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The New York herald., 1872-11-13

nancy and ssffor. me RAIN set in about eight
O'Clock, ana for upwards Of an hour the aqueous
nuid came down In perfect deluge. Its enect
upon The blases here and there was magical as
wen - prDvidenual, and the nremen and
the Deity seemed TO combine FOR the salvation OF
the unfortunate city. Everything now promises .
subjugauon OF the dre, ana the citizens exhausted
AND tired, 60 TO their beds with feeling OF &C.
curtty. The only special event Of the day has been
another gas explosion, which occurred this after
noon ct summer street, near Hawley, which
caused for the moment considerable excitement in
the vicinity. largo opening in the street was the
result Of the explosion, but NO casualties resulted
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THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

Governor Washburn Calls the Council
Together-A Special Session or tho
Legislature to be Called ON Tuesda y
Next to Provide Means OF Relief.
BOSTON. Nov. IL, 1872.
Governor Washburn called special session OF
the Executive Council this afternoon at three
O'Clock, for the purpose OF considering what could
best be done by the Commonwealth in regard to
the calamity which has an1icted this capital city.
Seven members, comprising all but three Of the
Council, were in attendance, and the interest
manifested seemed to direct itself solely to the
matter Of relieving the present distress by such
methods as legislative authority could furnish.
Ex-Governor Claim occupied Q seat in the
Council Chamber within the railing beyond which
none but distinguished guests dare to venture,
and outside there were present delegations from
the several Committees OF the Shoe and Leather
Association, Board OF Trade, Citizens Commit
tee Of Thirty Convention OF Insurance
Companies and other relief associations
which have been organized since the breaking
out OF the fire. After the opening or the Council
somebody from the southwestern section Of the
State suggested that Boston was abundantly able
to take care OF ITSELF whereupon there were ad-
dresses significant to the contrary from William
Gray, Chairman OF the Chicago Relief Committee;
w. b. Spooner and others. After discussion It
was decided to call meeting Of the Legislature on
Tuesday next.
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RUBINsTEIN IN CHAMBER MUSIC

The experiment OF Mr.. Grau In introducing his
two great artists in chamber music has not proved
o successful one. The very fundamental principle
OF this branch OF art Is nicely Of balance In the
ensemble as delicately poised as the scales Of an
apothecary. The slightest preponderance Of one
OF the instruments over another destroys the en-
tire character OF an instrumental trio, quartet,
quintet, &c. Rubinsten il essentially solo per-
former, and has all the waywardness and uncon.
troable spirit OF an exceptional pianist. But place
him among other artists, under circumstances,
In which he Is obliged to accommodate Ills tone,
expression aud conception to lesser interpreters,
and the result is as II Dexter or Goldsmith
Maid were harnessed with steady, pOdding
Park steppers. First Rubnstein would kick In the
traces, and again Wtenawsh would get the bit
between his teeth. There were three concerted
pieces in the programme, trio In minor, BY Mem
delss0hn quartet In minor, No. 4, Beethoven,
and Hummel's septet In d minor. The assistants
OF the two artists were well known favorttes, and
during the Thomas and Mason seasons they proved
themselves excellent interpreters ofchamber music;
but ON this occasion they were simply acc0mpa-
nists. They were Mr.. George Matzka, violin; Mr..
Gofrie viola; Mr.. Bcrgner. vioOncello; Mr.. Reit-
Eel, mute; Mr.. Ohleman, oboe; Mr.. Lotze, horn;
and Mr. Rueder, contrabass. They did their Share
Of the work commercially, but they were so over
shadowed by the two sol0sts-f0r s0l0sts they must
always be, under every circumstance that the
performance could hardly be called chamber music.
Mile. Liebhart sung some OF her characteristic
songs. The second concert takes place this even
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MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES,

