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the nrm ofwckes. Rossiter 4 Co., said the amount
was too small for body like the New York Produce
Exchange. very large portion Of the burned
parts OF the city was occupied By enerprisng young
men, fathers OF small families VINO are dependent
uron their daily exerttons. He ofered as an amend
ment that q subscription should be opened imme-
dately and the collected money RENTED this very
evening. lie headed the subscription with $1,000
Tie 0ffer and the resolution were en-
Enthusiastically received aud committee OF
thirty, consisting OF the following gentlemen,
was appointed 10 take charge of the Subscription
J. H. Reed. David BOWS, Jesse Hoyt, JOSIAH N. Fisk
Aaron II. Phillips, William w. Wickes Lewis Rob-
elts, H. q. AnuOn Franklin Edison. George Hecker
Stephen D. Harrison. stephen X. Lane, L. N. J. STARK
Archibald Baxter George D; Cragn. Theodore
Perry Frederick Sherwood. John H. Pool, Edward
Cromwell, J. b. shaw, j. Hooart herrick, A. +.
Masters, William Blanchard, BENJAMIN w. Floyd,
Il. L. Brown, Horatio Reed, Monroe Crane, John
Holzderber, A. ID. Spauldtng, Frederick Link.
Another proposition authorizing the New York
Produce Exchange to remit at once $40, 600 out OF
Its treasury likewise accepted.
:. The following amounts were then subscribed at
the mceftng:-
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DONATIONS FROM II. FERsENHErM's ESTABLISHMENT
BEEKMAN STREET. NEW YORK.

A. T. STEWART GIVES $4,000.
The following telegram was yesterday despatched
to the Mayor OF chicago by Mr.. A. 7. Stewart:I
NEW YORK. Oct 10, 1871.
hSp on % DO applied by yourself
10 conjunction with friends. Messrs Field Letter ani
S em DiSss sS s ss e
refered viii purchase and send forward that amount in
a'' ARTICLES necessity you may zI If.snf STEWART
GLAssBLowEas' SUBSCRIPTION
The Bohemian GlasSbowcrs fWoodrur ana Mich
olsl, now exhibiting at the American Institute Fair
give yesterdays receipts amounting 10 $40 "a In
aid OF the Chicago sufferers.
IRON OVER THE SEA
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
we received the following cable message from
VIZ -"Pace 500 at disposition or Citizens Of CHI
cago as our contribution to the relief OF sufferers.
with expression OF our Tarmes1
ARCHBISHOP M'CLosKEY ORDERS COLLECTION FOR
THE CHICAGO SUFFERERS.
The Most Rev. Arch bishop McCloskey has sent the
following CIRCULAR
TO REVEREND PASTORS or CATHOLIC CHuRcHxs
from the thousands Of our fellow beings in Chicago. seated
amid the ashes Of their desoated city without food shell
not one am sure having in his power % give relief be
san a Sap e ds Il T' .n n ::
offered to all the member. Of 6ock exercise OF
Collection made churches Of The city on The sun
day aeT nex the I'D ns due announcement 10 be made
Objected should be sent wi,hou. delay to the
succor the disrcssed John, Archbshop OF New York
NEW YORK, Oct 10, 1871.
ACTION or THE BAPTfSrs
At an Informal meeting Of several OF the pastors
and members or the Baptist churches or this city
held at 10 East Ninth street, October 10, Rev.
Thomas Armitage, U. d.. Chairman, the following
resolutions werc adopted
Resolved, That the fearful calamity which 10 now de-
hes and cals Tor immediate Contributions
levo the present dire necssses Of suffering inhab.
ants
Resolved, That recommend that collections for this
purpose be taken In all churches each service nex
sunday and earnesv invite tho most liberal expression Of
Christian philanthropy.
The following gentlemen were appointed to re.
ccive all moneys and donations and forward the
same:-Wliam A. Caudwel, 10 Warren street,
John W. Stevens rs East Ninth street; Andrew +.
Hastings President Security Insurance Company,
Broadway aud Park place.
APPEAL OF THE GRAND MASTER or MAsoNs.
OFFICE or THE GRAND MASTER or MAsoNsl
IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, \
NEW YORK, Oct. 10. 1S7l.)
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Will you do me the favor to publish the enclosed
call to the Masons or the State TO do their part
aiding the sufferers by the terrible calamity at
ChcagoS J. IL. ANTHON, q. N.
To THE NoRsnIpFUL MASTERS, WARDENs AND
BRETHREN or ALL LODGES or FREE AND
ACCEPTED MAsoNs IN THE STATE OF NEW
YORK;
BREruREs--A calamity. one OF the most appalling
cner OF ancient or modern Tines mas pclal,en one
81 INC ianest and uLhag0 AsT prosperous cities o.
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ACTION OF TIE STOCK EXCHANGE.

