,, as fol- 1ows:— Lonpon, Oct. 11, 1871. Subscriptions for the Chicago suiferers opened in London by the Lord Mayor. We and others give £1,000 each, NEW SUBSCRIPTION LISTS. A committee was Appointed to-day by the Naval Stores Board, at the Merchants’ Exchange, to col- lect subscriptions, rd Petroleum Board has opencd @ subscription list. A DAY'S PAY. The men inthe employ of Mr. KR. C. Brown, gas- filter, of Hatiem, have sacrificed one day’s pay in aid of the Chicaso sufferers. TO-DAY'S RECEIPTS. Messrs. Jerry & George Thomas, corner of Broad- way and Twenty-socond sireet, announce that te entire proceeis of their establishment, day and evening to-day, will be given to the sufferers, WELL DONE. Mr. Benjamin F. Carver, formerly a banker in Chicago, but at present a successful broker in Wall stree!, raised $100,000 among his iriends yesterday in aid of the Chicago sufferers. He starced last evening tor Chicago to distribute the money among the uow distressed friends of former years. PROMISED OFFERINGS. The Tortolae Shell Jewelry Heaaquarters, at 945 Broadway, will give the receipts of Monday next to the safferers, The Untied States bonded warehouses in Water street, East River, and la West street, North River, are offered free ol storage and labor, should they be needed 10 connection with supplies about to be seut to Chicago, for thirty days. THE SCANDINAVIANS The Scandinavians of New York and Brooklyn will meet at Dramatic Hail, 46 East Houston street, on Friday evering, to take measures to ald their fellow countrymen in Chicago. THE CAMPBELL PRESS WORKS’ DONATION, The Campbell Press Works, of Brooklyn, have di nated to the sufferers their entire exhibition at the American Institute Fair, consisting of two of their most complete presses and the beautiful crystal pal- ace ut Which they are exhibited at the fair, the whole to be suid at public auction and valued at $10,009 TIRE ENGINES ON TO CHICAGO, ‘The following ts a copy of an order issued by Fire Commissiuner blair:— HEADQUARTEDS Fint DEPARTMENT) Crry oF New York, 197 aND 129 MERCER STREET, New York, Oct, 1, 1iL, CratsroPHRR Nv@EN?, Foreman Repair Shop: Sik—You are ueresy directed to proceed to Chicago, I',, Amoskeng aleamers, which this ar the Fire Department of that city. Upon your arrival in Chicago you will 1eport to the Chier Engineer or other officer in charge of the Tire Department, and make known to him your instructions, Your expenses be defrayed by this department. While there you will wit the authorities to use the engines for such purposes as y ‘esire und render such ald to them as laysin your power, jose (Superintendent of repair yard) Chic: nd from tine to In the absence of orders from this department you will aitend to the trans- not the engines back to New York when their ser longer required by the authorities of Chicago. Ms JOHN J, BLAIR, Chairman Committee on Apparatus, F. Dy C. N.Y. ‘The three steamers were silpped to-day, accom- panied by Mr, Nugent. WHOLESALE GROCERS AND JODDERS’ CLERKS. At an informal meeting of the clerks and.em- ploycs Of the Wholesale grocers and jobbers of New york city, heid yesterday at No, \12 Wall streot, @ commutes Was appointed to call a mecting to ‘be heid to-day (Thuraday), October 12, at three o'clock . M., at the rooms Of the Grocers’ Board of Trade, corner of Pearl and Wall streets, to adopt measures for the reltet ot the Chicago sufferers, All employes of the wholesale jobbers and brokers are earnestly solicited to attend this meeting. THE ACADEMY OF DESIGN. At @ Special meeting of the Council of the National Academy of Design the following resolution was adopted:— ved, That the members and Fellows of the Academy ‘and the artists ot the city generally te javited to meet wt the Academy ateight o'clock on Thursday night, the 12th inst, ise measnres for the relief of their brethren made des- Utute by the Chicago tre, THE LAWYERS’ CHICAGO RELIEF COMMITTER. The Law Committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce nas déen filied up by Mr. Shepard, tn ao- cordance wit thers given him by the Cham is ROW ae om , bets one ¥ fhopnea vo. Mrosttay? of Strong & 9 ard; Georze be B. 45.1 xenange , OF Ts Day & Lord; Cnariea M, Da Costa, ol Nassau abreet, Of -Blatolbord, Foward, Griswold’ & Da Costa. Members of the bar are requested to send thelr Contributions to one of the aveve committee. Checks can be mado to the osder of Ae A. LOW, rer, IMPORTERS AND: GROCERS’ BOARD OF TRADE. To Taw Lowok OF