Elmer Ruan Coates, the Quaker poet and
dramatist, Of Philadelphia, is making arrange
ments for the production Of his comedy OF blum.
ders" in this city.
Amateur performances seem to be becoming
quite common this Winter. One s to be given at
Robinson's Hall, in Sixteenth street, ON Thursday
evening, by the Knights Of Pythas, and one at the
Brooklyn AthenGum, on Monday evening, Novem-
ber rs, for the benent Of the Homeopathic Asylum.
Farces are Of course, the only performances to be
attempted.
Madame Pauline Lucca is stIl obliged to keep her.
self to her room, suffering from sore throat,
which has assumed painful character. Acting on
the advice Of her physician, she will not sing this
evening" and accordingly the management is
obliged to call again upon Miss Kellogg to come to
the rescue. But here serious mistake Ia made.
Instead Of allowing the opera "Faust'' TO remain
on the bills and giving the public an opportunity
OF Judging between the Marguerite Of Madame
Lucca and the impersonation OF the same character
by the American prima donna, Miss Kellogg, the
Management substitutes another opera and forces
upon the latter artste the role Of violetta in "Ls
Traviata.n We are promised lie Nozze di Figaro'
for Friday night and "Faustn for Saturday Matinee
and 1t is to be hoped that Madame Lucca Will
have sufficiently recovered from ner illness 70 un-
dertake her roles In both operas
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cent The Boston used 81, 900, 900 ana have assets
or $7OOO 600 Worcester 1nancfer tells me that the
Peoples Fire Insurance Company lost $4,000 BY
the Chicago nre and has lost over $500 600 by ths
re and the directors have voted to call In p0cles
for cancellation and WIN probably discominns
lost $4,000, which win be raised by assessments ON
the stockholders.
The Bay State have $2oo, 900, and have suspended
for the present. The Merchants and Farmers
Mutual lose over ssooo00, but will continue basi-
ness as usual. None or the other Western. COM
panies lose very heavily. The Citizens once, with
capital OF $500 900, lose $4,000, and have voted
to assess i've per cent on the capital stock tn
cover their loss. The Providence Insurance
Company lose a large amount but It
its losses in full, and win continue business
Is usual. Dispatches from the several insurance
oHces In California who have risks say that they
are perfectly solvent, and win pay In full. The cid
Boyiston insurance Company, OF this city, have
Association with capital 5000 OOo and are taking
risks. The old Washington has also started with
100000 subscribed, ana has commenced business.
MEETING OF INSURANCE. ADJusTERs.
a preliminary meeting or the insurance ad-
side OF the city was held at the Revere House this
evening. There were thirty-sx companies repre-
sented, including nearly all OF the prominent
American and English corporations. The meeting
was organized by the choice Of E. ]. Bassett OF tha
Etna, OF Hartford, as chairman and II. T.. Bowers,
OF the North British American Company, as Sec
retary
The meeting was privatc-all reporters being ex-,
cluded-but the representatives present submitted
various projects, which resulted in nothing being
decided.
No definite action was taken, ana the meeting
was adjourned subject to the call Of the Chairman.
1t is proposed to appoint o committee to settle all
the various classes OF risks.
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THE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Statement Of Losses by the Principal AS
sociatfons-The lnsurance Adjusters I'm

Statement Of Losses by the Principal As
sociatfons-The Insurance Adjusters I'm
Council.
BOSTON, Nov. IL, 1872.
A careful investigation Of the present condition
OF the Boston insurance on1ces shows that nearly
every local company has found its losses to be too
much for them; but New York, Hartford and other
foreign ofces are generally expected to stand the
shock and pay all losses In full. The number OF
companies now doing business in this city is
ninety-nve, which includes twenty companies ad-
mitted since the publication Of the report OF the
Insurance Commissioner. The total amount Of
capital Of these companies is $3s,o25,oO0.
The companies having small amount at risk and
last admitted win pay the amount OF their policies in
full. The Boston companies generally will pay
from twenty to one hundred per cent, or an aver
age Of fifty per cent OF the amount OF their risks
The American, the India Mutual, the Mercantile,
Marine and the Massachusetts, Mutual OF this city,
fortunately did not have many risks in the burned
district, and report themselves able to pay 100
cents on the dolar.n The Firemens and the
Mutual BENEFIT Fire win make the assessments
allowed by law, and trust BY that means
amounting 70 sl.ooo.ooo and hope 70 Day ninety per
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ADDITIONAL INSURANCE LOSSES.

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. II, 1872
The general agent OF the Home Insurance Com.
pany OF this city telegraphs here tonight that the
total loss to the company by the Boston nre IL
$47,6OO. The company has 45,O 600 reinsured, which
makes the actual loss $42500. The losses win be
paid promptly.
GLENs FALLS, N. Y, Nov IL, 1872
The Secretary OF the Glens Falls Insurance Com
pany reports Its Boston loss will be much less
than was estimated. Some Of it's risks supposed to
be burned were not. 1t will pay It's loss aud have
surplus Of over $3.50, 900 besides Its capital.
NEW HAVEN, Ct, Nov. IL, 1874.
The Secretary OF the Meridcn Fire Insurance.
Company states that his company win lose about
$1,000 by the Boston fire, and the loss will not re-
air the capital. He pr0nounces the statement In
tle nprning papers OF loss OF $3.50, 900 incorrect.
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YACHTING.