Fifty Thousand Dollars Subscribed for tho
M. Sufferers.
Immediately after the first call in the Stock Ex-
change, yesterday morning, the President called the
assembly to order. aud Mr. w. Alexander Smith,
with few predatory remarks offered the following
resolution which was adopted unanimously
Resolved, That 30 Governing Com
mit,ee to instruct the Treasurer Of the Board to
the authorities the of $500 the
OF the New York Stock Exchange for the relief of the
erers by fire In Chicago with the Of
sncecs sympathy with them In this distressing calamity
which has visited tacr city.
Mr.. J. L. Bgownell then moved the adoption Of
the following amendment, which was carried
unanimously. and the Exchange resumed busi-
ness
And 1t the Governing Committee nd that finances Of
the Board viii admit that the be increased their dis
erection TO $4,000.
The Stock Exchange therefore, virtually gives
every cent IN its possession to the suffering people
OF Chicago. Ameeting of the Governing Committee
will meet today, at hafp past two O'Clock, to ap-
prove and carry out the wishes o. the Exchange
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M neier speed nor enery rvsun tne fated oisy
AZ the foot or wess Twenty third street YESTERDAY
THR DONATED SUPPLIES
pegan TO pour In at about three O'Clock. Express
WAGONS trucks market wagons and drays brought
load si ne load and all were received with the
about one hundred separate instruments had been
received consisting or about one hundred and MY
various kinds or provisions and ak hundred Or
clothing. A barge lying at the ferry wharf was
Another barge followed later In the evening"
AZ the depot In Jersey City multitude or hands
PACKING THE FREIGHT.
Tue scene was one Of 1arryns and busting to aud
mad been loaded full II ten O'Clock. This morning
with the arrival OF
THE srEAxEn BRrsroL FROM BOSTON,
were issued IN Boston by the Narragansett Steam
ship Company as BY the Erie IN New York.
viii consist Of fteen double cars. and will he con.
Quoted by Captain @. A. Fuller and DR.. o. W. Pol
as Ske aS given orders taat whatever
contributions are received, shall be filed at his own
wa a Ss 81 W anna cheese
SIX hundred barrels Of crackers and one car load OF
The rst relief train viii be followed to-day at
halcpast five by another. II Is anticipated that the
contributions to day will far exceed those OF yester'
day. Preparations are making 10
DESPATCH TWO TRAINS DAILY
until the misery In Chicago ID entirely relieved.
colonel FlSke yesterday drove u huge eApreSa
wagon himself with hts private six-norse team Of
grays attached and collected several large loads OF
Contributions. Captain shimmel spent the dayin
soliciting neIp through the business portion Of the
BUT ONE REpuIsE.
That was offered at the establishment OF Camplon
4 Stuart, broadway, between Twelfth aud Thir-
teenth streets when the representative OF the drul
answered all advances with the gfu1 and iaconio
retort ~t.
Captain Shimmel said,
"But you do not realize how great is the misery
1--WE can't do anything" Evacuated Mr.. Stuart.
.'Al! the other houses have responded literally"
said the Captain.
Most OF the leading business houses have prom.
ised very large gifts, and II tho fumeat Is rs gem
erous as the promises there l. little DOUBT that New
York will maintain her reputation for true nobility
OF heart
The progress OF the frst relief train will be oul-
letined to-day IN front or the HERALD ONCE. at the
will be sent directly 20 the HERALD from all tho
important points the way, that the people Can
watch the speeding OF their messenger OF hope 70
their suffering fellow mortals.
Another Offer Of Freo Transp ortntion.
the office OF the New Jersey Lghsersge Company
NEW YORK. Oct. 10, 1871.
To THE CITIZENS OF BROOKLYN
The Erie Railway Company, having offered 70
transport free all contributions OF f00d clothing,
&C.. for the relief OF the sufferers by the great tire
In Chicago hereby give notice that this company,
viii forward contributions from Brooklyn 10 tho
Erie depot, free OF cost, from Harbeck'S stores,
where vessel win be placed to-day and tomorrow
for that purpose. All articles must be properly
packed and addressed to the Mayor OF Chicago.
A. A. GADDIS,
President New Jersey Lighterage Company.
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Ten thousand Dollars Given and Over Seven
teen Thousand Dollars Subscribed.

