Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-11-14

Hon. VIM. GRAY presented the report of the
provisional committee, containing the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
Resolved that the appeal of the city of Boston to
establish in the burned district the lines Of all
the streets whish too or too crooked for
the present and future wants OF the chief city OF
New England, imperatisely demands immediate
action.
Resolved that the citizens of Boston respectfully
but earnestly request the mmissiOners of streets
and city council OF Boston Immediately to revise
and establish the lines of the streets in the district
upon comprehensive and liberal plan, relying on
the character energy and progressive spirit of the
people to approve such action, and we pledge our
selves TO support the commissioners and city eoln-
ell in the exercise Of the power and responsibility
belonging to them in this regard.
i Resolved that the citizens Of Boston earnestly
request the city council to prohibit any further con-
struction OF Alansard roofs, and to limit the hight
Of all buildings within the city limits so that such
CONFEDERATION as has Just taken place may not be
repeated.
Resolved that the time and opportunity for the
erection of a Merchants EXenange in the centre of
business aSSOciating together all engaged in mer-
camille pursuits, has arrived, and We strongly adj
wise that steps be taken at to procure charter
from the legislature, to purchase proper Site and
worthy # the merchants of Boston.
The general committee has appointed Mayor
CASTOR, Postmaster Burt and Hon. f. $. Iobey
a committee to petition the general government
to acquire the land between the new post office
and Congress street, so as to enlarge the present
size lOl government bullulu1Ss IL HAS dlSO h)-
pointed the Hon. JOSIAH Quincy, Collector Rus
sell and Mr.. James l.. Little a committee to re-
quest the Massachusetts senators and represent
atyes in congress TO procure the passage of an
act of congress allowing the same drawback on
building material as was allowed to Portland
aud Chicago after the fires in those cities.
The committee has passed resolutions declar-
ing that the position and construction of the
coliseum make its continuance dangerous TO its
immediate nelghbOrhood, and they advise that
it be removed as soon as practicable; and re-
mOnStratmg against any issue of an additional
amouuto OF currency by the secretary of the treas
ury, as unwise, unnecessary, and preiudcial to
the whole country.
Addresses were made by Robert Laird Collier,
Hon. A. IL. Rice, Hon Henry Wilson, Rev.
Phillips Brooks, Hon. r. Nudge, Collector
Russell and Others.
Mr. Gray read telegram from the secretary
OF the treasury, to whom had been transmitted
the resolution relative to the issue of currency.
1t read: Resolution received. Thanks for cour-
age and wise public spirit"
The meeting closed with the dOXology and
benediction by Mr.. Robert Laird Collier
STOLEN PROPERTY AT THE POLICE STATIONS.
The police stations in the city are filled with
property recovered from thieves. At station l,
Captain Emerson delivered over $4,000 worth of
goods and at station 2, Captain Vinal returned
over $4,000 worth Of property. About $4,000
worth OF stolen property remains at the police
stations.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
Gas was turned on to-day after two nights of
darkness.
The Old South church is still used as barracks
for the soldiers. The cushions were removed
to-day and mattresses now supply their place.
The governors proclamation Tor an extra seS-
sion of the legislature will be issued tomorrow.
1t will state the tXgency which has occurred,
and the request which has been thereupon made
by the city government and the citizens of Bos-
al will tbap. IN, 20,
take measures to meet the emergency.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY.
The following telegram to-day was sent from
the treasury department:
WASHINGTON, Nov. -.
To General B +. Butler and TRofacs Russell,
Collector, Boston, Mass.
The president authorizes me TO say that every
possible means OF relief and aid will be afforded
to the citizens OF boston by the government, and
should circumstances appear to demand action
by congress such action will be recommended
by him.
(Sgned) GEO. S boutwell,,
Secretary OF Treasury.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l3-The Boston relief
committee have appointed a subcommittee to
visit Boston and ascertain whether COntfbu-
tons for the relief Of sufferers by the fire would
be accountable.
SAN FRANcIscO, Nov, ia special meeting
will be held tomorrow with reference to the re-
lief of sufferers by the Boston fire.
WASHINGTON, Nov, 1S.-Goy, Cook has called
for meeting Ofcltzens tomorrow night in aid
of the Boston sufferers.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 10 AT a meeting of
citizens last night, resolutions expressing sym
partly with the sufferers by the Boston fire were
adopted, and the city council was recommended
to take proper steps under the circumstances
INSURANCE LOSSES.
NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-The Spectator has the
following list Of suspended insurance compa-
nj and the omOUOt each will proiluhIN
Massachusetts Companies-Bay State 80 per
cent, Boston &C., BOyston So, City 40, Elliot u.s.
Exchange 40, Faneu Hall 50, Fireman's So
Franklin %, Howard %, Lawrence 80, Manulac-
turers' 95, Merchants 70, Mutual Benefit So,
National 70, North American 50, Peoples T5
Prescott 50, Shoe and Leather Is, Suffolk so,
fremont %, Washington 90.
New York ompanes-HumbOldt 40, Interna-
tiona Market 50.
Providence Companies-Equitable 50, NIer-
chants 60.
The Spectator also has the following an
nouncemeut from companies forming the un-
derwriters' agency:
The directors of the Hanover to-day resolved
to increase the company's capital TO half a mil.
lion dollars. The Republic, Germania and
Niagara directors resolved to at once make up
any deficiency that may exist by assessment
losses, These four companies will pay prompt
ly in full. Neither has suspended nor will Sus-
pend. Their resources are ample and business
will continue as usual.
The Spectator says that Superintendent
Church, Of the New York insurance department,
is here, and will at once make the necessary ex-
amnations as required by law. He announces
that he will use the powers vested in him for
the full protection Of the companies, every one
of which shall have every opportunity TO work
out.
Corrected statements make the loss of the
Black River company $4,000 instead Of $50 900;
Continental, 500 900 instead of $500 600. HOh-