Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-11

tonight, and other papers viii follow to
morrow, some presses having been found
The private residences of Horace White an
VIM. Brown Of the Tribune, were consum
ed; Mr.. Medill and Mr.. Cowles of the Time
and Mr.. Wilson of the Journal, also Mr.
Story, were more fortunate.
The General Agent of Etna Fire Insur
ance Company, Hartford, announces tina
that company viii pay every dollar of it
insurance. Meetings of citizens in the ives
and north sides viii be kept the rest of the
night. The Commercial National Banl
viii recommence rebuilding ON their ole
ssite tomorrow, meanwhile they reopen fol
business ON West Washington street. They
opened their vault this evening and all theiI
books, papers, money and securities were
in perfect order.
Fifteen Men 3urned in q Pile.
There is rumor that in burnt black
smith shop, on Rush street, the bodies Of II
men were found burned TO a crisp, they hav.
ing rushed into the shop TO escape from the
flames, which had surrounded them before
they had discovered their peril. Immense
numbers of people are missing, and for the
purpose of aiding in the discovery Of the
missing ones Central Intelligence Office
has been established, where the names of
all missing ones are given to the police.
The large hotel in the West Division, just
completed, has been taken by Gage Broth
ers q Rice, late of the Sherman House, and
they will open it in ten days. 1t will be
known as the Sherman House.
One House Left in Three Miles of City.
The entire Northern Division is swept
clear from Chicago river to Wright's Grove,
a distance gilmore than three miles, and
but one house, that of Mallon, formerly
Hon. VIM. B. Ogden's, remains standing in
the entire district. A large portion of this
population, driven from this desolated
ground, are eneamped On the prairie to the
North; where they have nothing but the
canopy of heaven to cover them, and scarce
ly sufficient food to satisfy their hunger.
A meeting of citizens of the State was
held this evening, at which resolutions
were passed recommending Gov. Palmer to
call an extra session of the Legislature at
once. '-A -'f -'
Ex-Gov. Oglesby waa appointed to pro-
.ceed to Springfield to lay the matter before
Gov. Palmer. .r
The Pork Houses Safe.
All the packing houses in Chicago and
many of the elevators remain unimpaired
and these two branches of Chicago's
best business will be but slightly in
terTupted. The Directors of the Chamber
Of Commerce met to-day and resolved to
proceed at once to the re-erection Of their
elegant edifice.
Soldiers ON Patrol.
3 ..Tu
arrived here this evening, and viii be at
once put on patrol duty.
Memphis Contributes 100000.
MEMPHIS, Oct 10.-A meeting at the
Opera House tonight was largely attended.
Mayor johnson presided. Twenty thousand
dollars were raised, besides large amount
of clothing, boots, shoes and provisions.
The Firemen's Relief Association donated
$1,000 to the firemen of Chicago. The City
Council called a meeting and voted $1,000.
Every person is yieing with each other in
their efforts to relieve the distressed.
New Tork-The Insurance Companies
SOIyeat-
NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-The Spectator, an
insurance Journal, to-day says none of the
leading corporations are insolvent. \ num-
Der of the less prominent have sunk their
entire capital, but the failure of every one
of these would neither cause panic nor
seriously interrupt the general progress of
insurance. A great many companies win
pay their losses promptly, and some already
begin TO put their assets in order to liquidate
their obligations. -.+
The Spectator estimates the actual losses
Of the companies will not much exceed
millions. The companies trans
acting business in Chicago hold seventy
three millions of assets, including seven
millions held by Chicago companies. Ru-
NOR to-day spoke of eight companies having
but it is best to await the official
The International Insurance Company
lately adopted the policy of contracting its
business in Chicago. Although its losses
are large their payment will not materially
affect its capital. 1t has resolved to pay all
losses without delay, and the President
leaves at once for Chicago prepared tomake
immediate settlements, and do all in his
power for the relief of the citizens.
Phoenix Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford. gives notice it can meet its losses hon
orably and promptly, and still have hand !
some margin of surplus remaining.
Lightning Relief Train.
4 special lightning train via Erie leaves
Wednesday morning for Chicago with food
and clothing. 1kill run at the rate Of
forty miles perShOur, stopping only for
wood and water,
Contributions from Rich and Poor.
Mechanics in the large works and EN-
ployes in the large factories are giving from
one to two days labor.
The vicinity of 23d street ferry has been
crowded with carriages containing wealthy
ladies, bringing contributions of clothing
money, food and delicacieS to be sent to
Chicago. Several hundred mattresses have
also been sent to the same depot, and a
heavy train left tonight over the Erie road.
So great has been the contribution that Jay
Gould has ordered special lighting train to
leave at 10 tomorrow direct for Chicago, to
have the right Of way over the whole track,
with relays of engines. Contributions con-
tinue to be received all night at the Erie de-
pot.