Ten thousand Dollars Given and Over Scven-
teen Thousand Dollars Subscribed.
The members OF the New York Produce Ex
change met yesterday afternoon one O'CLOCK for the
purpose OF contributing to the relief OF the Chicago
sufferers. Mr.. Isaac Reed. the President OF the
Produce Exchange, occupied the chair, and after
repeated tapplngs OF the hammer succeeded IN
bringing the busy hum OF voices to stop. He
briefly stated the object OF the meeting and called
attention TO the following preamble and resolution.
which we're submitted by MEMBER
whereas the city OF Chicago has devastated by Orc
unparalleled the destruction OF properly driving
sands OF citizens from their homes leaving them
without present means OF satsyns even the Of hun
GER therefore
Resolved, without the expression OF other sympathy
that committee appointed TO obtain subscriptions
material aid from the members Of tails Exchange, with
power cooperate with other committees appointed
The city OF New York for similar purpose.
An an,matfs discussion ensued. Mr. Wickes, OF
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MECHANICS AND TRADERS EXCHANGE.

A meeting was also held at the rooms OF the Ne
chanlcs and Traders Exchange. The sum or s., 054
was subscribed in aid OF the sufferers. Members de-
string to contribute requested to send their do
nations to w. q. Monroe, Treasurer, 81 Park place.
GustavuS lsaacs 10 the Secretary. -a4
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MEETING OF IMPORTERS AND GRocEas

Resolutions of Sympathy-The Subscription
number OF merchants met yesterday afternoon
In the rooms OF tho Importers and Grocers' Board
OF Trade, Wall and Pearl streets, TO express sym.
patty with the Chicago sufferers and to raise sub
scrlptlon fund for their relief. The meeting was
presided over by Mr.. william A. Booth, President OF
the Importers and Grocers' Board OF Trade and Mr..
William Nelson, Secretary Of the Board, acted as
secretary.
The following resolutions were adopted -
Resolved That In viex Of the terrible calamity which has
Ssm cur Gu1 eew !. %
To do ali thai lies in our mower 10 sustain AMI consns
IN the hour o. Their great distress.
good cheer While they bow in Christian resignation to this
81 that emery an3 en which made their great ey ops Of
verencc
The following resolution was also proposed and at
first adopted, but was subsequently laid on the
tablet
Resolved. That we recommend a liberal arrangement of
cIes with exercise forbearance and an extension OF
credit when asked feeling satisfied from our business
necessities demand the same.
The following resolution formed one OF the SERIES
but was withdrawn
Resolved That we ask for them the sympathy Of our
banks and that extended of the Chicago merchants
when Cd cred a. discount 70 our moaeyd institutions be re
houses al the extension of time the usual terms offered
tue bank Tor discount be no par 70 It's negotiation
The last two resolutions formed subject OF con-
siderable debate. It was evident that the merchants
present were anxious TO testify in every way TO
their brother merchants in Chicago their deep SYM
patty with them In the present emergency, and no
doubt the two resolutions would have passed unan
imously were 1t not for the especial reason that
their adoption would do the Chicago merchants
more harm than good. 1t was argued by some mer-
chants present that II the two resolutions were
TO be adopted unfair advantage might be taken OF
m Df
money no doubt are due. all over the country
TO the merchants OF Chicago, and If
these traders were TO become aware
that the New York merchants had granted to their
Chicago brothers an extension OF time and other
mercantile facilities the result might be that the
traders owing money 10 Chicago would use that
concession In their own favor and consequently ex.
tend the time OF meeting their debts, bringing their
money 70 otrer markets where they would purchase
for cash. This view at once struck the meeting as
being sound, and, with the understanding that each
merchant would act according TO The spirit or the
hrst two resolutions given above In all business re-
atlons with chicago at the present time, the resolu
tons were not further pressed.
A subscription list was then opened with the FOL.
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THE MEN OF GOLD AROUSED.

