The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-11

The awful calamity In Chicago moves the hearts
of millions, not only here but in Europe. The spon
famous movement OF all classes OF our citizens for
the relief OF the sufferers by the fire in the Garden
City OF the West, properly begun yesterday. will
increase and spread until all who hunger
may be fed, ana all who are exposed
to the inclemency Of the autumn winds
are ST etercd from them. We have opened sub
scripnon list in our business 0ice and for the bet
ter accommodation OF persons DESTROYS or contrbut
ing through the HERALD to the suffering citizens OF
destroyed Chicago we nave provided separate desks
and appointed clerks to receive subscriptions. We
are sure that It Is unnecessary to address
the benevolent In any studied appeal to
their humanity. They know the urgent necessity
existing for prompt and liberal aid, and we hope
the response to this call VIII be creditaDle to the
metropolis. The smallest sums, as well as the
largest contributions, will be duly acknowledged In
the HERALD and Immediately forwarded to the SUI
fering people OF Chicago.
The following letters, enclosing contributions,
have already been received teeHas ~
M t... ..,. NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Enclosed find one dollar towards relief for the
sufferers by the Chicago fire. II will buy loaf OF
bread. LABOKER.
To TIM EDITOR OF THR HERALD FUts@ sEeH
Enclosed please ind $40 Tor the relief Of the
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To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD-
At regular meeting OF the Hand.in- Hand Mutual
Association held at social Hall, corner North Ninth
and Filth streets, member arose ana asked per-
mission OF the President to read telegraphic de-
spatcn of great fire now raging IN the city OF
Chicago, rendering thousands OF persons homeless
and destitute. Alter receiving permission TO read
the details which affected US very much the follow
ing resolutions were passed.
Whereas great FIRE is raging and DESTROYING tho
city Chicago and rendering thousands Of persons
Resolved being only three months
Organized and our funds not scienty strong TO give
pecuniary aid that donate from private
The sum OF So rs was therefore subscribed, and.
as all OF our members were not present, we will en-
deav0r to send more by our next meeting, hoping
you Will receive our small mite ana give 1t TO the
DANIEL HARRIS. Secretary
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Promptness Is everything IN this case; don't
know where TO send but through you for Chicago
Enclosed lind So. e. Il G.
NEW YORK, Oct TO- 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Enclosed please find $l80 rs for the sufferers at
chicago from the cabinet makers, uphOlStererS and
Others IN the employ OF G. L. kelly CO.
NEW YORK. Oct. 10, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Enclosed please flnd 800, the amount donated by
OF the sufferers by the late great Chicago fire.
JAMES PHILLIPS, Master.
BUREAU OF SEWERS. ENGINEERS OFFICE. l
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, Oct TO- 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HRRALD:--
Enclosed please ind S3l IN aid OF the Chicago
sufferers contributed by a few OF the employs OF
the bureau OF Sewers" Department OF Public
OTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS.
William Farmhouse oil poster, ii Centre street Sls
Employees OF Blum wei 81
John ioole OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
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