THE HERALD: — It is late this afternoon, and Leannot send you & correct Ist of the. subscribers Ww the fond for the relief of the Ciiicazgo suiferera, as 1 do nog know What the other members of te conmmittes appomted by the importers and Grocera’ Board of Trade have | Seren toe we art if lee met with @& euerous liberality, hy exempuon row the Wischare® ‘OF & ihn Christian charity. Tare doomed thy event 6,000 the he ve dep evel iN ie chants’ Bunk; the’ rest will in when We bave toalay se nection? wit it, With re if “a vedere in elroy Grawat necessary, to be al it shox w g will be prepared to-morrow the wautd of subscribers to the ful and sent to you for publication. JOUN D, MCKENZIF, ‘Treasurer of Committec of Importers and Grocers Boara of Trade for Relief of Cnicago Sugerers, No, 102 Pron’ Sr:eer, New Y CLL Oct. Ly 187k ‘HAT, STRAW GOoUS, 40, MANUFACTURERS. The following. tlegram wae yousorday sent to Chicago:— Bdeon Keith, of Keith Brow; NO ©, William, of Pitch, Wil- Mama Co. 5D. Bek, of DB. 4Co.; M. Gitmble, of uimbie & natein, Chic The hat, a raw goods, mi/linery, », fur, hat furnishing, flower and teather manufacturers ‘and ‘jovbern of thin city have thie tay plaead Jn_my, hands twonty-thyed thourond dollars 928,000 , to be diatribited among the sufferers of your , and have appointed you a eommiiice of distribut! ‘A manner as seems hext 1 your judzment for relic’, Ratd amount ja subject to drats nF tLe, ur to ba for wares, as you may elect, Hayats make amount five or ten thou more Ao-morrow. BO. J. FERVY, Chairman. YOR, JR, Treasurer, ‘Telegrams. DREXE!, MORGAN & CO. TO THB MAYOR OF CHICAGO, 63 EXCHANGE PLACE, NEW YOuK, Oct, 1), 187) Hon, Kk. B. Mason, Mayor of Chicago:— We have. handed A. A, Low, Treasurer, $5,000 from J.S, Morgan & Co, and $5,°69, our subsert: tion, to be sent with remittance to be made by Chainver’ of Commerce Commiitoe. DREXEL, MORGAN & CO. THK MAYOR OV CiIVAGO!S REPLY, OCTOBER 10, 1871. MAYOR OF CH:CAGO TO DREXRL, MORGAN & CO. In the nae of suvering Spmaniy T thauk you. Send money in currency to C. U.P, Holden, Trea- sburer Relicl Cemmitiee, by exbree. Messra. Robinsou, Chase & Co., of 18 B Yesterday morning sent the following tel the Mayor of Chivago:— OUTOBER 11, 1871. Tron, R. B, Mason, Mayor of Chicago:— Draw on us lor $5,000 for the reher of the Chieago suflerers. ROBIN50N, CHASH & OV. Supplies Among the many concributions of elotning, food, &¢., not already announced— h. B, Clatim & Co. have sent $4,000 worth of sup- piles. Mesers. Uffreduzt & Dart have sent 625 pounds of Maccaronl of their Own Manuinoture. Litue Mae, of Bryant's dunstrels, has sent 2 hun- dred loaves of bread to Chicago. ‘Pan Bryant gives @ special matinse on next Saturday, New York and Texas Beef Preserving Company, No. 13 Cedar street, have sent 5,000 pounds of roast beet in cans, Thomas Chatterton & Co, and employes sent a case of Clothing for men and boys yesterday. Goods Collected Yesterday. ptain Schemmel collected the following articles yesterday :—From Watson Green, of Chatham street, seventy-five mattresses, fifty pillows, twenty-five bolsters, @ quantity of blankets end qnilts, frm promises more. From B. Stillwell, of Broome sireel, two. matiresses, four pill bolsters; from Kittle & Co., Now Canal str com) beds; from Magnus Schneider & Canal street, twelve matiresse: from Coleman House, one wagon load of mattresses, quis aud clothing; from Sturievaat Hot oue wagva load of bienkets, mattresses avd clotting; from Fifth Avenue Hotel, tiree Wagon lonis of carpetings, qmits and e:othiag; from Join Nehveiber, Filit, Avenue Hotel, one doveu woollen hoze, quantity of ties, one dozen scarfs and atx dozeu linen collars. VOick. TRE PROPiLis AN IDVA. Inpus rma Fam, Oct. 19, 1871, | To me Evrvon:or tHe HERALD: — vo no doudt oud wilh 1 beg to buggest an idea, and Liha that the citizens of New York their usual lberatity., [tl ia to get fifty c dred boys of good character to carry a sa y upon it, “In box with strap _atiached and writ! Ald of Chicago Sufferers.” They ratac: e thon. sands of pounds in London in aid of tae sick and wounded soldiers a iz the Freaen and @ war. A CONSTANT READER COUKNEY, CALL ror & UB LABOR. 205 BAST SIX par. To THE Epiror ov TH HeRALD:— Our Chicago sisters and vaeir childéen are suifer- | ing for warm cloching, and even when the bales of goods reach them tuat our generous merchants send it will take ime to niako taem ap. Witi yor call on the women and giris.o. New York lo help them now?’ By each one muking oné warm woollen gar- meni to fit herseti or a chi aid send it to & depot you may appoint, for transportation to Chicago oa. jaturday, F think many hundreds will respond to Unis cail Whose purses wall peruit of no heavier con triputions, Respectfully, KATIE PIRMIN, A SUGGESTION TO THE DRY COODS MERCH ANTS, To ib Epiron oF THe HRtaLp— ‘Tne fearful calamity which has befallen a sister elty should open the hearts of us all to do what we can in alleviation of the terrible suffering that mush necessarily ensue. Some cannot bestow largely of this world's goods, for alas! fortune has her favorites; but can give a portion ot their time, at least, and in consideration of this I would suggest that some ot onr merchant princes contribute materia! for ciothing and piace it in the hands of efiicient ladies who shail arrange and give out the work as shall seem best, permitiing those who may desire to as- sist in the completion of comfortanie garments an opportunity of contributing their handiwork, at Jeast, for the beneilt of the houseless poor who must be exposed to great suffering as the season advances uniess some provision is made for them. {, tor one, will gladly give the largest portion of my time to the object, and trust that you may deem my sug- gestion (though to a crude state, and admitting of great diversity in adjustment) suMetentiy practica- ble for presentation to the women of our c 239 WEST FORTY-FIFTE STREET, Oct. 10, 18 BUBSCRIPTION BOXES RECOMMENDED, To THE Epttor oF THe HERALD: — As no doubt many persons of limited means de. Sire to contribute their mite towards relieving lie sufferings of the people of Chicago, and as such persons will nol be called upon by the collectors named by our weaitny corporatiens, | sages! that all our banks, newspaper oflices, &c., put up smail boxes for the purpose of receiving such small sums as clerks, &c., Visiting those institutions may desire to place in same, The boxes could be emptied daily and the contents handed by the oficiats of the banks, &c., to the parties anthorized to receive the funds thus collected. Kyery dollar contributed by the clerks, mechanios, &c., Will be wanted in the end, ad | am sure they wil be content to give ANONYMOUSLY, MR. Je STUART'S EXPLANATION. To THE Eprror oF THE HERALD: Your article in this morning's HeRALp, stating that Mr. Stuart, of the firm of Campion & Str when called upon for coniributions in aid of Chicago sufferers, treated all advances with the rufand laconic retort, “We cannot do anything,’’ 3 malicious and false. Mr, Stuart was asked by a map, whom he had never before seen, for empty boxes to send articies of donation to Chicazo, and was obligéd to refuse, a8 there were nome then at his disposal. Before the man called, a collection list was in pro- gress in ald of the Ohicago sufferers among the em- ‘this | ; and hereby ti YAOHTING. Se Commodore Ashbury and the America’s Cup. His Reply to the New York Yacht Club’s Resofation for Six, Races. Ste Leder aa Sigoed; and Well Bask on a His Letter aa on See to v 7 y rr Notwithstanding theexcitement obsétvanie in the leaging business circles of New York, resulting from the Chicago atsaster, there 18 still great Interest at- tached by the puviis toevery phase of sto eorre- spondence now passing between the committee of the New York Yacht Club and Commodore ames Ashbury, in the maiter of tne prepose@taternasional Faces ior the America’s Cup. stroll through Brow atreet yesterday afternoon determined “this, ant during the space of an hour or two. there were DO tieed several groups of yacht owners and members of the club, earnestly discussing the matier, Appa rently {t was uppermost tn their minds that the-vinit- ing yachtsman had been treated with the tradision. ary fairness and sporting Mberality that hag ever marked the tenor of the club's way. Indeed, the expresston Was universal with mere than ono repre- sentative yachtsman that the clad had so far ‘done all things well,” and-exercised @ greater degree o! Mberality than even the discretionary powers vouch- safcd to them in the Deed of Git: warranted. No doubt the unusual gathering of the yachtamen in Broad sireet was owing to the Sact'that the com- Miittee of the ciub appointed co take charge of things necessary for the races with “Une! Livonia would meet in the secretary's office at one o’elock to receive Commodore Ashbury’s answer to tne fol- lowing resolution:— That the special committee