Five Thousnndg Dollars To Be Handed In,
and More Promised.
At three O'Clock yesterday the uproar In the Gold
Room was suddenly stopped by the Vice President,
Mr.. T. A. Hoyt who called the turbulent bulls and
bears TO order and fcelingly addressed them on The
subject Of the Chicago fire. All was silent in mo-
ment and o committee was forthwith appointed to
take action. The committee reported in favor OF
tho Governing Board paying 5000 to the order OF
Committee WAY arso appointed to collect $40
from each memDcr OF the Board, Independently OF
the 5000 voted. In aid OF the great charity A
meeting Will be held to-day.
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Fabt Trains ana Qd.ck Work.
The transportation company of1icers-railroad, ex-
press and steamship--doing business In this CITY,
assembled at three O'Clock at 365 Broadway the
Commercial Agents Exchange. for the purpose OF
expressing sympathy with and raising money for
the relief OF the sufferers The meeting consisted or
delegates from nearly all the transportion compa-
MES In the city, and q committee was appointed to
receive subscriptions and forward money collected
to Chicago without delay.
L. d. RUcKER, General SUPERINTENDENT Erie ran.
way Company
sIR-The exlgencles Of the case demand that
freight received Tor The suffering citizens OF Chicago
should not only have preference all other busi-
ness or this corporation, but should be forwarded
with unprecedented despatch.
AS large amount OF property will be re-
celved after the departure OF our evening train,
at hs oo Of Sep 70
the entire night, you will put on road o light.
n,ng express tram to leave New York at 10 A. NJ.
tomorrow "wednesday, the 11th inst.) and give this
train preference over all Others Keeping the West.
ward bound track entirely clear for It's passage
by relay OF engine at the most rapid rate OF speed
when you can n, make: You WIN report to me the
lions 20 ADVISE me promptly OF the speed which 1t
Is making.
cent employees OF the company. JAY GOULD.
n. J. RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION CoMpANY,l
Presidents ONCE No. III Liberty street,
Hon. A. OAKEY HALL, Mayor, &c: ~ -''i'
SIR-I take pleasure in informing you that am
authorized by the presidents of the railroad com
panies forming the line to Chicago viz The United
Railroad Companies OF New Jersey, the Pennsy,-
vania Railroad Company and the Pennsylvania Com.
pany to tender the free use OF their roads for trans
portation to Chicago OF all donations and supplies
that may De consigned to the Mayor OF that city for
such donations originate in the city OF New York or
east thereof such consignments TO be delivered at
any OF their freight depots In New York. Very re-
specially. 4. WOLCOTT JACKSON,
General superintendent
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A ILghtnlng Expxess, Laden with succer,
Speeding to the Rescue Mt tho Rate Of Forty

A LlghtnIng Expxsss, Laden with smccc~,
Speeding to the Rescue Mt tho Rate Of Forty
nvo Miles nm Hour.
The generous OFFER OF the Erie Railway Company
to aid in the relief OF the sufferers In Chicago by
giving free transportation to all contributions OF
clothing. provisions or money. was not made with
any empty purpose Of simply raising q wind OF
commentator. 1t has been followed by prompt
preparation for fulnlmcnt At ten O'Clock to-day
THE FIRST SPECIAL RELIEF TRAIN
VIII start from the Erie depot In Jersey City, laden
with necessarles OF life aud Will speed on its way
TO the woebegone City OF the Lakes at the rate OF
forty-ve or ftr miles an hour. The intention Is To
run at
THE UTMOST POSSIBLE sPEsD
Bufao Will be reached In ten hours ami on the way
there viii be eight changes OF locomotives. AL
other trains must give way TO this dying bearer Of
succor. The FIRST nine O'Clock express will be
overtakcn at Port Jcrvis From Bunalo the relief
NalR VIII thunder along tho Lake shore road. spar.
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THE COTTON MEN At WORK.

A meeting Of the Cotton Exchange was held In
the afternoon, at which speeches were made by
Messrs. NJ. b. Fielding and John II. Brewer. A sub.
scrIpton was started and 81, 500 was raised imme.
diately. A committee was afterwards appointed
with Mr. Fielding Is president 10 collect money for
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individual E6ores.

Yesterday the situation was discussed by the
w0rkmen.
At the suggestion Of John Roach Son all the en-
ployes OF the works will contribute one days pay
for the sufferers by lre at Chicago II all firms In
this city viii follow this noble example very large
relief fund can be raised before the close Of the
week.
Anthony h Hall, OF New York, autographed to the
Mayor Of chicago rendering the use Of their Lake
View Hotel for the sufferers. 1t will accommodate
some one thorsand people or more.
Messrs. Clarence, Seavy henry Meigs, Jr., on
Exchange place, subscribed the proceeds or their
sales yesterday.
number OF other business people oner to receive
and forward money and supplies Mcssrs. Thomas
Brothers, OF Broadway, offer to devote the proceeds
OF their business on Thursday to the great public
charity.
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the hat. cap straw and fur goods trade yesterday
resolved that meeting Of the trade be called on
wednesday, at eleven A. NJ, at the store OF Thomp-
SOU. Son Co., 81 and So Howard street. to take
measures for the immediate relief OF the poor of
Chicago.
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The Odd Fellow. Aroused.

