New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-12
CHICAGO.

aries Shot and Hung-FoFty-0ne Per
sons shet-Ststi0n houses Filled
Ninety Bodies RecevePed-Deaths fFou
ExposuFe-InDense Supplies of Pro
visi0ns-Tea Thousand Blankets from
Cincinnati - Prices Of Feed Fixed by
Common Coancil-Half q Million In
n surance In Ct. Leuis-Sabseripeion frou
North British and Eainburg Company
Prompt Payment Of Lesses.
HARTFORD, October 1.-THE Etna In
surance Company loses $2,0oO,0O0 at
Chicago.
CINCINNATI, October 11.-Private sdvices
say Chicago is under martial law. The
soldiers are making no arrests, but kill the
turbulent on the spot.
Seven. incendiarles are reported shot and
hung who were taken while attempting to
fire buildings.
Sixty-four bodies have been recovered.
INDIANAPOLIS, October I.-Rev. Dr..
Eddy, who Just arrived from Chicago, re-
ports the loss of both life and property be-
yond conception.
The people are starving by thousands,
and not less than eighty Thousand are home
less. Prepared food and clothing are
urgently needed. Thus far the supplies
sent have not lessened the peril of starva-
ton. Garroting and thieving are frequent
at night.
CHICAGO. October II, Noon.-Forty. one
persons were shot in making arrests last
night. The stationhouses are filled.
Ninety bodies have been recovered from
the ruins.
Quite a number OF persons have died
from exposure.
The relief committee has impressed all
kinds Of vehicles to carry water and provi-
sions.
Immense supplies of provisions, much
cooked, are coming in. The committee has
telegraphed some points to stop. Ten thou
sand blankets came from Cincinnati.
The Common Council has arranged prices
for food. with heavy penalties for violation.
ST. LOUIS, October 1.-THE insurance
companies here have half million dollars
in Chicago. All will be paid.
The American Central has $25O,OO0.
New YORK, October 1.-THE managers
of the North British and Mercantile In
surance companies, of London and Edin-
burg, received the following:
Subscribe 5000 for the Chicago suffer-
ers. Settle all losses promptly. Draw at
three days sight
GALVESTON, October 1.-THE Greenwall
Brothers, of the fremont Opera House. and
the entire theatrical company, have ten
dered the house and services for q benefit
next Monday night for the relief of the
Chicago sufferers.
There being NO Printers Union here, the
printers Of Galveston have determined to
donate the proceeds Of one dav's labor each
monday next for the relief Of the Chicago
printers. and they suggest similar action by
the printers throughout the United States.
The chamber Of commerce is at work,
and will raise large amount tor the Chi
cago sufferers.
CHICAGO, October ll.-From all points
throughout the country come reports Of
munifcent subscriptions to Chicago.
The total loss of grain has been definitely
to be 100000 bushels.
Four vessels were loaded with grain for
the East to-day.
The water was let into the south
division this afternoon, and the city is now
Every bank in the city claims that in
time it will be able to pay every dollar of
its Indebtedness.
The police continue to capture thieves
and burglars Incendiaries are generally
dealt with in a summary manner, prevent
ing further trouble. Measures have been
taken for the immediate rebuilding of the
Pacific Hotel
PHILADELPHIA, October 1.-THE quarter
masters department sent sixty-ive hun
1reG tents and three thousand blankets to |
Chicago They will arrive tomorrow at
noon.
MEMPHIS, October 1l.-Over go, 900 has
been raised for the Chicago sufferers, and !
Nessrs. Spalding Il Pope give the gross |
'eceipts Of their theatre tonight for the |
,ame purpose.
On BOARD RELIEF TRAIN. SUsouEHANSA.
October II, 3:O5 p. M.-There has not been
. moments delay thus far. Arrangements
or clearing the track are perfect. Intense
is manifested all along the road.
Numbers Of people of all classes are assem-
lied at the depOts attempting to throw
,undles aboard the trains as thev pass
foods are piled up in the principal streets
waiting the next train.
The trains are now over the heaviest
,rades and can make still better time on
he Susquehanna division.
ELMIRA, October 1.-THE relief train
ook lead Of the lightning express at Sus-
iuehanna, and made an unprecedented run
ere.
Dense crowds are collected at every sta
ion where contributions are waiting tran
portation.
NEW YORK, October 1.-THE Home In
urance Company publish card, saying:
From tie best information that we are
BILE to obtain, we feel confident that we !
7ill be able to pay all losses at Chicago anu
lsewhere and have ample securities left to
rOtect policy holders"
OFFICE WESTERN UNION TRLRGRAPH CoMPASY, |
Chicago. October IL, 1871. )
o the Presidents or General Superintendents of
Railroad Companies:
The following has been placed in my
ands, with the request to telegraph 1t to
he proper officers Of all connecting roads
rom Chicago. ANSON SIAGEk.
General superintendent.
There are many parties who are ruined by
he late fire, and who desire to leave the
ity, but have not the means of paying for
assage on the railroads. Captain Fred
AXE has been designated by the Mayor to
epresent the city in seeking free passes for
he deserving and destitute, and General
'heridan with the Mayor would like you to
end general request to railroads connect