be instructed so ar- range with Commodore Aaanare, as tive of tne Royal Harwich Yacht Club ynly, for a series of races, to determine the possession of Amerien’s Cup, to consist of three races over the course of the New York Yacht Clup, and three over an outside course, twenty miles outirom the lignt- ship and return. In case of a tie another race over one ol the above-named courses, to be decided by the comm. ttce, shall be sailed. In all other matters the races shall be subject lo the rules and regula- tions of the New York Yacht Club, The winner of & majority of the races shail determine the possession of the cup. The meeting of the committes took place promptly, end upon adjournment it tranapired that m answer to the elub's resolution offering to sail Commodore Ashibury aa above that gentleman had forwarded the following © OMMODORE ASHBURY'S REPLY. BrevoortT Moc New York, Oct. 10, cretary New York Yac with yours ving ime the final resolution of tue bt Clu in connection with the pro- : ol Cup. I beg to inform yor thereof that | bave deoited to forth. the Javonia back Lo ud or to saih .C.’s flag over the New York Yacat y and claim the cap, failing any single beimg there to contend for it, 1f your represeu- vessel should be at the station aad wm, the mune through tha series, according given in the challenze, and the fist time she wins, | should formally and oiicially Claim the cup for the club whose flag I had sated under. Ti 1 dee to race in accordance with my rights, - will do myself the pleasure of giving you @ clear twenty-lotir hours’ notice, wita the dates T intend to sil the geri thereof—as the case may be— vite you to send a member of the elt) on a to a x ead 3 egg a in accordance ‘ith the club Teles. Yours, truty, hy JAMES ASHBURY, Commodore of tie Royal Harwich yacht Club and memoer of the twelve yacht clubs, In repiy to this the commitice wrote:— OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE New Yorx Yacur Cues, OAD STREET, Octover 11, 1871. , Commodore of the Royai Darwich Ss Laut Luis evening iavo Posed rac as No. 26 Br RY Yacht Clib:— DEAR Sin—A communication was forwarded you orday from this comiuuittes contalniug a copy of x L a resolution of the New York Yacut Club, offerme aces With You as representative of we leh Yacht Uinb only, te only club whose chuienge for the America’s Cup tire w York Yacht Club lias accepted. We had ted an auswer from you as such representative this morn- img, bub not elving if we assume that cue offer of the’ New York Yacht Club to sall the six races is de- | ehined, and theretore we necessarily fail back upem the terms of the deed of gilt, viz. :— “In 2 ol disagreement. as to terms the match Shall be sailed over the usual course for the annual regatta of the yacht club in possession of the cup, ect to its rules and salling regulations,” 4 New York Yaeht Cino will be ready with a boat to suii you as representative of tne Royal Uar- wich Yacht Clup only, one race, over the usttal re- gatta course of the New York Yacht Club, at such day and hour in this month a3 you may zee fit io name, subject to the rules and regaiutiops of the New York Yacht Clab. A communication dated “New York, Octoher 10, 1871,” signed by you “Commodore of the Royal Harwich Yacht Cth and member of the tweive yacht clubs,’ has been received, in which a race by proposed to be sailed under the Royal Alpert Yacht Clnh’s fag—a club with which we have as yet had no correspondence, ‘Thta letter, simned as it is, can- not be recognized or entertained by this commitwe. We remain, yours truly, ~ MOSES H. GRINNELL, Chairman, SHpPHRRD GANDY. PIULIP. SOMUY LER. Per ©. A. MINTON, Secretary. P. S.—Thi3 committee wil meet again to-morrow (Thursday) at one o’ciock P. M. ©. 4. MINTON, Secretary. The action of the committee could hardly have been otherwise. To those who have watched thé correspondence between them and Commodore Ash- bury it was observed that every communication to that gentleman from the former has been addressed to him as ‘Commodore of the Royal Harwich Club,’” aud that alone, Under the terms of the acceptance of the challenge to race the Livonia for the America’s Cup the commitvee had no other course to pursue. That acceptance was by telegram, and Is as follow: New Yous, June 7, 1871. To James Asuacry, Londen, Commodore Royal Harwicn Yacht Clav:— ‘The New York Yacht Club consents to waive the six months’ notice, and accepts your challenge as repre- seniative of the Royel