The Cape May Challenge Cup.
Mr.. Rufus Hatch, OF the schooner yacht Magic
B.YC recently challenged Mr.. A. B. Stockwell,
OF the schooner yacht Dreadnaught, N.Y.Y.C., to
sail q race for the Cape May Challenge Cup pre-
sented to the Club by the Commodore, which waa
won by the Dreadnaught early last month, beating
the schooner yacht Palmer, Of the N.Y.Y.C Mr..
Hatch has received the following letter Of accept
ance:-
NEW YoRx, Nov. g. 1S71
To Captain Ruyus HATCH, Nacht Magic =
DxAR SrR-I beg to acknowledge the receipt Of your
challenge Of the 3s ult for the Commodores Cup 70 bo
sailed next season from Sandy Hook Lghtship to Cape
May Lightshp and return.
accept the same with pleasure and win name day
'' ALDEN B. sTocKwELL.
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PHILADELPHIA SYMPATHIzING WITH THE
SUFFERERS
PHILADELPHIA, Nov IL, 1s

PHILADELPHIA, Nov IL, 1872
In pursuance Of a call OF the Mayor q meeting Of
citizens was held to-day, to take appropriate
action in reference TO the great calamity
which has bcfallen Boston. It was resolved that
the Mayor Of the city be requested to communicate
to the people of Boston, through the Mayor Of that
misfortune and assure them OF our profound SYM
pathy and earnest desire to extend them our aid;
that committee OF thirty citizens Dc appointed y
be taken shall be referred, which committee II
authorized to adopt such measures as may be
found to be necessary to collect such funds az may
be required for the aid Of the suffering families Of
our sister CITY. ..s.Nl<a.
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The following Official statement in regard to the
Boston banks was forwarded to-day
Hon. George g: BOUTWELL,, Secretary Of the Treasury
Seven National Banks burned ey the ars
exc s surplus q zS s4es sS:
Comptroller Of the Currency.
All is quiet tonight strong military patrol
guards all the approaches to the burned district.
The city is still In darkness, gas not having been
let on. The weather is thick and rain is falling.
uF H Ssy .da Ssnf a a sss " the Son
all right, but the notes were destroyed. This
sumed business at noon to-day.
A considerable quantity OF rain fell last night and
were all closed. The strong military patrols were
continued to-day. Fears are entertained that six
ost @ .ner ves 0y e ng walls OF
them being fremen.
Assistant fireman william Ferry and D. Cochrane.
OF Hook and Ladder Company No. 4, are believed to
be two OF the number, as they havs been missing
since. Search viii be made for the bodies to-day.
BY attempt MADE last hts to the Of
North 4 Foster, on Dudley street, Boston High
lands. The slabs were torn on the rear Of the
stable and hay stuffed between them ana the CELL
ing and set on fire. Fortunately the fire was dis
covered before 1t made much headway and was
Of dwelling house No 81 Conant street was W also also
put out with little damage. Early this
morning William Tully was arrested by marine,
fire building near the DGtly Globe ONCE.
Last evening several men and boys were dis
house in Prince street, ana had kindled q fire
when the police arrived and arrested several OF the
wa% h.nIy LurtGn
Gillian and Henry Houghton. Two-thrds OF the
number OF the ringleaders escaped, but they are
well known to the police.
At noon to-day all the barrooms were closed by
order OF the Mayor. The military guard forming
Gordon around the burned district has been In
creased, and no person allowed to pass without
permit, as f0llows:-
Bosror Nov. IL. 1872
Pass bearer within the lines.
BY command OF Brigadier General j. 8. Burrill.
II. MOORE, Acting Adutant General.
Military rule is o precautionary measure by re-
uueSt OF the MAYOR.
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PRESIDENT GRANT AND THE BOSTON FIRE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. IL 1872
The following telegram was to-day sent from the
Treasury Department.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. IL, 1872.
To General u. F. BUTLER and THOMAS RUSSELL. COls
lectOr, 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 the circumstances appear to demand action
by Congress such action will be recommended by
him. GEORGE s. BOUTWELL,.
Secretary OF the Treasury.
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BALTIMORE EXPRESSES HER SYMPATHY.

