Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-10-17
Subscriptions and Movements In Aid of thG
Sufferers of the Chicago and
Northwestern Fires.

NEW YORK, October 16.-Governor
Brass, of Illinois, and the editor of the
Chicago Tribune, addressed the cham
ber of commerce and the relief COM
mittee this morning. After describ=
ing the great fire, he said that after
the immediate wants Of the sufferers
we've supplied, that the pressing me-
cessity was the want Of funds to re-
build Merchants and companies of
New York who have given loans on
Chicago property destroyed by fire,
should give second mortgages to en-
able merchants to rebuild their houses.
He also recommended capitalists to
ahyance money freely on unencum-
bered DIrcanerty in Chicago, as it was,
within the next few years, sure to ad-
vance In price. The speaker express
ed, on the part of the destitute fami-
lies and the people of Chicago, heart
felt gratitude to New York and the
civilized world for the noble effort
to relieve the sufferers. A. vote of
thanks was returned to Governor
Brass.
There has not been, for the last
twenty years, so good a time for men
of capital TO start in business in Chi
cagO as now. All can now start even
in the race for fame and fortune. Now
is the time to strike. A couple of
months ct most are all that is needed
to start in business, with the best
prospects of success. AS to interest,
the legal rate in Illinois Is ten per
cent, but a much higher figure is al
lowed anywhere In the east. Millions
of money would be gladly taken by
our leading business men at that rate,
but beg to say that hope you will
be satisfied with eight. ! might add
that our people some times pay COM
missions, but beg you also to forget
all about that. Our citizens are poo I.
enough in all conscience, and it is to
be hoped that eastern capital will be
satisfied with a reasonable per eentage
above what 1t can realize at home.
ADRIAN, MICHIGAN, October 49,
At meeting held here Saturday last,
IL was resolved to discontinue further
contributions to the Chicago sufferers,
and turn our attention to the relief OF
the suffering OF our own State. A
crowded meeting was held at the
Methodist church last evening, and
about twelve hundred dollars was
subscribed Ia iocd, clothing and
money. This morning one hundred
barrels OF -four were shipped for the
relief OF the sufferers along the shore
Of Lake Huron.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, October
16.-A meeting was held here to-day
in aid OF the Chicago sufferers, at
which the Bishop Of Manchester pre-
sided. Jacob, Bright, Hughes and
Beriey, members of Parliament, and
Adams, United States Consul, were
present. The contributions on the
spot amounted to E4100 sterling. A
large amount Of clothing YVES also
given. Subscriptions are pouring in
from ali parts Of Great Britain. Steam
ers from all ports carry large contribu.
tions Of money and material.
Governor Warmofn, in a letter TO
the police jurles Of the river parishes
OF Louisiana, says; 81 am convinced
the Louisiana leyee company. to
whom the legislature gave the con-
tract for rebuilding and maintaining
the levees OF the State, will not be
able 70 comply with the expectations
OF the public In time to prepare foE the
autumn or spring rise Of the MlssiE-
sippi river, and it now rests with the
parochiaI authorities TO take measures
to protect themselves from the over
flow. / have directed the chief engi-
neer to render all necessary assistance,
/ and VIII do everything in my power
| to aasist youc Louisiana lavee stock
sold yesterday At g 50 per share,