The New York herald., 1871-10-12
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELIEF com.
MITTEE

Meeting Yesterday nI0rning- $50, 600 Already
Sent to ihe SEiierers, and More to Follow.
The Relief Committee OF one hundred appointed
by the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting yes.
terday morning, at eleven O'CLOCK, to organize and
perfect plans for systematic collection Of money.
Mr.. John G. Green was unanimously chosen chair
man, Colonel Frank E. Howe secretary, Mr.. A. A.
Low treasurer. and Mr.. George Opdyke vice chair
man.
Mr. JACKSON s. SCHULTZ moved that sub-commlt-
tees OF three 10 each trade or interest be formed
to collect money in their own business circles This
was SO amended that the chairman OF each
subcommittee be named In committee, each su b.
chairman to have the power OF naming his two asso
ciates. The following gentlemen named chair.
men OF committees to visit the interest, indicated:-
Francis M. Babcock groceries; Elliott +. Shepard
tobacco; z. L. Tiffany, Jewclry; Frederick Winston,
life insurance; NJ X. Jesup, to visit the banks; L.
7. Johnston, railroads; Jonn Armst.on eather
Jacob Jacf, Wendell, dry goods; samue y; Baocock,
dry W goods dssi .porters s Mr. Mr. Saandah woo aeorge
!. Hope, hrs insurance; John D. Jones' marine IN
merciai centres i. 5sa emia6, savings banks Robert
b. Minturn shipping and A. 4. Wetmore, iron.
adon to tne sontribaled Ses1eray WIN from m
the London 1rm OF J. $. Morgan a Co., the Ameri
nsr Saa er ua now send IN
w: 4. Nermiiye GO. announced subscription
OF SlO,OUO. MT. JOnn y. Green, the chairman
-ded So, 000 to his former subscription.
Morris K. Jesup moved that $4,000 currency be
sent to Chicago to-day by special messenger. The
amount was increased 70 $4,000, upon the amend.
ment of Henry Cews, Inc money 10 be sent by eX-
press
Mr. Jesup was in favor OF having an agent to
represent the Chamber and to cooperate with the
Chicago Committee in the distribution.
MIR. John Crier0 member or the house or Jesup
4 Co.. o res i1ent of Chicago, and who Is the
point OF leaving for that city, was selected to repre-.
sent the Cha in the distribution OF relief
Considerable discussion followed as To the best
means oi distributing relief, but it was finally
solved to leave the matter to the discretion OF the
treasurer. Mr.. Opdyke thought that S50,0oO should
be sent to-day, and that subsequent payments should
be made by tile treasurer on information furnished by
his agent IN Chicago as TO the necessities OF the case
Mr.. Low called the attention OF the Cham
Der to the despatch Of General sheridan desig.
mating the fire as national calamity. He
agreed in tnat view and moved tnat q COM
mite OF ten, to confer with the national gov
relieving the distressed be appointed. This COM
mittee Will be appointed BY the Chair and an
nounced through the newspapers. Mr.. Low stated
that he would deposit all money In the Bank of
Commerce IN the name OF "A. A. Low, treasurer
which he VIII direct the bank to remit to Chicago.
CHICAGO, Oct. IL, 1871.
JAY COOKE 4 Co..
Fifty thousand women and children destitute OF
clothing Advise b. H. Field, Stewart, Cahn and all tho
been through and all people Cannot be prompt in
protecting women and children against cold Food can be
obtained al p4nIi ySa No Men, M e wass. avepu
tee sholld be provided with book, duly authentl.
Gated bv the officers. in which to record suhscrip
tions, the committee adjourned TO meet again this
morning, aL eleven O'Clock.