BALTIMORE, Nov. H. 1872.
At meeting OF citizens to-day, called by the
Mayor to take action in aid OF the sufferers by the
Boston nre, committee was appointed to ascer-
tain in what manner such aid can be most en-
GENTLY rendered, and to collect, II need be, such
material assistance as may be necessary. Res0lu-
ti0ns were adopted expressing profound sympathy
with the peOple OF Boston.
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The Commissioners OF Steamers yesterday held
an investigation 1t their rooms % Pine street. into
the cause OF the collision between the steamers
Adelphia and Cornell. One witness was examined,
but nothing de1plte was elected In referen0e t0
the cause OF the disaster. The committee VIII mees
again tomorrow, when the investi9aton WIN %
continued, perhaps concluded
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The following O1icia statement in regard to the
Boston banks was forwarded to-day -
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the prominent business men who are beggared BY
the hre, the scene YES, indeed grand and terrible.
buildings, while the horizon was as light as at
midday: Occasionally the names would throw
ss s ws truly ssss %ssnsss as sas as ss1s ssss
were few who could enjoy the scene, there
were too many anxious hearts, too many fortunes
dangered. Those who were fortunate enough to
secure transportation to the city were sur.
inquirers-none Of whom could sleep, ana only
passed the night in gloomy forebodings. Hundreds
walked wal to the city and the shortogshiares
Saturday night and all day Sunday, who were
unable TO reach the city by any other way. Many
families the fact that they were utterly runsd
pss's ssH' sns scat e
single night. Others there were who returned
with more cheerful tidings and were received
those, however, who witnessed the : grand snsi and
terrible scenes OF Saturday night from the suburbs
w b1 sns snS
which were momentarily received raised the ex-
element to its highest pitch.
clouds Of smoke borne from the city more definite
reports were brought In and clearer estimate Of
the progress Of the names ascertained. The larger
the city and were not seen at their homes all day
Sunday. Their families were in most cases in
OF the truth even had the truth been utter ruin.
MINOR INCIDENTS.
An investigation OF the condition of the Tran
Scrtpt building yesterday morning showed the
printing machinery to be damaged fully 1fty per
cent The heavy timbers OF the upper stories falling
tnro,ngn t the protective arches upon the presses
double six cylinder is Injured to the extent OF
about $4,000. The steam engine is nearly ruined
and seven or more OF the full turtlesn the type Is
DESTROYED and the folding machines nearly so.
Among the signs in the burned district are two
which read, Removed Because OF Intense Heat,n
and another, "Up and Dressedlr
Inc work or removing the buildings on Wilson'S
lane, preparatory to the extension of Devonshire
street, progresses without regard to the fire.
two engines arrived from Worcester at one O'Clock
During the removal Of goods from the store Of
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breath.
sWhat do You SUPPOSE IL the number Of danger
GUS persons who have visited Boston since the be.
ginning Of the nre ~
1--WE can tell little about It except from reports,
many Of which, think, are exaggerated. do not
believe there were 5000 here, as was stated by
some Of the press but there were probably several
hundreds. They were very ugly crowd. indeed
and but for the strong precautions that were taken
last night BY the soldicry and the police do not
think we should have escaped having good many
burglaries and fresh acts OF incendiarlsm.n
"What do you think Of the manner In which the
police and the military have managed the nre ~
"They could not have performed their duty better
and with nobler pertinacty and courage. We have
been promptly supplied with reinforcemcnts from
other cities, and they have fought the flames side
by side with our own men In the worst OF the con-
Migration, and have endured the terrible fatigue
witha
xANLMEss WHICH CANNOT BIZ cRIr1cIsEp.n
do You think there will be as many cases OF alb
solute ruin among the business men as there will
be Of partial financial disablement y"
mo, do not. In about year think the burnt
district will be nearly all rebuilt The streets, II
the Legislature complies with our desire, will be
laid ont straighter and WIDER and eventually Bos-
ton will be much better or than before she was
visited by this scourge Of nre. IL win, however,
take more than year, or ten years. for the city to
"Do yon apprehend any fresh outbreak OF the
SNo. do NOT, although the danger occasIoned bv
the presence here OF such large number Of thieves
u something which may cause rs more trouble yet
have received numerous reports % Of T. attempts to
think, be false, and others credit However, the
provisions are % complete now, under both the
The Placer herald., 1872-07-20
BORN.

