Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-16
NASHVILLE, TENN,
.luisCHICAGO. .,
Another Night Of Terror.
The City y,.s's'!spl. Swept !, BY a q Gale.
Postal Connections Establishes
How Sunday was Observed.
The Loss Of Life Exaggerated.
A Terrtnc GaIe--.A Night orFaar

u--CHICAGo, Ocl- 1D.-A mr1onS gale pre-
vailed in this city last night. 1t became
almost hurricane by. twelve O'Clock, but
subsided before morning. 1t caused much
alarm to citizens, especially those residing
fiinlthe vicinity of the late fire. Fire brands
were blown about IN every direction, and
| skeleton walls were prostrated in quick sue
'cession, shaking buildings in the vicinity
| from foundation to apex Much alarm
prevailed, people rushing from their dwell
ings into the streets, in many instances,
fearful that their houses would be pros
trated and they buried beneath the ruins.
The excitement and alarm was scarcely
I less than on the night of the great disaster.
Fortunately it had rained for. twenty -four
hours previous, and this prevented any con-
fiagratioR as the result of the tornado.
| Sunday i'm the Burnt City.
| The Sabbath has been recognized in q
marked manner in all the churches left
| standing. In many instances two and three
/ congregations of different religious tenets
have worshiped in the same edifees at diff
ferent hours. A marked religious feeling
| prevailed among the worshipers. Of course
the theme of all the preachers was the great
calamity. All spoke hopefully of the future
of Chicago, both in her material and spir-
itual growth.
Meeting of Bank Officers.
A meeting of the officers of the National
Banks of Chicago was held at the office of
the Third National Bank, 436 Wabash
avenue, on Sunday evening, Oct. Is, at 6
O'Clock, for the purpose of comforting with
Mr.. Hurlburt, Comptroller of the Currency.
j. Irwin Pearce, President of the Third Ma
tional Bank, was called to the Chair, and
Henry ,Greenbaum, of the German Ma
tional, W rs elected Secretary.
A full exchange of views touching the
condition of the Chicago banks as affected
by the late great fire was had, and it was
ascertained upon comparison of liability
and resources that all the banks were per-
fectly sound, and should resume business at
once. The only delay asked by any of the
banks was for sufficient time to convey their
safes from the ruins to the new places of
business, and to arrange their books and
office furniture. After a general discussion,
in which the Comptroller participated, ON
motion of Mr.. Blair, President Of the First
National, the resolution heretofore passed to
pay fifteen per cent cash Immediately was
unanimously rescinded. Mr.. Coolbaugh,
President of the Union National, offered the
following resolutions, which, after full
discussion, was also unanimously adopted:
"Whereas, the books and treasures of all
the National Banks in the city, the safety
of which was to some extent uncertain
when the resolutions Of the 18th inst. were
adopted. have been recovered intact and
"Whereas, a careful investigation of our
assets since that time has convinced us not
only of our entire solvency, but of our abil
ity to carry on our business as usual without
further delay; therefore
"Resolved, That all the National Banks
of this city will open their doors at the tenn
porary offices now occupied by them for the
transaction of business, on the 18th inst,
at 10 O'Clock A. N.
ITO the Public.
"Having ascertained from personal inves-
tigation that the National Banks of Chi
cargo are solvent institutions, and that not
withStanding the late fire they are able and
ready to pay all just claims on presentation,
/ hereby announce that the National Banks
of Chicago will open their doors for the
transaction of business as usual on Tues
day, the 18th inst, at 10 A. NJ; and / hereby
express my belief in their ability to meet
all their legitimate engagements on demand.
.r- .. W. r. HURLBURT,
"Comptroller of the Currency"
Plenty of Work for All.
CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-There has been won
derful activity in the south division of the
burnt district to-day. Thousands Of men
have been at work clearing away the debris
recovering safes, putting up temporary build
ings, etc. Every laboring man willing to
work, can find plenty to do at liberal wages.
The action of the banks yesterday in
unanimously resolving to open for business
tomorrow, and to pay at once every dollar,
if called for. due their depOsitOrs; and the
promptness of the insurance companies in
setleing their losses, has inspired renewed
confidence among our business men. All
looks well for the future, so far as the future
is within human control.
Sensational Specials.
There are many sensational and exagger-
ated reports furnished through the press in
other parts of the country which have not
the remotest foundation on truth. They
are sent by special correspondents and not
through the Associated Press. One report
is to the effect that the wooden pavements
of this city were entirely consumed and that
they served largely toward feeding and ex-
tending the fire. Nothing could be further
from the truth. The wooden pavements
remain as laid, firm as rocks and are scarcely
scorched at all and only in places where red
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They are at this moment nearly as good as
ever and are about the only thing that re-
sisted successfully the fearful heat to which
they were subjected.
The Loss Of Life Exaggerated.
The reports also of the loss of life are
greatly exaggerated The number of dead
bodies already discovered fall short of 125.
Large numbers supposed to be lost are alive
and well. This is true about Col. Stone
and his wife, Miss NJ. Depilgra m, Dr.Frier,
David A. Gage, City Treasurer, and many
| others.
where Shall New Chicago BE?
There is an active war going on in the
Board of Trade as to where it shall be loca-
| ted until their edifice is completed. 1t is
| now located in the West Division, but a
| large number of the members favor its re-
moval to Standard Hall on Michigan Ave
nue.. This building is excellently adapted
to the purpose, while the building now oc-
| cupied is less convenient. A vote was taken
| by the Board to-day and majority declared
| against its removal, but it is claimed that
! the largest and most influential operators
are for the removal. 1t will probably result
| in a split in the Board, as the friends of the
| South Side have already organized and are
ready to do business in Standard Hall.
Preston d Kean private bankers whose
house was consumed, will resume and COM
mence business tomorrow. They are
agents of Jay Cooke & Co. in negotiating
] the Northern Pacific Railroad loan.
The Sush Medical college, the
buildings of which were destroyed, resum-
| ed its course to-day in the city hospital.
The students who left the city are return
| ing and lectures will continue through the
winter as usual.
The Presbyterian Seminary.
The Presbyterian Seminary and profess
ors's residence in this city are all safe and
! original securities claimed to be good Mr..
Mccormick though one of the heaviest los
ers by the fire meets promptly his new con-
tributions 10 the endowment. The bal
ance of the endowment would have been
completed here by others but for the fire.
| Some help to save this institution would be
thankfully received.
The paper rulers of this city, almost to a
man, have been thrown out of employment
by the fire, and nearly all have been rendered
homeless and destitute, They, therefore,
make an appeal to their brethren of the
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