Harwich Yacnt Club—race tor America’s Cup next Ceiober. Name day in Ovtober you desire race aud answer immediately, JAS. G. BENNUTT, IR, Commodore New York Yacht Vind. The New York Yacht Club nad accepte | no otier challenge, nor heard of any other chalieuge, up io that time; but cignt days after the above telegram was sent the following response was received ty Commodore Benuett from Commodore Ashbury :—- LONDON, June 15, 1871, The stipulated notice having been waived, ine several Clubs will shorily send you necessary cev- Uileates for the Livonla’s matcues some tune in October. The tenor of toils was a little surprising; but the clob having accepted the challenge of the Royal Harwich Yactt Club couid not accept the chauienge of any other cinb until that accepted challenge wa= sailed for aud cecided. Since his arrival tu this country Commodore A:hbury, 10 all his comman- plorés, headed by a check of $100 from Campion & tuart. The article referred to does the firm a creat injustice, as they are well Known ‘or their Hheratity towards all deserving charities, J. STUART, New York, Oct. Ll, 187). The Police Contributions, The following circular waa issie4 to the police force, yesterday afternoon, by Superintendent Kelso: — Tn some jnstances, it appearing that citizens have called at the various station ‘houses with voluntary contributions in Aid of the suffering by tho disastrous {iro at Chicago, and it also appearing that members of the Police Departinent are anxious to join in succoriug these unfortunate and distresssd therefore there {s Ho ubjection to the Department in iding and assisting in this worthy object. money or valuables to be forwarded to Tressucer of the Hoard of Police, at JAMES J. KELSO, Superintendent. This permission to raise funds for the distressed in Chicago from the Superintendent was necessary, as there ig @ rule in tne department forbidding any collections of money to be made jn the station honses or Coy men, At the Police Headquarters a list was opened Te: terday, and the employs¢s in the building came for- ward With a large spirit ot charity for the sufferers. The Superintendent neaded the List with a handsome donation, and It is expected a goou sum will be realized from the body oi the force. JERSEY CITY. these headquarters, Two heavily laden trucks, containing provistons and clothing contriputed by the peopleof Jersey City, were forwarded from the Mayor’s Oince to ihe Erie acpot at five o'clock last evening, By ten o'clock the contributions had sweiled up to another trnek toad. ‘The Erie Railway tracks and other es Will traverss We entire city to-day to ont butions of eiothing ali provisiouas cations to the committee except the above, has aed himself as ‘Commodore of the Royal Harwich Yacht Clyp,’’ but in this misstve he sppends for the first time, ‘and member of the twelve yacht clubs,” which communication. comin, did from a collective number of elub:, and referring to a race to be sailed under @ flag not that of the Royal Harwich Yacht Ciub, the com- mittee had no authority to entertain any corre- spondence or recognize any letter signed as this one 4s, for the reasons given above. Hence their action. ‘rhe committee will again be in session this aiter- noon. It was rumored Yesterday that Commodore Ash- bury intends to sall the Livonia over the club course on Saturday, and unless there is some other arrai ments taan now scems possible by that time wit og York Yacht Club his yacht will “go is DEPARTURE OF YACHTS PROM NEWPORT. Newrort, R. I., Oct. 11, 1871. The following squadron of yachts got under weigh this morning, pound to New York:—Sappho, En- chantress, Dreadnought, Wanderer, Palmer, Maggie, Dauntiess and Resolute. The yacht Vésta also got under weigh at the same tine, parca so ui wetgn wut Natu a Edgartown and Boston. Oki hia ean tame Sa from the Cogps cgety equent rain squalls, and the prospects are that the yacht squadron will nave a good run hom, The harbor of wport is now desulated b, pleasure cralts, and the place, both ashore and afloat, ears to nave on its winter garb and settled down ie @ quiet time until the scason of 1872 arrives, yachtstmen are not sorry to leave. ‘They are anxious io have the Livonia iace over, and the question d possession of the |, blowing fresh, Ameticw's’ Cup ies. dont a O do net entertain apy fears as to the result. “einer sty po a Bartewh Hhch gadeenited but thoy whl over-confidence w preveut every exer ton being made to secure pucceUS