At Rocllin. July 18th, Peter d. son of James
VI. and IIannrh A. Walden, aged months and
10 days.
At Rocldn, July 9th after long aud paint Il
illness, John Connor, Il native of Paisley, SEQ
land.
Deceased was an oil resident of Placer county
beloved and respected By all who knew him. and
leaves a wife and two small children to NOUN
his loss. b. f. S.
At Michigan Bluff Jny 1lih, NJ lrian Jan t.
second daughter OF John end Adela Yale.
Little Marian was n notably bright. loving and
1vab'e child, having the faculty of inspiring the
lively interest and affection Of all with whom she
come in contact. Htr presence was the bright
4st sunbeam in her fathers house, and we cal.
e1dily imagine how dark and gloomy it mus
appear without her. She taken i'll on tho
tth Of July, with typhoid fever, and in spite
he tireles5 and sklliul attentions bestowed b
Dr.. Jackson, died as above recorded She wa
)1ried on Sl.ut lly, Rev, n. r. Peck officiating.
The friends of Mr. and Ms. Yule--and then
name is legonw viii sincerely symplthize with
the bereaved parents.
At Newcastle July 18th, Henry Arthur Alhee,
\ native of H.JY.aence, New Brunswick, ageC
y years.
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OUR PAsroR's kEcAPrIoN.-A correspondent Of
the S!rs md Stripes furnishes the following
pleasant sketch of surprise arranged for the
reception of Rev. G. d. Pinneo, pastor of the
M. E. Church here, and his new bride, on their
arrival here on Friday evening the 18th;
Last Friday afternoon very cordial recep-
ton was given to our minister, Rev G.. d. Pin
neo, and his fair bride on their arrival from
San Francisco. The ladies of Auburn took
possession of the house which has been rented
Tor parsonage, and at an early hour COM
menced their preparations by bringing in the
sub5tantals, and with them the choicest fruits
OF the season, including large supply of pies
and cakes, accompanied by magnificent bride
'aEe IN fact, every thing that would tempt one :
appetite. 1t was evident that the ladies had
oeen preparing for joyful tina, and you know,
Nir. Editor, that when they attempt to do any
thlng it IS sure to be success. On this occa-
sion they surpassed all their former efforts in
TINS line. On the arrival of the minister aud
MS wife they were warmly received by a very
large number of ladies', and after pleasant and
Joyous greetings by all they were escorted to
'he dining room where there was spread large
table loaded down with the choicest viands the
culinary art CT uld produce; and plenty for all
who wished to partake and leaving enough for
the minister and his family for several days
ien can picture in your mind the grateful sur
Prise of the minister and his fair bride as they
approached the table which was surrounded by
the smii 3 ladies', with the venerable and highly
esteemed Father Dubois and lady at the head
we had both pleasure and dignity combined
around the social board AS the evening shad
ows began to fall, the gentlemen were deter
mined to share in the pleasures of the ccc .son
ana with the Auburn Brass Band they saluted
'ne bridal party with the softest and sweetest
music, which vas certainly chosen with the in
'eht'on to produce, as it did, the most peasr @
'neet possible for the occasion. An invitation
vas extended to them to share ia the pleasures
o' the evening. which they accepted, and were
presented to the bride and groom, after which
'no ladies served them with splendid lunch
lno all seemed to enjoy very pleasant and
aociaole time together The beauty of the even
'NS' the pleasant cheer of the ladies' and the
oppressive sweetness of the music made this
ery enjoyable occasion to be long remembered
~ all. MIR. Pinneo and wife desire me to ex
press their appreciation and thanks to the peo-
Pe io' thei. Kindness. More anon.
CLEANTHEs."
The Placer herald., 1872-07-20
SpCCi0I Notices.

Holloway's Pills.-Tha estimation in whcl
these medicines are held by the public steadi,
increases the demand. They act directly OIL
he system, removing all Obstruction renovatne
he springs Of life. purifying the blood, and to-
tally eradicating liver complaints, Indigestion
pain in the side and general debility. Sold every.
yher3. 20 cents per box or pot.
Do you want the best shoe ever made, one
that VIII not rip or come apart? Then buy the
CABLE SCREW WIRE Boots and Shoes-al
have Il G Patent Stamp.
The Placer herald., 1872-07-20

PosrPoNED.-ln our last Issue we spoke OF q
contemplated ratification meeting by Liberal
Ranublicans at Michigan Bluff on last Saturday
night A private letter informs us that the meet
ing was postponed in consequence of the death,
BY typhoid fever, after an illness of seven days,
of daughter of Hon. John Yule, appropriately
noticed in the proper column. Marian Janet
was bright, sweet child of four years and five
month";, and general favorte of the town. and
in respect to her memory and her grief stricken
parents the meeting was deferred to some future
day. Mr.. Yule was to have been the leading
speaker on the occasion.