AmeetinR OF Oornucopia Lodge, 100, l. o. O. F.
met last night in their rooms and resolved to devote
the sum OF $500, previously appropriated for ball.
to and OF the people OF Chicago. The money Will be
sent Immediately TO the Mayor OF Chicago The fol-
lowing named gentlemen were appointed com.
mittee TO carry out the wishes OF tho odge:-Jacob
caro- 5. Barnett s. Elkers, william Bennett s.
Warsawer II IL reported that the hundred other
lodges IN this city Will follow the noble action OF
Odge loo.
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Tue following named committee was then ap
pointed by the Char TO take charge OF the SUBJ
scription fund.- and when 1t Is completed TO see that
the moneys be applied judiciousy to the sufferers
Branish johnson, &c orge O. Collins Roswell SKeeI
w. 4. Booth, John ID. Mckenzie, Charles T.. Still
George w. Lane, Henry I. Sheldon, u. Il. Sherman
The meeting then adjourned.
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POPULAR SYMpATHY AND AID.

Subscriptions Received at the Herald offloe-List
of Subscribers to the Fund for the Relief Of tho
Chicago Sufferers Fifty thousand DOL
lars from Mr.. A. 7. Stewart-Letters
from the Peopls in Sympathy and
Support Archbishop McCloc-
keys Appeal for Aid for
The Destitute.
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Chicago. IL II cxpecsed oy the members OF the Ex-
change that SOS, 900 viii be raised in lew days.
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Total $50
The subscription Is being continued and the
amounts received will be remitted at once to
Chicago @s
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CHAMBER OF CoMMEnoE, NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 1871
The New York Chamber Commerce. the Of
member of the Liverpool Chamber warmly comnends to
the sympathy OF the commercial centres Of
Britain ireland the suffering muudcs OF Chicago
have been rendered utterly destitute by the con1agraon
that city GEORGE OPDYkE, First Vice President
To- the CnAnBEas OF COMMERCE at Liverpool, Man.
chester, Birmingham. Leeds Bradford, kddermnstcr,
Shccli Hul Newcastle, Leiih Falmouth Cork The Pot
teres, upon-Irent haccesfcd, Dundee Aberdeen
Glasgow Edinburg, Dublin Belfast Bristol Southampton
Falmouth.
SUBSCRIPTIONS At THE CHAMBER or COMMERCE.
The following Is list OF the subscriptions to tho
Chicago Relief Fund, collected al the Chamber OF
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-01-10

eight members of the House on the ocean
telegraphs, with power to send for persons
and papers.
A motion to take up the San Domingo
question failed to receive q two-thirds
vote. All the Democrats and Amber,
Beatty, Boyd, Fenkling, Berry, Hoar, Pc
ters and Willard voted nay.
lNoTE.-It requires only q detection of
seven Republicans now to defeat the meas
ure, it requiring two-thirds vote. The
bill comes up tomorrow again.l
Amber moved an amendment that noth-
ing in the resolution should be construed
as committing Congress to the policy OF
annexing Dominica.
Several Republicans cried, THAT Is
right
The Democrats fillibustered, but after
wards agreed to vote at two O'Clock to-por-
row.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs agreed
to report substitute for Banks San Do
mingo resolutions, and the Senate JOINT
resolution for the appointment Of commis-
siOns.
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the parallel of latitude running through
the middle of the State, is $40 in the Valley
of East Tennessee, $50 In Middle Tennes-
see, and $685. and 6o0 in West Tennessee.
Deducting some for the difference in alti-
tude between East and West Tennessee,
there still Is perceptible increase in the
average as we pass from the East to the
West. There Is difference In this aver
age between the Northern and Southern
boundaries on the same meridian of about
one degree.
The difference in the average temperature
during the summer between the Eastern
and Western divisions, is more than any
other season. The average summer tenn
perature in East Tennessee is about IA, ,
while that of West Tennessee is about 7so.
This is the average. 1t is believed during
the hottest seasons this difference is fully
three degrees more.
OF the summer temperature of the Cum
berland Table land, Prof. Harper says,
''the heat seldom exceeds S. degrees
sultry, even in the middle of the day, and
the nights are continually cool and invig-
Grating; good blanket is als0ays suffo-
eating, mosquito-netting nercr neces-
sary."
The following table is compiled for us by
Prof J. X. Payne, from observations ta-
ken at the East Tennessee University at
intervals, principally since 1854. We give
the average during these years of themean
temperature for each month, with the
mean extremes of heat and cold, also the
mean rain fe ii