The New York herald., 1871-10-15

worth while, ana II IL does not take too much space
in your valuable paper-ylz., that the city railroad
lines OF the city OF New YORK devote days re-
celpts for the benefit OF the Chicago sufferers and
thus increase the donations already made cOnsd-
eraDly. BENEVOLENCE.
MODEST WORKER.
NEW YORK, Oct IA, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Fifteen years. residence In Europe has given me
opportunity Of making many acquaintances, and
perhaps among the large number Of my acqualnt-
anceS there may De some friends. At all events
have to-day telegraphed 10 my agents in London
Paris Brussels and Lyons to collect all the clothing
and articles OF comfort possible for the Chicago
sufferers and to send them at once, consigned to yOu
as / am quite satisfied you VIII see that they are
| forwarded to Mr.. r. B. Mason, Mayor Of Chicago as
q contribution from Europe. Don't mention my
name, as have too often been in the paper. AS
leave for Europe In very few days please attend TO
all packages addressed to me TO your care, and
without noticing them at all in print quietly forward
them TO Mr.. Mason. Yours truly, -
GENEROUS AMERICANS.
OFFICE OF JOHN MUNROE 4 Co.,
BANKERS, No WALL sTREET,
New YORK. Oct. IA, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Jonn Munroe Co., OF this ciry, are authorized by
their Paris mouse to pay to the Mayor OF Chicago
Paris for the sufferers at Chicago. More to follow.
Have teegraphed the above 70 the Mayor Of Chi
cago.
APPEAL TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES
The Rev. Father Gavin, Of Chicago, arrived In
town last evening, commissioned by Bishop Foley, Of
ing people to the bishops and clergy and to the
churches OF this and other cities Father Gavin was
witness Of and sufferer by the great disaster, hav
was destroyed, together with the cathedral, which
had been but just completed. Six other Catholic
including the Orphan Asylum and the House Of the
Good Shepherd. 1t Is particularly 10 meet
the urgent wants Of the late inmates q these two
their stricken ocks, who have most pressing need of
sympatny and that sner r. GAVIN makes this
of New York. He Will make statement and ap-
peal to-day at some OF the early services In the
church OF ST Paul. Flfty.ninth street ana Nj nth
enue and at the balfpast ten O'Clock service in ST.
Stephens church, East Twenty eighth street. at the
pastoral residence OF winch he may be found during
the week. 1t is expected that he Will appear al
some OF the other churches at the afternoon and
evening services
DONATIONS PROMISED
The proceeds OF Mnligan's restaurant $50 Broad
way, to-day Will be devoted TO the relief fund.
THE MUSICAL SOCIETIES CALLED UPON.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
DEAR SIR-YOu have suggested that the theatri-
cal managers give benefit, ana at a meeting held
they have signlhed their intention OF donati ng the
profits OF the several matinees which will ne
held Permit me, Mr.. Editor to also make sug-
gestion through your valuable paper that our Ger
contribute the profits toward the Chicago relief
fund. The Manner Gesang Verein Lorely Bund is
eobsp s9 give in e
Rooms in West Forty fourth street. when the entire
profits Of the evenings entertainment will be con.
trbued. Too much cannot be done for this Ill fated
CITY, whom God has seen Mt to visit with such fear
ful destruction, and If the other societies win do
likewise quite a considerable sum win be raised,
which be sent to your office, and from there tor
warded to Chicago As q great many or our Ger
that by inserting the above it will meet the eye OF
some OF tnem who Will endeavor to persuade them
all to do as the above-named society has done.
Yours truly, 4. E. II.
NINE. DuvAL's OFFER
NEW YORK, Oct. IA, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF TUE HERALD
SIR-In answer to the call OF the aid and relief
societies OF Chicago 10 the business community 10
help to resume business those Of their customers in.
tending so 10 do, offer to my Chicago customers,
dry goods merchants milllners cloak and dress
makers to repeat the orders that have hlled for
from as LIST Il s aae free
Emporium of Fashion, 1852 Broadway, New York.
THE oLEoPHINE OIL coMPASY. ,o-,
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
DEAR SIR-This morning. IN your paper. under
the head Of "Deeds Better Than Words,n among the
other subscriptions sent to the care OF your office,
notice that you have given the Oleophine OIL COM
pany credit for $5. This is slightly inaccurate as
that amount was subscribed by the different hands
employed In Their works at Greenpoint. AS such
you will please give them notice. The 0le0phine
oil Company subscribed few days ago among the
contributions to the OIL Exchange. by rcmedying
JACOB GOLDSMITH,
OF the Oleophine OH Company,
MONEY AND SUPPLIES SENT FORWARD.
Mr.. John ID. Mckenzie, the treasurer OF the I'M
porters and Grocers, says that their agent In
Chicago, Mr.. G. Reynolds, has telegraphed that
Mr. Mckenzie sent him yesterday in bills 81, 900 for
distribution and viii send 81 600 more on Monday
and $4,000 on Tuesday. Adams Express Company
make no charge for carrying the funds.
Commissioners Barr. of the Police Department.,
shipped the following goods to Chicago yesterday: =:
Two bales OF blankets, from the First precincts one
case Of shoes, from the Eighteenth precinct; two
bundles and one case OF clothing from the Second
precinct; barrel OF bread one barrel OF flour,
one box OF cheese TWO cases OF clothing, one dozen
shirts and drawers one and half dozen woollen
hoods, three bundles Of clothing, one barrel Of
336 West Twenty ninth street, has collected and for
| warded 10 Chicago-On The l1tn inst, box No. l.
twelve cubic feet; on the 18th inst, box No. 2,
twenty-one cubic feet; Oh the 18Th inst, box No. 3,
eleven cubic feet; all containing clothing blankets,
&c. Thirty-four dollars in money on hand. Further
the Scandinavans nave forwarded to Peter Swa-
noe, Norwegian and Swedish Consul az chicago,
| 81, 6OO collected In this city.
| The children OF the grammar and primary depart.
ment OF No. IL have acted noby, and the parents
deserve the highest praise for enabling them to re.
spond to the cry OF distress from the children and
| people OF Chicago who have been so suddenly de-
prived of their once happy homes ana means bJ the
terrible fire which devastated that city. sixteen
cases OF clothing, In an excellent condition and suit
able for winter wear left the above school yesterday
by Erie Railroad. The children, together with their
respective teachers, nave also contributed $533 A
| for the same purpose. The following is letter tC
| the Mayor Of Chcago:-
| WEST FoRrY-sEvESTH sTREEr)
GRAMMAR SCHOOL No. H.
New YORK, Oct. 13, ls7.)
| Hon. r.. b. MASON, Mayor OF Chicago
| DEAR SIR-The children OF the grammar and
| primary department OF the abovc-named school,
wishing testify their sorrow and sympathy for the
| suffering children and people OF your severely.
aflicted city, will send tomorrow by the Erie Rail.
road sixteen cases OF various articles OF clothing
/ said children. together with their respective
teachers do also contribute $3.50 A. to be distributed
among the sufferers OF your city IN such manner as
your Judgment WIN dircct which SUI sum WIN be de,
| Smyth, President OF the Department or Public In
| structioB corner OF Grand md Elm streets lcityl
subject to your order. which will be duly honored tl
| thai amount, Yours respectfully,
| AMELIA kEiRSrED, pr,no,no,.
NARY AcCL0sKEY, fDneipAs'