Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-10-15
The City Of the lakes.
A DreHchins Rain al last, and all the Fires
Put 0ut-The People Feel Easy.
Summary Measures for the Suppression Of
IncendiaFles and lneendlarism.
In the Bank aBa Other VsuIts-ActlOn Of
the Illinois Lesislsture-The
Beard of Trade.
RAIN HOT

CHICAGO, October At com
meneed raining here about 6 o'elcek
this morning, falling quite heavily
for two hours, and since then driz
zliug showers have prevailed. Nevei
was rain from heaven more grateful
The dust from the Gnsprinkled streets,
and the ashes which covered the
burnt district, like 8 pall of snow, has
filed the air since the fire, TO the
dreadful discomfort Of everybody.
The atmosphere, too, has been so dry
and hot that breathing was difficult,
and the parched lips ard blOodshol
eyes Of every one compelled TO be Oui
OF doors attested the iurnaee-like heat
The apprehensions felt by the water.
less inhabitants OF the unburnt poT-
tiOn of the city in regard to a further
confisgrs ton, has been greatly a.
layed by these timely showers. The
heavens are still overcast, and il is
hoped that we viii have still more
abundant rain, and that it may be
widely extended.
GOING FOR THE INCENDIARIEs.
There is still considerable excite
ment over the report OF attempted
incendiaTism, particularly in the west
division. Arrests continue to be
made q persons charged with this
deviLssh work. The public mind is so
sensitive upon this subject, however,
that the truth OF all these reports may
well be doubted. That there are
fienda who would not hesitate to ap-
ply the torch to what is lett Of the de-
vsststed city is probably true, but the
strong patrol which gusrds every
street and alley, The consequent GER
tainty of detection snd almost
equal certainty Of summary punish
ment, would seem TO be sufficient TO
deter the most reckless and desperate
from such attempts. The Tribune OF
this morning says there can be no
doubt as TO the only course TO pursue
with incendiaries caught in the act,
and that the fate OF such misereanls
should be certain and sure.
THE CONTENTS OF TIE BANK VAULTS.
The work of opening vaults and
safes continues to be prosecuted as
rapidly as possible. In most IN
stances, so far the contents of the de-
pOsitOries have been found in more
OF less perfect state of preservation,
but in some cases a heap of charred
leaves and metal tin cases is all that
Ss found. The safe Of the Repu olican
was one of this class, only four Of the
thirty or forty books contained therein
preserved even their outlines. In their
pages there was not even letter legi-
bls. The funds in the cash boxes in
side of the ssse shared the same fate.
The vault of the custOmhouse was
opened to day. II contained Sl,O00,-
600 in gold and 5000, 600 in green
backs. The gold was melted into an
almost solid mass, and Of course Is safe
in the shape Of bullion. The gFeenbacks
were consumed beyond recognition.
OF course the greenbacls belonged to
the government, and is no loss.
PROMPT AND GENEROUS ACTION BY
THE LEGISLATURE.
An informal joint convention of the
legislasu lure of the State of Illinois as
seInbled st Standard hall, Ia this city,
this afternoon at 2O'ocloek. The joint
body came here Cor the purpose OF in
viting a commission Of the citizens to
meet with them and mae suggestions
as to the necessities thc present
condition Of Chicago seemed TO de-
mand.
Lieutenant-GOvernor Dougherty.
president Of the senate presided, and
Mayor Mason occupied the platform
with him.
Hon. John A. Logan, on behalf Of
a committee appointed at meeting
of the citizens, presented q report
from that committee in the shape of
certain suggestions, which were to
the effect that the lein held on the IL
linoie and Michigan canal for three
million dollars, by the city Of Chicago,
should be assumed by the State, as
provided for in the interest improve
ment act passed ct the recent sessions
OF the legislature, and that the amount
be paid to the city at once; and that
the State should ct once provide sup
port for the various charitable institu-
lions now sustsined by the city and
including the county insane
hospital, etc. The report was dis
ctIssei by General Logan and Others,
and then referred TO the joint cOngen-
fiou for their consideration when the
two bodies net in Springfield. Itwas
ALSO suggested that the State taxes be
RENTED for 1871, and that a new as
in accordance with thepres-
ent condition OF affairs be made.
THE BoARp OF TRADE.
The Board Of Trade to-day passed a /
resolution that all outstanding con-
tracts be settled on the average prices
on Saturday, October z. The first nR-
tional bank OF Chicago had meeting
of its stockholders this afternoon, and
voted to open on Monday and proceed !
in their business at once, paying all
depositors on demand TO the full ex-
tent Of their deposits.